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Featured Science Fiction: The Complete Harvesters Series by Luke R. Mitchel

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He just wanted his exosuit back. She was out to save her brother.
What they got were bloodthirsty aliens… And maybe the end of the world.
Prepare for 1,600+ pages of rip-roaring sci-fi adventure!

“Extremely entertaining!”
“This author KNOWS HOW TO WRITE AN ADVENTURE STORY!!”
“Suspenseful, funny, and compelling.”
“Sci-fi, dystopia, vampires, Star Wars references, and style. It has it all.”

In a world devastated by alien invasion, Jarek and Rachel were never paragons of heroism. They survived, same as anyone else. They protected what was dear—Jarek with his exosuit and beloved AI companion, Rachel with her brother. They kept things simple… until the raknoth came and took it all away.

Now, Jarek and Rachel will stop at nothing to protect what’s theirs, even if it means swallowing their pride and working together to survive. Because it turns out the raknoth are only the beginning of the bad news for Mother Earth…

What do a smart-mouthed sword-slinger and a surly arcanist have in common? Neither of them signed up for this crap. But together, they might just be strong enough to finish it. Assuming they don’t kill each other first…

Are you ready to suit up and save the world?

Grab the COMPLETE 8-Story Collection today, and prepare for a high-octane sci-fi romp you won’t forget!

Included in this set:
– Soldier of Charity (Jarek’s prequel)
– Cursed Blood (Rachel’s prequel; exclusive to this collection)
– Red Gambit (Harvesters Book 1)
– Hell to Pay (Harvesters Book 2)
– Reaping Day (Harvesters Book 3)
– Retribution (Harvesters Book 4)
– Plus 2 more exclusive new Harvesters short stories: Scorched Earth, and Jarek Slater and the Ballad of the Broken Glass Kids

Book Review: Mickey 7 by Edward Ashton

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Mickey7 is the only clone on a deep space colonization mission. He has a very important job–to die, whenever a suicidal mission presents itself. This happens a lot. Fortunately, for Mickey, he’s got his consciousness and body backed up on the colony mainframe. He doesn’t really die. Or does he?

Mickey 7 asks deep questions and explores the attitudes that non-clones might have towards him, but it does it with a light touch. At times Mickey 7 borders on satire, but never crosses so far over the line that you wind up not feeling for it’s main character.

Highly recommended.

Traditionally published and probably available at your public library.

Featured Sci-fantasy: The Devil You Know Until You Don’t (The Providence Series Book 1) by Monique Singleton

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Featured Sci-fantasy: The Devil You Know Until You Don't (The Providence Series Book 1) by Monique Singleton

99¢ as of December 28, 2022
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Aliens are stealing human souls to reincarnate them as slaves in another dimension
How do I know?
…I’m one of them.

My people have perpetuated this atrocity unchecked for thousands of years.
And you know what the worst is? We’re helped by humans with authority.
People you look up to. And more importantly; people you believe.

You are promised paradise, you get hell.

My narcissistic father is central to this scam.
Well, I’ve had enough.
It must stop.
My friends and I are going to bring him down. Him and all the others.

…If my violent, pain-in-the ass, human partner doesn’t kill me first.

Do you love intrigue, fast-paced action and plot twists? Then you will love this first book in a riveting new series by USAT best selling author Monique Singleton. Get ready for a wild ride that will take you on a breathtaking trip through multiple dimensions.

The Devil You Know was a finalist in the PageTurner Screenplay-book adaptation awards

Featured Science Fiction: Primordial Earth the Complete Collection by Baileigh Higgins

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Featured Science Fiction: Primordial Earth the Complete Collection by Baileigh Higgins

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This is their world, and we are the prey.

After an unexplained event shifts entire cities millions of years into the past, life becomes a daily struggle for survival. Rogue, tenacious and fierce, has never known anything except a harsh life on the streets of Prime City until she finds herself on the wrong side of the law… and the wall.

Nothing could’ve prepared her for the wilderness…
Exiled, unarmed, and alone, she faces a perilous journey into a savage prehistoric world. With nothing but her wits, she sets out into the unknown. Can she find a way to survive, or will the primordial land claim yet another victim?

Get the entire Primordial Earth 10 Book Series in one complete collection for over 1400 pages of suspense-filled, character-driven, post-apocalyptic action.

Book Review: Only Bad Options (Galactic Bonds Book 1) by Jennifer Estep

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Featured Science Fiction: Only Bad Options (Galactic Bonds Book 1) by Jennifer Estep

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This was the most fun in sci-fantasy fiction I’ve had in a while. If you loved the original Star Wars, but could have had a little more romance (although it is not technically a romance*), I think you’ll like this book. It’s definitely Space Fantasy. There is “magic” and there are also “soul bonds.” It is satisfyingly complicated, and the character development well done. If you’re looking for a fun read this holiday, I highly recommend it.

*Also, this is not blue alien erotica.

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Featured Science Fiction: Adventures in Intergalactic Backpacking

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Featured Science Fiction: Adventures in Intergalactic Backpacking

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***Editor’s note: Bought this. Loved it. It doesn’t take itself too seriously, but isn’t vapid either. If you need a fun, out-of-this-world adventure, this book is it.***

You know what’s worse than being abducted by aliens, poked and prodded, then dumped on a weird planet with nothing but a bag of food pellets and my backpack?

Having to go through all this with Ethan.

He’s the walking stereotype of a rich, privileged dude-bro, and it was the worst day of my life when the aliens grabbed him along with me.

I need to learn how to survive, to find food and shelter and not get eaten by the monsters that roam this place. I need to figure out where I am, and why these aliens keep showing up to gawk and throw canned tuna at me. And I need a cup of coffee. I seriously need a cup of coffee.

Most of all, I need to not kill Ethan, because although he’s a jerk, at least he’s a human jerk. Besides, I might need to trade him for a spaceship ride home.

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