Ergebnis für "Bob Thomas" in Science Fiction

Dr. Cynthia Holloway has been haunted since childhood, when a storm stole her family and set her on a path to fight climate change. Rising through the ranks of the EPA she spearheads the radical Climate Adaptation Program—a last attempt to reorganize humanity into survival “Sects” . But as governments collapse and natural disasters escalate, even adaptation proves futile.

PULSAR unveils the truth behind the technological advancements of the 20th century. Director of Space Relations and Counterintelligence for the CIA Adam Hunter receives a mysterious crate at his Washington, D.C. office one night. While doubting the origin of its contents, the promise it holds for Earth renders him unable to refuse its calling.

Given the frequent news stories about our military encountering some sort of UFO, public interest in life out there is at an all-time high. Imagine waking up to news that an alien visitor has landed and is sharing technology with us that enables humans to travel freely among the stars. The complexity of life on earth will increase exponentially. As it is, we can barely navigate our own trade relations, immigration policies, homeland security, healthcare systems, and sustainability. Our planet would have to put aside our differences before we run out of time.

How can you oppose an adversary willing to claim victory at any cost? Still reeling from recent events in the intergalactic cold war, former Earth resident Austin Stone enters a new phase of his career as a Star Runner with the Galactic Legion of Planets by joining the covert squadron known as the "Scorpions." The training is demanding and rigid, pushing him to the limits as he continues to improve his natural skill at the stick of a Trident starfighter.

Being a recruiter for the Galactic Legion of Planets is a safe and secure job for Josh Morris as he tries to re-enter a "normal" life following his captivity at the hands of Dax Rodon and the Tyral Pirates. But he is tortured by a vow he made to the smuggling group known as the Barracudas to return their ship.

War had finally come. Bolormaa, the despotic Queen of the powerful Morohtan Empire has arrived. Colonel Mitch Taylor and his Immortals are not ready. Having just won a bitterly fought battle, they could not hope to defeat the Queen herself. But nothing could stop Taylor from trying. He would give anything to end her life, even his own. Bolormaa gives the Alliance seven days to prepare for war. But can she be trusted? The invasion of Alliance territory has begun and Taylor must answer it.

War is almost upon the Alliance of four races. The window to prepare themselves for the invasion of the terrifying Morohta armies grows narrower each day. Colonel Mitch Taylor remains in recovery from the horrendous wounds he suffered at the hands of a Morohta prince. Lieutenant Jones leads sweeps throughout Alliance territory, watching and waiting. All fear the arrival of Queen Bolormaa and her sadistic sons, together with the vast armies they command.

The Alliance of the Human, Krys, Aranui, and Cholan peoples lies in tatters after they turn on one another when a new threat emerges. The enemy is the Morohta, led by their fearsome queen, Bolormaa. A hard-fought battle buys the Alliance valuable time until the Morohta force the submission of the Cholan Empire. The Cholans then point their guns at the Alliance and demand their surrender.

Four centuries have passed since the end of the alien invasion that almost destroyed humanity. The surviving races, human and alien, now live in peace as allies. But when a terrifying new enemy cuts a path of destruction through the Alliance, there seems little hope of resistance. The situation is desperate, and desperate measures are required. With reluctance, they agree to resurrect a hero from the past, Colonel Mitch Taylor.

In this tale of the time of Rome and the Celtic kingdoms, Swann tells the story of the retreat of the pagan gods and all their array of sprites and nymphs and little folk. Facing the ruthless practicality of the new religion which denies their very right to exist, the varied prehumans face utter destruction unless they can find a sanctuary beyond detection.