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In einer einsamen Nachtschicht am Gravitationswellenobservatorium LIGO entdeckt die Astrophysikerin Tony Rodgers ein seltsames Signal aus den Weiten des Weltalls. Was diese Entdeckung nach sich zieht, stellt nicht nur ihre persönliche Welt völlig auf den Kopf, sondern rüttelt an den Grundfesten der Physik. Nach und nach wird klar, dass die Quelle des Signals nicht natürlichen Ursprungs ist. Etwas ist auf dem Weg zur Erde. Und es bedroht nicht nur die Existenz der Menschheit, sondern alles Leben auf dem Planeten.

On the untamed planet of Terra Nova, humanity's last hope for a fresh start is under siege. The Hive, a terrifying alien race, launches a devastating attack, shattering the fragile peace and abducting Mira, the beloved wife of Orion Steele. In the aftermath, Orion is left with a burning determination to rescue her and protect their new home. Barely escaping a Hive ambush, Orion finds refuge aboard the Valkyrie, a versatile frigate captained by the fearless Elias "Hawk" Maddox.

The Antithesis want nothing more than to consume other worlds, altering their environments and birthing armies of monsters to continue their spread across the galaxy. Their next target is Earth, but with hundreds of Samurai protecting their home, it will be no easy victory. Taking root on Mars and its moons, the Antithesis have concocted a plan for the ultimate cosmic takeover: transform Phobos into a living satellite and hurtle it toward Earth.

In the quiet hours of the desert night, ordinary people encounter things they cannot explain. The Quiet Visitors is a collection of calm, atmospheric UFO encounter stories set beneath the vast skies of the American Southwest. From isolated campsites and empty highways to ancient ruins and remote ranchland, each chapter follows a different witness through a single night that quietly changes everything.

When the world collapses, the fight for survival begins. In the wake of a devastating alien invasion, Natalie is captured and taken to a place where hope seems distant and fear reigns. Separated from her family, she must summon all her strength and wits to survive and find a way back to her loved ones. Walter and Marsha, driven by a fierce determination to protect their family, set out on a perilous journey to find Natalie. Along the way, they encounter treacherous terrain, hostile survivors, and the constant threat of alien forces.

An unassuming astronomer and her family find themselves and the entire world traumatized after she makes a series of major interstellar discoveries that lead to the worst threat to Earth ever. Everyone tries to carry on with life as best they can, seeking answers in the midst of the news that the Earth has just a few years before the end. Then she makes another discovery even more remarkable that opens the door to our first contact with an advanced civilization that has come to our rescue. The future of Earth will never be the same again. What would you do in her place?

A further collection of tales from the vintage pages of Doctor Who Annual, brought to life by a host of Doctor Who voices. The First Doctor faces The Devil Birds of Corbo when he lands the TARDIS on a swamp-infested planet, and then the Second Doctor, Jamie and Zoe are caught in a Grip of Ice...

Colin McFarlane, Neve McIntosh and Dan Starkey read these three full-length novels featuring the Twelfth Doctor and Clara, as played on TV by Peter Capaldi and Jenna Coleman. In The Blood Cell, by James Goss, a secure prison in space receives its latest inmate: the most dangerous criminal in the...

Ark Ship: Portal is the gripping conclusion to the Ark Ship Trilogy. As the ancient ship awakens, Calliope Holly, Matt, and their friends race against time to stop the arrival of the Old One; a cosmic horror threatening to consume the world.

In the centuries since its expansion beyond the outer reaches of the Core Sol System, humanity has proven itself to be persistent enough to not only survive in space but to thrive. Hundreds of worlds, planetoids, and stations have been established as the new frontier for mankind, with some colonizers going into stasis for years, awaiting arrival at their new homes among the stars. With that expansion, and the astronomical distances needed to reach the new frontier, comes the need for rescue. Navigation errors, mechanical failures, marauding pirates, unexplainable cosmic phenomena, and more.

The Humtars have returned as a schism threatens the Zodarks. Could the Collective intervene to save its proxy? The balance of power shifts once more in this Galactic game of chess. The Humtars, having been the architects of scientific knowledge all nations are built upon, have not only returned from the void beyond—they have chosen a side. A coup is discovered. Clans began to fracture—Tribes were taking sides. Can Zon Otro convince the High Council to strike the usurper or risk a Civil War?

Cam Alvarez kennt nichts außer Krieg. Seit drei Jahren kämpft er auf einem gottverlassenen Planeten nach dem anderen gegen marodierende Aliens, die Tahni, und führt dabei eine Truppe Drop Trooper an. Doch der Krieg steht vor einer Wende. Cam ist jetzt ein frischgebackener Offizier und hat die Leitung seines alten Platoons übernommen. Die Lage hat einen Wendepunkt erreicht. Anstatt einen verzweifelten Abwehrkampf gegen den Feind zu führen, ist das Commonwealth endlich bereit, die menschlichen Kolonien zurückzuerobern, die die Tahni zu Beginn des Krieges eingenommen haben.

Die Vermittler-Organisation ist aus dem Verborgenen hervorgetreten und die Nexus-Akademie befindet sich im Krieg. Menschen werden sterben, denn Krieg ist nicht angenehm. Dieses Mal gibt es kein Zurücksetzen nach dem Sterben. Der Animus hat die Studierenden hoffentlich besser vorbereitet, denn jetzt geht es Schlag auf Schlag: Schüler gegen Schüler, Akademie gegen Akademie. Die Zukunft der Menschheit steht auf dem Spiel.

The stars are not silent. They are waiting. On the crumbling Isle of St. Hesper, the ground is sinking into the Atlantic, but Elara Vance is looking up. A disgraced astronomer hiding from her past, she spends her nights polishing the lens of the Great Eye, waiting for a sign. When a rhythmic, electric-blue signal pierces the static of the radio telescope, Elara discovers a secret that defies physics: the universe is unraveling, and St. Hesper is the only stitch holding it together. To save the island, she must open a door that cannot be closed.

Im Jahr 2330 steht die Menschheit vor einer historischen Entdeckung: Ein unbekanntes Objekt tritt in das Sonnensystem ein. Klar ist: Es korrigiert selbstständig seine Flugbahn und sendet Strahlung aus, wie es kein natürliches Objekt könnte. Militärs und Politiker sind bereit, alles auf eine Karte zu setzen – notfalls mit Gewalt. Während die Regierungen der Erde in Machtspielen versinken, wird Holmgren auf eine gefährliche Aufklärungsmission geschickt. Was als Suche nach Informationen beginnt, entwickelt sich schnell zu einem Albtraum und endet in einer Katastrophe.

After slaying a Lord-class monster, Jordan earns massive rewards—and paints a target on his back. The System responds with a global countdown: in six days, the entire world levels up. Every monster, every faction, every alien species gets stronger. Jordan doesn’t have time to celebrate. His kingdom is small, his army still growing, and his enemies are advancing fast. Ruthless alien factions are expanding their territory. Hidden species make their move. And forces watching from beyond the planet are ready to interfere.

Nobody Saw the Ship by Murray Leinster is a tense and quietly unsettling science fiction novelette that explores first contact from a chillingly indifferent perspective. When a small alien scout ship lands on Earth completely unnoticed, its lone occupant—an advanced being known as the Qul-En—begins a covert biological mission essential to its species’ survival. What follows is a methodical and increasingly disturbing search for a rare hormone, extracted through brutal experimentation on Earth’s wildlife.

Two north Texas construction workers, Boogie and Lottie, try their best to live what they call the redneck life, when aliens begin to abduct them repeatedly for study. Their humorous encounters become increasingly horrific, so the men must look inward, to what they love most, to set them free.

A single fist wiping three behemoths off a planet—and with only two dead pilots—was considered a legendary feat. Before he departed, Abrill did her best to warn Zander that he'd likely be summoned to the Assembly. Zander was indeed summoned, and it was looking like he'd have to leave everyone else behind. It took Lavella interceding to buy enough time for Dreams to finish their upgrade so the whole crew could go. The trip included Lavella and Vakdreak, who also had business with the Assembly.

Ganadora de los premios Hugo, Nebula y Locus En un futuro controlado por entidades corporativas donde el viaje espacial es posible, una compañía de seguros debe aprobar y abastecer todas las misiones planetarias. Los equipos de exploración tienen que ir acompañados de androides suministrados...