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Featured Science Fiction: Owning a Spacebar by John Walker

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Featured Science Fiction: Owning a Spacebar by John Walker

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When Carson Flint traded his Commonwealth military badge for the quiet life, he thought he’d left his battles behind.

Two years of running a saloon called the Bulwark, a volatile hub for refugees, smugglers, and the occasional war-weary soldier, was the peace he’d been looking for.

He’s never had it easier, or been so bored.

But when a fugitive Commonwealth operative arrives with dangerous secrets and a war criminal on his tail, Carson’s sanctuary quickly becomes a target. Drawn back into a world of interstellar conspiracy and dangerous militias, Carson faces a decision that could alter the fate of not just the Bulwark, but perhaps the entire galaxy: risk everything to help old allies or turn his back and let the chaos close in.

The Bulwark may have given Carson an escape from his past, but adventure and old debts are calling.

If you enjoy reluctant heroes, unexpected twists, and high-stakes galactic intrigue, then you’ll love Owning A Spacebar, the latest sci-fi adventure from John Walker.

Featured Fantasy: The Shapeshifter Chronicles by Natasha Brown

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Featured Fantasy: The Shapeshifter Chronicles by Natasha Brown

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RMFW contest finalist and USA Today bestseller Natasha Brown delivers a coming of age urban fantasy sure to please shifter fans and lovers of sweet romance.

“I have read Twilight, Harry Potter, and The Vampire Academy series and have liked them all. Fledgling is so good it deserves to be put among the best…”

Normal. Wouldn’t that be nice?

Ana Hughes has always wanted to be like any other teenager. But her life-threatening heart condition has always gotten in the way. A fresh start in a new town gives her the opportunity to pretend she’s like everybody else.

When she meets handsome Chance Morgan, she suspects she isn’t the only one keeping a secret. Chance’s animal-like senses and miraculous healing ability make Ana question if he’s playing tricks on her.

The truth may be too much for Ana’s delicate heart. But there could be a greater danger if a supernatural world exists where everything and everyone are not what they seem.

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Featured Sci-fi: The Great War of the Worlds by Eric Goebelbecker

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Featured Sci-fi: The Great War of the Worlds by Eric Goebelbecker

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It’s 1915, twenty years after the Martian invasion chronicled in the War of the Worlds failed.

The aliens left behind advanced technology and weapons, and now humanity is on the brink of a catastrophic war. Caught in the middle of the chaos are two unlikely heroes: Emil Zimmerman, a young German soldier, and James Brogan, an introverted radio engineer.

Emil dreamed of escaping his small village and making his way to the big city, but finds himself in the trenches fighting for an army that indiscriminately wields deadly Martian weapons. Meanwhile, James just wants to be left alone, but is pulled into a web of conspiracy when he’s called upon to repair crucial radios on Long Island.

As the world hurtles towards the brink of destruction, Emil and James find themselves on a collision course with fate, each struggling to survive and make sense of a new reality.

Shadows of the Past is a science fiction, alternate history, survival adventure. Do you love War of the Worlds by H.G. Wells? Then the thrilling journey of The Great War of the Worlds, where humanity grapples with the legacy of Martian technology is the ride you’re looking for.

Featured Sci-Fi: The Thief: A Cosmic Shores Novel (Amaranthe Book 21) by G.S Jennsen

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Featured Sci-Fi: The Thief: A Cosmic Shores Novel (Amaranthe Book 21) by G.S Jennsen

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* A stand-alone adventure set in the Amaranthe universe *

The Hesgyr are thieves. “Scavengers,” to hear their victims tell it; “repurposers” by their own reckoning.

As Chief of Intelligence for Non-Anaden Affairs, Eren Savitas’ job is to protect the Advocacy from all manner of alien threats: sabotage, assassination, insurgency and, way down the list, theft. So when he spots a Hesgyr running off with valuable technology, he follows the alien home—and discovers a civilization unlike any he’s ever encountered.

Yes, the Hesgyr are thieves. But they are also being hunted. Systematically exterminated by an insidious enemy they can’t see, touch or find. Eren finds himself drawn ever deeper into the Hesgyr’s fascinating yet labyrinthine world as he races against time to solve the mystery of the deadly attacks. What he discovers is a complex web of loyalties and betrayals, of grudges and grievances millennia old—and beneath it all, a secret that may hold the key to the survival of more than one civilization.

The Thief is a humorous, pulse-pounding sci-fi adventure about alien culture clashes, the flaws and foibles that transcend species, and the satisfaction that comes from breaking all the rules to save the day.

Featured Fantasy: Eastside Hedge Witch (Midlife Supernaturals #1) by T.J. Deschamps

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Featured Fantasy: Eastside Hedge Witch (Midlife Supernaturals #1) by T.J. Deschamps

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If you like witches, hidden truths, a tight-knit community of misfits, and standing up to bullies, this might be the supernatural tale for you.

Miriam Diaz has lived as a typical mundane on Seattle’s Eastside for the past seventeen years. She serves on the parent teacher association, bakes for her daughter’s cheer squad, and is an all-around champion stay-at-home mom. Pretty average and totally boring. Miriam likes it that way. All the better to keep her secrets.

When a hellhound shows up on her morning run, her carefully crafted façade of normalcy comes crashing down. She has no choice but to banish the stinky mutt, revealing she’s a powerful witch.

But wait, there’s more…

Not only does Miriam face heat from below, a wolf comes sniffing around her spellwork. When he shifts into human form, he’s none other than her late husband’s best friend, Gabriel. He’s also the archangel she’s been trying to avoid.

Things heat up even more…

Soon, Miriam discovers she’s not the only one keeping secrets in her sleepy suburban community. Will she run to escape facing her past or accept help from Gabriel and the supe community to face it?