Darkly hilarious, Shorter than the day is Veep meets Dr Strangelove, perfect for those looking for fast-paced sci-fi political satire about our own times.
End-of-days war between the US, China, and Europe is threatening. Migrant children are being turned into war robots and people’s emotions are almost entirely controlled by their smart-watches. This is the world in which Adriana de Tocville accidentally becomes President of the United States. A committed anarcho-syndicalist, her views are radically at odds with the establishment. How can she negotiate weird cult leaders, murderous Generals, super-intelligent AI and her craving for donuts to stop humanity succumbing to extinction?
Post Oh!pocalypto Poppycock
About Post Oh!pocalypto Poppycock:
The beginning of the middle of the end is here, and it has a name: POST OH!POCALYPTO POPPYCOCK
A farce in three acts! Who knew the apocalypse could be so much fun? Follow our cast on an adventure through the city of Las Vegas, where everyone in town wants to get their hands on a stolen black case and a beautiful Princess. There are amazing car chases, tons of super cool cameos, arguably the greatest rock concert of all time, and what sort of apocalyptic adventure would it be if we didn’t save the entire planet by the end of the show?
Post Oh!pocalypto Poppycock may be the most important literary work of a generation. Of course, “may” and “important” are broadly defined terms…
“Drawing on influences ranging from Tom Robbins to Kurt Vonnegut, Def Leppard and the narrator’s grandmother, the author somehow managed to keep me hooked on the chaos. From one moment to the next, hilarity contends with horror while a galactic-scale hope has you rooting for salvation delivered by taco-loving aliens. Push logic aside and go for it. There’s no clever way to analyze Post Oh!pocalypto Poppycock—you’ve simply got to go all in for the experience.”
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Fall of the Cities: Planting the Orchard
About Fall of the Cities: Planting the Orchard:
The world is falling apart. Terrorists spark a worldwide oil and gas crisis while imports grind to a halt. Europe and Britain are erupting into chaos as food runs out and desperate people take matters into their own hands. As the government begins to seal off rioting parts of the city, Corporal Harry Miller takes an offered discharge to get his sister and her kids to safety. But he’s not fast enough. Trapped in the city with a rag-tag collection of ordinary citizens, Harry struggles to create a small pocket of stability – a place to ride out the coming confrontation between rioters and the Army, and save themselves from complete annihilation.
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A Sleep Through Time by Ben Winter
A Sleep Through Time by Ben Winter
Jessica has never felt like she belonged in the twenty-first century. She decides to utilize CryoNex so she can sleep into the future. When she awakes, things aren’t what they seem, and Jessica must navigate new feelings, a new world, and new people and try to figure out what happened to her and why. Will she survive this new world?
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I Am John Titor
In the world of internet legends, time traveler John Titor is the ultimate prize.
Idealistic filmmaker Ramon Jimenez is stuck shooting mundane reality shows when he longs to create documentaries that change the world. But needing to keep food on the table has put his ambitions on hold…
Until Ramon spots a broken-down car linked to John Titor, an infamous internet legend who, at the turn of the century, claimed to be a time traveler from 2036. This could be the break he’s waiting for – if he can find a fresh angle.
RJ tracks down six different witnesses – each claiming to know “the real” John Titor.
But their stories don’t add up.
One says Titor was sent from the future to stop a world-ending war.
Another insists he was nothing more than a bored college kid creating an internet hoax to impress his frat brothers.
A third claims to have been set up to take the fall in an elaborate heist orchestrated by Titor in 1970s New York.
As RJ dives deeper, the lines between fact and fiction blur. Who was John Titor? Was he really from the future, or just a cleverly spun hoax? The closer RJ gets to the truth, the higher the stakes become.
I Am John Titor is a time-traveling epic that jumps between decades, genres, and timelines as RJ tries to solve the mystery of the true legend of John Titor.
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The Shattered Stars: Breach of Contract
About The Shattered Stars: Breach of Contract:
Bobby B is given a choice: death or the Army. His choice leads him to become a Timer – a group of soldiers so disposable that only about 10% survive a ten year tour. Because the corporations that run society value property more than life, they don’t even give them real bullets. Timers are only issued plastic flechettes so they don’t damage precious buildings and equipment. Bobby and a few other Timers join together to make their own squad, Beebi’s Basteds, which does things their own unorthodox way but still manages to keep them alive. As the missions get harder, so do the men. They work their way up the military ranks faster than ever – giving their elite squad extra attention – good and bad. As they gear up for their biggest mission yet, none of the Basteds could imagine where their squad would end up – space. A military science-fiction thriller that will keep you glued to the pages. Breach of Contract – The Shattered Stars is only book one in a riveting new series by accomplished author Vance Huxley.
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The Waterbed Factory
Jude Mason wants to leave the moon. After living on the futuristic lunar colony for several years, the 2070s have caught up to him – working two jobs to pay the bills and playing in his garage rock band The Waterbed Factory, Jude finds solace in his close friendships and small victories while still trying to save up enough money to return to Earth. Trajectories collide as his journey continues and he must consider what it means to be human, why one yearns for change, and how to get on with each passing day.
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Undead Worlds 2: A Post-Apocalyptic Zombie Anthology
About Undead Worlds 2: A Post-Apocalyptic Zombie Anthology:
The fall of civilization! Zombies! Apocalypse!
The Reanimated Writers are back with their flagship anthology, Undead Worlds!
This time, we have 15 brand new stories from today’s best in zombie fiction for you to dig your teeth into! Check out these gruesome and action-packed stories inside Undead Worlds 2! Grab your copy today!
La Petite Mort by Ryan Colley
You don’t know stress until you’ve ran a restaurant in the apocalypse.
The Last Day by Justin Robinson
A man’s loves determine his past, but his mistakes determine his future.
Cookie Jars and Bluebirds by Valerie Lioudis
Avery is back!
Inception by Jessica Gomez
Where romance collides with the apocalypse.
First Occurrence by Joshua C. Chadd
Sheriff Gibson chases a cannibalistic serial murderer as all around him the world begins to unravel.
Dominion by R.L. Blalock
A new kind of leader emerges in the apocalypse.
Forget the Mall by RJ Spears
When zombies arrive, a trip to the mall turns into a death trap.
The Zee Brothers: First Job
The origin story of Jonah & Judas Zee continues!
Zombie Exterminators by Grivante
Two brothers saving the world one job at a time!
Valley of the Shadow by LC Champlin
It’ll take everything Amanda has to protect her family from
mindless cannibals, armed raiders, and her own neighbors.
Airborne by Arthur Mongelli
Fleeing the bourgeoning chaos on the streets of San Diego
Breakfast in Hell by Dia Cole
Never underestimate the “survival skills” of a former stripper.
Alone Against Zombies by Alathia Paris Morgan
An eerie return to civilization has Sarah Beth wondering if she’s alone in the world with the dead.
Gods and Monsters by Richard Restucci
The only thing more powerful than the wrath of a god is the hunger of the dead.
Zombie Beginnings: The Oracle by Javan Bonds
Smokes is The Oracle, Ponderous, Prophetic, and Profane.
Picking it up in the Middle by EE Isherwood
It only took a plane crash, a city full of zombies, and a stolen
armored personnel carrier for Mel and Phil to have their first date.
Get your copy and dive in now!
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Out of the Sun: Book One: The Spirit Guild Series by Janeen O’Kerry
About Out of the Sun: Book One: The Spirit Guild Series by Janeen O’Kerry:
In this prequel short story “Out of the Sun,” two ex-U.S. Army Rangers join a mysterious paranormal group in an effort to stop an alien invasion of Earth.
The complete four-volume science fiction series, THE SPIRIT GUILD, is available individually or as an omnibus. Free to read anytime in Kindle Unlimited.
No part of this work was created using artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind.
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By Means of Peace by Don Johnston
By Means of Peace by Don Johnston
A charismatic politician, Reuben Rogov, wins the presidency. During his first term, he brings peace to the Mideast, stares down Russia and China, solves the border crisis, and conquers the Phoenix-75 virus. Due to his unparalleled success, he is viewed as a sociopolitical messiah, and no opponent dares to run against him.
Once Rogov secures his second term by acclamation, multiple problems arise. Most Americans trust the President, but a few think he created the problems to control the population.
A young Houston couple, Darien and Marisa, are caught up in this melee. Marisa, a budding politician, moves to Washington to work for NatGov, but Darien, a struggling Sci-fi author, stays behind. Chaos disrupts their lives as they attempt to maintain a long-distance relationship.
Darien’s grandfather believes a passage from the Book of Daniel describes the situation: “By means of peace, he shall destroy many.”
Is this stark prophecy about to come true?
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Undead Worlds: A Post-Apocalyptic Zombie Anthology
About Undead Worlds: A Post-Apocalyptic Zombie Anthology:
21 Authors. 21 Undead worlds. 1 Great Book.
Do you dare?
ALONE TOGETHER BY DAVID SIMPSON
What do you do when there is nowhere left to run?
GONE FISHIN’ BY JUSTIN ROBINSON
When the dead rise, the living become the monsters.
THE FESTIVAL BY CHRISTOPHER MAHOOD
A city on lockdown as a nation awaits bloodshed, let the festival begin.
JIMMY BY ARTHUR MONGELLI
Decades of meddling with the food we eat brings about the zombie apocalypse, ordinary people struggle to survive.
THE FORT BY MICHAEL WHITEHEAD
When sanctuary becomes a prison, all you can do is fight.
ADAM BY SYLVESTER BARZEY
Some families aren’t worth dying for.
A PEACEFUL TOWN BY JEREMY DYSON
He promised to keep her safe from the dead, but no place is safe anymore.
THE UNDEAD POOL: THE ZOMBIE NIGHT BY DEREK AILES
Superheroes battle the living dead in the ultimate spoof of the comic book universe.
ZOMBIE EXTERMINATORS BY GRIVANTE
Two brothers saving the world one job at a time!
THE HORROR AT ROSWELL MILLS BY MICHAEL PEIRCE
When the newly formed Combined Ops South took a long look at her vigilante operations, ‘Captain Alice’ was quickly invited to integrate her ‘Posse’ with the State Defense Forces.
BEFORE SAFE HAVEN: LOSING THE BATTLE BY CHRISTOPHER ARTINIAN
There is no greater weapon than the will to fight for the ones you love.
ON THE ROCKS BY E.E. ISHERWOOD
MORNING OF THE LIVING DEAD BY MARK CUSCO AILES
Creating zombies for a theme park isn’t an awesome idea when the zombies escape from the Zombie Park.
DEFENSELESS: A STORY OF DEATH & DECAY BY R. L. BLALOCK
As the zombies rise, 6-year-old Dylan must face a frightening new world alone.
TO THE HILLS BY T. D. RICKETTS
A real live zombie apocalypse!
WHEN I GROW UP, I WON’T BE BY BREA BEHN
What if you knew you’d never make it to 18?
FALLEN BY JESSICA GOMEZ
Shh… don’t make a sound.
BRAIN WAVES BY JULIEN SAINDON
Better living through dead electronics.
DAMAGED GOODS BY SAMIE SANDS
There’s only one rule: don’t get bit!
AVERY BY VALERIE LIOUDIS
Trapped in a world with the undead, Avery looks to control it by filling her space with treasures, leading her to risk her life for useless garbage.
IN THE BEGINNING, GOD BY CHARLES INGERSOLL
God made Man. Man made monsters.
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The Sick: Nine Individual Novels of Viral Outbreaks
About The Sick: Nine Individual Novels of Viral Outbreaks:
It all comes down to a single breath of air. That’s what it takes. Sickness abounds. Prepare for a world full of viruses, plagues, and biological warfare. Jacqueline Druga compiles nine of her individual novels, each encompassing the theme of apocalyptic viral outbreaks. Dive into the end of the world with characters that will make you feel.
The Boxset Includes:
YPP-234
CONTAGIOUS
COUGH
FEVER
LAST DANCE AT THE END OF THE WORLD
ONE FINAL GASP
NODDING
SEALED IN
THE FLU
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Unlocked: The Dawn of Unlocking Superhuman Abilities: Book One of the Thrilling E-Labs Trilogy
About Unlocked: The Dawn of Unlocking Superhuman Abilities: Book One of the Thrilling E-Labs Trilogy:
Novel Summary/Blurb:
In a hidden Swiss lab, Dr. Natalia Accorsi and her team make a discovery that could redefine humanity: a way to unlock extraordinary abilities like telekinesis, telepathy, and accelerated healing. But with great power comes great danger, as shadowy forces seek to control this technology and change the global balance of power.
Thrown into a high-stakes battle, Natalia must navigate a world of espionage, greed, and ethical dilemmas. With each new ability they unlock, the line between savior and destroyer blurs, raising the ultimate question: could this breakthrough save humanity—or doom it forever?
Unlocked is a relentless techno-thriller that explores the edge of scientific ambition. Fans of Michael Crichton and Blake Crouch will be captivated by this chilling glimpse into a future where the boundaries of human potential may go too far
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The Survivors by Angela White
About The Survivors by Angela White:
Nuclear war devastated the world just days before Christmas. All governments went underground, leaving their citizens to fend for themselves. The desperate normals who barely managed to stay alive must now make a choice. Do they join the strange, dangerous survivors in forming a more perfect union or do they kill every last one of them? One choice will save the world. The other will finish burying it under the nuclear ashes.
This is Safe Haven
“We offer food, shelter, and protection to all survivors. Does anyone copy? …hello? Is anyone alive out there?
“The end of the world has given humanity a harsh, merciless existence, where nature tries hard to push us to the very brink of extinction. Everything is against us, between us. Untold miles of lawless, apocalyptic roads wait for our feet, and the future, cold and dark, offers little comfort. Without change, there can be no peace—only survivors.
“The fall of society triggered a hard, new life where survival became the only focus. We shunned each other and the old ways, killing anyone who was different. We reverted to primitive behaviors, using the war as an excuse to commit unspeakable atrocities, and humanity slipped deeper into the abyss of possible extinction. Soon, darkness blanketed the post-apocalyptic lands with hatred and violence that seemed to have no end. The future, cold and dark, offered little hope. The same was true of the present.
“War was uglier than we’d imagined. The Draft was reinstated, taking our men and boys. Within days, stores had nothing on the shelves; people began to starve. Hospitals closed due to lack of space and medicine. Police stopped answering calls, stopping coming to work at all. Topside production faded as communications became spotty. Then the power went off…and it didn’t come back on.”
“Angela has built a rich and imaginative post-apocalyptic world with strong, complex, well-developed characters. Angela’s writing is intricate, but easy to read. The plot is complex, fast paced, and full of action. With many twists and turns, the book will keep readers on the edge of their seats. A full 5 stars.” -Readers’ Choice Book Awards
What makes this story so great?
• A constant battle for survival that includes deadly trips into decaying cities, insanity, fights against nature, horrors of the past, and ghosts that stalk their every move.
• A centuries-old conspiracy that caused Armageddon.
• Dangerous journeys through the apocalypse to find family, supplies, safety.
• Real survival methods that can be used if shtf.
• A mobile refugee camp with strange, strict laws.
• A hero you will love, even as you ponder the secrets that could cost them everything.
• Mayhem, murder, and magic!
PenCraft Award Winning Author Angela White delivers a story that will remain in your mind forever.
Length: 798 Pages
Number: Book One
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Tabitha Prime by Saddletramp1956
Tabitha Prime by Saddletramp1956
The year is 2109. Tabitha, a devious, vengeful clone of Bill Jones’ long-dead ex-wife, has developed a powerful weapon that can destroy stars and their planetary systems. With it, she secured her position as a Prime Director in the Mr’rk Interstellar Corporation.
But her obsession goes far beyond absolute power or fabulous wealth. She wants revenge for the death of Bull Travers, the man she cuckolded Bill with years ago on the USS Armstrong. In addition to killing Bill Jones, she seeks to destroy the entire Solar System so she can plunder Earth.
Fast forward five years. Bill Jones is promoted and given tactical command of the task force sent to stop Tabitha and her evil plan. But he has other issues, like a drug-addicted, mentally unstable Admiral who also has an axe to grind with Bill, a starship upgraded with barely tested alien technology, and the off-chance of starting Earth’s first interstellar war.
Can Bill and the starship USS Enterprise stop Tabitha in time?
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Doomsday: End of Times
In the shadow of the apocalypse, love and truth are the deadliest weapons.
In the smoldering ruins of what was once civilization, where the sky is a battleground and the earth a graveyard, Aero emerges from the Assassin Academy not just as a weapon, but as the harbinger of humanity’s last stand. Here, in a world devoured by war and alien conquest, he finds his match in Astrid, a pit fighter whose ferocity matches her intellect, reshaping the very fabric of his reality.
Together, they plunge into a labyrinth of treachery and cybernetic deceit, chasing the specter of a terrorist plot that could seal humanity’s fate. Each revelation is a step closer to oblivion, each secret a ticking bomb beneath their feet.
Above, the Sky Wars light up the heavens with their fury, a constant reminder of the alien behemoths that blot out the sun. Yet, it’s not just the external threats that Aero and Astrid must conquer. Their own shadows, their doubts, and the darkness within must be tamed or embraced, for in the end times, every choice is final.
Will they forge a unity strong enough to defy the darkness, or will they be another casualty in the annals of the doomed? “Doomsday: End of Times” is not just a story of survival—it’s a saga of redemption, where the end might just be the beginning.
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Journey to the Hopewell Star (The Dark Galaxy Series Book 1)
About Journey to the Hopewell Star (The Dark Galaxy Series Book 1):
★★★★★ GOLD MEDAL WINNER, 2021 READERS’ FAVORITE INTERNATIONAL BOOK AWARDS (Young Adult – Sci-Fi)
A mysterious star could bring stability to her world…or lead her to a blistering end.
Quiet and introverted twelve-year-old Sam Sanderson is comfortable living a simple life on her family’s peaceful farm. That is, until a mysterious visitor arrives one night, thrusting her on a formidable and dangerous journey across galaxies.
With little direction and no training manual, her mission is to find the elusive Hopewell Star to save a dying planet. But with time running out, a destructive business mogul tracking her every move, and deadly disasters threatening her community, she’ll have to rely on her wits, courage, and friends to make things right and restore peace to both worlds…all while surviving seventh grade.
From discovering the secret of the Hopewell Star to locating a lost civilization, this book has it all: exhilarating adventures, mystery and intrigue, and fascinating characters—you won’t be able to put it down!
Praise for Journey to the Hopewell Star:
★GOLD MEDAL WINNER, 2021 Readers’ Favorite International Book Awards
★WINNER of the Literary Titan Gold Award (December 2020)
★GOLD AWARD RECIPIENT, MOM’S CHOICE AWARDS®
★“A RED RIBBON WINNER and highly recommended” – The Wishing Shelf
Book Awards 2020 (UK)
★A Must-Have New Brunswick Book of 2020 – Atlantic Books Today
★LONGLISTED for The Miramichi Reader’s “The Very Best!” Book Awards 2021
“[A] spellbinding story that is impossible to put down.” – Readers’ Favorite
“A well thought out, entertaining fantasy adventure that works on several levels.” – Kirkus Reviews
“Young adult author Hannah D. State effortlessly blends science fiction and fantasy in Journey to the Hopewell Star, an engaging story featuring an alien culture and a destructive megacorporation that is as enjoyable as it is timely.” – IndieReader (starred review)
“Wonderfully imaginative!” – Cary Caffrey, bestselling author of The Girls From Alcyone
“Five stars for a fine debut novel!” – The Miramichi Reader
“A wonderfully engaging fantasy adventure for YA. Cleverly plotted and totally unique, I’d highly recommend it.” – A ‘Wishing Shelf’ Book Review
“Refreshing…well-written and thoughtful.” – Literary Titan
“A page-turner full of surprises.” – The Prairies Book Review
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Year of Reckoning, Emergence by Barbara J. Gilbert
Year of Reckoning, Emergence by Barbara J. Gilbert
A sense of unrest is growing among the descendants of those who survived the asteroid impact.
It’s been 230 years since it hit earth.
Some feel it’s time to leave the retrofitted mine.
The mayor enforces the old rules. Only when he feels it’s safe will anyone go topside.
That’s despite the breakdowns and crop failures.
So, the rebellion begins.
The rebels have spent years preparing and gathering supplies. They are hoping to escape soon.
Will they find a way out?
Will they be able to survive topside?
No one is sure, but they plan on trying.
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Alexa’s Travels Boxset Books 1-3 by Angela White
About Alexa’s Travels Boxset Books 1-3 by Angela White:
It All Starts Here
Long years after nuclear war devastated the world and split reality, a group of gunfighters have come from the western radiation zones, obeying a forgotten code. On an impossible quest to find those who came before them, these fighters are searching through the remnants, hoping to prove the myth of sanctuary.
Alexa culled her companions from the dwindling herd of humanity, sensing they alone may have the strength to make the journey. Each battle fought at her side tightens their bonds. For the fighters, the quest is about redemption and rebuilding what they’ve lost. For Alexa, the quest is a relentless hunt for her missing father, and nothing will stand in her way, not even the love she has for her crew.
This file includes:
Bone Dust and Beginnings (Book 1)
The Killing Fields (Book 2)
Night Must fall (Book 3)
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Mars Law by Lee Cushing
About Mars Law by Lee Cushing:
Kim Rodriguez, a tenacious lawyer from Mars, steps into her first solo case at a prestigious law firm.
With a client facing serious charges for the deaths of miners, Kim is on a mission to clear his name and ensure justice is served on the red planet.
Will she prevail against all odds?
Join Kim on an exhilarating legal journey filled with twists and turns in a where justice hangs in the balance.