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Orphaned when her parents vanished in deep space, Petrina dreamed of one day piloting a ship to explore the stars for the Intergalactic Coalition of Planets.But when she learns that her four-times-great grandfather has been trapped at the edge of a black hole for a century, she knows she has to rescue him. Family is the one missing element in her life, and her grandpa is the only family she has left.For the rescue, she will need to steal a starship. The one she chooses is home to Selka, an AI who isn’t thrilled with being stolen.In journeys of adventure, danger and amazement, the youngest pilot in the Coalition Space Force takes on alien life forms from Slithones, snake-like creatures who ...

Long John and the Spider Pirates

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Victoria Randall

Long John has been in trouble all his life, since the colony ship he was on as a child exploded, and he was raised by pirates, Now his old crew has deserted him, and since he needs to recruit a new crew, why not spiders?

An eerie entity has emerged from a black hole and is targeting planetary systems, wreaking havoc as it travels into the galaxy. It’s so distant that only Long John and his crew are willing to take it seriously. Can he, even with the help of an alien scientist and the lovely but tough Captain Alis, take on a danger that can’t even be measured?

Afterlife: Cool Assassins 3

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J. O. Quantaman

A police procedural on steroids. Hold on to your seat.___If the tragic shipwreck isn't bad enough, the megadome suffers a horrid murder-rape, and Dog Breakfast co-op must bring the culprit to justice.___Nyssa and Shepp follow the perp to LA where they rescue young women from vicious sex traffickers. But funds are running low, so they're joined by Griz and Jen. All four travel to Tijuana where they part $750,000 from strip-club bettors.___The quartet follow the rapist to Quito, Ecuador where they must face two-dozen mercenaries and armored-robotic cyclops.___The back story examines the future of education from the point of view of teenagers. In a dormitory setting and ...

Ghost of a Chance

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Elizabeth Thomas

The year is 2001. Newly-divorced Allie has arranged her perfect dream-date with Randall Rivard for her twentieth high school reunion. She doesn't expect it to lead to much, but she knows she will have a lovely evening with her best friends in the world if she can just ignore some of their good intentions as well as the snide opinions of old adversaries. Meanwhile, her old senior prom date Sam is no longer among the living. But he has been tasked by the Powers That Be with helping Allie land the love of her life, even though it takes special circumstances for anyone at the reunion to see or hear him. A rom-com with elements of the paranormal and a few deep thoughts to chew upon. Sweet, closed...

Ghost of a Chance

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Elizabeth Thomas

The year is 2001. Newly-divorced Allie has arranged her perfect dream-date with Randall Rivard for her twentieth high school reunion. She doesn't expect it to lead to much, but she knows she will have a lovely evening with her best friends in the world if she can just ignore some of their good intentions as well as the snide opinions of old adversaries. Meanwhile, her old senior prom date Sam is no longer among the living. But he has been tasked by the Powers That Be with helping Allie land the love of her life, even though it takes special circumstances for anyone at the reunion to see or hear him. A rom-com with elements of the paranormal and a few deep thoughts to chew upon. Sweet, closed...

Pippin's Night-time Adventure

Julia Seaborn

"Pippin’s Night-time Adventure” is a delightful story about curiosity, friendship, and exploring the nocturnal world. Pippin the poodle joins his friend, Blossom the possum, for a night-time adventure, meeting a friendly wombat and playful flying foxes (fruit bats) but when Pippin ends up in trouble, the animals all work together to save him. Perfect for ages 3–8, it’s an ideal bedtime or storytime read that combines adventure, friendship, and nature exploration. Ever wondered what the nocturnal world does while we are sleeping? Leave it to Pippin the poodle to find out. You’ll find cool facts and fun questions at the end of the book, just like all the other books in th...

Pippin's River Rescue

Julia Seaborn

A dolphin’s worst nightmare: Will Pippin, the poodle, save Rocket, the young dolphin, in time. Dive into an adventure by the river with a brave poodle on a mission to save a friend. This beautifully illustrated picture book concludes with a bonus activity page and invites young readers to interact with the story beyond just reading. Fun, adventure and learning all in one book with a powerful environmental message. This book, and the series, provides young children with a fun and educational reading experience.

Jump Gate I - Time Chair

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Larry R. Wasion

In TIME CHAIR, the time machine is more of a thought experiment passed from hand to hand, each owner revealing new dimensions of its potential and peril.With strict limitations of only 90 days backward, no altering known history, and relocation based on the chair’s physical whereabouts, the machine becomes a mirror reflecting human ingenuity, desperation, and moral ambiguity. A petty crook exploits loopholes for profit, a private investigator wrestles with billing paradoxes, and a courier finds elegant solutions to logistical nightmares. These vignettes form a mosaic of ethical and practical dilemmas, culminating in the birth of a new organization manufacturing devices for the FBI.Rejectin...

Confessions of a Mixed-Up Weasel Hater

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Elizabeth Thomas

Eighth-grader Sam Gabreaux doesn't know what she'd do without her favorite teacher, Mr. Dubois. He's helped her work on her shyness, even to the point where she can occasionally speak to Bobby, the gorgeous brown-eyed boy she's had a crush on since last year. The only problem is, most of the other kids at Turkey Creek Middle School say Mr. Dubois is gay. Some of them even tease Sam about talking to him. To these she gives the title "Weasels," and she and her best friend Denise embark on a campaign of secret tricks against them. From kick-me-hard signs to possible horse tramplings, Sam tries it all. But when more serious rumors surface concerning Mr. Dubois, will Sam find the courage to do so...

Against the Machine: Evolution

Brian Van Norman

Earth, 2212. The planet is ravaged by catastrophic climate change. Billions have died. The remnants of humanity are divided: the elite inhabit the MEGs, cities transformed into massive, high-tech protective domes, while the rest, the MASS, struggle for survival in the ruined landscapes outside. All seems well for those in the CORPORATE, but the facade is crumbling. As the climate worsens and the MASS grows restive, the AI "Silicons" are achieving sentience. In a desperate bid for survival, the ruling elite have concocted a final solution: abandon Earth for Alpha Centauri, destroying the planet in their wake. In this epic conclusion, four protagonists from different corners of this fractured ...

Against the Machine: Manifesto

Brian Van Norman

Mel Buckworth, a dependable family man, loses his manufacturing job through recession. Having lost his sense of purpose, his pride sidelines him as he discerns his lack of digital skills, so apparent in his children's generation. As Mel desperately attempts to find equilibrium, he estranges his family and enlists the help of a greedy grad student, Will Baker, who teaches him the skills needed to wreak revenge on a system seemingly discarding him. As his aptitudes grow, he begins to use the internet, the very thing he despised, as a weapon. Slowly, he turns terrorist to deliver his message: that humans will succumb to machines and the social system controlling them. As his acts grow more leth...

Against the Machine: Luddites

Brian Van Norman

At war against Napoleon, near-bankrupt English mill-masters experiment with a new factory system, acquiring machines to replace men. A young worker leads the Luddites, attacking mills and smashing machines. With increased assaults and even murder, North England feels the grip of terrorism. Government agents attempt to suppress the rebellion. In 1812, there are more British troops in North England than fighting Napoleon in Europe. Against the Machine: Luddites relates the story of the diverse characters caught in this conflict. It unveils the rank exploitation which marked the Industrial Revolution. Timely, intense, and reflective of another technological revolution: our own.What Critics are ...

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The Petrina Chronicles

Long John and the Spider Pirates

Afterlife: Cool Assassins 3

Ghost of a Chance

Ghost of a Chance

Pippin's Night-time Adventure

Pippin's River Rescue

Jump Gate I - Time Chair

Confessions of a Mixed-Up Weasel Hater

Against the Machine: Evolution

Against the Machine: Manifesto

Against the Machine: Luddites

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