The Black Nebula

Some days it doesn't pay to get out of your command chair. The Death Fleet is on course for Earth, and Pier Norlin and the crew of the Preceptor are determined to stop them. True to his duty as an imperial officer, even if a self-appointed one, Norlin is determined to carry the warning of impending invasion to Emperor Arian. The reality, though, is that the empire is corrupt and the emperor is a perverted, sadistic madman. Hailed as a conquering hero after he survives one of Arian's "war games," Norlin discovers he's a target for both those determined to stay in power and the factions seeking to overthrow the government.

When aliens arrive in Sol, how does humanity react in the first few hours?After several years of unstable peace throughout Sol, mankind is confronted with the arrival of an unknown alien force. Everyone deals with the unexpected arrivals differently.Military forces guarding the front lines of a century old conflict struggle to comprehend the alien arrival. Unhealed wounds from past battles stress Inner and Outer Ring soldiers, as a rogue among them takes matters into her own hands.Hours into the alien arrival, the president endeavors to contain a centuries old subterfuge. She never imagined she'd be the one responsible for guiding mankind in its darkest hour.A washed up vid-sim sports star turned messiah predicted the alien arrival with uncanny accuracy. How does a world react when his prophesies come true?Dark Nebula: Contact, is a prequel Novella in a sci-fi series that features unusual aliens, galactic action, surprising plot twists, complex characters, and bad-ass protagonists.Buy Dark Nebula: Contact to get a peek into this futuristic new series today!

A romantic science fiction adventure…with space pirates. It can’t fall into the wrong hands. Luna Callista holds the key to a galaxy-changing new technology. When she’s captured by a ruthless band of deep-space pirates, she’s rescued by a man filled with dark secrets of his own. Who is Rik Mazar? Galactic protector or rogue pirate? After three years undercover among the Brotherhood of the Dark Nebula, Rik Mazar isn’t sure what side of the law he’s walking. In a world of murder and betrayal, his life goes on the line every day. But, protecting Luna Callista means putting his heart in as much danger as his hide. A rusting service droid, a Ferang fortuneteller, and a ship full of back-water refugees are their only allies, as Luna and Rik fight to save a galaxy in peril.

Allying with the Ursis brought with it a burden she alone must bear. Will she break loose from the shackles that bind her, or will she become a puppet of the alien entity? Abigail Olivaw found humanity’s first ally in their war against the Galactic Alliance, and at the same time, she unwillingly became host to an alien parasite. A life-force capable of toppling empires far larger than her own. With her life in jeopardy and the fate of her family uncertain, will she bow to the whim of the Therionic entity and put her people at risk, or will she find a way to defeat it before humanity falls? Armed with a new-found strength from the past, the Olivaw family finds itself in a unique position, long ago thought lost to failed lies and subterfuge. Bradley and Zachary Olivaw are at odds with how to lead the family forward during trying times. Do they launch headlong toward annihilation, or recede quietly into the shadows? Their differing strategies shake the family to its core and challenge what it means for blood to be thicker than water. Will their family fall apart when put to the ultimate test, or will they rise to the challenge and guide humanity to a new tomorrow? Dark Nebula: Nursery is the epic sixth and final book in the Dark Nebula space opera series. If you like complex characters, adventures into the unknown, and pulse-pounding action, then you’ll love Sean Willson’s quest to explore the human condition. Buy Dark Nebula: Nursery to untangle humanity’s fate today! *** KEYWORDS: science fiction, scifi book, scifi books, space opera, space opera book, space opera scifi, space opera adventure battles, space opera exploration, epic space opera, science fiction female lead, strong female characters in books, robots, robots scifi, artificial life, ai, artificial intelligence, galactic empires, space colonization, planetary colonization, faster than light travel, alien invasion, first contact, interstellar travel, nanotechnology FOR FANS OF: Isaac Asimov, Greg Bear, David Brin, Martha Wells, Ann Leckie, Iain M. Banks, Iain Banks, Kim Stanley Robinson, John Scalzi, James S. A. Corey, Adrian Tchaikovsky, Gareth Powell, Jasper T. Scott, Nathan Nystad, James Rosone

In the future, he’s immortalized as an A.I. Now, he’s plotting Earth’s course for centuries… and perhaps sending them all to their doom. Harold Olivaw believes valiantly in humanity’s grand destiny. Astounded by the alien probe he’s unearthed beneath the ice of Antarctica, the aspirational scientist sets into motion a secret mission to push humankind to its limits. Vice Admiral Gwar will not let humans undermine the Galactic Alliance a second time. Tipped off when human researchers in Sol cause a massive explosion, he mounts a secret expedition to root humanity out to protect his ultimate goal of galactic supremacy. Stark Olivaw can’t afford to squander another minute. Acutely aware that colonizing the stars is non-negotiable, he willfully continues his family’s decades-long subterfuge. With interstellar forces amassing and human beings ignorant of cosmic power plays, aliens and homo sapiens will soon clash in an epic war like no other… As the stage emerges for the greatest threat of all time, will anyone emerge unscathed? Dark Nebula: Generations is the all-revealing third book in the Dark Nebula space opera series. If you like answers to serial mysteries, getting into the enemy’s head, and era-spanning explorations, then you’ll love Sean Willson’s mind-blowing saga. Buy Dark Nebula: Generations to watch the dominoes fall today! *** KEYWORDS: science fiction, scifi book, scifi books, space opera, space opera book, space opera scifi, space opera adventure battles, space opera exploration, epic space opera, science fiction female lead, strong female characters in books, robots, robots scifi, artificial life, ai, artificial intelligence, galactic empires, space colonization, planetary colonization, faster than light travel, alien invasion, first contact, interstellar travel, nanotechnology FOR FANS OF: Isaac Asimov, Greg Bear, David Brin, Martha Wells, Ann Leckie, Iain M. Banks, Iain Banks, Kim Stanley Robinson, John Scalzi, James S. A. Corey, Adrian Tchaikovsky, Gareth Powell, Jasper T. Scott, Nathan Nystad, James Rosone

Aliens want to terminate humanity a second time. Can she assemble an alliance before they reach the final battle? Abigail Olivaw tires of waiting. With the imminent threat of annihilation leaving her desperate, the bold leader couldn’t afford to waste time waiting for the battle over the Beacon of Therion to conclude. But returning to the shadowy stars in search of allies leads them straight into the clutches of unknown alien forces… Barely escaping the deadly tendrils of the Dark Nebula, Abigail has her hands full when crew members mount a mutiny. But after their dissent ends in major loss of life, she fears her frantic hunt for assistance may have them all blown to space dust. Will the treacherous vacuum offer up hope, or is Abigail leading humanity to extinction? Dark Nebula: Graveyard is the whirlwind fifth book in the Dark Nebula space opera series. If you like complex characters, adventures of uncertainty, and pulse-pounding action, then you’ll love Sean Willson’s quest into the cosmos. Buy Dark Nebula: Graveyard to comb the razed lands today! *** KEYWORDS: science fiction, scifi book, scifi books, space opera, space opera book, space opera scifi, space opera adventure battles, space opera exploration, epic space opera, science fiction female lead, strong female characters in books, robots, robots scifi, artificial life, ai, artificial intelligence, galactic empires, space colonization, planetary colonization, faster than light travel, alien invasion, first contact, interstellar travel, nanotechnology FOR FANS OF: Isaac Asimov, Greg Bear, David Brin, Martha Wells, Ann Leckie, Iain M. Banks, Iain Banks, Kim Stanley Robinson, John Scalzi, James S. A. Corey, Adrian Tchaikovsky, Gareth Powell, Jasper T. Scott, Nathan Nystad, James Rosone

The epic Dark Nebula saga continues with this thrilling second box set, as the Olivaw family and their allies face new challenges, shocking revelations, and the looming specter of humanity’s extinction. Book 4, Dark Nebula: Beacon, Lync Michaels, a battle strategist with a fabricated past, grapples with her newly discovered half-human identity and leads her Ulixi people in a revolt against the human military. As she strives to unite a divided army, Lync must navigate the treacherous landscape of family agendas and interstellar politics to secure humanity’s future against the onslaught of the Galactic Alliance. Book 5, Dark Nebula: Graveyard, finds Abigail Olivaw desperately searching for allies in the shadowy tendrils of a Dark Nebula. Narrowly escaping the clutches of unknown alien forces and a mutinous crew, Abigail races against time to gather support before humanity’s final battle against annihilation. Book 6, Dark Nebula: Nursery, In the epic conclusion, Abigail becomes an unwilling host to a powerful alien parasite capable of toppling empires. As she struggles to break free from its control and protect her people, the Olivaw brothers, Bradley and Zachary, must reconcile their differences and guide their family through the ultimate test of loyalty and sacrifice. The second Dark Nebula box set masterfully weaves together complex characters, pulse-pounding action, and thought-provoking explorations of the human condition. As the stakes rise and the fate of humanity hangs in the balance, readers will be captivated by the Olivaw family’s fight for survival and their quest to forge a new path for their species. With his signature blend of intricate world-building, emotionally resonant characters, and high-stakes adventure, Sean Willson delivers a thrilling continuation of the Dark Nebula series that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Dive into the electrifying conclusion of the Dark Nebula series and uncover the shocking twists, interstellar thrills, and the ultimate fate of humanity in this epic space opera. — Praise for the Dark Nebula space opera series: “…there's a lot of great science fiction if that is your thing.” — J Hansen (Book 4) “Haven’t read anything like this since Asimov.” - Chief C B (Book 5) “I couldn’t wait to get to the end to see if the Olivaw siblings could lead a ragtag band of fighters to victory over the Galactic Alliance and save humanity or not. If you like Sci-Fi and books about the stars then you will love this.” — R Dryre (Book 6)

Even in space, she’s always been on the outside. Now she and her family face the cataclysmic consequences. Lync Michaels never thought her lies would have their own staggering twist. After fabricating her entire background so she could rise through the ranks, the battle strategist is devastated to discover she’s only half-human. But being the sole leader to have beaten their long-standing enemy in battle, she refuses to let politics and confusion stop her from charging back into combat. With a plan underway to steal one of the Galactic Alliance’s crucial Beacons, Lync wrestles with the family’s fractured agendas outside the battlefield. But after she finally leads her Ulixi people in a revolt against the military, she demands that any daring plot to save humanity will be done as equals. Can Lync unite a divided army before they’re sent to their doom? Dark Nebula: Beacon is the tense fourth book in the Dark Nebula space opera series. If you like stunning surprises, electrifying thrills, and high-stakes conflict, then you’ll love Sean Willson’s light in the expanse. Buy Dark Nebula: Beacon to shine against the coming shadow today! *** KEYWORDS: science fiction, scifi book, scifi books, space opera, space opera book, space opera scifi, space opera adventure battles, space opera exploration, epic space opera, science fiction female lead, strong female characters in books, robots, robots scifi, artificial life, ai, artificial intelligence, galactic empires, space colonization, planetary colonization, faster than light travel, alien invasion, first contact, interstellar travel, nanotechnology FOR FANS OF: Isaac Asimov, Greg Bear, David Brin, Martha Wells, Ann Leckie, Iain M. Banks, Iain Banks, Kim Stanley Robinson, John Scalzi, James S. A. Corey, Adrian Tchaikovsky, Gareth Powell, Jasper T. Scott, Nathan Nystad, James Rosone