Star Mage Exile
The red alert is flashing aboard Starship JJ Green this week, but don’t worry, the Borg aren’t attacking. It’s a celebration!
You may remember a few weeks ago I submitted a story to a science fantasy anthology to be edited by the successful science fiction author, Chris Fox? Well, yesterday I heard that my story was accepted.
I was over the moon and I’m still excited about it. You can read part of the opening chapter here. I think the book is coming out next month and you can be sure I’ll tell you all about then.
(Speaking of anthologies I contributed to, if you downloaded a copy of Pew! Pew! The Quest For More Pew! and you’ve had a chance to read it, a review would be very welcome!)
Another collection I’ve been revisiting this week is a book of Issac Asimov’s stories that was kindly given to me by a friend. I first read Asimov’s stories when I was a teenager and I’ll happily read them again and again. Do you have a book that you often return to? You can share it here or let me know by email. I always love to hear about great books, though my TBR list is getting long. Maybe you’ll introduce another reader to your treasure.
I spotted an awesome bargain for you this week. Timothy Zahn’s The Icarus Hunt is discounted to 99 cents, and it’s available at Kobo, Nook, iTunes and other online vendors as well as Amazon.
I also wanted to tell you that I published the final bundle in my Shadows of the Void series, The Galactic Chronicles!
The Galactic Chronicles
The final three books of J.J. Green’s Shadows of the Void space opera serial in one discounted bundle. Free to read in Kindle Unlimited.
Mars Born
The future of the galaxy hangs in the balance as the Shadows continue their invasion.
Shadow Battle
Humanity is at war with invading aliens, and the battle’s about to go galactic.
Shadow War
A galactic war. Star-crossed lovers. What could possibly go wrong?
Download your copy here.
The Icarus Hunt
Jordan McKell has a problem with authority. Unfortunately for him, the iron-fisted authority of the powerful Patthaaunutth controls virtually every aspect of galactic shipping. In order to survive, Jordan ekes out a living dabbling in interstellar smuggling for outlaw concerns that represent the last vestiges of free trade in the galaxy. So when Jordan and his partner, Ixil–an alien with two ferret-like “outhunters” linked to his neural system–are hired by a mysterious gentleman to fly a ship and its special cargo to Earth, they jump at the job.
Caution has never been one of Jordan’s strong suits. But this time he may have taken on more than even he can handle. The ship, Icarus, turns out to be a ramshackle hulk, the ragtag crew literally picked up off the street, and the cargo so secret, it’s sealed in a special container that takes up most of the cramped and ill-designed ship. As if that weren’t bad enough, it looks like the authorities already suspect something is afoot, there’s a saboteur aboard, and the Icarus appears to be shaking apart at the seams.
It doesn’t seem as if things could get any worse. That is, until a beautiful crew member helps McKell uncover the true nature of the cargo he’s carrying. With his enemies closing in on the lumbering Icarus, the unknown saboteur still aboard, and authorities on Earth pressured to turn them in, McKell and Ixil become fugitives. Their only chance is to stay one step ahead of their pursuers as they try to make it home.
Snap up a copy here.
Did you catch the latest snippet from Space Colony One that I posted here on my blog on Saturday? The book is progressing well and I’m looking forward to finishing it and starting the revisions. Lots of intrigue and adventure in this one!
Despite being busy with work, I managed an afternoon at the beach this week after not making it there all summer. I wanted to go because soon the weather will turn too cold. I hope you’re finding some time to rest and relax and that you’ve found some great books to keep you entertained.
Happy reading!