The alien ships are uninhabited by any lifeforms. Are they religious objects? Are they messengers of some God? Why do they roam the galaxy? Why are they here?For years, hundreds of alien vessels hover over major population centres about the globe. Eventually these "Godships" become objects of worship.There are no lifeforms on board; the ships are sentient automatons.When they leave, they abduct several humans, including Gordon Blend.Gordon describes their journeys through the galaxy, debates the purpose of the Godships and the role, if any, of God.Eventually, they return to planet Earth. Because of space-time anomalies and time dilation, the planet has changed dramatically.

Fafafalala, a planet with a constantly changing past, present, and future, it’s one of the most dangerous places in the galaxy and the bug’s barely keeping his antennae attached to his head, and his head attached to his thorax. Unknown to PeeDee3, his mark’s hired a gun of his own, the lethal disco-dancing assassin, Convoy Shasta Badself. The bug may have just met his windshield.PeeDee3, Season 1, Episode 5PeeDee3 is trapped on Fafafalala, a planet with a constantly changing past, present, and future. Battling against rampant dinosaurs, a runaway steam engine, and a snobbish Time Master, the bug’s barely keeping his antennae attached to his head, and his head attached to his thorax. But once on a mark’s trail, nothing, no matter how degrading, will keep the galaxy’s most disliked insectoid assassin from hitting his mark, not even banana cream pie in a complex eye. But PeeDee3’s mark (a Fredifice named Mark) has a surprise for the bug. He’s hired a gun of his own, none other than the lethal disco-dancing assassin, Convoy Shasta Badself, an assassin who’s claim to fame is that he’s the best hit-man in the whole, far-out universe and he’s out to prove it. The bug better hustle himself up some booty-shaking moves before he gets down with Mr. Badself.

Some members of the crew beam down to a planet for supplies. After an earthquake Commander La Trenne loses his memory and ends up in a western type town where he is mistaken for a gunfighter.Some members of the crew beam down to a planet for supplies. After an earthquake Commander La Trenne hits his head and loses his memory and ends up in a western type town where he is mistaken for a man named Logan. What La Trenne doesn't know is that the man Logan was going to this town for a purpose. Now La Trenne is mistaken for a gunfighter in a town where trouble can be found easily. Will La Trenne be rescued before he is killed?

One dream, as real as it is dangerous. One theory, that may explain one of the fundamental truths about the cosmos. An experiment to prove the link between the two. Follow Toltep and his grandfather Hara'can in their attempt to prove the obscure theory of the Strings of Itz'mucan.Toltep has just died. At least, that's what he has dreamt. With the help of his grandfather, the teacher and scientist Hara'can, he will try to determine through the theory of the Strings of Itz'mucan whether the dream was only a figment of his imagination or a real event. A Science Fiction short story not to be missed.

Hawk Abrams, master infiltrator, has been ordered by the President of the United States to infiltrate a nearby alien mothership and kill all of its inhabitants. Unfortunately for Hawk, the aliens have only one goal — to drink and party.Psychman is a very unstable individual currently living on income solely derived from an early retirement pension for psychological disability reasons. His self perception differs radically from that of almost every person he has ever come in contact with. He believes his opinions on various topics are highly valued. One of his many idiosyncrasies is that he will not use contracted words such as "I'll" or "isn't" as he believes these to be a corruption of the English language. Instead, he will say "I will" or "is not".He hopes to establish a new career as a TV talk show guest. He was scheduled for this particular appearance as the hapless host had a last minute cancellation. The fact that he was a last second substitute was never conveyed to Psychman. It never occurred to him that being frantically called two hours before the show was not in keeping with his belief that he was the advertised headliner.

In the far future, humans have colonized a distant planet, home to the enigmatic Ariekei, sentient beings famed for a language unique in the universe, one that only a few altered human ambassadors can speak. Avice Benner Cho, a human colonist, has returned to Embassytown after years of deep-space adventure. She cannot speak the Ariekei tongue, but she is an indelible part of it, having long ago been made a figure of speech, a living simile in their language. When distant political machinations deliver a new ambassador to Arieka, the fragile equilibrium between humans and aliens is violently upset. Catastrophe looms, and Avice is torn between competing loyalties—to a husband she no longer loves, to a system she no longer trusts, and to her place in a language she cannot speak yet speaks through her.

Space is a world devoid of the things we need to live and thrive: air, gravity, hot showers, fresh produce, privacy, beer. Space exploration is in some ways an exploration of what it means to be human. How much can a person give up? How much weirdness can they take? What happens to you when you can’t walk for a year? have sex? smell flowers? What happens if you vomit in your helmet during a space walk? Is it possible for the human body to survive a bailout at 17,000 miles per hour? To answer these questions, space agencies set up all manner of quizzical and startlingly bizarre space simulations. As Mary Roach discovers, it’s possible to preview space without ever leaving Earth. From the space shuttle training toilet to a crash test of NASA’s new space capsule (cadaver filling in for astronaut), Roach takes us on a surreally entertaining trip into the science of life in space and space on Earth.

With his infectious love of storytelling in all its forms, his rich characterisation and his unrivalled grasp of thrillingly bizarre cutting-edge science Hannu Rajaniemi has swiftly set a new benchmark for SF in the 21st century. And now with his third novel he completes the tale of his gentleman rogue, the many lives and minds of Jean de Flambeur. Influenced as much by the fin de siecle novels of Maurice leBlanc as he is by the greats of SF Rajaniemi weaves, intricate, warm capers through dazzling science, extraordinary visions of wild future and deep conjecture on the nature of reality and story. And now we find out what will happen to Jean, his employer Mieli, the independently minded ship Perhonen and the rest of a fractured and diverse humanity flung through the solar system.

It started long ago, in a tower at the Eye of Time, as a war between the shadowy Immortals who came long ago. Tristen is a Shaping, both more and less than human, who turned back sorcery's tides in the legendary battle of Lewenbrook that brought his friend Cefwyn the burden of a kingdom, and the light of love. Now the Lines that hold the world in place are shifting once again, and Cefwyn's peril is Tristen's call to arms. But even Tristen's double-edged sword cannot cut through the knot of this new challenge, for he is facing more than a mere pretender to his friend's throne.

Big Joe Merklos was the first of them. He appeared at the Wide Bend National Bank one day, cash in hand. The charm of him, his flashing smile, the easy strength in his big body, were persuasive recommendations. But the bank’s appraisal scarcely got that far. Wasn’t he the first buyer in fifteen years for that bone-yard of lonely dreams, Dark Valley?

It's the end of the world as we know it, and the Eclective feels fine. With stories by Heather Marie Adkins, PJ Jones, M Edward McNally, Alan Nayes, RG Porter, Tara West, and Emma Jameson.It's the end of the world as we know it, and the Eclective feels fine.The Shifting Sands by Tara West: When a jealous goddess threatens to destroy all of humanity, a young woman and her family must overcome impossible odds to survive.Light by Emma Jameson: In the zombie apocalypse, the hope for humanity's survival is pinned on Daniel. Unfortunately, Daniel is an android. And humanity may be past all hope...Alien Butt Plugs by PJ Jones: The aliens are coming! And Jeb's first line of defense may be worse than the anal probe he fears.Seeds by M. Edward McNally: For Meats and his fellow Guns, life was simple. Keep your respirator clear, your weapon ready, and an eye on your neighbors. Until one day Meats found some seeds, and everything got complicated.Cleavers by Heather Marie Adkins: Creatures such as the Cleavers should never exist. But in Tora's world, they're real, and death is more likely than survival.The Last Christmas by Alan Nayes: On the verge of the Apocalypse, a young couple wish to spend one last Christmas together.Combustion by RG Porter: Kate wakes to find her world scorched and survivors in short supply. She needs to unravel the cause before time runs out.

After the events of Episode III, Obi-Wan Kenobi is alone in the galaxy . . . and on the run from Darth Vader and the Empire. Obi-Wan Kenobi faces another threat in the time after Episode III.

Ax and the Animorphs are about to have a huge problem. It starts when they decide to morph mosquitoes in order to slip by some unsuspecting Yeerks. It ends with them stuck in Zero-space with no idea how they got there, no way to get back to Earth...and no oxygen. Luckily, an Andalite scout ship finds them before it's too late. But now Ax is finally with his own people. And he doesn't know if he ever wants to go back to Earth...

In a world of never-ending winters and permanent darkness, fourteen-year-old Nadia Comani faces a future of servitude. Can she free herself and her family?Even in a world of never-ending winters and permanent darkness, fourteen-year-old Nadia Comani has everything she could ever want: power, privilege, a loving family and most importantly warmth. But her family's refusal to compromise their values changes everything. Nadia is cast down from her pedestal of power onto the trash heap of the lower classes. No longer guaranteed a life of ease, Nadia faces a future of servitude. Branded as powerless and deviant, will Nadia muster the strength to save herself and what remains of her family?

Will Hunt was expecting another major headache when he received the call from despatch. What he couldn't have anticipated was finding himself in another reality and going to Astraeus 5 with his counterpart, Billy.A land of shadows, of mystery, of obfuscated Truth. Welcome to the Greylands, that strange world, within the bounds of Time, peopled by mortal men. We cannot see truly, only as through a glass, darkly. There are things that move and have their being completely beyond our ability to perceive them. There are things beyond our mortal ability to comprehend. There are hints and glimmers hidden within the body of revealed Truth, but there is much we do not know, cannot yet understand, and could never dare dream. These stories are mere fancy, with a seed of Truth at their core. They play with the ideas of mortality and Eternity, Time and things beyond it, and of course the epic battle of Good against Evil. Each stands alone, and though there are common themes, threads, names, and concepts, each story is an entity unto itself and should not be seen as occurring in the same world or mistaken for installments of a series. These are random musings, not Gospel Truth, and should not be taken as such. Joy, hope, and encouragement are hopefully a byproduct, but certainly not sound Theology. If you would know more of the true world beyond these Greylands, one must be a careful student of the Scriptures, not of silly stories such as these.