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Paratime Police: Complete Sci-Fi Series
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The last novel of this serie has been expanded into another serie from 2000 to 2016 by John F. Carr available here

 

H. Beam Piper’s ‘Paratime Police: Complete Sci-Fi Series’ delves into the riveting exploits of an advanced civilization adept in paratime travel across parallel universes. Within these alternate realities lie the means to replenish their own depleted Earth through trade of unique resources. The series weaves intricate narratives of espionage, control, and the moral high wire walked by the titular Paratime Police, guardians of this precarious status quo. Piper’s prose is rich with speculative imagination, which is grounded within the framework of mid-20th century science fiction aesthetics and philosophies, carving a niche that resonates with aficionados of the genre’s classic era.

Henry Beam Piper’s background as a self-taught polymath, with an insatiable curiosity for history and science, deeply informs the textured world-building of the Paratime series. His foresight in conceptualizing multiverse theory predates its popularity in contemporary science fiction. Piper’s Paratime Police operate under a complex socio-political structure that echoes Cold War tensions, providing a lens for interpreting the nuanced interplay between power, ethics, and the responsibility that comes with technological advancement.

‘Readers seeking a blend of science fiction with historical depth and philosophical underpinnings will find ‘Paratime Police: Complete Sci-Fi Series’ a treasure trove. Piper’s visionary work invites enthusiasts to ponder the ramifications of unchecked innovation while being immersed in tales of suspense and cosmic intrigue. This compilation not only commemorates Piper’s legacy but also serves as a perfect introduction to his thought-provoking explorations of time and reality.

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Even as a prisoner on the remote island of St. Helena, Napoleon Bonaparte is embarrassing the British, and England is now the laughing stock of Europe. The answer is a new Governor: Lord Horatio Hornblower. The British government is betting that Hornblower’s background, being so similar to Bonaparte’s, will earn the Corsican’s respect. Both men rose from humble beginnings to nobility by his achievements alone. Both have commanded men and lead them to victories. Hornblower’s mission is simple: deal with the greatest military genius of the modern era and make him behave. Hornblower discovers a Bonaparte that history never knew, and learns the truth about the man who would be Emperor of the world.

The Prince Awakens (The Prince of Britannia Saga Book 1)

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The Terminal List: A Thriller (Jack Carr)

The Terminal List: A Thriller
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“Take my word for it, James Reece is one rowdy motherf***er. Get ready!” —Chris Pratt, star of the #1 Amazon Prime series The Terminal List

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On his last combat deployment, Lieutenant Commander James Reece’s entire team was killed in a catastrophic ambush. But when those dearest to him are murdered on the day of his homecoming, Reece discovers that this was not an act of war by a foreign enemy but a conspiracy that runs to the highest levels of government.

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After Dunkirk
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Back in England, their sister, Claire, works at Bletchley Park, cracking the codes that could save the lives of her brothers and thousands of their comrades.

Finally, there is Paul, the cerebral eldest son, working for MI6, who always knows more than he is able to tell his beloved siblings.

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2019 Dragon Award Finalist for Best Military Science Fiction of Fantasy Novel

“The Order of the Centurion is the highest award that can be bestowed upon an individual serving in, or with, the Legion. When such an individual displays exceptional valor in action against an enemy force, and uncommon loyalty and devotion to the Legion and its legionnaires, refusing to abandon post, mission, or brothers, even unto death, the Legion dutifully recognizes such courage with this award.”

Tired of sitting out the war on Psydon in a mobile office hab, Legion Lieutenant Washam agrees to undertake a covert and unsanctioned mission with a band of Republic Recon Marines. Inserted deep behind enemy lines, the strike force uncovers a surprise key to ending a bitter war. Now they must navigate a hostile jungle teeming with murderous alien rebels, pushing themselves to the limits of their abilities, to get this vital intel to Legion Command–if they can survive that long.

THE ORDER OF THE CENTURION is an all-new series of stand-alone military science fiction thrillers set in the GALAXY’S EDGE universe, ranging from the Savage Wars to the arrival of the Black Fleet. Each book features the legendary heroes of the Legion who forgot nothing in their earning of the Legion’s highest honor.

The Last War: Book 1 of The Last War Series

The Last War: Book 1 of The Last War Series
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Earth is under attack.

20 years after the American-Chinese war devastated our worlds, we finally have a tense peace. But legendary American Admiral Jack Mattis, on his inspection tour of the first joint American-Chinese space station, finds himself in the middle of the unthinkable: an alien invasion.

Their ships are powerful, their weapons overwhelming. And in the confusion, our tentative peace with the Chinese is shaken to the core.

Taking command of his old battleship, The Midway, Admiral Mattis races the alien fleet to Earth, desperate to prevent the utter destruction of humanity’s home. And in Earth’s darkest hour, Mattis must unify and lead old adversaries to the fight against a common enemy, one that doesn’t care about flags or borders. An enemy driven by malevolent hate and a thirst for blood.

An enemy that cares for one thing only: Earth’s destruction.

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Trans Galactic Insurance: Adventures of a Jump Space Accountant

Trans Galactic Insurance: Adventures of a Jump Space Accountant
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The Galactic Empire disappeared a lifetime ago. Jake Stewart doesn't care, he needs to earn a living.He fled his station in the outer Belt, enrolled in the merchant academy, and snagged a scholarship. The future looks bright. But a crooked boss, some paperwork shenanigans, and a freeloading best friend put him in a bind. When he's accused of a murder he didn't commit he goes on the run from the Planetary Militia. There's only his…

Infinite Dusk: Cowboy Necromancer

Infinite Dusk: Cowboy Necromancer
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The apocalyptic event known as the Reset took place five years ago…

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Sterling Monedero was one of these survivors.

Given the ability of a necromancer, Sterling got a group of superpowereds together to fight off the monolithic alien crafts known as Godwalkers that caused the Reset.

Three years ago, Sterling failed.

Retiring to Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, Sterling now plans to live out the rest of his days growing chili peppers and minding his own business. He does just that until a local group of bandits known as the Killbillies come for him, hoping to collect a tax. As he defends his property, one of the Godwalkers appears in the sky and destroys his farm.

Now, he wants vengeance.

It’s time for Sterling to embrace his necrotic powers as he journeys across the Southwest putting the team back together again. The Godwalkers must be getting power from somewhere, and through ancient, native knowledge, and a little bit of luck, Sterling hopes to run these alien overlords out of the Southwest for good.

It’s going to be an uphill battle, but if anyone is up to the task, it is the post-apocalyptic pepper farmer some call the cowboy necromancer.