One body, six suspects, six underlying secrets. That is the cesspool FBI Agents Charley Meleno and Tomas Murdoch find themselves entering when they discover the body of Hunter Green, murdered in cold blood in his house. As their investigation continues, each clue pulls them in different directions, and just when the case looks like it could be cut-and-dry, a new revelation threatens to shake up the agents' understanding of the case. Could Hunter's killer escape from Murdoch and Meleno's reach? Also includes two Junior G people stories, as they show the humble beginnings of this tight-knit group of junior sleuths.

This is the stunning conclusion to the Zombies vs. Robots books - don't miss it! Aliens that look like Angels; the neighborhood under constant attack from zombie legions; Community of Phoenix with bigger and more powerful robots; and Stephanie Emac dead; the Callechio family, protectors, and friends appear to be on the verge of annihilation. Meanwhile, one girl ponders the zombie puzzle. Can Emma Callechio terminate the zombie virus? The fate of human life on Earth may remain in the balance. If she solves the puzzle, will she get the chance to follow through? And whatever became of Mikey, Timmy, or Logan?

After the third Iraq war, Johnny Johnson returned to America and founded his own detective company. Now thirty years later, he is haunted by Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, his marriage has crumbled, and he has found himself estranged and living in a small apartment. Then Lylle White arrives. Her thirteen-year-old son, Eddie, has run away from home. She hires Johnny to track the kid down, but there is a catch. Before he left, Eddie appeared to be developing some odd powers....

Neon and Tears invites you into a world where the lines between dream and reality blur, and the fight for humanity's future plays out in electrifying detail. This collection, brought to life by Joseph and Marisha Cautilli alongside a daring lineup of co-authors, fuses cyberpunk grit, dream punk surrealism, and solarpunk hope. Spanning the years 2035 to the 2090s, each of its eleven tales delves into the neon-soaked streets and shadowy underbelly of a world teetering on the brink. From young detectives in the FBI's experimental teen program-who evolve from chasing criminals to becoming the elite Earth Corps-to the resurgence of the lone private eye navigating the labyrinth of a fractured society, these stories explore the strange, the sorrowful, and the fierce resilience of the human spirit. Kidnappings, stolen nukes, assassination plots, and gateways to alternate planes of existence set the stage for a future both eerily familiar and tantalizingly alien. Neon and Tears is more than just a glimpse into what lies ahead; it's a raw, immersive experience into the chaos and beauty of a world shaped by conflict and hope. Step into the future, and see what it takes to survive-and thrive-when everything is on the line.

In the dried-up future, Telatean Bottling Company has siphoned newly built pipes in Southwestern America for their bottling operation, leaving the citizens of Phoenix to fight for their right to drink. In this chaos, nanotechnologist Nicole MacHeath wants to send a message right to Telatean, Fire Reiki Alfonso is given confidential information by his girl Annie, and newly promoted Earth Corps. agent Linda Gold wants to figure out what's happening so she can spend time with her wife. When betrayal runs deeper than the rivers and justice teeters on the brink of collapse, how far will one go to uncover the truth-or to silence it forever? Southwest Water Wars is a scorching tale of desperation, resilience, and the unrelenting pursuit of justice in a world on fire and characters trying to find themselves in the chaos of the corporate- driven scarcity

When people die, they pass peacefully to final Judgment.When witches discovered travel stones - a technology that allowed them indirect access to the soul realm - that changed. Now, any soul is at risk of being shredded before it can reach the last rest. Soul Warriors protect those at risk and help them reach their intended end. These warriors are normal people who have no idea that, while they sleep, they are taken to a realm beyond their wildest dreams. When a controversial minister, Reverend George, dies, the Warriors must rally together to protect him. However, his death marks a series of changes beyond their ability to control. Now, the Warriors must fight to survive in a realm they no longer recognize. They have to determine whether the witches are truly after Reverend George, or if they are looking to destroy the Soul Warriors.

In the near future, bio PP punk John Rutledge's family is in the business of genetic engineering to heal those genetically damaged after the ill-fated rollout of a ninth-generation Wi-Fi system. After falling in love with his best friend AglaiaJenson, hefinds himself spending time together with her at the lab .As a romantic gesture, he mixes their DNA in the computer AI system to determine what their children will look like. Analyzing their best features, he leaves the materials in the lab. His father discovers the sequences and believes they are John's work for the genetic healing project. He takes the basics of the sequence and uses them to develop a serum. Is this the cure they are looking for? Is this a new dawn for society? Or is this playing with God's tools? The latter thePURTnetwork believes...

Welcome to the Future!The future is one of our making and our writers are up to the task. In these pages you will encounter many wondrous stories on bio terrorism, weaponized dogs, genetically engineered humans, dystopian worlds and introspective androids. This is just to name a few situations, of course; the future is very unpredictable--and sometimes very frightening. On the road up ahead are worlds characterized by lawlessness, dominating corporations, and governments unwilling to protect basic human rights. You better prepare yourself, because it may take all of your resources and creativity just to survive.Punk is the word; whether it is cyberpunk, post-cyberpunk, biopunk or solarpunk, you will discover what it means to be human in a changing world.

Join the return of the new Cyber City case in this tribute to 50's B-Horror New Cyber City is waiting the arrival of a comet. All are excited, including Detective Johnny Johnson. His wife, the most famous DJ in town, Jackie Cyber celebrates with a gala. But, the rest of the town has reason for concern. This comet is not coming alone. A group of alien mites has been bashed on it for a millennium and they have a passion for soft goose down pillows. Will anyone survive the rampage? Can Detective Johnson figure out what is happening before a pillow apocalypse?

Do we stay, or do we run? Turn right, left, or run straight on? What do we do, now? Seemingly innocuous questions, but in an apocalyptic or post-apocalyptic situation the answers to these questions can prolong or shorten your life. Sword, sub-machinegun, rifle, or explosives? Kill, let live, escape or help? Choices Food, water, shelter, medicine, all things which we presently take for granted could very quickly assume the worth of the Hope Diamond. Even a lowly roll of toilet paper can assume a value that it's never had before. "Hey buddy, I'll give you half a mag of 5.56 for a roll of your toilet paper" "Plus the mag, or just the rounds?" These are stories which ask those questions, when 'what if' finally happens and the entire world is turned upside down. What could possibly happen, what might we do about it; some stories might even discuss how we can prepare for it, or at least point a direction. Some of the best authors in their respective genres have contributed to this work, some you may have heard of, others not so much, but they all share a fervor and an expertise in their respective fields which drives them on to make sure that their works are as technically correct as they are engaging. D.A. Roberts, K. R. Chin, Wesley Norris, men who've been there and back worked alongside the talented Keith Montgomery, N. M. Scuri, Matthew S. Cox, Matt Hay, Joseph, and Marisha Cautilli, so all can bring their talents and unique perspectives to ask the question .... What if...?