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Way of No Return (Champions of the Crystal Book 8) by AnnaIdanBerg
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Sabrina Devon and her husband Ford are on their way home after five years spent as the first Praxatillian ambassadors to Homeworld, anticipating the birth of their first child, when they barely survive a Kyan attack, one of many by the Kyan and their Reissian allies on Realm worlds. Once home, Sabrina helps defend Praxatillus from one such attack and discovers that the Great Crystal and her baby may be at odds. Then the Kyan launch a surprise invasion, landing Reissian troops to occupy Praxatillus' cities and military installations in a search for the Inheritor of the Great Crystal of Miah. As Sabrina, Baldaran, and other leaders raise the citizens of Praxatillus into a resistance force, the Kyan appear to withdraw from the planet. It looks as though the battle is won when the allied fleet arrives-until the Kyan spring their trap: a massive Way that sucks much of the fleet into it and threatens to engulf Praxatillus as well. A Way from which there is almost certainly no return....
The Shattered Way (Champions of the Crystal Book 7) by AnnaIdanBerg
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On medical leave due to the genetic changes begun by an ancient plan embedded in the Great Crystal, Sabrina Devon and her fiancé negotiate not only their relationship but also planetary politics. Queen Maratobia gives birth to a daughter with powerful telepathic abilities who cannot be raised among non-telepaths, and after giving her up to a foster family, Mara needs time to recover. She appoints her son Baldaran and Sabrina as co-regents in her absence. But none of them anticipated a plot against the Guardian's children-or the alliance of three old enemies that will threaten the entire Realm.
The Twisted Way (Champions of the Crystal Book 3) by AnnaIdanBerg
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With the Wayfarer Homeworld attempting to kidnap or kill Tirqwin and Khediva, Queen Maratobia realizes she must not keep them in Praxatillus' space. She cannot abandon her people, but she cannot bear to be separated from her linkmate while he is in danger. But she did not foresee that her innovative solution to her dilemma would endanger Sabrina and Scotty Devon, her dearest friends. Will her freedom cost her the lives of those she loves?
A Way of Honor (Champions of the Crystal Book 2) by AnnaIdanBerg
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King Baldaran of Praxatillus is dead, and Maratobia, his only surviving child, must become Queen as well as Guardian of the Great Crystal. Her companions, Sabrina and Scotty Devon of Earth and Wayfarers Tirqwin and Khediva, accompany her home, only to find themselves embroiled in an investigation of regicide and a plot against Maratobia. But is it political or personal? It will take all their strength-and loyalty to each other-to stop their unknown enemy, deal with the revelation of Tirqwin and Maratobia's link, and face a possible war between Praxatillus and the Wayfarer Homeworld.
Blood Impulse by SRCraven
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Humanity has an inherent tendency toward self-destruction. Drowning in hate and hedonism, the worlds of humanity have not seen a true peace since the end of the Hydrian War. It has been decades since humanity saw any true technological advancement. Ruled by a decaying republic, for most of humanity, absolute loyalty and real morality no longer exist. This is the declining state of the Ariean Solar Year 4249. Sickened by the state of the worlds, Charleston Reeter knows he and the rest of humanity were meant for something better. With the aid of a powerful AI harboring her own intentions, Reeter's New Era Movement will accept only perfection. People believe he will lead them to a future that is nothing less than heaven. Admiral Gives has seen hell. To him, it's any day he's forced to work with reporters or politicians. There is nothing worse for one of the most hated members of the human race. It is not his business if the worlds of humanity want to tear themselves apart, provided they leave his ship alone. But humanity came to hate him for a reason: given the chance to save the worlds, Admiral Gives refused. The rest of the human race never forgave him for it. It rendered him and his haunted battleship the embodiment of every evil Reeter has set out to exterminate. Welcome to the dark side of human nature. Welcome aboard the Battleship Singularity. ...... Guts, gore and cursing galore, Blood Impulse explores a galaxy where morality has disappeared. Inspired by Battlestar, Firefly and Star Trek, if you miss the glory days of TV space opera, this all-original work is for you. Step aboard if you dare, and don't forget to leave a vote! Note: This story is in the process of being cross-posted on Royal Road.
Serendipity (Book 1 of the Dana Halliday series) by KPMadden
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Dana Halliday is a veterinarian nearing a personal crossroads. Burned out at her job, recently divorced, and having lost her favorite dog, she longs for her life to change. Little does she know, she is about to receive an out-of-this-world job offer from a long-absent friend, and her life will change more than she ever dreamed possible... Now complete, and followed by the sequel Indentured! **1st Place in Sci-Fi-The Moon Phases Awards 2019** **3rd Place in Sci-Fi-The Brewing Flair Awards** **3rd Place in Sci-Fi-The Black Cat Awards 2019**
Risen: Darklight by bloodsword
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They buried him with a broken heart, unable to go on after his wife of 50 years passed away from cancer. Then they dug him up 300 years later, gave him a new body, new abilities and made him fight in a war to defeat the Velkin, a race of terrible alien invaders. He helped the Risen destroy the Velkin armies, defeat their Fleet Master and obliterate their massive siphon before it could drain the Earth of its vital goa. But the war didn't end there. It was just beginning. The sequel to Risen, Risen: Darklight is the second book in the Risen saga as it follows juggernaut Max Niekro in his quest to defeat the Velkin and save the Earth.
Enhancement by scifiwriter
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Welcome to the nation. Welcome to the place where everything is monitored... everything is portioned... everything is perfectly under control... Everything except the SkyTrain Holland Renner was aboard. In a matter of seconds, Holland finds herself in a world she didn't know existed. Before, she was free within limits. Now, she's one of 400 others. Before, Holland was at least human. Now, she's not so sure. All she knows is that she needs to endure and survive. But what does this have to do with SkyTrain 267-B? Click the "Start Reading" button to uncover the secrets buried within the core of Holland's society. WATTY AWARD WINNER 2015!
Risen: Niekro's War by bloodsword
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Odashen. Kamdemahn. Giant's Bane. Oldest One. On the worlds of the Avatar Alliance I am called many names and I am considered many things. Some see me as a holy warrior with a purpose so powerful, not even Death can stop me. Others think me a tormented wanderer, driven mad by a horrible fate and left to travel the wastes for eternity. Yet others see me as a soulless creature of otherworldly vengeance, returning from the grave to wreak havoc on my enemies. From my point of view, I am ALL of these things. Yet, I am none of them. My name is Max Niekro and I am Risen. I have been summoned back from the grave for one purpose and one purpose alone. I'm here to kill Velkin. Join the Risen juggernaut in this sequel to Risen: Darklight and the third book in the Risen saga as he continues his quest to defend Earth and the living of the galaxy by taking his war to the stars, where he will face even greater challenges to his effort to rid the universe of the rapacious Velkin, a giant alien race bent on consuming every living sentient being they find before sucking out their home world's life force.
Eternal Destiny by Captius
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The third and final book in the Eternal series.