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The Expanding Universe
Lives submerged in cosmic war... civilizations standing on the brink of destruction...
Technologies that far surpass our own and ethereal beings of untold power...
Immerse yourself in The Expanding Universe.
Worlds collide as nineteen talented authors contribute their best short fiction to expand and explore the Science Fiction genre. Travel dystopian worlds and discover the possibilities that lie within the unknown. Experience the touch of metaphysical occurrences and enjoy the rush that comes from love deep enough to rattle the stars.
With contributions ranging from best-selling authors to debut works, you will fall in love with this exciting new anthology - The Expanding Universe!
Featuring a Foreword by Michael Anderle
Contents of this collection:
Fear Peace by Craig Martelle
Taken for a Walk by Justin Sloan
Fall to Earth by T.J. Ryan
Blue Eyed Devi by Spencer Pierson
Those Who Breathe Under the End by James Osiris Baldwin
Pilgrim by Andrew Dobell
DROP by Andrew C. Broderick (credited as Andrew Broderick)
Worlds Revealed by J.L. Hendricks
Within a Phrygian Sky by Jim Johnson
And the Kat Came Back by R.J. Crayton
The Signal and the Boys by Felix R. Savage
Smuggler for Hire by Bradford Bates
Light in the Dark by H.J. Lawson
Sequence: Origins of the Gemini Project by E.R. Starling
An Attitude Adjustment by Taki Drake
The Iron and the Mud by James S. Aaron (credited as James Aaron)
The Last Human: Fire of Truth by E.E. Isherwood
New Beginnings by Paul C. Middleton
Technologies that far surpass our own and ethereal beings of untold power...
Immerse yourself in The Expanding Universe.
Worlds collide as nineteen talented authors contribute their best short fiction to expand and explore the Science Fiction genre. Travel dystopian worlds and discover the possibilities that lie within the unknown. Experience the touch of metaphysical occurrences and enjoy the rush that comes from love deep enough to rattle the stars.
With contributions ranging from best-selling authors to debut works, you will fall in love with this exciting new anthology - The Expanding Universe!
Featuring a Foreword by Michael Anderle
Contents of this collection:
Fear Peace by Craig Martelle
Taken for a Walk by Justin Sloan
Fall to Earth by T.J. Ryan
Blue Eyed Devi by Spencer Pierson
Those Who Breathe Under the End by James Osiris Baldwin
Pilgrim by Andrew Dobell
DROP by Andrew C. Broderick (credited as Andrew Broderick)
Worlds Revealed by J.L. Hendricks
Within a Phrygian Sky by Jim Johnson
And the Kat Came Back by R.J. Crayton
The Signal and the Boys by Felix R. Savage
Smuggler for Hire by Bradford Bates
Light in the Dark by H.J. Lawson
Sequence: Origins of the Gemini Project by E.R. Starling
An Attitude Adjustment by Taki Drake
The Iron and the Mud by James S. Aaron (credited as James Aaron)
The Last Human: Fire of Truth by E.E. Isherwood
New Beginnings by Paul C. Middleton
- GenresScience Fiction
529 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 12, 2016
About the author
Craig Martelle
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I see my other lives, a career in the Marines, those damn hand-written tests in law school, a business consultant, as if they're stories from a book. I see my books as if I lived there, as if I were friends with the characters. All things we remember are behind us, only those we imagine lie before.
I'm not sure which place I prefer, but I don't have to choose. They live together in my mind. My books have some award nominations, they have bestseller tags across multiple countries. I write about justice, honor, and loyalty because that's what I care about. My stories are mostly set within worlds that haven't been, but could be. We have to be ready for when those times come.
No matter where I went, I always had a book with me. Thanks to 21st Century technology, I now have hundreds of books loaded on my phone and always with me. This breakthrough allows me to binge read my favorites. How many books would I have read on deployments had I not had to have a physical book with me? I paced myself so I wouldn't finish too quickly.
We aren't encumbered like that now. I love the works of Robert Heinlein, Anne McCaffrey, JRR Tolkien, Robert E. Howard, and so many more. I have been compared to Andre Norton and that is humbling - she was an incredible author with a huge list of novels to her credit. With every new book, I aspire to live up to those that you, the readers, have compared me to.
Through a bizarre series of events, I ended up in Fairbanks, Alaska. I never expected to retire to a place where golf courses are only open for four months out of the year. But that's the way it is. It is off the beaten path. My wife and I get to watch the northern lights from our driveway. Our dog has lots of room to run. And temperatures reach fifty below zero. We have from three and a half hours of daylight in the winter to twenty-four hours in the summer.
It's all part of the give and take of life. If we didn't have those extremes, then everyone would live in the sub-arctic.
I see my other lives, a career in the Marines, those damn hand-written tests in law school, a business consultant, as if they're stories from a book. I see my books as if I lived there, as if I were friends with the characters. All things we remember are behind us, only those we imagine lie before.
I'm not sure which place I prefer, but I don't have to choose. They live together in my mind. My books have some award nominations, they have bestseller tags across multiple countries. I write about justice, honor, and loyalty because that's what I care about. My stories are mostly set within worlds that haven't been, but could be. We have to be ready for when those times come.
No matter where I went, I always had a book with me. Thanks to 21st Century technology, I now have hundreds of books loaded on my phone and always with me. This breakthrough allows me to binge read my favorites. How many books would I have read on deployments had I not had to have a physical book with me? I paced myself so I wouldn't finish too quickly.
We aren't encumbered like that now. I love the works of Robert Heinlein, Anne McCaffrey, JRR Tolkien, Robert E. Howard, and so many more. I have been compared to Andre Norton and that is humbling - she was an incredible author with a huge list of novels to her credit. With every new book, I aspire to live up to those that you, the readers, have compared me to.
Through a bizarre series of events, I ended up in Fairbanks, Alaska. I never expected to retire to a place where golf courses are only open for four months out of the year. But that's the way it is. It is off the beaten path. My wife and I get to watch the northern lights from our driveway. Our dog has lots of room to run. And temperatures reach fifty below zero. We have from three and a half hours of daylight in the winter to twenty-four hours in the summer.
It's all part of the give and take of life. If we didn't have those extremes, then everyone would live in the sub-arctic.
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July 6, 2017
A good collection of SciFi shorts, some much better than others. Fortunately, there's something for just about everyone in this, and you can find some new authors to follow if you like their shorter works.
October 26, 2017
The Expanding Universe
As the title proclaims, this collection of stories is an expanding universe in itself. It contained many types of Science Fiction that in itself is expanding. All these stores are very well written but some seem to be teasers to longer stories still to be written. Even in stories in genres that I do not particular care for, I was drawn in by the talent of these authors, some of whom are established all ready while others are up and coming authors.
As the title proclaims, this collection of stories is an expanding universe in itself. It contained many types of Science Fiction that in itself is expanding. All these stores are very well written but some seem to be teasers to longer stories still to be written. Even in stories in genres that I do not particular care for, I was drawn in by the talent of these authors, some of whom are established all ready while others are up and coming authors.
June 3, 2017
Kindle Unlimited interesting mix of stories and writers, one I picked out because of Justin Sloan being horrible at names but having read enough of his that the name stuck a bit. Enjoyed all the stories, some more than others, and that's pretty normal in anthologies.
Dates wrong, forgot to add it when did it a while back on amazon.
Dates wrong, forgot to add it when did it a while back on amazon.
June 11, 2019
Interesting combo of sci fi n this anthology
Many different approaches to the genre are displayed in this collection of short stories. What a good way to find new authors and stories.
Many different approaches to the genre are displayed in this collection of short stories. What a good way to find new authors and stories.
December 25, 2016
Okay Read
A few of the stories in this anthology were very good; quite a few were just okay. Getting tired of the ever increasing amount of typos in books I read.
A few of the stories in this anthology were very good; quite a few were just okay. Getting tired of the ever increasing amount of typos in books I read.
May 7, 2017
Great collection of sci-fi stories. There are nineteen wonderful stories in this publication. Guaranteed to have more than one something for everyone!
November 25, 2019
Great collection of stories!
April 9, 2020
Fantastic collection of stories that will give you a general idea of how each author writes, that way it is easier in the future to pick books you have a higher chance of enjoying
September 20, 2020
O'kay, however when I am looking for short stories I want short stories, not something that will be expanded later.
December 30, 2016
Anthologies are curious things. It's a rare occurrence for every story to be loved by all who read them. It's usually in the nature of the beast for the stories to range in quality in a reader's own imagination - they are at the editor's choosing after all (and he is only human). Let me just say there is no rubbish here, and Craig Martelle has done a decent job.
Although I am on the majority of the authors' mailing lists, there are a few additional names that I will be following up on. Just what I need... more books for my personal 'Wall of China TBR pile'!
My favourites in this collection include (in no particular order):
James Osiris Baldwin - Those Who Breathe Under The End;
Bradford Bates - Smuggler For Hire;
Felix R Savage - The Signal and The Boys;
Jim Johnson - Within a Phrygian Sky;
Craig Martelle - Fear Peace;
Justin Sloan - Taken For a Walk;
JL Hendricks - Worlds Revealed.
The other stories are entertaining and interesting too, but not quite as 'impactful' as these ones.
Another reviewer touched on typos/errors. Anthologies are actually THE worst culprits for these (and I'm afraid this one is no different). In my opinion, a completed anthology needs to be proofread as a 'whole being' in order that everything is consistent, not just a series of 'bits' by different authors. *Gets down from her soapbox*
I was gifted an ecopy of this book by one of the authors (thank you!) and this is an honest review.
Although I am on the majority of the authors' mailing lists, there are a few additional names that I will be following up on. Just what I need... more books for my personal 'Wall of China TBR pile'!
My favourites in this collection include (in no particular order):
James Osiris Baldwin - Those Who Breathe Under The End;
Bradford Bates - Smuggler For Hire;
Felix R Savage - The Signal and The Boys;
Jim Johnson - Within a Phrygian Sky;
Craig Martelle - Fear Peace;
Justin Sloan - Taken For a Walk;
JL Hendricks - Worlds Revealed.
The other stories are entertaining and interesting too, but not quite as 'impactful' as these ones.
Another reviewer touched on typos/errors. Anthologies are actually THE worst culprits for these (and I'm afraid this one is no different). In my opinion, a completed anthology needs to be proofread as a 'whole being' in order that everything is consistent, not just a series of 'bits' by different authors. *Gets down from her soapbox*
I was gifted an ecopy of this book by one of the authors (thank you!) and this is an honest review.
January 24, 2017
A good mix of stories
Some I liked, and have since gone looking for what else the author has written.
Some I read the end of the story and skipped the rest.
Some I liked, and have since gone looking for what else the author has written.
Some I read the end of the story and skipped the rest.
April 19, 2017
Good Reading
All good stories...except one, which I read a bit then couldn't stand the repetitive text and going nowhere plot. However, the rest of the stories were excellent and had variety. Some were by authors known to me. Others were new and I will be looking g them up. That's one thing in like about a collection. The introduction to newly undiscovered authors to me. I recommend this book to sci-fi lovers.
All good stories...except one, which I read a bit then couldn't stand the repetitive text and going nowhere plot. However, the rest of the stories were excellent and had variety. Some were by authors known to me. Others were new and I will be looking g them up. That's one thing in like about a collection. The introduction to newly undiscovered authors to me. I recommend this book to sci-fi lovers.
April 24, 2017
Thr Expanding Universe
A dynamic collection of the best sci fi and space drama and action. I Loved It. With a variety of outstanding authors.
A dynamic collection of the best sci fi and space drama and action. I Loved It. With a variety of outstanding authors.
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