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Born in Space: Unlocking Destiny by Jeremy Clift

Born in Space: Unlocking Destiny by Jeremy Clift

In the contest for humanity’s future, who gets to decide what it means to be human?

When Teagan Ward donates her eggs to a scientific experiment aboard a rotating space habitat, she never expects children to be born from them. But years later, she discovers seven genetically engineered infants exist — and powerful forces are prepared to control their futures at any cost.

As a ruthless mining consortium tightens its grip on the expanding space economy, Teagan is pulled into a dangerous struggle involving corporate ambition, military secrets, and a breakthrough that could reshape human evolution forever.

Hunted across Earth and orbiting habitats, Teagan must decide how far she is willing to go to protect children the world insists are not hers.

Blending emotional depth with scientifically grounded speculation, Born in Space: Unlocking Destiny is an epic science-fiction adventure about motherhood, identity, survival, and the moral cost of humanity’s expansion into space.

“Clift merges the vastness of space with the intimate, harrowing struggles of motherhood, probing the ethical limits of science and the steep cost of survival in his gripping sci-fi tale.” – The Prairies Book Review.

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FINAL DAYS: A Plan for Mankind. A Fight for Survival, by R J Deuel

FINAL DAYS: A Plan for Mankind. A Fight for Survival, by R J Deuel

We’ve all been living on a wafer-thin crust of the present, heeding only to our immediate needs with little consideration for the future. But the climate is changing as the super-storms of recent years have shown. It’s 2059, and a frozen world starves under the cold gaze of GlobeX, a supercomputer, and its master, who controls a dying world. When a planet-killing asteroid the size of our moon appears, reporter Ryan Adams suspects the extinction-event is a high-tech smokescreen. Uncovering a heinous scheme to cull the population, Ryan and friends must outrun rogue the agents, who are hunting them, and broadcast the truth before the false apocalypse claims anymore lives. Can they stop the worldwide chaos before time runs out?
Much of the enjoyment of this story comes from the cinematic scenes that ground the reader inside the story. You’ll love the heroes and hate the villains, and maybe even have some sympathy for the computer at the end. And the Irish setter, Einstein, is a real charmer.

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The Unwilling Emperor by Tony Webb

The Unwilling Emperor by Tony Webb

The Unwilling Emperor is a gripping dystopian thriller set in a fractured world where power belongs to those closest to the equator, and survival is a privilege reserved for the few.

When a brutal murder shakes the heart of the Empire, Inspector Amara Koné is drawn into a conspiracy that reaches far beyond a single death. Hidden beneath the splendour of imperial rule lies a system built on fear, corruption, and carefully buried secrets.

As political factions turn against one another and unrest spreads through the frozen outer territories known as the Shade Lands, Amara uncovers evidence that could destroy the Empire itself — if it does not destroy her first.

Blending political intrigue, murder mystery, and richly layered worldbuilding Tony Webb writes speculative fiction that explores power, division, survival, and the fragile line between civilisation and control.

Drawing inspiration from history, politics, and human nature, his work combines large-scale worldbuilding with deeply personal stories and morally complex characters.

The Unwilling Emperor is his debut novel and the first entry into a growing world of political intrigue, fractured empires, and dangerous truths.

When not writing, Tony spends time researching history, technology, and the forces that shape societies — always searching for the next question worth asking., The Unwilling Emperor is perfect for readers who enjoy intelligent speculative fiction with real stakes, unforgettable characters, and a world that feels unsettlingly possible.

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Henry Gallant and the Warrior (The Henry Gallant Saga Book 3) by H. Peter Alesso

Henry Gallant and the Warrior (The Henry Gallant Saga Book 3) by H. Peter Alesso

In the 22nd century, the people of the Solar System have banded together against an alien invasion. Unfortunately, they’re losing—badly.

As the only Natural remaining in the genetically engineered officer corps of the United Planet’s fleet, Henry Gallant has unique mental abilities that have proven essential to the defense against the Titan invaders. Nevertheless, his fellow officers lack faith in him, and worse, he has angered prominent men by speaking truth to power.

Despite this, Admiral Collingsworth has given him command of the Warrior, the most advanced stealth warship in the UP arsenal, and ordered him to the alien’s main base to spy, intrigue, and disrupt their war capacity.

Gallant’s mission leads to risky battles and painful choices, but no choice is more personal or intimate than the choice to face your death. And for Henry Gallant—a flawed young man in a hopeless situation against overwhelming odds—a dreadful decision looms before him.

He has only one saving grace—he is unafraid.

The struggle for the galactic empire hangs in the balance in this space opera adventure.

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Babylon Dreams by Marjorie Kaye Noble

Babylon Dreams by Marjorie Kaye Noble

In the 22nd century. Many cheat death by escaping into virtual reality. Gunter Holden, CEO of Virtual Enterprises, Inc., uploaded to Bali Hai, his virtual Eden. Eighty years after he shot himself and transitioned to virtual reality, Gunter exists in a folder, stored in Bali Hai. Gunter’s memory files include the murders of his wife Laura and her lover, Jacob, Gunter’s hated brother. Now, virtual Gunter is alone. An old program, Bali Hai’s sun is often in the wrong place. Strange fish swim in its virtual seas. Gunter is anxious. Something is causing his file to fragment, forcing him to relive times best forgotten. To stop the fragmenting and put his past in order, Gunter asks Tom, a new resident, for help. Tom agrees, but Tom has his own secrets. As Gunter recounts his life story, including the rise of the after-death destinations industry, a merger shifts control of Bali Hai, and soon an animal cult rules Bali Hai. Bali Hai falls into chaos. While struggling to protect Bali Hai, Gunter confronts his past and discovers unspeakable betrayals. On the night of a virtual carnival, Babylon Dreams waits.

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The Unwilling Emperor by Tony Webb 9

The Unwilling Emperor by Tony Webb 9

A synopsis is a bit like only having one spoon full of a dessert and expecting to have every flavour ..but here goes ..
In a world where the equator became the centre of civilisation, wealth and power belong to those born beneath the endless sun. Beyond the Imperial heartlands lie frozen outer regions ruled through fear, poverty, and control.

When a senior government official is murdered, Inspector Amara Koné is drawn into an investigation that reaches far beyond a single killing. What begins as a routine case soon uncovers buried secrets, political conspiracies, and a truth dangerous enough to threaten the Empire itself.

As unrest grows across the frozen provinces and powerful figures move to silence her, Amara finds herself caught between loyalty, survival, and the cost of exposing the truth.

The Unwilling Emperor is a dark dystopian thriller blending murder mystery, political intrigue, and rich speculative worldbuilding into a story where power decides everything — and truth can be fatal.

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Milijun by Clayton Graham

Milijun by Clayton Graham

A First Contact… with Earth’s fate hanging in the balance.

Milijun, the riveting first book in Clayton Graham’s thrilling series, takes readers on a mind-bending journey to the edge of possibility. Fans of Close Encounters of the Third Kind, Contact, and Arrival will be captivated by this gripping tale of mystery, betrayal, and alien intrigue.

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★★★★★ “If you are looking for a gripping tale about aliens and what would happen when they make contact with an unprepared Earth, then this is your book. If you want something deeper, something that will leave you with profound questions and thoughts, then this is your book as well.”

★★★★★ “Secrets were revealed and the book ended without a cliffhanger. But what an ending it was! Methinks I wouldn’t mind so much picking up another sci-fi book by Clayton Graham.”

★★★★★ “The timelessness of this book hinges on the philosophical aspects. This is more than a book about aliens trying to experiment on humans and seeing whether inter-species contact will be peaceful… It is a book about human nature, our behavior towards one another, and our ambitions for the future.”

★★★★★ “Graham’s concept of how completely “alien” an alien could be is astonishing. Gone are the assumptions of “life as we know it”. Graham has conceived of life as we could not possibly imagine it.”

Laura and Jason Sinclair’s peaceful vacation becomes a nightmare when ethereal beings descend upon Earth under the cover of darkness. Stranded in a world suddenly turned upside down, they are drawn into a shadowy conflict between covert government factions and a mysterious alien presence. As reality itself begins to fracture, the lines between friend and foe blur.

Caught in a web of secrets and hidden agendas, Jason may hold the key to the alien visitors’ true purpose—but what role does he play in their mission?

As the world teeters on the brink of an interstellar revelation, humanity faces a future that could change everything—whether they’re ready or not.

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Seven Point Eight: Beyond

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If you could remote view worlds beyond your own, where would you go?
How far could you reach?
And what would a nefarious organisation do with your abilities?
Tahra Mamoun always knew she was an outsider. But when her powerful psychic abilities awaken, her lonely life shatters. Rescued by enigmatic Max Richardson and recruited into his secretive Institute, she discovers her true purpose…and a profound connection with brilliant physics professor, Dr. Paul Eldridge.

Together, they push the boundaries with a mind-bending project. Tahra, a reluctant “chosen one,” is thrust into worlds beyond, where she must pit her nascent gifts against cunning aliens with dangerous agendas. Her quests will challenge her faith, force her to confront her deepest fears, and peel away the truth behind humanity’s place in the cosmos.

Written in the style of a TV series, Seven Point Eight has a twist of sci-fi intrigue which appeals to readers who love Stranger Things, Fringe, the X Files, and other paranormal thrillers with deeper layers.

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Shadows Bear No Names by O. Canatan

Shadows Bear No Names by O. Canatan

Ray Harris was a freighter captain. Nothing more.

Then his ship crashed, burned a world to a crisp, and the survivors began asking the wrong questions.

They wanted to know who caused the disaster.

They should have asked what had awakened.

Now Ray is hunted by forces that know more than they say, pulled toward secrets older than human history, and trapped inside a prophecy that reaches beyond the stars. The known worlds stand at the edge of something vast, patient, and hungry.

The Blackened Prophecy begins with Shadows Bear No Names, a dark space opera of ancient mystery, impossible odds, and one man’s struggle to survive the truth.

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The Unwilling Emperor by Tony Webb

The Unwilling Emperor by Tony Webb

Have you ever wondered how different our world might be if the balance of power had shifted thousands of years ago?

The Unwilling Emperor began with a simple idea sparked by a podcast from Professor Brian Cox. He mentioned how fortunate we are to live in a “Goldilocks” world — a planet perfectly positioned around the sun. I started wondering what might happen if Earth’s orbit had been just slightly different.

In this world, the planet sits five percent further from the sun. The equator became the centre of civilisation, wealth, and power, while the colder northern and southern regions were left poor, unstable, and forgotten.

At its heart, the story is a dystopian sci-fi thriller built around murder, political control, race, class, and empire. It follows Amara Koné, a mixed-heritage investigator caught between two worlds in a society that believes some people are born to rule and others are meant to serve.

The novel was written very visually — someone once described it to me as “a story that already feels like a film,” which I loved hearing.

Writers like Margaret Atwood influenced me because of the way they create worlds that feel believable, human, and unsettlingly close to reality.

This is the first book in a trilogy about an empire beginning to change — and, as so often happens, it is the ordinary people who pay the price.

I didn’t want to use this space for a hard sell. Instead, I’d simply ask you to imagine how different our own world might look if history, climate, and power had shifted by only the smallest fraction.

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Accidental Anomalies by J. Traveler Pelton

Accidental Anomalies by J. Traveler Pelton

Ever since the meteorite holocaust, mutations have shown up in the population. Drs. David and Michael Simmons, brilliant scientists, have terrible luck with women. When they marry Aspen and Diem, the sisters disappear like all the previous wives. Action, love, and mind-reading kids with scales. What’s not to like? Just what is hidden in the lowest level of the Genetic Research Center? If you like action, thrills, sci-fi, really wicked bad guys, with a touch of romance, get some coffee, prepare to read all night. You are in for a ride.

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The Second World by Jake Korell

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Mars has declared its independence from Earth. But founding a new nation takes more than a flag, an anthem, and naming a donkey the national animal. In this satirical space epic about power, legacy, and culture, The Second World needles the myth of progress and legacy with humor, heart, and a little bit of sci-fi madness. As Mars fights to define itself, Flip Buchanan learns that the hardest part of independence—personal or planetary—is figuring out what to do with it.

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Midshipman Henry Gallant in Space (The Henry Gallant Saga Book 1) by H. Peter Alesso

Midshipman Henry Gallant in Space (The Henry Gallant Saga Book 1) by H. Peter Alesso

As the last starfighter, only Henry Gallant can stop the alien invasion.

In the twenty-second century, genetic engineering has transformed humanity. Every officer in the United Planets space navy has been enhanced, their DNA optimized for peak performance. Every officer except one.

Midshipman Henry Gallant is the last Natural in the fleet. Unenhanced. Doubted by his shipmates. Dismissed by superiors who believe he cannot compete. Assigned to the battlecruiser Repulse on the volatile Jupiter frontier, Gallant must prove that courage and ingenuity matter more than engineered DNA.

When a devastating alien armada launches an all-out assault on the Jupiter colonies, three hundred fifty thousand colonists face annihilation. In the chaos of battle, Gallant boards a crippled enemy warship, captures vital alien technology, and becomes the last starfighter of Squadron 111. Wounded, low on fuel, and hunted through the asteroid belt, he must fly a damaged Eagle fighter across millions of kilometers of hostile space to deliver the intelligence that could turn the tide of war.

But survival is only the beginning. Political enemies and powerful industrialists have their own plans for the young midshipman, and the alien threat is far from over.

Midshipman Henry Gallant in Space is the first book in the nine-book Henry Gallant Saga, a military science fiction series in the tradition of Honor Harrington and Horatio Hornblower. It features epic fleet battles, fighter combat, an underdog hero’s journey from raw recruit to decorated veteran, and a slow-burn romance set against the backdrop of interplanetary war.

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The Awakening: Anaya’s Reverse Harem Alien Romance (The Prime Awakening Trilogy Book 1) by Lara Lorens

The Awakening: Anaya’s Reverse Harem Alien Romance (The Prime Awakening Trilogy Book 1) by Lara Lorens

You’d think marrying a brilliant billionaire after only knowing him for three months would be the craziest thing I’d ever do.

You’d be wrong.

Turns out my husband isn’t human. He’s Rhuzhanian, and he’s been looking for me on Earth for decades to seduce and take me back to his planet with him.

Now that he has me, he’s sharing me with his alien friends, and my body responds in ways I can’t control—and I don’t want it to stop.

I’m falling for them. All of them. Becoming one of them.

Then I find out he never loved me—he needed my genetics to save his dying species, and I hate him for it.

A high-heat alien romance where Anaya is seduced into marriage, only to discover her husband is not human and her body holds the key to saving his dying species. As she’s drawn into a world of erotic ritual, deep emotional bonds, and irreversible transformation, trust fractures and desire becomes an internal battlefield. It’s dark, sensual, and emotionally charged with betrayal, autonomy, and connection at its core.

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If you love Ruby Dixon or Tana Stone, you’ll love Lara Lorens.

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Those Alien Skies by Clayton Graham

Those Alien Skies by Clayton Graham

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An unforgettable journey across distant planets and alternate dimensions from multi-award-winning author Clayton Graham, a rising star in the science fiction genre.

Embark upon three captivating journeys filled with treacherous paths, intergalactic intrigue, and heart-stopping suspense. Join the relentless pursuit of a vengeful Martian, uncover an otherworldly encounter, and witness a clash between war and trust on a distant planet.

Each novella offers a glimpse into strange new worlds, where danger, wonder, and discovery go hand in hand.

Perfect for both longtime fans and newcomers who enjoy bold ideas and thought-provoking adventures, Those Alien Skies is a smart, suspenseful collection that challenges the limits of imagination and defies expectations. It is a timely reminder that the universe still has secrets waiting to be found.

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Midnight Rider: A time-travel Thriller by D K Till

Midnight Rider: A time-travel Thriller by D K Till

Where the future and the present collide!
When Thea and Giles travel one hundred years into the future, they think they’re embarking on an unforgettable adventure. Instead, they find an alien world of sinister robots, strange-looking citizens, and … murder. As the robocops’ number one murder suspects, they are not allowed to leave until the crime is solved.
But if they ever want to see their home again, they must find out for themselves what really happened that awful day.

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