When aliens invade, four baristas are forced to become the saviours of the world. Grab your double-shot of java and strap in - it's going to be a bumpy ride! ***** In the Earth's darkest hour, unexpected heroes are stirring... their coffee, that is. Four baristas on a camping trip are under-qualified to save the world from an alien invasion. But thanks to a hologram with no fashion sense, newly developed superpowers and an alien with a guilty conscience, they've landed the job anyway! So grab your double-shot of java, your blueberry muffin and strap in - Hasta barista, baby. [[2018 Wattys winner and twice featured]] [[word count: 100,000-150,000 words]] Please note this is a sample of the book, which has been published and is available for purchase: Ebook: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09WKFVKQJ Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1644342154

I opened my curtains and looked over to the house next to us. There was an empty bedroom right across from me. Except it wasn't empty anymore. There I saw a girl. She was standing right in the middle of the room, not moving. Then she turned to the window and i saw just glimpse of her face before she shut the curtains. All I saw were those cold gray eyes.

Follow an Engineer on his journey through a war that he shouldn't be fighting. Assigned to artillery and tank repairs, this Engineer is deployed into frontline combat on accident. Thomas Conagher, a friendly engineer who is happy with his position at a artillery camp is chosen to go to the frontlines. While people at the frontline camp are confused to see a artillery engineer at their camp. It's ignored. He is assigned to a tank crew, and doesn't know how his life will end.