Showing results by publisher "AudioBook Network" in Science Fiction & Fantasy

What if myth was a lot more mundane? In a story where it's not uncommon to find yourself living next to a werewolf or a vampire at the same time, we take a closer look at how these men and women would interact with each other. Under high and low stress, what would society look like when fantasy has always been reality? Blood, Silver, and Unity explores the interpersonal relationships between a highly skilled team of military operatives given a momentous task that could change the landscape of the future.

A thousand-year conflict has made its way to Earth's doorstep. Devastating losses have caused the Oide to make a desperate decision--to include an obscure species, humans, in the ambassador selection cycle. This decision will change the fate of the galaxy and the human race forever. Marcus Westbrook is a retiring military officer, and we experience his final months in uniform and the challenges of his new role as a supporting husband and father. The human race is turned upside down when the Evaluator arrives.

Among the glittering constellations, Benjamin stumbles upon a hidden truth, a secret that will shatter humanity's understanding of the universe. But he's not alone. A cast of unforgettable characters – all with their own agendas – awaits him. Can Benjamin unravel this cosmic mystery, survive the dangers of the unknown, and rewrite the future of mankind?

Dragon Dreams and Stranger Things is a collection of thirteen dynamic stories from the fantastic world of Maera! These tales take listeners to exotic places where complex characters encounter incredible monstrosities, battle dangerous adversaries, and seek spectacular treasures, all while facing harrowing challenges and weaving the vibrant tapestry of history that makes Maera come alive! Wars are fought, heroes become legends and the gods stride freely across a world influenced by the presence of magic wielding dragons in the skies above!

Something about this guy's guise at fake innocence really riles me up. Though truthfully, part of my rage stems from seeing my evil ex. But it doesn't matter. This guy isn't safe, and he doesn't belong around my Caroline. "You know who. The man who forced himself on your sister, not only making lewd comments but kissing her, forcing her to punch him, causing her to go to emergency surgery. And it's all your fault. You are not welcome anywhere near her, or us."

A brand-new king and a volunteer schoolteacher's lives collide, and neither will ever be the same. Will they rise to the challenges before them and come out stronger, or will they both crumble under the weight of their mutual responsibility? And who can they really trust? One thing is for sure, they are both in for quite the ride. She listened intently. Her expression didn't change. She didn't seem repulsed by me, so I decided to test out my fear. I reached out, putting my hand to her face. She didn't flinch or shrink back; she didn't act like I was disgusting or a sniveling weakling.

Becky Rogers is a young woman with strong beliefs about how to make the world a better place to live. Many claim she uses scare tactics to raise awareness about environmental issues and they dismiss her as a troublemaker. When she discovers a catastrophic event about to happen, she finds herself in the middle of what could prove to be the end of life ‘as we know it’. Will linguist Mickey DeRosa and ancient history professor Doc Wiggins be able to help Becky convince the world to change their destructive ways? Can they stop a dangerous military leader from destroying the world?

In the days of yore, legends and heroes were born and magic thrived. Fairies and nymphs intermingled with human lives. At the Great Gathering in the epicenter of the vast dense forest, the fairy council and Elders meet. There they meet to plot and plan and manipulate the destinies of kings and royalty. They judge their sins and decide their fates. The young hunter Alexander, strides through the forest, stirring the mists as he strolls. A hooded sorceress, Hannah, slinks through the forest and enters a dark cave to visit her sister, Katarina, chained to the cave's slimy walls.

With Earth becoming overpopulated, the nations of the world finally come together to create a space program that will replace NASA. The program PROBES (Project Research Observational Based Exploratory Stations) will help to extend man's existence and increase his knowledge of the universe and life around him. Captain Robert Novus and his crew on the Starfire soon discover life forms unwilling to allow man to explore the universe.

The Arab-Israeli conflict took a nasty turn; a dark cloud hovered over the entire Middle East as the world's armies launched toward the ultimate battle. As the planet balances on the edge of World War III. Amidst the U.S. ground forces a group of archeologists go missing in the ruined city of Abu Simbel. A military team and scientists arrive in Egypt to investigate.

The Block In the year 2050, the world has experienced a near total economic collapse, destroying the global monetary system. After years of struggle, a new form of exchange arose: cryptocurrencies called scripts, digital IOUs centrally managed through programs called blockchains. And the ambitious Proctors, who control the blocks, restlessly seek to expand their power. Milt Bruckner investigates blocks to counter fraud and is struggling to keep his script-chasing business afloat when a mysterious woman enters his establishment in need of his help.

The Vampire and Her Element is a mesmerizing, jaw-dropping romance fiction book with magic that follows Serina Night, half human half vampire, through her journey with love, heartbreak, betrayal, action, and twists around every corner.

The world is in turmoil, facing inertias on both a conscious and subconscious level, which no one quite knows how to stop. James Black, also known primarily as "The Scientist," was just dabbling around in a makeshift lab he had created for himself, when after combining a plethora of random variables together, he made a discovery that changed everything... and showed him everything for better or for worse. He created the first time machine, but it was far more than just that.

It has been centuries since humans and dragons have mixed, and Prince Trann has heard all the rumors, or so he thought. When war threatens his beloved Emberi, an unexpected offer is extended from the dragons. However, when Trann meets the liaison leader, Ryth, things do not go the way he planned. Ryth's proud and sarcastic approach to the alliance challenges everything Trann knows about the strange beasts. The situation becomes even more complex when the two become permanently bonded. Can these two resolve their differences and find balance, or are they going to drown in this dragon's bond?

The Draco and Feynx Saga is a fascinating and richly detailed story that immediately draws the listener into a complex hidden world of vampires living among humans. The world-building of the Draco and Feynx Saga is intricate and engrossing, painting a vivid picture of the vampire hierarchy, powers, and politics. It is an epic vampire fantasy tale, mature in nature, rich in adventure, violence, love, and erotic undertones. It does not shy away from attempting to provide the listeners with an honest and at times unvarnished depiction of vampire society and fantasy lore.

In the three centuries since Galileo, science steadily advanced. In the early twentieth century, science and technology were the undisputed champions of everyday life. Now the pride of scientists was causing science to fail. Clemens Gerhardt, a distinguished scientist and member of the National Academy of Sciences, saw where this pride led. As science failed, it would lead to worsening conditions--and eventually to another Dark Age. Untold millions would die of starvation and disease. Like Galileo before him, he was ostracized by the elitist scientists as a heretic.

Asuka and her grandparents are back in the land of the centaurs once again. On their road to recover a special crystal skull for the mermaids that live there, the family must stay ahead of all types of mythical creatures who also wish to possess the magical skulls. They must acquire the mermaid's skull from an ogre who has stolen it. When they reach the ogre's lair, they find out that he has stolen more than just one skull, and now they are on a mission to return all the skulls to their rightful owners.

A meteorite made of a substance unknown to the periodic table crashes on the border of Rosellon and Akamot. After failing to secure total control of what would be known as Krydium, King Ito of Rosellon is forced to abdicate in humiliation. He and his brother, Prime Minister Toshiki Ichimada, are replaced by Grand Councilor Adama Keita as the nation's head of state and government. Crown princess Rika Ichimada rages at having the throne she was to inherit ripped away. In her anger, she realizes the effect of Krydium on a person's DNA as she is gifted with the power of telekinesis.

A muscular man stands atop the roaring falls wearing a traditional Lakota war bonnet and buckskin garment. A vision back in time. James, Melissa, and Josiah are a family of three seeking shelter in a park in the mountains. Because of a society in collapse, the president, as his final act, opens all federal parks to citizens so that they could use the resources there. Food shortages and anarchy have weakened the nation to the brink of destruction. These families are forced to return to a native way of living where only the strong survive.

By the time they graduated from USC in 2019, Evan Cornilles, Jessi Kendall, Gordon Stock, and Tim Taylor had become good friends. Their joint master's thesis, "Extrapolator," was a first-generation artificial intelligence written to predict future events in politics, society, and the economy.