When John Bandicut encounters an alien intelligence on Neptune’s moon Triton, his life changes irrevocably. Urged by the alien quarx now sharing his mind, he accepts an audacious mission—to steal a ship and hurtle across the solar system in a desperate bid for Earth’s survival. Book 1 of The Chaos Chronicles, by the Nebula-nominated author of Eternity’s End—with an Afterword by the author. Now in audiobook, with narration by Grammy winner Stefan Rudnicki! Buy the ebook and get the audiobook at a discount! Original print edition by Tor Books. DRM-free ebook edition. One of the best SF novels of the year — Science Fiction Chronicle "Jeff Carver is a hard sf writer who gets it right—his science and his people are equally convincing. Neptune Crossing combines his strengths, from a chilling look at alien machine intelligence, to cutting-edge chaos theory, to the pangs of finite humans in the face of the infinite. If you like intriguing ideas delivered in an exciting plot, this is your meat." —Gregory Benford "Masterfully captures the joy of exploration." — Publishers Weekly "Reveals an alien encounter brushing hard against a soul, and takes us from there to the far reaches of the cosmos, all with the sure touch of a writer who knows his science. Jeff Carver has done it again!" —David Brin "A complex and believable protagonist—an ordinary man rising to extraordinary circumstances—and an alien presence that is at once convincingly strange and deeply real. I’m really glad to have read this one." —Melissa Scott "A roaring, cross-the-solar-system adventure of the first water. The kind of stuff that made us all love science fiction." —Jack McDevitt "One of the very best things Carver has written, a traditional adventure filled with mystery and wonder and featuring a likable and believable protagonist thrust onto a stage for which he is ill prepared." — Science Fiction Chronicle "High-octane space adventure: mystery, humor, theoretical physics, and one of the more interesting SF aliens you’ve likely encountered in a long while." —Allen Steele

Alex was genetically engineered and trained from birth to hunt magical beings, but she left that life behind for the love of an angel. But when fate, and Alex’s former family, separate them, Alex is left with no choice. If she ever wants to be free – to stop running – she’ll have to turn and fight those who raised her. The question is, can she do it alone, or will she have to trust her former friends and siblings who may very well be spies for the enemy? REBEL is the first book in the Engineered Rebel series and is part of L.C. Mawson’s Snowverse.

“What do you think a hero is? It’s just the right person in the right place making the right choice at the right time. Heroes aren’t born. They’re made.” A demonic assassin. A half-orc boxer. A ratman necromancer. Though they take many different shapes and forms, there are heroes all around us. Bravery can be found in the most unexpected places: a subterranean dwarven city; the sands of a temple courtyard in Ancient Egypt; a besieged castle, a Victorian brothel, a goblin warren, the post-apocalyptic ruins of a demon-infested village. Heroes dwell in the shadows as well as the light; you just have to look a little harder to find them. Who do they fight?Some heroes challenge injustice in all its numerous guises, while others hunt monsters both human and bestial. Others battle inner demons, the ghosts of their past, their deepest nightmares – or even the gods themselves. Why do they fight?For glory? Sometimes. For honor? Perhaps. There are those who instinctively strive to protect those weaker than themselves, and there are others emboldened only by a sense of obligation, or the promise of wealth. Whether by the blade or other means, they endeavor to take down all who threaten what is good and right in their world. By hook or by crook, through cunning or combat, with tooth and claw or iron and steel, they are all united in one goal, willingly or not: to live – and die, if necessary – a hero. Choose your weapon. Fight for what you believe in. Never give up. Nineteen fantasy writers gather to bring nineteen tales to life, each one a unique glimpse into a wholly original world.

From the best selling authors of 5 Shades of Fantasy, come 6 new fantasy/romance novels in one volume – 6 more sexy heroes and strong heroines –All for FREE! VENOM by Kristen MiddletonA vampire novella derived from The Night Roamer’s series. SEVENTH MARK – Part 1 by W.J. MayAn ancient journal, a Sioghra necklace and a special mark force life-altering decisions for a girl who grew up unprepared to fight for her life or others. A sioghra necklace, an ancient journal, and a girl prepared to die for the ones she love.*Warning: There are werewolves in this story… and they are not friendly.* THE SHADOW SOUL By Kaitlyn DavisWhen Jinji’s home is destroyed, she is left with nowhere to run and no one to run to–until she meets Rhen, a prince chasing rumors that foreign enemies have landed on his shores. CRUSH By Chrissy PeeblesHis precious touch could prove deadly… Will Taylor dive into a paranormal world she knows nothing about? To be with the one her heart can’t live without? ELEMENT By CM DoportoCollege freshman, Natalie Vega, offers to be a test patient for several vitamins and supplements created by Kronberg Laboratories, a large pharmaceutical company where she interns. Immediately her body starts going through physical changes but when she runs into her former high school crush, Ryan Garrett, she is unaware of the life altering affects he will have on her. AWAKENING By Samantha LongWhen Sophie moves to Boston to get away from the people who ridiculed her for her psychic talents, she wants to start fresh. But when a demon attacks her study group at the library, she has no choice but to reveal her abilities to warn the others. Will she survive long enough to stop the demons from destroying everything? *Warning* There are 6 unique series in this anthology. They are part 1 to stories. All your questions may not be answered in the first book.

Jackie Crawford never felt human. Mystery solved. My senses are sharp, my body is sleek, my speed is turbo powered. Shifter. I’m a shifter. A creature I didn’t know existed until a few days ago. Two forms, one mind, a magical being. Everything finally makes sense. As I settle into my supernatural self, my human half is growing stronger alongside my beautiful animal. Danger stalks this unfamiliar world – fae, vampire, wolf, witch – and as it is with humans, not every strange creature is evil. Garrett, my vampire trainer, has placed me with a team of rogue shifters, teaching me to fight, to use my magic to protect, to be all that I was meant to be. Ley line energy fuels my spirit along with my magic. I’ve survived worse. I can do this. Bring it on. Garrett is my biggest challenge, but he and his secrets don’t stand a chance against this determined cheetah. Rebirth is book 1 in the eight book Paranormal Romance Rogues Shifter Series. Book nine will release in 2019.Gayle Parness is a bestselling author of thirteen paranormal books. She’s also the author of six paranormal and contemporary romance novels under author name Marie Booth.