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Shadows of Empire (Cadicle Vol. 1-3: An Epic Space Opera)

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Reads 146,681
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Parts 19
Time 1h 33m

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A secret war. An empire in crisis. One final hope for victory.

Wil Sietinen is driven by duty. Second-in-line to a preeminent family dynasty, the young noble would rather design starships than plot political schemes or battle strategies. But when Wil is kidnapped by a mysterious alien enemy, he discovers that a brutal interstellar war has been covertly waging for centuries-and only his unique telekinetic powers can end the conflict.

Learning that he's the genetic endgame of a generations-long plan to win the war, Wil grapples with his daunting responsibility to become a leader with the skills needed for a decisive military victory. But when he realizes that the enemy isn't who he's been led to believe, Wil faces an impossible moral dilemma as the fate of two civilizations hangs in the balance.

Caught between ruthless adversaries and unsure who to trust, can Wil build the right alliances to secure his galactic empire's future?

This timeless space opera epic with adventure, telekinetic abilities, coming-of-age, romance, and intrigue will appeal to fans of Star Wars, Anne McCaffrey, Frank Herbert's Dune, and the Lensman series by E.E. "Doc" Smith. Join three generations of the Sietinen family as they challenge destiny to win a war and lead a revolution that will change the course of an empire.

"Enjoyable, galaxy-spanning epic series." - Publisher's Weekly 

★★★★★ "Rich setting, engaging characters. Loving this series!" - M. D. Cooper, NY Times bestselling author

NOTE: This contains a preview of the first six chapters of the book. Buy the complete book on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DQ74GWQ

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Intergalactic Affairs [FINAL CHAPTER OUT NOW!!] by jack-ofalltrades

In a war-torn universe, the peacemakers are seen as weak, and those who would see the galaxies ripped apart have the power to make it so and take what they would from the aftermath. Amidst a battle for the very soul of the Universal Government, there are a select few willing to stand up for what they believe in. Though they each know exactly what their choices may cost, four individuals stand against the wrongs of an unjust war. An alien girl with a mysterious past, willing to sacrifice all for those she loves; a general's son, born a healer yet forced to serve as a soldier; a kind human who will give her all to aid the quest of her friends; a gifted space-girl who risks everything to do what's right; together, a mismatched group united by the sufferings of war and the belief in peace. A/N: I obviously don't own any of the characters or plots from the Harry Potter franchise. All rights and credit go to JK Rowling and Universal Studios. "An adventurous story filled with wonder and excitement, but mystery and turns that will make you yearn for more." -flygirl1, author of Kiros "...A twisting, turning roller coaster of a story. The characters are relatable and the plot wonderfully exhilarating." -WingSeeker (Highest rank 57 in adventure)

Outlaws (The Slingers Trilogy, Book 2) by NuffSaid_TheScribe

(Highest Ranking: 40 in Science Fiction) The crew of the Renegade is back, and the chase is on! After losing Andress to the GDF, Nolun and the rest of the Slingers have set off across the galaxy to find her. But, many new challenges and obstacles await them, as Nolun and Andress face a planet unlike anything that they've ever seen before, and the twins and Dante are forced to confront demons from their past. Meanwhile, Gottlieb has begun construction of a device that seeks to threaten the freedom of the universe, and plans to use it's power along with that of the Dorado Pieces. And, this adventure spells doom for one member of the crew of the Renegade...and perhaps the fate of the galaxy as well. This is a sequel to the first book, Slingers, so go read that first, or else you will be extremely confused. Otherwise, enjoy!

Angels and Wormholes by David_Shultz

A star-faring religious cult has created an army of robotic zealots designed to follow holy scripture. As the robotic menace spreads across the galaxy, it takes prisoners to be 'excommunicated': hooked into a neural simulation of eternal torment. Captain Rolland Barron leads the Sol Federation Starship Excalibur on a diplomatic mission. Cassia LaCroix is a wormhole hunter, earning a living scouring the galaxy for valuable tunnels through space-time. Prince Zoojin, a psychic alien from a distant galaxy, must prove himself worthy of the throne of Paxis Prime. The paths of these characters converge as they pursue their own motives, leading them towards the mechanical legion that is sweeping across the galaxy. COVER BY: rentachi AUTHOR'S NOTE: this is an early draft of the novel. I am very grateful for your readership and your feedback, which I have taken into consideration for a major rewrite. The new novel is completely different. If you liked the book, then please look forward to the release of the finished novel.

There Is No Peace - The EOS Chronicles, Book One | SAMPLE by smagnuspran

**SAMPLE** NOW PUBLISHED AS PAPERBACK & EBOOK ON AMAZON. (Link In Bio) Her father's secrets saved her. Her mother's secret poisoned her. Her secret may kill her. Her world is dying, poisoned and ravaged by war, and there's only one way to survive. Sixteen-year-old Valora steps up to lead her people in an evacuation, scattering them among the stars in a desperate hope to preserve Zerian life. The new world where they seek refuge-a place that harbors a powerful and mysterious energy, and native lifeforms that are far from welcoming-proves to be no less treacherous. But Valora soon realizes that the greatest danger her people will face is the one they brought with them. The locket her father gifted her before she left carries the secrets about what happened to her world, about what happened to her mother-whose mysterious death still troubled her-and about the enemy that is closer than she ever imagined. Valora must make a heartbreaking choice in order to save not only the lives of her people, but their souls as well.

Renegades (The Slingers Trilogy, Book 3) by NuffSaid_TheScribe

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Humanity Endures by Evan_Armstrong

Desperation, ideals, greed, and hope - they all have a role to play in tearing the galaxy apart. The human race finds itself at the precipice; a mysterious, monstrous force threatens everything in the cosmos, and all the while, the unity of humanity's Empire threatens to shatter just when it is needed most. Never before has extinction been so tangible a possibility, and never before has exceptional courage, intellect, and luck been more needed. This is a story about more than just people, their ambitions, and their conflicts: it is a story about crisis, set in a universe where survival, for any side, and for anyone, may be impossible. It remains to be seen if the popular patriotic saying, "Humanity endures," will remain true - even for a week. -- If you wish you purchase a paperback version of this novel, you can do so on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Humanity-Endures-Evan-Peter-Armstrong/dp/B08P8QK86H. You can also buy the ebook here, if you feel like supporting me or just want different file formats: leanpub.com/humanityendures If you find a mistake while reading my book, or otherwise wish to communicate with me, feel free to message me. (or if you want to be serious and official, use my email, evanpeterarmstrong@gmail.com). Cover image credit: ESO/NASA/JPL-Caltech/M. Kornmesser/R. Hurt (License: CC BY 4.0) Alterations have been made. Link to image: https://www.eso.org/public/images/eso1339a/ And a final notice to all of my illustrious readers: while this book is complete, I cannot be certain that I've found EVERY mistake: if any of you find errors that somehow escaped me, please let me know so that I can correct them.

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Intergalactic Affairs [FINAL CHAPTER OUT NOW!!]

In a war-torn universe, the peacemakers are seen as weak, and those who would see the galaxies ripped apart have the power to make it so and take what they would from the aftermath. Amidst a battle for the very soul of the Universal Government, there are a select few willing to stand up for what they believe in. Though they each know exactly what their choices may cost, four individuals stand against the wrongs of an unjust war. An alien girl with a mysterious past, willing to sacrifice all for those she loves; a general's son, born a healer yet forced to serve as a soldier; a kind human who will give her all to aid the quest of her friends; a gifted space-girl who risks everything to do what's right; together, a mismatched group united by the sufferings of war and the belief in peace. A/N: I obviously don't own any of the characters or plots from the Harry Potter franchise. All rights and credit go to JK Rowling and Universal Studios. "An adventurous story filled with wonder and excitement, but mystery and turns that will make you yearn for more." -flygirl1, author of Kiros "...A twisting, turning roller coaster of a story. The characters are relatable and the plot wonderfully exhilarating." -WingSeeker (Highest rank 57 in adventure)