Void War

It's the year 2465, two hundred years since the stars were opened to humanity by the invention of the shift drive. So began the First Interstellar Expansion Era, catapulting humanity into a deadly race for the limited resources of navigable space. Now tensions between the human nations are threatening to boil over into open hostility. Into this maelstrom steps the exiled Commander James Somerville of the Royal Space Navy. Banished from London to the survey ship HMS Drake he is about to make a discovery that may change his fortunes and throw Britain into a deadly war with its closest rival. The Void War is a military science fiction novel and first book by new author D. J. Holmes

Reviewers exhaust superlatives when it comes to the science fiction of Peter F. Hamilton. His complex and engaging novels, which span thousands of years—and light-years—are as intellectually stimulating as they are emotionally fulfilling. Now, with The Dreaming Void, the first volume in a trilogy set in the same far-future as his acclaimed Commonwealth saga, Hamilton has created his most ambitious and gripping space epic yet. The year is 3589, fifteen hundred years after Commonwealth forces barely staved off human extinction in a war against the alien Prime. Now an even greater danger has surfaced: a threat to the existence of the universe itself. At the very heart of the galaxy is the Void, a self-contained microuniverse that cannot be breached, cannot be destroyed, and cannot be stopped as it steadily expands in all directions, consuming everything in its path: planets, stars, civilizations. The Void has existed for untold millions of years. Even the oldest and most technologically advanced of the galaxy’s sentient races, the Raiel, do not know its origin, its makers, or its purpose. But then Inigo, an astrophysicist studying the Void, begins dreaming of human beings who live within it. Inigo’s dreams reveal a world in which thoughts become actions and dreams become reality. Inside the Void, Inigo sees paradise. Thanks to the gaiafield, a neural entanglement wired into most humans, Inigo’s dreams are shared by hundreds of millions–and a religion, the Living Dream, is born, with Inigo as its prophet. But then he vanishes. Suddenly there is a new wave of dreams. Dreams broadcast by an unknown Second Dreamer serve as the inspiration for a massive Pilgrimage into the Void. But there is a chance that by attempting to enter the Void, the pilgrims will trigger a catastrophic expansion, an accelerated devourment phase that will swallow up thousands of worlds. And thus begins a desperate race to find Inigo and the mysterious Second Dreamer. Some seek to prevent the Pilgrimage; others to speed its progress–while within the Void, a supreme entity has turned its gaze, for the first time, outward. . . . BONUS: This edition includes an excerpt from Peter F. Hamilton's The Temporal Void.

In a future where humanity has ventured beyond the boundaries of Earth, a renowned scientist named Vincent Forthright awakens from a cryogenic slumber in the city of Helios Prime. It is the year 2352, and mankind now thrives amongst the stars, rebuilding their civilization from the ashes of a ruined Earth. Vincent's life's work revolves around a groundbreaking invention known as the Tesseract—a device capable of harnessing the unimaginable power of black holes. However, Vincent soon discovers that he is not alone. His old assistant, Elena Kavinsky, also emerges from cryosleep, adding a familiar face to the uncertain future that lies ahead. Together, they embark on a journey to continue their work on the Tesseract, driven by the urgent need to protect humanity from an impending threat—the Zorathians, a relentless alien species hell-bent on conquering the Milky Way. As Vincent and Elena delve deeper into their research, the duo's bond strengthens, combining their intellectual prowess and unwavering determination. Their path is filled with unexpected twists and turns, including encounters with traitors, the discovery of parallel universes, and the relentless assault of the Zorathians. Each step they take brings them closer to unraveling the mysteries of the Tesseract and harnessing its incredible power. Amidst the chaos and battles, Vincent and Elena must navigate the blurred lines between trust and betrayal, loyalty and survival. As the war intensifies and the fate of their universe hangs in the balance, they face their greatest challenge yet—controlling the Tesseract and preventing it from becoming a weapon of mass destruction. In this science-fiction epic, readers will be captivated by the grandeur of the future, the complexities of human relationships, and the unyielding spirit of the protagonists. They will journey alongside Vincent and Elena as they navigate treacherous paths, confront their pasts, and grapple with the consequences of their decisions. Echoes in the Void is a thrilling tale of love, sacrifice, and the boundless potential of human innovation, set against a backdrop of cosmic battles and the enduring quest for survival in a universe teetering on the brink of destruction.

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A slave survives decades of abuse by his cruel master due to a friendship with the master's son. His slavery ended abruptly when a hostile force ravaged the estate. Surviving by a twist of fate, he finds the visceral remains of his only friend. Fuelled by vengeance he trails the invaders and plunges straight into trouble. He is rescued by a trio hunting a stolen relic that is the key to an eternal prison. Together they are thrust into a world beyond their ken, and must confront their destiny before averting a danger that threatens the entire universe. This is a tale of revenge, courage, passion, and adventure. The protagonists are outcasts terribly out of their depth, forced to face their inner demons before accepting their role as saviours and protectors. The unlikely heroes must battle with horrific enemies that can spring from the shadows, tear them limb from limb, and attack their very minds. The secrets they discover about the true function of the universe will shake the fabric of their limited reality.

They call me beautiful. They call me a monster. Soon, they'll call me death.As a direct descendant of the God of Death, Cassandra Saélihn is considered the most dangerous monster of all time. Her own mother locks her in a cage to protect the world from her lethal potential. Cass thought this imprisoned life would be her fate, but then four sexy, formidable warriors--a vampire lord, twin fae princes, and a demigod--find her.They claim she's not a monster, but a powerful weapon, one who can kill the Olympian gods, who have returned to Earth with a vengeance. But Cass has a mind of her own and can't be told what to do, no matter how drawn she is to her four warrior saviors. To their dismay, the four warriors can't tame the wild, cunning, and volatile Cass. But they have a bigger problem--their growing attraction toward her.To turn the woman they desire into the ultimate weapon and ensure Earth's survival, they'll have to conquer her body and heart, which seems even more impossible than winning the war against the atrocious gods. But nothing turns these alpha males on more than an impossible dare. And nothing turns Cass on more than being stalked.Warning: This is a full-length reverse harem fantasy/paranormal romance that features one hell of strong woman and her four powerful supernatural mates. It contains brutal battles, explicit love scenes, raw language, magic, swordfights, Greek gods, dark fae, vampires, shifters, and a lot of assholes.

Jerry Vanning trailed the fugitive Callahan into the swampy wastes of Venus Hell-Kingdom of the fabled War-Gods. He reached his goal-walking with the robot-strides of a North-fever slave.Henry Kuttner's short stories were published in magazines such as Weird Tales Astounding Science Fiction and Startling Stories.