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The Expanding Universe, Volume 2
Twenty-three talented authors. Twenty-three remarkable stories. One incredible science fiction collection.
The universe is beyond our understanding...and sometimes, what we don't know can kill us. From gruesome alien invasions to epic space battles, the second volume of The Expanding Universe will expand your imagination.
Explore the possibilities that our infinite universe holds with psychic hunters, brave soldiers who battle vicious invaders, and brilliant engineers who must act quickly to save their crewmembers.
Chivalry in space, pirates versus drones, a starship teetering on the edge of a gravity well, and space marines doing what they do best-kicking ass-will have you on the edge of your seat, turning pages long into the night to find out what happens next.
And only in The Expanding Universe will you find mercenary nuns.
When we discover we're not alone in the universe, will you be prepared?
contains:
Defense of the Deep Space Denali by Craig Martelle
Self-Perspective by Amy DuBoff
Peyton’s Legacy by S.M. Schmitz
Cassowary Raid by Drew Avera (credited as Drew A. Avera)
Fox Hun by Carysa Locke
Honor Duel by Kevin O. McLaughlin
A Prayer for the Faithless by David Bruns
Margolis Space Rescue by P. Joseph Cherubino
Venusian Uprising by M.D. Cooper
Destroy the Planet by T.J. Ryan
Boarded by Dale Furse
Space Colony One: Night of Flames by J.J. Green
Pirates vs. Drones by J.L. Hendricks and S.R. Witt
Space Cadets: Acid Slime by H.J. Lawson
Nun Shall Pass by Barry Hutchison
Intuition (A Galactic Warriors Prequel) by Monica Leonelle
Panic Button by Samantha Maguire (credited as Sam Maguire)
Motherlode> by Bill Patterson
Emergence by E.R. Starling
Mara’s Honor by Taki Drake
The Drone Pilot by Brian J. Walton
Operation Solid Iron by James Osiris Baldwin
Dead in Space by T.S. Paul
The universe is beyond our understanding...and sometimes, what we don't know can kill us. From gruesome alien invasions to epic space battles, the second volume of The Expanding Universe will expand your imagination.
Explore the possibilities that our infinite universe holds with psychic hunters, brave soldiers who battle vicious invaders, and brilliant engineers who must act quickly to save their crewmembers.
Chivalry in space, pirates versus drones, a starship teetering on the edge of a gravity well, and space marines doing what they do best-kicking ass-will have you on the edge of your seat, turning pages long into the night to find out what happens next.
And only in The Expanding Universe will you find mercenary nuns.
When we discover we're not alone in the universe, will you be prepared?
contains:
Defense of the Deep Space Denali by Craig Martelle
Self-Perspective by Amy DuBoff
Peyton’s Legacy by S.M. Schmitz
Cassowary Raid by Drew Avera (credited as Drew A. Avera)
Fox Hun by Carysa Locke
Honor Duel by Kevin O. McLaughlin
A Prayer for the Faithless by David Bruns
Margolis Space Rescue by P. Joseph Cherubino
Venusian Uprising by M.D. Cooper
Destroy the Planet by T.J. Ryan
Boarded by Dale Furse
Space Colony One: Night of Flames by J.J. Green
Pirates vs. Drones by J.L. Hendricks and S.R. Witt
Space Cadets: Acid Slime by H.J. Lawson
Nun Shall Pass by Barry Hutchison
Intuition (A Galactic Warriors Prequel) by Monica Leonelle
Panic Button by Samantha Maguire (credited as Sam Maguire)
Motherlode> by Bill Patterson
Emergence by E.R. Starling
Mara’s Honor by Taki Drake
The Drone Pilot by Brian J. Walton
Operation Solid Iron by James Osiris Baldwin
Dead in Space by T.S. Paul
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520 pages, Paperback
First published June 2, 2017
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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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June 26, 2017
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Got this mostly because had read 1; and to see what Hutchinson was up to this time, because Space Team. Yes, horrible at names and titles but when you read a whole series, it starts to stick. Did recognize some other names for a change, so that block is weakening, and well worth the read. Decent space anthologies are actually hard to come by still.
The Expanding Universe: An Exploration of the Science Fiction Genre (Science Fiction Anthology Book 1)
The Expanding Universe: An Exploration of the Science Fiction Genre (Science Fiction Anthology Book 2)
Got this mostly because had read 1; and to see what Hutchinson was up to this time, because Space Team. Yes, horrible at names and titles but when you read a whole series, it starts to stick. Did recognize some other names for a change, so that block is weakening, and well worth the read. Decent space anthologies are actually hard to come by still.
The Expanding Universe: An Exploration of the Science Fiction Genre (Science Fiction Anthology Book 1)
The Expanding Universe: An Exploration of the Science Fiction Genre (Science Fiction Anthology Book 2)
June 25, 2017
I'm not usually a big fan of anthologies...
I don't usually read anthologies because too often, the stories leave me wanting more... I am almost always left with questions! I knew this one had stories by some of my favorite authors though, so I wasn't going to pass it up.
I genuinely enjoyed each story. They were immersive and exciting. I particularly enjoyed E.R. Starling's story "Emergence" and Monica Leonelle's "Intuition". In both cases, I really, really want more. And that leads me to my only complaint... a "be forewarned" kind of thing: at least with regard to the ones I wanted to read more of, not all of the author blurbs were completely accurate. They describe books that are not yet published, and I found that very disappointing.
I don't consider that a costly flaw, however, which is why this is still a five star review. I just need to learn patience ;)
I don't usually read anthologies because too often, the stories leave me wanting more... I am almost always left with questions! I knew this one had stories by some of my favorite authors though, so I wasn't going to pass it up.
I genuinely enjoyed each story. They were immersive and exciting. I particularly enjoyed E.R. Starling's story "Emergence" and Monica Leonelle's "Intuition". In both cases, I really, really want more. And that leads me to my only complaint... a "be forewarned" kind of thing: at least with regard to the ones I wanted to read more of, not all of the author blurbs were completely accurate. They describe books that are not yet published, and I found that very disappointing.
I don't consider that a costly flaw, however, which is why this is still a five star review. I just need to learn patience ;)
January 30, 2018
Excellent stories
Anthologies are a great way to meet new authors at a (usually) inexpensive price. This book is exceptional because 75% of the stories made me want more from those authors. I usually find only 2 or 3 authors per book. Super collection, many formats, great stories, and most leave you wanting for more. I highly recommend this to any SF reader.
Anthologies are a great way to meet new authors at a (usually) inexpensive price. This book is exceptional because 75% of the stories made me want more from those authors. I usually find only 2 or 3 authors per book. Super collection, many formats, great stories, and most leave you wanting for more. I highly recommend this to any SF reader.
June 26, 2017
Ill have to give some of these writers a looksee.
February 11, 2023
Great Collection
Great Collection of short stories showcasing some very talented author's. Really enjoyed each and every story as each was so different
Great Collection of short stories showcasing some very talented author's. Really enjoyed each and every story as each was so different
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