Redleg In Space

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Lt. Zade, on his last days of his last deployment to Afghanistan, still couldn't find the excitement he so desperately needed.

A chance encounter, on his last mission, sends him hurtling through space on the Unity exploration ship XES01. Surrounded by aliens, Zade must quickly learn to interact with the non-soldiers on the crew.

As he tries to earn his place amongst the ship, Zade's combat prowess quickly earns him a spot as the security officer of the ship. A seat left vacant because of a fatal exchange between the former security officer and the wildlife of a far planet. As Zade begins living the adrenaline filled life of a space explorer, he has to ask himself some very important questions.

How does he get back to earth? Does he even want to?

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Exiled from Unity core space and bent to get back to Earth, Zade starts his journey in the derelict ship provided by the chancellor. After a lucky bout of clumsiness, he learns that the ship he was given is much more than meets the eyes. The ancient ship, crafted with poorly understood technology, gives Zade his first hope that he can help mankind meet the challenges of their inclusion in the interstellar community. All he has to do is make it home with minimal delays.

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Gaining strength as he moves through the galaxy, Zade is beginning to get a feel for his new ship and crew. Although his main purpose is to find earth so he can help protect them from forces like the Unity and Domain, the enormity of his task has started to wear on him. A broken and barely understandable radio signal pulls him and the crew from their slump. Can Anne triangulate the location of earth? How long has it been since he got taken? What will he find when he gets there? Zade has to grapple with those questions as he makes a beeline for home.

The Forsaken War

A futuristic soldier in black armor with glowing blue eyes stands in a destroyed cityscape with damaged buildings and fire, under a stormy sky with a large moon, with the title 'Plague Harvest' and the author's name 'Z.D. Dean'. Text at the bottom states '98% of humanity is dead. The last survivors are out for revenge.'

In a universe where 98% of humanity has perished due to a devastating alien-engineered plague, ex-soldier Dexter Wolfe turns scavenger, navigating the ruins of a once-great empire.

On a desolate planet, Dex uncovers evidence of a chilling conspiracy: the affluent elite of Earth's core worlds anticipated the plague and sacrificed billions to secure their own survival. Teaming up with an enigmatic alien investigator, Dex embarks on a perilous quest for justice, confronting treacherous terrains, rogue machines, and shadowy adversaries. As he delves deeper, he must decide whether unveiling the truth will heal the fractured remnants of humanity or plunge them into further chaos.

Plague Harvest is a gripping sci-fi thriller that explores themes of betrayal, resilience, and the moral complexities of survival.

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The fall of Earth was just the beginning.
Humanity isn’t dead—but it’s not united, either.

As the ashes settle, three paths emerge.

A brilliant woman surrenders her body to mutation, becoming something more—and less—than human.
A medic hears the call of ancient energy and takes the first step toward something divine—or monstrous.
And a soldier, scarred by too many battles, searches for alien technology that could save his people—or doom them.

They do not yet know what they’re becoming.
But the future will give them names.

Rise of the Forsaken is the origin story of the factions that will shape the fate of humanity—a tale of survival, transformation, and the first cracks in what remains of our species.

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Complete story from Rise of the Forsaken: Standard Edition

Vantori Edition Exclusive Content:
This special edition includes The Last Gate—a bonus story chronicling the final battle that drove the Vantori into the Continuum. It also features a full Vantori species profile and a visual archive of concept art, including combat armor designs, legacy schematics, and species illustrations. A must-have for readers drawn to the ancient power, discipline, and sacrifice behind the Revenant Legion’s origin.

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Complete story from Rise of the Forsaken: Standard Edition

Nexivore Edition Exclusive Content:
This special edition includes To Serve the Hive—a bonus story detailing Lena’s transformation from a Lenarian drone to the Hive Queen’s trusted right hand. It also features a full Nexivore species profile and exclusive concept art, including grotesque species forms and Lena’s haunting metamorphosis. For readers drawn to evolution through domination, this edition reveals the inner workings of the swarm—and the cost of becoming something more than human.

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Complete story from Rise of the Forsaken: Standard Edition

Elarion Edition Exclusive Content:
This special edition includes Shadows Between Seconds—a bonus story exploring what truly occurred during Jen’s Prism Ceremony, where time fractured, and the energies chose. It also features a complete Elarion species profile and concept art interpreting energy forms, species evolution, and cosmic resonance. For readers drawn to mystery, power beyond language, and the veil between dimensions, this edition offers a glimpse into the moment Jen ceased to be only human.

Laser Horse Trials

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Humanity has finally made its way into the stars. As the grand expansion begins, habitable planets need to be found. Captain Gabriel “Ruck” Rucker, after his service in the Defense Forces, finds himself searching the rim of known space for worlds that can be used by mankind. Whether by mega corporations for resources, or extremist groups looking for a utopian new start, the contracts all pay. With their one-of-a-kind ship, the crew pushes out past the rim worlds looking for a huge payday. What they find could irreparably alter the course of human development.

Follow Ruck and his crew as they navigate the complexities of the Exploration Guild and emptiness of unknown space. Both situations are equally dangerous in their own ways.