Witty and erudite, this collection of fantasy fiction, while set in a futuristic civilization, actually underscores the timeless, universal qualities that make us human: the search for love and meaning in our lives, a fundamental compassion for fellow beings, the resilience of humor that renders desperation bearable. Sergiu Somesan draws on surreal images of advanced societies (automaton-soldiers programmed with computer chips, time-altering technologies, the lovely android Isabel of the title story), yet grounds them in classic legends ranging from creation mythologies to an invasion of the Huns. Even as we laugh at the absurdity of governmental dicta regarding the fate of an infant deemed a "military genius," we are stopped cold at the mother's loss of that child ("Goo-Goo-Ga-Ga General"); our chuckles at the very practical fears of friends on an outing turn to chills at the imminent demise of Planet Earth when a computer program solves the "unsolvable" Tower of Brahma ("The Egg"). In a world where technology seems capable of anything, readers are reminded that we humans with our faults and foibles still lend the elements of love, laughter, and common sense-a comforting and reassuring endorsement, after all, of our humanity!

Price: 9
Date: 2008-02-14
Visits: 882

Check out the first three free sample chapters at www.shanelandproductions.com! When an advanced alien species abandons their myriad of convicted felons on future Earth, a volatile situation is pushed to the breaking point in The Terra Conscripts. A young man, adrift in the wake of Earth's Second Revolutionary War, is suddenly bonded to a sophisticated living lance and his crass companion, a motorcycle piloted by a rogue artificial intelligence. With adrenaline pumping sport bike action, cavalier combat scenes, humor and political satire, this ebook is character driven at full throttle. The core values science fiction fans crave, like believable yet spectacular science, is combined with fresh character dynamics and locale. Set in the majestic Rocky Mountain region, the less explored setting of Denver gives readers a fresh playground for their imagination.

Price: 5.00
Date: 2010-10-31
Visits: 262
Ebook Type: PDF

Le L.H.C est en marche et la connaissance avance à grands pas.
L'activité humaine cause bien des désordres à notre planète mais, la grande "révélation" redonne force à l'humanité.
Y-a-t-il un but à l'évolution ?
Qu'est-ce que "la réalité" ?

"Dans un récit de 106 pages, l'auteur nous invite à le suivre dans sa vision d'un futur pas si lointain ou beaucoup de nos certitudes pourraient s'évanouirent... Il porte un nouveau regard sur l'univers, la réalité et la finitude qui entrouvre des perspectives surprenantes."

Price: 6
Date: 2010-11-01
Visits: 224
Ebook Type: PDF

"Hunt for the Chupacabra" is an independent short story leading to the events of Book 1 in the upcoming Chupacabra Series, "Night of the Chupacabra", which is currently scheduled for a Spring 2012 release.

"Hunt for the Chupacabra" follows a retired Confederate soldier in pursuit of the elusive and legendary creature for some well deserved revenge.

"Hunt for the Chupacabra" is intended to be a free short story for readers Young Adult and Up.

For more information on the Chupacabra Series, please visit the official website at: www.wix.com/michaelhebler/chupacabraseries and visit the Facebook pages for 'Night of the Chupacabra'. You can also view the trailer for Book 1, "Night of the Chupacabra" on YouTube.

Author Michael Hebler, is also the author of the children's picture book, 'The Night After Christmas'.

Price: 0
Date: 2011-07-19
Visits: 151
Ebook Type: PDF

Strange how tragedy, infidelities and one very mysterious door can keep two people together? Lyle and Lucinda Henderson's household is anything but pleasant. Penny Henderson, who has worked a maid for Lucinda, feels as if she has been in their employ for what seems like an eternity. Maybe she has.

Price: .99
Date: 2011-03-10
Visits: 145
Ebook Type: ePUB

An alien creatures receives signals from Earth of a Star Tek series. The alien ventures to Earth to check out the advanced technology and is short on fuel to return to its home planet. It contacts a US Navy Spy plane for help and becomes involved in stopping a plot to instigate a nuclear war between China and the USA. It became involed when it rescued a CIA agent investing his rogue boss. The alien technology includes hummingbird drones and a replicator of life forms.

Price: 10
Date: 2011-03-25
Visits: 95
Ebook Type: PDF

Overnight Vila's simple life is shattered when she falls into a swirling pool and wakes to find herself alone. Sounds vibrate around her, screaming, pleading; Help us Vila! Find the ones with knowledge! Without much choice she is propelled into this perilous quest filled with magic, power and the unknown.

Shul, a renegade Scribe from the Palace of the Blue Robes fights to keep the little ones in his care hidden from the ones that would have them killed. Forced to return, they conceal themselves deep within the Palace. Questions haunt him; is he the cause of the deadness creeping across their world? What...or who...are the Evensongs that called to him? He took something years ago that he didn't have the right to, but now that he has it, what is he suppose to do with it?

Adventure, intrigue and tangled relationships run rapid in this fanciful tale of a magical world, the young people striving to stay alive and the Evensongs trying to be heard.

Price: 2.99
Date: 2011-11-08
Visits: 46

Earth's Blood uses vivid story-telling to transport the reader all around the planet before, during and after the most profound seismic event ever to strike Planet Earth. Imagine a world where all utilities and infrastructure evaporate, communication is reduced to basic forms and society as we know it today collapses.
Survival becomes the order of the day as the oceans across the globe rise and the vast tectonic plates which make up the land we live on react to cataclysmic movement. Pressure built up over centuries finally releases and affects every corner of the planet and every inhabitant.
Join Niles Havoc, Peter and Leslie Armistead, Alan Barksdale and others as they see their predictions come true and their plans for the salvation of the human race take unpredictable turns.

Price: 3.99
Date: 2012-01-19
Visits: 34
Ebook Type: ePUB
, Audio Included

Sammy and Jerry are fresh members of the group that oversee's newly discovered planets.

In their first mission, they get into spooky planet where carnivorous plants eated almost all animals and now rule to group of alien villagers.

The problem is that plants can use a telepathy.

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I'm Czech writer and I'm working under creative commons licence, which means you can adapt my work and use it - for example translation and sales in your country, put the commercials on the book and have it for your website/eshop for free, make a screenplay or whatever.

Price: 0
Date: 2012-12-27
Visits: 8
Ebook Type: PDF

The Games of the Gods is a mythology inspired quadrilogy revolving around Kai, a young mortal's transition to a planet home to gods, goddesses and various magical beings, where he is bestowed with a quest for the gods. He slowly unravels the true mysteries of the land and uncovers dark memories that plague the land. Kai must first complete a task for the goddess of water, which will challenge his life through unbelievable danger. In the mean time, the Prince of the land has been abducted and the gods form a camaraderie of warriors to rescue him. The quests merge and Kai ultimately discovers the true depths of his power and experiences the true fantasy behind the games of the gods.

Price: 10
Date: 2012-04-21
Visits: 3
Ebook Type: PDF