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Break the treaty, be destroyed.We forgot.Now we pay the price.Jason Sietinen lives in the shadow of greatness. He's worked hard to become a TSS officer in his own right, but having war heroes for parents is hard to top.When Jason is assigned to investigate a mysterious attack, he finds evidence of powerful transdimensional beings never before seen. Or so he thought.Jason soon learns that critical information was lost through the millennia: Tarans had an ancient treaty with the aliens. Unfortunately, rogue actions by a shadow faction within the Empire just broke the peace.With the future of the Empire hanging in the balance, Jason must find a way to unite the Taran worlds, including the lost colony of Earth, against the mounting threat. There's just one problem: how do you fight an enemy you can't see or touch?Perfect for fans of epic sci-fi featuring sprawling galactic empires, drama, intrigue, and psionic abilities, Empire Reborn is the first book in the Taran Empire Saga, a new entry point to the bestselling Cadicle Universe. Grab your copy today!"A smartly executed jumping-off point for new readers in a complex SF saga." - Kirkus Reviews"A space opera reminiscent of the works of E.E. Smith" - Reader's Favorite, five-star review---This is a preview of the first two chapters in Empire Reborn. You can read the full book in Kindle Unlimited: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08XYF7QY7…

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A secret war. An empire in crisis. One final hope for victory.Wil Sietinen is torn between two worlds. As a High Dynasty heir and the Tararian Selective Service's most promising telekinetic Agent trainee, Wil is expected to be nothing short of exceptional in every way-even though the weight of responsibility is slowly crushing him.When Wil is captured by the Bakzen, a mysterious race skilled in advanced telekinesis, he learns he is the prophesied Cadicle. Foretold to have powerful abilities unlike any other, he can help end a secret war waging within a hidden dimensional rift, and time is running out.However, as the dire nature of the war and the truth about his own abilities begins to unfold, Wil realizes that he and his parents are at the center of a generations-old galactic conspiracy. Enemies are not as they seem, and the future of the entire Taran Empire hangs in the balance.Wil holds the key to victory, but saving his people may come at the ultimate price.This timeless space opera epic with adventure, telekinetic abilities, coming-of-age, romance, and intrigue will appeal to fans of Star Wars, Anne McCaffrey, Frank Herbert's Dune, and the Lensman series by E.E. "Doc" Smith. Join three generations of the Sietinen family as they challenge destiny to win a war and lead a revolution that will change the course of an empire."Enjoyable, galaxy-spanning epic series." - Publisher's Weekly ★★★★★ "Rich setting, engaging characters. Loving this series!" - M. D. Cooper, NY Times bestselling authorNOTE: This contains a preview of the first six chapters of the book. Buy the complete book on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DQ74GWQPlease vote and comment! Thank you for reading :-)-----Text Copyright © 2015 by A.K. DuBoffCover Copyright © 2019 A.K. DuBoff…

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***WINNER OF 2018 ACHOR AWARD - SCIENCE FICTION GENRE***"Do-overs" are possible.Elle awakens on a spaceship. Her body is different, she has new magical abilities, and she's told her civilization's fate is in her hands.A mysterious Darkness has infected the crystalline network connecting the settled works. The unique properties of the crystals allow reality to be 'reset' to past moments in time, granting second chances. However, the Darkness isn't only threatening the reset process-it's consuming entire planets.Paired with a diverse team of magically enhanced companions, Elle embarks on an interstellar quest to protect the Hegemony by sealing the Master Archive, the backup for the crystalline network. With only vague clues to guide them, Elle and her new friends must track down ancient relics and unravel hidden secrets before their worlds and loved are lost in shadow forever.Crystalline Space offers a fun blend of sci-fi and fantasy with adventure and a sleek high-tech skin on traditional fantasy magic, perfect for fans of Final Fantasy, Kingdom Hearts, and Xenosaga. This book is the prequel to the 2018 Nebula Award finalist, A Light in the Dark. The Dark Stars trilogy will transport you to a universe where second chances are real!--- Text Copyright © 2018 by A.K. DuBoff Cover Copyright © 2019 by A.K. DuBoff…

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Prevent a stellar civil war... or die trying.When Captain Kira Elsar comes face-to-face with a military assault mech inside a civilian research lab, it's abundantly clear that MTech is up to no good.Illegal alien nanotech experimentation. Clandestine political dealings. Disappearances. Connections all trace back to MTech's newest research lab on Kira's homeworld.As the Tararian Guard's sole telepath, Kira goes undercover to get to the bottom of the mystery. Hints point to a brewing stellar civil war, but she needs to gather proof. Except, the mysterious forces behind the conflict already have their own plans for Kira that will change her life forever.Set in the internationally bestselling Cadicle space opera universe, the standalone Mindspace series is perfect for fans of sci-fi with superhuman abilities, political intrigue, military action, and devious aliens. NOTE: This contains a preview of the first two chapters of the book. Buy the complete book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07L95N1ZDPlease vote and comment! Thank you for reading :-)-----Text Copyright © 2018 by A.K. DuBoffCover Copyright © 2018 A.K. DuBoff, art by Andrew Dobell (www.creativeedgestudios.co.uk)…

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Nothing could possibly go wrong. Probably. Maybe...Aspiring smuggler Jack Tressler is used to taking misfortune in stride. When he's subscripted into a pirate gang, getting an ill-fitting cybernetic eye and his losing dignity are the least of his worries. Jack soon finds himself roped into a crazy heist of a prototype energy core as recompense for a crime he didn't commit, and the job is anything but straightforward. To get the core, Jack's team must break into a secure research facility, but they aren't the only group after the groundbreaking device.With rabid pirates, ruthless corporations, and a scorned former employer all vying for the same bounty, Jack and his new friends will need all their wits and snark to survive until their next meal.This farcical space opera adventure is perfect for fans of Spaceballs, Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, and Space Team. WARNING: Contains puns, spoofs of genre tropes, nonsensical situations for comedic effect, inexplicable food mashups, poor decision-making, and a gerbil.This sample contains the first four chapters of the novel. Get the complete book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DJ5ZQC1 ----- Text Copyright © 2018 by A.K. DuBoff Cover Copyright © 2018 by A.K. DuBoff…

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Hate slapstick and terrible parodies? This is not the story for you.In the spirit of Spaceballs, ''Voyages in Space'' is a sci-fi parody set in a Star Trek-like universe. Follow the ridiculous escapades of the B.S.S.S. Venture's crew as they face a new menace in the Very-Dangerous-Never-Go-Here Sector. Always the consummate leader, Captain Prik must face the Squirrel Collective and return his crew to safety. But with unexpected twists along the way, they might never be the same again.…

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Here's a research paper I wrote in high school on the history of science fiction. Vancouver School of Arts and AcademicsApril 27, 2004…

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The greatest deceptions are never suspected. After twenty years with the Tararian Selective Service, Cris Sietinen is in the unprecedented position of being both Lead Agent and heir to a High Dynasty. Family, career, information-it would seem he has it all. But when his fourteen-year-old son, Wil, is captured by the mysterious Bakzen, Cris is forced to question all that he once took for granted in his life. Only one thing remains clear: it's imperative he rescue Wil. What Cris and Wil learn in the process will change their perception forever. This is the first two chapters of "Veil of Reality," the second installment in the Cadicle series. A fast-paced adventure novel with intrigue, danger and self-discovery , "Veil of Reality" begins to untie the knot of secrets binding the TSS, High Dynasties and the Priesthood. This story is contained in "Rumors of War", which is available for purchase on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DQ74GWQPlease vote and comment to help it move up in the rankings! Thank you for reading :-)-----Text Copyright © 2015 by Amy DuBoffCover Illustration Copyright © 2015 Tom Edwards (www.TomEdwardsDesign.com)…

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The opening two chapters to the third installment in the Cadicle series. It takes place a year after the second volume. I'm not including the book blurb so no plot points are ruined to the casual browser. This story is contained in "Rumors of War", which is available for purchase on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DQ74GWQ-----Text Copyright © 2015 by Amy DuBoffCover Illustration Copyright © 2015 Tom Edwards (www.TomEdwardsDesign.com)…

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Here is a preview of the two opening chapters to fourth volume in the Cadicle series. I recommend reading this only if you have read the previous three volumes in their entirety. This book picks up three years after the end of Volume 3, Bonds of Resolve. Enjoy! ----- Text Copyright © 2016 by A.K. DuBoff Cover Illustration Copyright © 2016 Tom Edwards (www.TomEdwardsDesign.com)…

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Here are the opening two chapters to fifth volume in the Cadicle series. I recommend reading this only if you have read the previous four volumes in their entirety. This book picks right after the end of Volume 4, Web of Truth. The complete book is now for sale on Amazon. Enjoy! ----- Text Copyright © 2016 by A.K. DuBoff Cover Illustration Copyright © 2016 Tom Edwards (www.TomEdwardsDesign.com)…

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Here are the opening two chapters to sixth volume in the Cadicle series. I recommend reading this only if you have read the previous five volumes in their entirety. This book picks after the end of Volume 5, Crossroads of Fate. The complete book is now for sale on Amazon. Enjoy! ----- Text Copyright © 2017 by A.K. DuBoff Cover Illustration Copyright © 2016 Tom Edwards (www.TomEdwardsDesign.com)…

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Here are the opening two chapters to the seventh volume in the Cadicle series. I recommend reading this only if you have read the previous six volumes in their entirety. This book picks after the end of Volume 6, Path of Justice. The complete book is now for sale on Amazon. Enjoy! ----- Text Copyright © 2017 by A.K. DuBoff Cover Illustration Copyright © 2017 Tom Edwards (www.TomEdwardsDesign.com)…