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McMurdo Village
What happened to Fred 12? The asteroid made the planet fall, but its location is unknown. McMurdo Village in Antarctica is settling down to life post the 2047 catastrophe. Dense forest covers most of the planet. Something strange is Iurking in the forest outside of the village, as well as the prehistoric creatures. What can it mean? All inhabitants of the planet are located in the village, even the scientists that were scattered around Antarctica.
An expedition to the former Island of Crete comes across a lost city in what was the Mediterranean Sea. What could it be? The McMurdo team make some startling discoveries in the city some that will change the history of the human race. How will these discoveries affect the remaining vestiges of people left on the earth?
In McMurdo village, something is stirring: a huge dark shadow falls over the village. The ground is shaking and people are running around terrified.
What is happening? Can the village survive?£12.99 -
Evacuation
After a high-stakes, nighttime chase, a flying saucer is shot down, landing intact in a freshwater lake at the East Yorkshire seaside resort of Hornsea. The authorities, under the guise of discovering a small-yield atomic bomb, evacuate the entire town.
John Phillips returns home to Hornsea, ignoring all warnings. As he explores the eerily silent town, now plunged into pitch darkness, his curiosity leads him to the freshwater lake.
From his hiding spot, John watches as authorities haul not an atomic bomb, but a UFO out of the water. Suddenly, a bright light transfers the alien pilot’s consciousness into John’s mind. The boy agrees to help the alien return to its saucer. Despite being pursued by an army of security forces equipped with state-of-the-art technology, John manages to get the alien back to its ship. However, fate has other plans. What follows is an extraordinary adventure with life-or-death consequences for John.
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End Day
The story unravels in the dusty dryness of Baghdad, Iraq, which reminded Jake of Woomera, and the Colony of Clones. Living in a science-fiction reality, Dago from the Colony sees it as his duty to take control in his hero-quest to take-over as a world leader.
A spume of volcanic ash erupts at Medina and Mecca, forcing thousands of gallons of oil-enriched emissions skywards. This in turn affects Muslim pilgrims as they make their way through the Zamzam valley to the Ka’bah, Islam’s most holy site.
Adventure lies ahead, querying the tomes of antiquity. Dago had done it again:
First the bomb at the Vatican and, now, the eruption at Medina and Mecca; boundaries are crossed in an all-consuming blur. Dago’s appearance does not raise eyebrows, as a unique saviour is common to many religious beliefs. Dago believes that by unlocking the genome he and his sister, Mary, obtain their potential, becoming not only world leaders but gods. Dago sets out on his hero-quest, dragging Ator with him, boasting they are perfect organisms made for the survival of their selfish genes.
From antiquity to the modern day, the reader is engaged in a journey of discovery that could define either the future, or end in the destruction of mankind.
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A Tale of Four Pixies – Vol. 3
Let us hope that humankind has not invented a Frankenstein that goes by the name of Artificial Intelligence.
After all, the useful application of atomic energy is a helpful thing; the atomic bomb is something else…
The pixies, although finding themselves in the distant past, brought about by the mismanagement of Artificial Intelligence, come to realise that the problems of yesteryear have, sadly, been repeated in the world from which they have been forcefully ejected.
They discover that in the past, pickpockets are much the same as the modern-day variety; that bullies are still a threat, be it an individual or a group; that the ways and means of the confidence trickster haven’t really changed, playing on the greed of individuals; and, thankfully, that humour and kindness can lighten many dark corners in the life of humanity.
The pixies’ most important realisation are incidents from the past, for reasons that are really unknown, have been changed for modern day consumption; then in their own inimitable way, either by accident or design, attempt, with some success, to right the wrongs of days gone by.
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My Euphoria
In the year 2264, the human race has found world peace. They’ve pushed out into the solar system to gather resources for a generous world. Under the banner of the United Space Council. A promising and bright future awaits Karabina. A young woman from the Frankivskyi district of Lviv City in Ukraine. She takes her place at one of their global academies. An exciting career with a little romance perhaps. With sufficient training to become a flight officer, Karabina is ready to face any challenge. Or is she?
After quickly finding her feet at Luna Base, she is assigned to the Science and research ship known as The Euphoria. An encouraging name to say the least. Reconnecting with old friends and finding new ones the job seems perfect. But Karabina is not the only new member of its crew. With career hardened prospectors boarding with strange organic material, Karabina’s dream job quickly spirals out of control.
Will her new colleagues band together to face the threat? Or will fear and the need for self-preservation take hold? Can she or any other for that matter, escape or even survive the horror that has joined them onboard the U.S.C. Euphoria?
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Mechanical Gods
In Mechanical Gods, two Special Agents of the Coalition find themselves thrust into a world of intrigue and danger as they investigate an Android bombing in the bustling metropolis of New Washington. In this futuristic thriller, reverse engineered Androids and cutting-edge robotics threaten the stability of the newly rebuilt Western United National Coalition Zones.
Against a backdrop of advancing capitalism and human augmentation, citizens are monitored by biochips, while Augmented Agents walk a fine line between safeguarding national security and sacrificing personal freedom. As the Agents navigate the ever-evolving landscape of Coalition enemies, they must confront their own limitations and adapt to survive in a world where obsolescence looms large.
But beneath the surface lies a web of hidden agendas, forcing our protagonists to question loyalties and uncover truths that could change everything. Mechanical Gods is a pulse-pounding tale of technology, power, and the lengths humanity will go to control its own destiny.
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Artificial
Technology is just a tool to permit humans to perform new tasks as well as existing tasks better, faster and cheaper. However, as technology improves, so do the opportunities for its use in more divergent ways as a force for both good and evil. The book delves into the inevitable clash of these opposing forces, painting a vivid picture of the technology wars that loom on the horizon, seemingly unstoppable by human intervention alone.
Amidst this battle, AI emerges as a potential bridge between the warring factions. However, the biases instilled in AI by its human creators raise the question of whether it can truly serve as an impartial mediator or if it will simply choose sides based on its own discretion. The author ponders whether granting AI the autonomy to develop new capabilities, free from human control, is the key to overcoming the forces of evil or if it is a case of jumping from the frying pan into the fire.
This book takes readers on a captivating journey, examining the potential consequences of unchecked technological progress over the coming centuries. It serves as a thought-provoking exploration of the delicate balance between the benefits and risks of advanced technology, leaving readers to contemplate the future that awaits humanity.
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Long Dark Cloud
If you’re curious about the state of humanity in the 2070s and the path that led us there, Alex Freeman offers a compelling narrative. Positioned almost uniquely with her role as an Earth Group agent, Alex enjoys access to exclusive information, resources, and travel privileges, enabling her to grasp the largest picture imaginable. Through her eyes, we learn the science, politics, and economics that shape the world throughout the 2040s and 2050s.
As our leaders falter, the global community struggles to prevent the self-inflicted wounds tearing at the fabric of society. Alex documents the rapid pace of change, surprising even the most astute observers. Journey with her across the globe as she compiles evidence, and discover that pivotal change is closer than we might think. With the global population in decline, the question of humanity’s continuity looms large. Alex is on a mission to find solutions.
World leaders should take note.
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Beyond the Time Frame
Roman, a young man, finds out how to travel back in time through a movable wooden doorframe. The frame works as a time portal when electric current is applied to the copper coils that run along the sides of the frame. Roman decides to use this as a way to get rid of the gangsters who killed his father, by luring them into the frame and then sending them into the past and leaving them there. However, things are not as simple as they seem, as each of the men end up in different historical periods, but alter history, as they try to return to the present. This is a sometimes funny story of some violent men, who have to face a twenty-one-year-old computer technician, as well as compete to be the best in their own world of drug trafficking and ruthless, treacherous and dishonest criminal activity.
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Towards Extinction
A chillingly plausible thriller where natural disasters and human greed collide, threatening the global food chain.
When fruit flies ravage European olive groves, the resulting shortage of premium oil opens the door for unscrupulous traders to substitute dangerous industrial-grade alternatives. Diane Benedict, a brilliant scientist at Rainbow Paint (UK) Ltd., is drawn into the conspiracy as she seeks a safe alternative for their coveted eco-friendly paint formula, already compromised by industrial espionage.
Meanwhile, in Peru, relentless El Niño and La Niña weather patterns ravage native Jatropha trees, whose seed oil is crucial for biodiesel production. A bacterial blight creates a hazardous waste product that, due to the negligence of engineer Angel Ramirez, is unleashed into the ocean, contaminating the anchoveta fish population, a key source of protein for global food supplies. The result: a potent plant-derived estrogen mimic that slowly unravels humanity’s ability to reproduce.
Diane’s relentless pursuit of the truth uncovers the counterfeiters and the callous individuals behind this escalating threat. But can she expose their crimes and survive their ruthless attempts to silence her before it’s too late?
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Coronavirus Pandemic Syndrome
Dr. Zheng Ma, the visionary behind the groundbreaking coronavirus vaccine vector, finds himself at the heart of a global crisis as a devastating pandemic emerges from his beloved second hometown, Wuhan.In Dr. Zheng’s state-of-the-art laboratory, a team of expert scientists delves into the world of dangerous viruses, with a unique coronavirus sample distinct from any known strain. Dr. Zheng’s goal was to create a revolutionary vaccine by weaving HIV proteins into the coronavirus genome, aiming to halt the spread of AIDS.However, the coronavirus strain fuelling the epidemic in Wuhan bears little resemblance to Dr. Zheng’s creation, harbouring artificial insertions of an unknown nucleotide sequence. As Dr. Zheng grapples with the implications of his findings, he realizes his laboratory has never ventured into such uncharted territory, leaving him shrouded in doubt and uncertainty in a world forever changed.
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Mother of Stones
What if women had a means to protect themselves from violent men and administer punishment? What if there existed a secret feminist organization, Telea, equipped with unlimited resources, dedicated to women’s empowerment and protection? This is the tale of Telea and its leader, the Mother of Stones, spanning from its inception during the Mesolithic era to the present, facing challenges, and concluding in a future where society has evolved significantly. This novel blends speculative fiction with elements of fantasy and science fiction, inviting readers to envision a better world for women, men, and children.
Avelina da Silveira narrates with an intimate tone, akin to sharing a story with a friend. It begins with the account of a dying woman named N´kura, who lived 11 thousand years ago. N´kura discovers a collection of nanobots, resembling a beautiful stone, becoming the first Mother of Stones. From her lineage, future Mothers of Stones are chosen.
The protagonist resides in our contemporary era, selected to assume the role of the Mother of Stones, eventually triggering a profound and transformative upheaval in humanity.
This narrative lingers in the reader’s mind well beyond the final page, courtesy of the ethical dilemmas it presents and the myriad possibilities it encourages readers to contemplate.
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