Dean Wesley Smith je plodný autor, jehož rozsáhlé dílo zahrnuje přes devadesát románů a více než sto povídek vydaných pod různými jmény. Jeho tvorba se pohybuje v žánrech science fiction, fantasy, detektivky, thrilleru a románu, často s originálními náměty. Známý je svou schopností psát kvalitní texty velmi rychle, což mu umožnilo publikovat i pod pseudonymy a jako ghostwriter pro různá média včetně komiksů a filmových scénářů. Smith se kromě psaní věnoval i editorské a publikační činnosti, což dále prohlubuje jeho porozumění literárnímu světu a jeho produkci.
Hvězdná loď Voyager kapitánky Kathryn Janeway trpí nedostatkem paliva a tak je nucena navštívit vrakoviště na dávno neobydlené planetě Alcawel.
Bohužel se ukáže, že některé z odstavených lodí nejsou vraky, ale odstavené časoplány. Tři členové výsadku nedobrovolně odcestují o tři sta tisíc let proti proudu času a beznadějně uvíznou v síti byrokracie, která střeží celé mezičasové cestování.
Kapitán musí vynaložit obrovské úsilí a dokonce zajmout Strážce - zaměstnance Kontroly, aby se jí podařilo svou posádku zachránit.
Sudden disruptions in power and other major services sends a city into chaos. In the blink of an eye, the modern technological world fails. Is it a government plot? Experiment gone wrong? A foreign cyber attack? Alien invasion? A mystical incursion from beings beyond this dimension? Who knows? Now the noise and the bustle of the city has vanished and an eerie silence settles over the urban landscape. Within, there are stories of human violence, depravity, and desperation, but also heroism, selflessness, and sacrifice. Silence in the City is an anthology of speculative tales asking what happens when a city, and all of modern civilization, is plunged into darkness.
Set in a neighborhood that feels eerily familiar yet unsettling, the story explores the lives of its inhabitants who experience bizarre and surreal events reminiscent of classic tales from The Twilight Zone. Each character faces their own unique challenges and confronts the thin line between reality and the extraordinary, leading to unexpected twists and revelations. The narrative weaves together elements of suspense, mystery, and psychological depth, inviting readers to question the nature of their own realities.
Eight thrilling puzzle mystery stories unfold in this collection, featuring the Cold Poker Gang, a group of amateur sleuths who tackle intriguing cases. Renowned author Dean Wesley Smith weaves together suspenseful plots and clever twists, inviting readers to engage in the mysteries alongside the characters. Each story promises to challenge the mind and entertain with its unique blend of intrigue and deduction.
The 1970s are back! Why better decade for a new anthology of space opera stories than the one that gave birth to a certain epic set long ago, in a galaxy far, far away?The stories in this book feature the distinctive style of the 70s, transported to thrilling new worlds, fleets, and conflicts in the farthest and most exciting reaches of the universe. Groove to tales of cosmic heroes in bellbottoms and platform shoes… alien ships like glittering mirror balls... soundtracks of gritty soul, disco, and hard rock. You’ll find everything from kung fu fighting to streetwise private dicks... all souped up with incredible ray gun/rocketship action brought to sizzling life by some of the most talented scifi scribes of today and tomorrow.Buckle up for the latest dazzling adventures by Marc Scott Zicree, Dean Wesley Smith, Cat Rambo, Peter David, Ian Douglas, Robert Jeschonek, Craig Martelle, Blaze Ward, Ron Collins, Annie Reed, Mike Baron, Mark Leslie Lefebvre, and Jim Gotaas... plus an introduction by the one and only Barbara Bain, who played Dr. Helena Russel on classic 70s scifi TV series Space: 1999.
Set in a near-future Earth, this science fiction saga explores profound questions about our understanding of the solar system and humanity's role within it. With a blend of advanced astronomy, thrilling action sequences, and intense drama, it pushes the boundaries of belief and invites readers to reconsider their perspectives on the universe.
Four stories all linked together with one horrific theme - INVASION! Each generation must battle the invading Furies to save the Earth from ultimate destruction.
HAVE TECH, WILL TRAVEL STARFLEET CORPS OF ENGINEERS Need a gigantic, marauding starship explored? Is your global computer system starting to break down? Call in the crack team from the Starfleet Corps of Engineers. Overseen by Captain Montgomery Scott from his office at Starfleet Headquarters, the S.C.E. can build, rebuild, program, reprogram, assemble, reassemble, or just figure out everything from alien replicators to doomsday machines. Just don't expect them to perform miracles -- unless they absolutely have to. Captain David Gold, his first officer Commander Sonya Gomez, and the crew of the U.S.S. da Vinci put their lives on the line to save a colony world threatened by a deadly alien and rescue a ship trappedin the ravages of interphase. Join Starfleet's miracle workers for a wrenching journey through the new frontier!
They are the self-appointed protectors of the Federation. Amoral, shrouded in secrecy, answerable to no one, Section 31 is the mysterious covert operations division of Starfleet, a rogue shadow group committed to safeguarding the Federation at any cost. Someone or something is trying to kill Seven of Nine. As the crew races against time to save millions of refugees from an imminent stellar cataclysm, the former Borg becomes the target of several seemingly random but potentially lethal "accidents." The investigation reveals a truth more terrifying than anyone ever imagined, as Captain Kathryn Janeway and the crew of the Starship Voyager fight for their lives against the most unexpected enemy of all.NO LAW. NO CONSCIENCE. NO STOPPING THEM.
