Tuesday, June 17, 2025

The Great Divide: When Earth Lost Its Shadow

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The Great Divide:

When Earth Lost Its Shadow


What would happen if, overnight, every person of African descent vanished from the world?
In this powerful and thought-provoking story, an entire race disappears without warning. Friends, neighbors, and loved ones are gone—taken to a new world, free from the oppression and injustices they faced on Earth. In this untouched land, they have a chance to rebuild a society from the ground up, shaping their own future without interference.
But even with this newfound freedom, challenges quickly surface. The trauma of the past, old divisions, and deep-rooted pain follow them into this new world. As they struggle to unite and build a better future, they must also face tough questions about identity, history, and what true freedom really means.
Back on Earth, the sudden absence sparks a global crisis. With no one left to blame, the world’s social and political systems begin to crack under the pressure. Some people want to understand what happened, while others scramble to hold on to power or take advantage of the situation. As fear and confusion grow, society is forced to confront long-ignored truths about race, privilege, and inequality.
Told through the eyes of two siblings—a determined Black woman and her brother, a Black gay man—this story explores race, power, community, and the human habit of creating divisions. In a world where the oppressed are suddenly free, and the oppressors are left to face themselves, the question remains: can either side build something better, or will old patterns simply return in new forms?



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Friday, June 13, 2025

FIREBORN X - Heaven's Descent - S1

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"The night the sky broke... everything changed."

In the decaying megacity of Zenithar, where hope chokes under toxic skies and the Church of Eternity promises false salvation, a silent war is rising. Forgotten bloodlines stir. Fragments of unimaginable power resurface. And with them... the harbingers of an ancient apocalypse.

Raiga, a shadow forged by tragedy, walks the line between man and weapon. Haunted by a past he cannot remember and a future written in fire, his every step brings him closer to the truth... and to a war beyond human comprehension.

Beside him, Liara-the only light left in his broken world-fights not just for freedom... but to save the man she loves from becoming the very monster they both fear.

The countdown has begun. The sky will break again.
And this time... no one will look away.

🔥 If you crave epic battles, lost memories, heartbreaking romance, and a supernatural war that will decide the fate of all existence... welcome to Fireborn X: Heaven's Descent.





Thursday, June 12, 2025

Who is your Favorite Science-fiction or Fantasy Hero?

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Who is your Favorite Science-fiction or Fantasy Hero?

For Father’s Day, let’s discuss some of my favorite fictional heroes.


With dad’s often being the true-to-life everyday heroes, what better way to show your appreciation than to share some of the greatest heroic adventures in sci-fi and fantasy with them?

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Battlefield Earth


First on the list is Jonnie Goodboy Tyler from L. Ron Hubbard’s classic novel, Battlefield Earth. Mankind is an endangered species with the huge, nine-feet tall, 1,000-pound sociopathic Psychlos having eliminated most of the human race. Jonnie is subdued and trained in the Psychlo technology, but no matter what tortures he endures, he never gives up his fight to beat these evil aliens. You’ll have to read the novel to see how it unfolds, but it an epic tale of the indomitable human spirit pit against impossible odds―an emotional roller-coaster with characters you will love and hate. “Pulse-pounding mile-a-minute sci-fi action adventure.” —Brandon Sanderson


Quality paperback with bonus content: 

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1592129579

Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/battlefield-earth-l-ron-hubbard/1100824883?ean=9781592129577


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Dune


Paul Atreides of Dune by Frank Herbert has trained his entire life to be a future leader of a centuries-old dynasty, but his world is completely upended when his father is murdered during a political coup. Paul and his mother flee civilization and learn to live in a tooth-and-claw desert environment, adopting the ways and life of the vanquished natives. He must become the leader they need in their fight to take their planet back, and avenge his father’s death. “One of the monuments of modern science fiction.”—Chicago Tribune


Deluxe hardcover:

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Dune-Deluxe-Frank-Herbert/dp/059309932X

Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/dune-frank-herbert/1100608835?ean=9780593099322


Foundation Trilogy


The Foundation Trilogy 


There are multiple heroes in The Foundation Trilogy by Issac Asimov but Hari Seldon who only briefly appears in the first Foundation book, is the true hero running throughout the entire series. His science and predictions far into the future, plot the lives of many of the other heroes, giving them hope that it will all turn out as planned. All of the heroes avoid force for the sake of force, following one of my favorite Isaac Asimov quotes: “Violence is the last refuge of the incompetent.”


Deluxe quality paperback box set:

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Foundation-3-Book-Boxed-Set-Empire/dp/059349957

Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/foundation-3-book-boxed-set-isaac-asimov/1140142744?ean=9780593499573



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Ender’s Game


Andrew “Ender” Wiggin is the hero of Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card.  Young children are recruited to be trained as elite officers in Earth’s battle against alien insects called the buggers.  Ender shows himself to be a leader with great tactical genius but is bullied, ostracized and treated harshly by commanders. Will his training prepare him to save Earth for the next alien attack? You’ll have to read the book to find out. “A gripping tale of adventure in space.” ―Library Journal


Hardcover:

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Enders-Ender-Quintet-Orson-Scott/dp/0765394863

Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/enders-game-orson-scott-card/1100353963?ean=9780765394866



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Lord of the Rings


Frodo Baggins has to leave his comfortable life in the epic fantasy novel, Lord of the Rings in order to remove a malevolent ring from his shire. During his journey through Middle Earth, he finds that many parts of the world have been corrupted by a great evil searching for this powerful metal band. To complete his journey, he’ll have to head into the heart of the wickedness to destroy the ring. “An extraordinary work―pure excitement.” ―New York Times Book Review


Quality paperback box set:

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0345538374

Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/jrr-tolkien-4-book-boxed-set-j-r-r-tolkien/1137493637?ean=9780345538376



Conclusion


These novels are excellent classics of science fiction and fantasy with great heroes and immersive worlds. Battles that mean true life or death; not just for the people involved but for all people of their kind. These leaders use their own determinism and mental capabilities to pull off true epic adventures, no matter how badly the odds are stacked against them! 


These are the books that make reading so worthwhile!


Each one (or all of them) are great gifts for Father’s Day―inspiration and excitement for the true heroes in many of our lives.


Guest Blogger: John Carey, an IT Manager, programmer, and SF author of Not Worthy of the Air you Breathe set in the future where nations have taken a cue from the business world and terminate their low performing citizens at the end of each year.





Monday, June 9, 2025

Space Vault: The Seed Eclipse (Sci-Fi Galaxy series Book 2)

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Space Vault: The Seed Eclipse

(Sci-Fi Galaxy series Book 2)


🚀 New Release: Space Vault: The Seed Eclipse
From award-winning author Jeremy Clift comes a bold new entry in the Sci-Fi Galaxy series—Space Vault: The Seed Eclipse—a visionary tale of humanity on the brink and the future of life itself.

Space was meant to save us. Instead, it’s where the next war begins. And one mother’s love may be the last defense of human freedom. As Earth collapses under climate and food crises, rival powers battle for control of a lunar Seed Vault holding humanity’s last genetic hope. But the true prize lies beyond the Vault—it’s Diana, a child engineered for survival in deep space. Hunted by the ruthless Consortium that created her, Diana’s only protector is her mother, Teagan Ward, a former captive of lunar experiments. With alien alliances breaking and AIs shaping the future of evolution, Teagan flees to the Tritans—an endangered species with their own secrets.
As species clash and ideologies fracture, one truth remains: The vault is the code. The seed eclipse is the signal. The child is the key. And unanswered, the question continues: Who owns Life? In the battle for survival, what remains of humanity may not be who we were—but who we choose to become.
Exploring the ethics of genomic manipulation, the politics of AI-controlled ecosystems, and the meaning of identity in an age when memory, consciousness, and DNA can all be commodified, the novel is set in a future of ecological collapse and interstellar ambition as competing forces battle of over humankind’s last viable seed vault concealed beneath the lunar surface. As Earth’s food systems come under stress, control of the genetic blueprints for survival has become the ultimate currency. But the vault’s value goes beyond crops—it hides secrets about human genetic engineering, buried experiments, and the next phase of evolution. At the heart of the novel is Teagan Ward, a mother on the run from powerful corporations who see her genetically enhanced daughter not as a child—but as a biological asset. Caught between rogue AIs, alien factions, and biotech conglomerates, Teagan must outmaneuver those who would rewrite humanity's genetic future in their image. Space Vault: The Seed Eclipse is a thought-provoking sci-fi thriller about who owns life, what makes us human, and how far we’ll go to protect the next generation.



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Saturday, June 7, 2025

The Ring Fold Chronicles Book 2: Blood of Time

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The Ring Fold Chronicles Book 2:

Blood of Time


The past is shattered. The present is unraveling. The future hangs by a thread. When former Tempus agent Darren Kraus resurfaces with Kronos—an elite force of enhanced time travelers—he threatens to unravel the very fabric of history. For Jordan and her fellow Ring members, this isn't just another mission. These new enemies are the children of their own predecessors, twisted by Kraus's influence and armed with devastating abilities. As time periods begin to collide and reality fractures, Jordan's unique power to manipulate the timestream makes her both humanity's greatest hope and Kraus's perfect target. But when a shocking truth about her parentage comes to light and the Ring's existence is exposed to the modern world, the line between protector and destroyer becomes dangerously thin. With chaos erupting across different eras and a mysterious temporal wave threatening to erase everything they know, the Ring must make impossible choices. In a war where time itself is a weapon, and every jump through the Fold could be their last, one question remains: What price must they pay to preserve human history—and save the future? This thrilling continuation of the Ring Fold series delivers non-stop action, emotional depth, and time-bending paradoxes that will keep you guessing until the final page.

This time-travel adventure series follows five teens from different eras who discover their innate ability to journey through time—and must unite across the ages to save humanity. Jordan, a speakeasy waitress from 1927. Rocco, a rebellious greaser from 1956. Paul, a disco dance instructor from 1973. Steffi, a rad party girl from 1984. Carissa, a tech-savvy teen from 2015. Together, they’ll uncover secrets, face powerful enemies, and prove each of them is essential in the battle for humankind’s future—and past..







Friday, June 6, 2025

Ariel

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Ariel


10,000 years into the future humans are creators of worlds. Ariel is a New Worlds Designer. When her new world design, Argos, is rejected as too dangerous to build, Ariel is consumed by a powerful inner directive that Argos must be built. Shaken and terrified, but unable to disobey the inner directive, Ariel sets out on a journey to prove why Argos must be built. Tormented by stealth and lies, powered by conviction, Ariel breaks every law in search of answers, including getting involved with a man from the distant past who will change the course of human evolution.

 

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Thursday, June 5, 2025

Reunion Of The Fallen

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Reunion Of The Fallen


The signs are everywhere. Wild fires are popping up and turning the sky’s red. Tsunamis are rising out of the sea and destroying entire cities. Earthquakes are shaking the world and its people to their foundations; as hurricanes and tornadoes rip and cut through towns and people like sharp sickles. The end of days is near!

An ancient evil has been let loose on the world, and our only hope is the mysterious Armando, and a secret organization called The Garden; who must gather and find the seven Redeemers before the world ends. The Redeemers are ancient warriors of the past with special powers who are reincarnated every time the earth and its people are on the precipice of going into the abyss. They are the last line of defense for the people and the planet, but its saviors are unlikely misfits who can’t even beat the ghost of their past. Roma, the stripper from Detroit who like her father before her, has broken every one of her moral vows, for love. Reign, a young girl from New Jersey who family and school life has damaged her self-esteem, to the point that she is left homeless, and helpless. Demons are suddenly appearing the world over trying to stop Armando from finding and waking the fabled Redeemers. At the same time a new and charming politician is moving up the ladder of politics with promises to save the world. Can Armando and The Garden gather, train, and convince the seven Redeemers to save the world, before the demons find and kill them? Or will their own personal demons destroy them before they can save the world, and us?
(Story contains harsh language, and sexual situations.)