When the singularity comes, will we know? It's the year 2372, and life is good. But all is not exactly as it seems. There's Bexie Montgomery, a long-dead multibillionaire. Kinji Hall, an ultra-creative designer. Maine Parker, a love-struck, world-class track star. Then there's Tania, who just wants to have fun. Life, Liberty, Justice, and Love: Can Bexie and the rest save the core of humanity? Wakers is a new Science Fiction novel from frequent Analog contributor and bestselling Amazon Dark Fantasy author Ron Collins. "Ron Collins is one of our best hard science fiction writers—a novel from him is a major event. Enjoy!" Robert J. Sawyer Hugo Award-Winning Author of Quantum Night

A dedicated officer. A dismissive command. Rebel factions breaking away. And—on a harsh, desolate planet—a sentient species, struggling to build a civilization. Stealing the Sun, a space-based Science Fiction series from frequent Analog contributor and bestselling Amazon Science Fiction author Ron Collins STARFLIGHT Absence of evidence is not evidence of absence. Everguard’s mission was simple: Establish a multidimensional gate inside Alpha Centauri A so Interstellar Command could fuel their new faster-than-light spacecraft. But Lieutenant Commander Torrance Black, whose career is already on shaky grounds, finds himself facing questions his captain doesn’t want to touch. Did they just discover sentient life in the Centauri system? If so, is humankind sacrificing an entire species in their quest for the stars? Torrance can’t ignore the data, but his CO wants him to keep his nose clean and the ship’s government officer is hoping to toss him into the brig. To find the truth, Torrance will risk what’s left of his career and maybe a whole lot more. ------------------------------------- "Ron Collins is one of our best hard science fiction writers—a novel from him is a major event. Enjoy!" - Robert J. Sawyer Hugo Award–winning author of Quantum Night ------------------------------------- STARBURST Faster-than-light travel changes everything Casmir Francis commands Universe Three agents hidden across the Solar System. Together they stay a step ahead of the United Government. The game changes when the UG achieves faster-than-light travel and the ability to control the galaxy. To remain free Casmir’s web of operatives must pull off the most audacious operation ever undertaken. Failure means Universe Three will be destroyed and Casmir will lose his family, his life, and the world of his dreams. Success could be worse. Starburst, the second book of Stealing the Sun, a space based Science Fiction series from frequent Analog contributor and bestselling Amazon Dark Fantasy author Ron Collins. ------------------------------------- "Great characters I cared about, a kick-ass plot with surprising twists, great techie details, and a powerful story. Pick up Starburst. I guarantee you won't set it down until you’ve read every last word." Kristine Kathryn Rusch Hugo Award–winning author of the Diving Universe ------------------------------------- STARFALL A streak of light across a clouded sky A distant planet. A harsh and desolate surface shrouded in layers of poisonous clouds. A sentient species formed by generations fighting both themselves and the planet they live on. A blinding light burns through the sky before crashing into the farthest reaches of the desert lands. Families want to own it. Priests want to turn it to their favor. But Jafred E'Lar, his clan’s representative to the Council, holds a terrible secret and another agenda altogether. Starfall, the third book of Stealing the Sun, a space based Science Fiction series from frequent Analog contributor and bestselling Amazon Dark Fantasy author Ron Collins ------------------------------------- “Ron Collins covers the spectrum with clear prose, compelling characters and settings, and a bright imagination.” Kevin J. Anderson, New York Times bestselling author of ETERNITY’S MIND

Absence of evidence is not evidence of absence. Everguard’s mission was simple: Establish a multidimensional gate inside Alpha Centauri A so Interstellar Command could fuel their new faster-than-light spacecraft. But Lieutenant Commander Torrance Black, whose career is already on shaky grounds, finds himself facing questions his captain doesn’t want to touch. Did they just discover sentient life in the Centauri system? If so, is humankind sacrificing an entire species in their quest for the stars? Torrance can’t ignore the data, but his CO wants him to keep his nose clean and the ship’s government officer is hoping to toss him into the brig. To find the truth, Torrance will risk what’s left of his career and maybe a whole lot more. ------------------------------------- "Ron Collins is one of our best hard science fiction writers—a novel from him is a major event. Enjoy!" - Robert J. Sawyer Hugo Award–winning author of Quantum Night

Garrick is a mage’s apprentice, soon to be a full-fledged sorcerer. But a tragic accident finds him wielding a god-like power over life and death, and rumors of mage war grow stronger around him. Glamour of the God-Touched follows Garrick as he discovers the forces behind his new magic. The lessons he learns and how he deals with them will threaten the very nature of who he is.

An arms race across the galaxy Reeling from war, the United Government’s Interstellar Command wants control. In constant fear of discovery, Universe Three wants revenge. Amid a changing starscape of intrigue Torrance Black—hero turned science ambassador—gets one more chance to find intelligent life outside the Solar System: convince the most prominent scientists alive to spend one of their precious Star Drive missions on a trip to Alpha Centauri A. Win and he saves an alien species. Lose and his career is done. How far is Torrance willing to go? How far will he have to go? Starbound, the fifth book of Stealing the Sun, a space-based Science Fiction series from frequent Analog contributor and bestselling Amazon Dark Fantasy author Ron Collins

A Streak of Light Across a Clouded Sky A distant planet. A harsh and desolate surface shrouded in layers of poisonous clouds. A sentient species formed by generations fighting both themselves and the planet they live on. A blinding light burns through the sky before crashing into the farthest reaches of the desert lands. Families want to own it. Priests want to turn it to their favor. But Jafred E'Lar, his clan’s representative to the Council, holds a terrible secret and another agenda altogether. Starfall, the third book of Stealing the Sun, a new space based Science Fiction series from frequent Analog contributor and bestselling Amazon Dark Fantasy author Ron Collins

Faster-than-Light Travel Changes Everything Casmir Francis commands Universe Three agents hidden across the Solar System. Together they stay a step ahead of the United Government. The game changes when the UG achieves faster-than-light travel and the ability to control the galaxy. To remain free Casmir’s web of operatives must pull off the most audacious operation ever undertaken. Failure means Universe Three will be destroyed and Casmir will lose his family, his life, and the world of his dreams. Success could be worse. Starburst, the second book of Stealing the Sun, a new Science Fiction series from frequent Analog contributor and bestselling Amazon Dark Fantasy author Ron Collins. --- "Great characters I cared about, a kick-ass plot with surprising twists, great techie details, and a powerful story. Pick up Starburst. I guarantee you won't set it down until you’ve read every last word." Kristine Kathryn Rusch Hugo Award–winning author of the Diving Universe

Two star systems, one galaxy Universe Three has destroyed Everguard. The United Government has to strike back. Humanity sits on the edge of an intergalactic war never before imaginable. Torrance Black: Everguard’s hero signs up to help. Casmir Francis: Universe Three’s director wants a peaceful path to freedom for his people while Deidra—his daughter and heir to his leadership—wants to fight it out now. Is she right? Is she wrong? Can the galaxy survive either answer? Starclash, the fourth book of Stealing the Sun, a space based Science Fiction series from frequent Analog contributor and bestselling Amazon Dark Fantasy author Ron Collins