The Diesel-Powered Starship by Ray Tabler
Fans of The Expanse and Firefly will love this diesel-fueled rebellion across the stars! (Due for release in September 2025)
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In a groundbreaking discovery, Mexican physicist Dr. Ernesto Lopez invents a mysterious antigravity device. The catch? Closing an electrical circuit within the antigravity field instantly sends the device—and its passengers—somewhere unknown. Is it subatomic disassembly? Another dimension? No one knows, but the world is eager to exploit the technology. However, electricity must be kept far away from Professor Lopez’s peculiar flying machine.
The only practical way to keep a Lopez drive functioning is with a diesel engine. Since diesels rely on heat from compression, rather than an electrical spark, they work safely within the antigravity field. Soon enough, people are traveling to other planets aboard Lopez ships. Then, a breakthrough: someone tweaks the drive, allowing it to surpass the speed of light. Suddenly, the stars are only months away.
A galactic gold rush ensues as explorers and settlers flood into the cosmos. But with electrical devices unusable in a Lopez field—and wiring ineffective when exposed to an active drive—each new colony must start from a pre-electrical (19th-century) technology base. Earth’s powers exploit this limitation, tightening control over the colonies’ expansion and keeping them financially shackled.
In defiance, tramp freighter captain Maggie Crenshaw and former Marine Corps officer Eduardo Watanabe assemble a covert alliance to liberate the colonies from Earth’s suffocating rule. Together, they lead a rebellion of pirates, anarchists, religious zealots, and rogue explorers. If they fail, it will be every man for himself in a battle for freedom among the stars.
A Grand Imperial War by Ray Tabler
Join Lieutenant Suarez, a valiant member of the Imperial Marines, as he finds himself entangled in a web of intrigue and danger.
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When the Human ambassador engages in a forbidden affair with a Farsalian princess, the consequences prove dire, and the blame falls upon Suarez’s shoulders. Little does he know that the ambitious Emperor of all Humankind, Stanislaus, eagerly awaits a chance to initiate an all-encompassing war.
Buckle up for heart-pounding action as Suarez and his courageous crew dive headfirst into desperate battles, embark on perilous secret missions, and navigate the complexities of romantic entanglements. The fate of galaxies hangs in the balance as interstellar plots and court intrigues propel this grand space opera to unparalleled heights. Will Lieutenant Suarez rise to the occasion and save the day, or will the universe succumb to the clutches of war?
A Grand Imperial Heir by Ray Tabler
In A Grand Imperial Heir, the enthralling sequel to A Grand Imperial War, the universe teeters on the edge of chaos once more.
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Years after her pivotal role in restoring Farsalian sovereignty, Princess Melorah finds herself thrust into an unexpected role as the Matriarch of Farsalia. Reluctant to embrace the weight of power, she stumbles through her royal duties until a fateful revelation unravels in the Human interstellar empire.
Human Emperor Stanislaus VII’s empire is in turmoil after the ascension of Empress Jessica Holmstead and the birth of her son Jan. The sinister Count Holmstead, craving dominance, orchestrates a malevolent scheme with his conniving henchman Cagliostro. Baronet D’Artois, a cowardly old acquaintance, becomes entangled in the plan that aims to eliminate Stanislaus and young Jan from the equation. As Cagliostro’s sinister plot unfolds, a desperate game of wits ensues. With the aid of the steadfast Imperial Marines, led by Major Iago Suarez, Empress Jessica must outwit Cagliostro and his pirates, relying on unlikely alliances and clandestine maneuvers. Amidst the stormy skies of MacPherson’s World, where diamonds fall like rain, Jessica and Suarez’s forbidden love simmers, while the fate of the empire hangs in the balance.
In this heart-pounding tale of intrigue, passion, and loyalty, A Grand Imperial Heir showcases the resilience of a determined Empress, the courage of those sworn to protect her, and the enduring strength of love against the backdrop of interstellar conflict. As the pieces fall into place, the fate of worlds rests on a delicate balance, and the legacy of an imperial war echoes through the cosmos.
Fool’s Paradise by Ray Tabler
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In this thrilling sci-fi novel, Evan, a fearless freelance covert operative, finds himself entangled in a treacherous web of danger and deception. Known for his reckless nature, Evan is notorious for plunging headfirst into hazardous situations and accepting risky assignments without hesitation.
When the enigmatic Committee for Imperial Security recruits Evan to retrieve a valuable object from the desolate planet of Hemica, he knows he’s in for a wild ride. However, the true nature of the object remains shrouded in secrecy, beyond the scope of his need-to-know clearance. To make matters worse, Hemica was devastated by a catastrophic event years ago, leading to a mass evacuation. But the official story of an abandoned planet doesn’t quite match the reality Evan uncovers. Despite the daunting obstacles in his path, Evan manages to locate the coveted object, tantalizingly close to his grasp. However, a sudden twist derails his mission as he becomes entangled in the rescue of a fourteen-year-old girl. As the job spirals out of control, Evan finds himself pursued relentlessly by both old and new adversaries, navigating a decaying, abandoned urban wilderness that conceals its own dark secrets.
Discover a thrilling tale of adventure, betrayal, and unexpected alliances in “Fool’s Paradise.” Will Evan and the girl escape the clutches of their relentless pursuers, or will they be forever trapped in the decaying remnants of a forgotten world?
No AIs were exploited in the writing of these novels.
