They came in peace...or so they said. Here are 18 examples of how they lied. This is an exciting collection of First Contact science fiction stories, all completely different! Take a risk - venture into the unknown with us. Who is out there? What will they want from us? Come join is in our adventure to find out how 1st Contact pans out. It will be a great adventure!"Every story in this book has something to appeal to fans of the science fiction genre, especially those who like speculations into space travel and the future tinged with horror. Lovers of Alien and The Twilight Zone will find themselves at home here, and so will anyone who enjoys science fiction for what it promises: the expansion of the mind into unknown and sometimes intimidating places." Virge B., Red Adept Editing, Proofreader

In a game of revenge, the only wise choice is not to play. At the edge of Frontier space, renegade Templar Orin Lashra has evaded capture by the Marshals and their premier fighting force, the Lancers. Darting across the colonies, Lasher and his friends wage a brutal war against the Seven Seats cartel for their part in the murder of the woman he called mother. Lasher's relentless pursuit of vengeance soon draws the attention of the Gun Wraith, a mysterious mercenary intent on taking Orin for a client who considers his capture a no-fail mission. Can Lasher stay one step ahead of the cartels and the lancers in order to burn his enemies to cinders? Ride beside Lasher and his crew as they draw closer to payback and a conspiracy that could rattle the foundations of the Frontier. Hunter's Moon: The Revenant blends military science fiction with hard core space opera to weave a tale of loyalty and revenge. Fans of Killjoys, Star Wars and Dark Matter will feel the blaster's grip and the ship's throttle as they rocket into the Frontier.

These Things We Do, That Others May Live! The Legion is the most elite, direct-action force in the galaxy, hammering the enemies of the Republic... but some missions require a scalpel. When radical insurgents shoot down a covert republic flight at galaxy's edge, a nearby Legion recovery team is sent to recover the crew and keep the flight's VIP-a doctor overseeing clandestine research and development-from falling into enemy hands. The operators of REC-Team Pelican fight the clock and struggle against criminal cartels, dangerous insurgents, and internal political strife, knowing that theirs is the duty to succeed where others might fail. Strap in for a thrilling adventure of special operator warfare, covert intelligence, and high-stakes spy craft as REC-Team Pelican navigates a treacherous battlespace to make the rescue... no matter the cost.

In the deepest dark, even a single spark can ignite the fires of hope. As old age creeps at the edges of his life, Papa Marco drudges one day into the next until a single shout rekindles memories of who and what he is. Hidden by his shaggy gray mane, a forgotten strength remembered becomes the kindling that will set the Frontier ablaze on a path to war. With each battlefield win, the leader Marco once was becomes the signal fire to rally scattered colonial forces in a push to reclaim their freedom. Rising out of the ashes of the Exodus Wars, their enemy will stop at nothing to silence their victory cries in the cold dark void. Can the Marshals, Lancers, and cartels forge an alliance against a greater threat while chasing an answer to the question at the center of their struggle? Where is the Mongrel, Orin Lashra? Strap in beside the crew of the Baby Doll as they hunt between the battles to satisfy their thirst for vengeance and prove once and for all that family isn't just something you're born into; it's something you build. Fans of Firefly, The Clone Wars, and Dark Matter will be at home in this blend of military science fiction and hard core space opera!