When the first aliens come to Earth, it is not with altruism or malicious intent, but with profit in mind. Their arrival presents great opportunities for humanity, with the offer of miracle cures and advanced technology... for the right price! What will a nation pay for exclusive rights to end cancer, or to possess the first interstellar spaceship? Only mining rights to the moon, or perhaps a few metric tons of gold—for a good faith deposit. Bids run fast and furiously among many industrialized nations, but not everyone is invited to participate, seeding greater global tensions. As the nations of the planet sell the solar system’s resources for a shot at tomorrow, there remain those few individuals with suspicions, but still others with almost religious devotion toward “the Visitors.” Stuck in the middle is Michael Baldwin, Special Assistant Advisor to the President for Alien/Human Policy Affairs. Sometimes feeling in over his head, he is afforded opportunities few humans could have ever dreamed of, but at what price? The answer will lead him to the truth of Earth’s alien benefactors, and an unlikely meeting of madmen at the crux of a madcap investigation. Snake Oil is a cynical sci-fi story of humanity’s First Contact with an alien race. Full of comic relief and zany characters, it is a compelling exploration of what could happen if Earth’s first alien visitors turn out to be a bit more like us, after all.

Snake Oil

Science Fiction & Fantasy

Lombardi, Bruno

Science Fiction

Martinus Publishing

What happens when superheroes get old? Do they take it with grace, or do they rage against the dying of the light? Do they get crotchety or start waxing poetically of the good old days? Do they ever beat their lifelong nemesis, or do they continue to duke it out in the nursing home? These are questions We Were Heroes dares to explore! We Were Heroes is a collection all about super-powered individuals in their waning years. Retired crime-fighters with special talents and technology, crusading vigilantes who find their bodies failing, and old warriors passing the torch to the next generation; this anthology will show us what life is like for these people as they get old. Go beyond their heyday, and see what these legendary heroes will become.

We Were Heroes

Gainor, Dan

Barrett, T L

Grey, John

Vicary, John

Perkins, J. M.

McCurley, T. Mike

Allinotte, Chris

Rich, Karl G.

Literature & Fiction

Behold history the way it wasn't! Explore the age-old question, “What-if,” with 21 tales of alternate history. What if Rome had never fallen? What if the Soviet Union sent a man to Mars? What if the Austrian Empire reigned supreme? What if Ireland fought for independence in 1866? What if World War III had struck in the 1980’s? These and many more scenarios are explored in Altered Europa. Featuring stories by William Rade, Sam Kepfield, Dan Gainor, Dave D’Alessio, Bruno Lombardi, Tom Anderson, Cyrus P. Underwood, Alex Shalenko, Charles Wilcox, Tim Moshier, DJ Tyrer, Martin T. Ingham, Deborah L. Davitt, Mark Mellon, Ryan McCall, Mike Jansen, Murray Braun, Sergio Palumbo, Ben Prewitt, &amp; Michael McAndrews Bailey

Altered Europa

Ingham, Martin T.

D'Alessio, Dave

Anderson,Tom

Kepfield, Sam

Rade, William

Underwood, Cyrus P.

Shalenko, Alex

Wilcox, Charles

Peace is hard fought and short lived in the Wild West.  Few know this better than the warlock sheriff James Doliber.  Along with his unlikely deputies, the dwarf Boron Grimes and the elf Joella Grimes-Talus, he does what he can to keep the Nevada town of Selwood safe.  But a long buried secret is about to come back to haunt Selwood, and with it comes death. After a brutal massacre, Doliber and his allies have to face down this evil, but how can one face down the unknown?  The origins of the creature stalking the desert are unknown, as is the master that directs it to kill.  Forgotten truths masquerading as tall tales are their only clues, but will such legends be enough to save them from an unkillable beast? The unrest in Selwood mirrors that which rages under the surface for its peacekeepers.  Doliber struggles with a looming decision that will change his life forever, while Joella continues to hide within her sham marriage so Elvish Clan Law can't force her into a compromising situation.  They'll have to conquer evil on all fronts if they wish to see another sunrise, because the curse of Selwood is back, and it demands blood!

The Curse of Selwood: A West of the Warlock novel

Fantasy

All is not well in the American West. After killing the half-elf that murdered his brother, the dwarf Boron Grimes finds himself an unwilling deputy in the Nevada town of Selwood. The warlock sheriff, James Doliber, has bigger issues to worry about than his surly new employee, as a mysterious warlock in black has stolen an item of immense power. Doliber seeks answers from the warlock guild, but receives only vague half truths, confirming his fears that something dangerous is amiss, and that could have cataclysmic repercussions for the entire planet. Deputy Grimes has his own troubles, as the widow of a bandit he's recently gunned down comes calling. Joella is a proud and strong elven woman, but it's not clear what she has in store for the deputy. What is clear is that he'll be coming along, whether he wants to or not. With their only assistance coming from mysterious new allies, Doliber and Grimes must face down enemies both physical and mystical. Usually, the deputy's Remington revolver and the sheriff's warlock abilities are enough to win any fight, but this time the outcome is uncertain. Defeat means death and destruction, but against a foe that possesses unparalleled abilities, can there be any victory?

West of the Warlock

Since the dawn of the modern era, mankind has dreamed about the possibility of traversing the bounds of linear time, to explore the dark mysteries of pre-history or seek out the wild possibilities of the far future in person. This collection of stories does the next best thing, allowing readers to dream of the possibilities of such a theoretical trip. The Temporal Element contains stories all about traveling through time, and not in the natural way. From spell-casting wizards, to mad scientists, and government-sanctioned time agencies, here you will find an exceptional selection of stories about people traveling beyond their native time. Explore ancient history, the distant future, and everywhere in between.

The Temporal Element: Time Travel Adventures, Past, Present, & Future

Doweyko, Arthur M.

Wells, Edmund

Hall, A. C.

Lamb, Paul

Wood, William R. D.

Chang, Carolyn M.

Laplume, Tony

Hartley, James

A triple-threat of fantasy & sci-fi. The Quest: Journeys of discovery, the search for lost treasure, legendary artifacts, and unanswered riddles of the ages. Curses: From magical hexes to personal misfortune, see how people deal with the worst curses of their lives. Vengeance: Is it a dish best served cold, or one as hot as the fires of Hell? Is it righteous, or wicked? The answer lies with these exacting tales of revenge Featuring stories by Philip Overby, J. L. Mo, Gerald Costlow, Mel Obedoza, A. C. Hall, Stacey Jaine McIntosh, Susan A. Royal, Martin T. Ingham, Shawn Cook, Chris Allinotte, Edmund Wells, Karl G. Rich, Bruno Lombardi, Nye Joell Hardy, & Lauren A. Forry.

Quests, Curses, & Vengeance

Martin T. Ingham

Stacey Jaine McIntosh

A daring admiral seeking to save Earth's last colony ship from religious fanatics... A colonel with a heavy heart facing down an alien invasion... A temporally-displaced sergeant seeking to rekindle freedom in the 31st century... These are the stories of the Future Wars, and the Veterans who fight them. Within these pages lie tales of valor, of brave men and women tanding their ground and serving their country in the world beyond tomorrow. VFW is thrilling military sci-fi from the following authors: Dan Gainor, Pete Aldin, Ted Blasche, Martin T. Ingham, Dave D’Alessio, Alex Stevens, Joseph Conat, Neal Wooten, Karl G. Rich, Therese Arkenberg, David W. Landrum, Michael Janairo, Mary Pletsch, Sam Kepfield, &amp; Edmund Wells.

VFW: Veterans of the Future Wars

Landrum, David W.

Arkenberg, Therese

21 exciting tales of Alternate History! What if fate had turned out differently in these United States? What if the Louisiana Purchase never happened? What if George Washington had been a Loyalist? What if a billionaire cloned the Founding Fathers? What if the Vikings had settled North America? What if the Apollo 11 moon landing had failed? These and many other scenarios are explored in Atlered America! Featuring stories by Jackson Kuhl, Dan Gainor, Bruno Lombardi, Edmund Wells, Sam Kepfield, Brad Hafford, Erik Bundy, Dusty Wallace, Owen Morgan, Ryan McCall, Jason Sharp, Sean Menken, William R.D. Wood, Jeff Provine, James S. Dorr, Martin T. Ingham, Lauren A. Forry, Cyrus P. Underwood, Charles Wilcox, and Philip Overby.

Altered America

Kuhl, Jackson

Morgan, Owen

McCall, Ryan

Hafford, Brad

Wallace, Dusty

Since the dawn of time, mankind has held beliefs about the afterlife, and many people today have a profound belief in Hell, a dark place where the wicked and wrongdoers are punished for their crimes in this life. While it is often a very serious subject, in this anthology we present some stories that look at it with a bit of fantasy and humor. From evil men getting what they deserve, to super-villains facing their fate, and your run-of-the-mill demon facing the day, To Hell with Dante features cynical stories about the dark side of the afterlife. Reserve judgment, stretch your preconceptions, and explore the wacky world of the damned! Featuring stories by Edmund Wells, Sonny Zae, Shawn Cook, Lizz-Ayn Shaarawi, Jeff Poole, Jeff Provine, Karl G. Rich, David Perlmutter, Colin Fisher, Patrick J. Hurley, Laura Sheridan, Diane Arrelle, Alex J. Stevens, Melissa Osburn, Bruno Lombardi, Francis Gideon, Erik Storey, Ed Ahern, and James Hartley. With interior sketches by Julia Lee Cover art by Yelyzaveta Trygubova

To Hell with Dante

Zae, Sonny

Genre Fiction

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