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Featured Science Fiction: The Crimson Deathbringer Series Six-Book Box Set (Books 1-6): An Epic Space Opera/Alien Invasion/Time Travel Adventure by Sean Robins

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A galaxy-conquering alien fleet …

… is on Earth’s doorstep.

A formidable alien armada stands on the brink of vanquishing the cosmos, their gaze set firmly on every inhabited world. The last line of defense? An eclectic crew of improbable champions: a maverick starfighter pilot, a daredevil stuntwoman, a lethal super-assassin, and a cosmic prankster with alien tricks up his sleeves. Their mission: to shield not just humanity, but billions of other intelligent lifeforms spanning the multiverse.

This box set amasses SIX CHART-TOPPING SPACE OPERA NOVELS, packing OVER 2700 PAGES OF UNRELENTING, PULSE-POUNDING ACTION that’s garnered an overwhelming 3500 REVIEWS AND RATINGS (95% of them positive!) on Amazon, Audible, and Goodreads!

Meet Jim, a quick-witted pilot grappling with OCD, planning to propose to his love when his life is disrupted by the sudden appearance of his blood-soaked friend, Kurt. This unexpected twist spirals Jim’s life into a chaotic vortex of complicated problems which include time travel and visits from alternate universes, with an impending galactic war threatening the very fabric of human existence at its core.

Can this unlikely rag-tag group of heroes overcome their dysfunctions to shield first the galaxy and then the multiverse from the relentless onslaught of invincible alien forces?

The Crimson Deathbringer series masterfully weaves nail-biting action scenes with wily humor, creating a riveting space opera saga. If you revel in immersive narratives like Star Wars, Star Trek, or Stargate, or if you’re captivated by intense space battles, unforgettable characters, formidable foes, and unexpected, Game of Thrones-style plot twists, this series is penned expressly for you. Grab your copy now and embark on an adventure of galactic proportions!

Also available in Spanish, Italian, German, and Greek!

Praise for The Crimson Deathbringer series:

The Crimson Deathbringer is a mix of funny and clever dialogues, action and adventure, with scenes that made me chuckle, bite my nails, and shed a tear or two. All while it kept me at the edge of my seat, trying to guess what would happen next. And no, most times I guessed wrong.

Jina Bazzar, the author of Heir of Ashes

The Crimson Deathbringer is chock-a-block full of action. You have dramatic alien-versus-human-versus alien encounters, exciting space battles, an insane race to save the world, some warm-hearted romance, and a lot of waggish humor (reminiscent of Douglas Adams). If you can get this granite face to break a smile, you’ve accomplished something major and Sean has done just that–by infusing campy fun at the right times, in the right places.

Tyler Colins, the author of The Connecticut Corpse Caper

Featured Science Fiction: War Begins Book One by Odette C. Bell

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Featured Science Fiction: War Begins Book One by Odette C. Bell

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The greatest enemy the galaxy has ever known is here. The war will begin.

Diana’s had a troubled past. Her family were brutally murdered right in front of her eyes. It’s changed the course of her future – but it will soon change more. An ancient race left a gift inside her mind, and it will now rise.

Sampson is a psychic soldier – the Coalition’s best. When he’s sent to the Academy to spy on students, he has no clue he’ll be drawn toward Diana and into the final fight for the Milky Way.
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War Begins follows a secret alien weapon and a covert psychic fighting to save the Coalition from their greatest enemy. If you love your space operas with action, heart, and a splash of romance, grab War Begins Book One today and soar free with an Odette C. Bell series.

War Begins is the 8th Galactic Coalition Academy series. A sprawling, epic, and exciting sci-fi world where cadets become heroes and hearts are always won, each series can be read separately, so plunge in today.

Featured Sci-Fantasy: Starstruck by Brenda Hiatt

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Starstruck by Brenda Hiatt

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When the impossibly hot new quarterback ignores all the pretty cheerleaders competing for his attention to come over and sit at YOUR lunch table…what do you do?

I’ve always been the class dork—shy, bookish, not particularly pretty and definitely not popular. Orphaned twice as a toddler, I’m not even sure who I am, other than a burden to my super-strict adoptive “aunt.” But then the gorgeous new quarterback, Rigel, arrives at Jewel High and turns his back on all the popular girls vying for his attention to seek out unimportant me—of all people! I’m over the moon, of course, but the first time Rigel touches me, sparks fly—literally! Then weird things start happening. Suddenly, I no longer need my thick glasses. My complexion improves, too. When I demand to know what’s going on, the answer both thrills and terrifies me. Not only is Rigel my bonded soulmate, apparently I’m not such a nobody after all! But my unexpected status comes with huge risks that threaten both my life and our newfound love…
 
Dive into the award-winning Starstruck series, where teen romance blends with science fiction to open a whole new world of action, adventure and discovery!

Featured Fantasy: A Novel Escape: A Metafiction Fantasy Adventure by S. R. Breaker

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Reading is an excellent escape from reality. But what if… you couldn’t escape from your escape?

Astrid loves to read. Astrid made a wish. Now Astrid’s stuck in a book.

Cue the evil kelpie. The Armageddon. The feral troll army.

The fantasy realm of fiction is everything Astrid ever hoped for.

Except it’s probably going to take her life.

Astrid needs non-fictional guts, determination, and sheer will to survive before she can return to the real world.

But will she even want to?

A fun, fast-paced portal fantasy adventure novella. Perfect for fans of “A Wrinkle in Time” and “The Neverending Story.”

Offbeat, easy reading fantasy and science fiction. Check out other books by S. R. Breaker.

Death Before Dragons Books 1 – 3 by Lindsay Buroker

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Death Before Dragons Books 1 - 3 by Lindsay Buroker

99¢ as of July 9, 2023
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I’m Val Thorvald, and I kill bad guys for a living.

My half-elven blood, magical sword, and telepathic tiger give me an edge, at least against most villains. But when dragons show up in Seattle, the city is in serious trouble—and so am I. Dragons are bigger, stronger, and more powerful than anything I’ve battled, and they don’t appreciate it when you sass them.

Just ask Lord Zavryd’nokquetal. That’s a name, not a cat hacking up a hairball, and if you mispronounce it, he’ll either insult you, incinerate you, or throw your Jeep up in a tree. Trust me, I know.

Unfortunately, he’s taken an interest in me. Not in the “half-elves are sexy and appealing and I need a new girlfriend” kind of way. Nope, he wants to use me. He’s on a mission, and he’s decided I’ll make the perfect bait to lure his enemies to him.

That’s about as good for your longevity as it sounds, and I’d love to decline the gig, but dragons can magically coerce people into doing their bidding. If I can’t figure out how to get him to leave me alone, I’ll either end up his servant for the rest of my life… or dead. And who’s going to protect Seattle then?

This bundle includes the first three novels in the Death Before Dragons urban fantasy series:

Sinister Magic
Battle Bond
Tangled Truths

Death Before Dragons features adventure, snark, and even a little romance. The series is now complete and perfect for those who enjoy binge reading!

Featured Fantasy: The Apples of Idunn (Gods of Ragnarok Era Book One) by Matt Larkin

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Featured Fantasy: What Devilry is This (Mature Magic Book 1) by Sam Cheever

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Driven to become king. Fated to be a god.

In the cold winters of an ice age, Odin was born to be a mere jarl. But Fate has staked a claim upon him. When his brother falls under a ghostly curse, a goddess offers Odin a chance to save him. If Odin can make himself king—and promise an unspecified favor—she will make him and his family immortal.

In desperation, Odin begins a quest to become king of all the Aesir. But his journey exposes him to forces more powerful than even the goddess: the Norns who foretell Fate. They warn of a terrible burden he will bear, and of the coming end times, Ragnarok.

Tormented by his prophetic dreams, Odin must soon choose between those he loves and a fragile chance to avert Ragnarok.