She thought she was stealing gold to save her brother .

Thief of Sparks - Starside Saga, #1

Pulling from the list of her favorite stories for this volume of Fiction River Presents, editor Kristine Kathryn Rusch takes readers on a thrilling journey. From little rovers exploring the planets where humans cannot yet go, to human explorers flung into realms of space/time beyond their knowledge and experience, to aliens who drop in for a visit to Earth for purposes only they can fathom-these travelers entertain, sometimes terrify, and always fascinate. With this tantalizing volume, Rusch asks the reader, "Wanna go for a ride?"Includes"Tendrils" by Leigh Saunders"Moonfall" by Lisa Silverthorne"The Rock of Kansas" by Eric Kent Edstrom"Hot Jupiters" by Steven Mohan, Jr."Embedded" by Kristine Kathryn Rusch"Ice Dogs" by Kris Austen Radcliffe"Closing The Big Bang" by Michéle Laframboise"Time, Expressed As An Entrée" by Robert T. Jeschonek

Fiction River Presents: Space Travelers - Fiction River Presents, #9

A blood magic ritual awakens powers Sal did not know he-or his girlfriend Becky-possessed. When an ancient woman who only Sal can see steals a family heirloom from a dead woman's neck, he finds himself embroiled in a fight to save Becky's entire family. New revelations about Sal's own paranormal nature, and an awakening of power in his girlfriend Becky, make for an exciting new novelette (14, 000 words) that is sure to please Sal Van Sleen fans. Grab your copy today.

Shadow of the Crone - Sal Van Sleen, #3

In this humorous science fiction satire, posthumans Zee and Dox visit the amusement planet of Earthworld, hoping to get in touch with their human roots. While Zee merely wants a human-themed wedding, Dox has a darker purpose for his visit. Join them and their Marktwain, an Artificial guide, as they explore the history of the human race as pieced together from the remains of Earth's debris field. This is a 8200 word short story by the author of The Undermountain Saga.

Welcome to Earthworld

Before there was  Stranger Things and the Upside Down, there was Sal Van Sleen and Mushkobewun, Wisconsin!Sal would probably admit to being a bit of a smart-aleck. He's got a whip-smart sense of humor, a big heart, and-unfortunately-a knack for attracting supernatural trouble. But this 15-year old 1980s kid has to deal with supernatural forces invading the small Wisconsin town of Mushkobewun. With his girlfriend, Becky, and his best friend, Billy, they battle with ever-more-sinister enemies of darkness. In the novella, Shadow of the Oak, Becky's sister is abducted by a chupacabra! What's Sal gonna do, just sit by and watch his beloved Becky suffer? No!In the novelette, Shadow of the Midnight Moon, a mysterious witch tries to make Sal kill Becky. Sal's not gonna stand for that!And in the novelette, Shadow of the Crone, a woman long thought dead-because she's, like, 200 years old-tries to sacrifice Becky in an evil rite of blood magic. Sal's not a fan of this idea, to put it mildly!Combining fast-paced action, wry humor, and the occasional 1980s reference, The Sal Van Sleen Adventures will keep you reading, laughing, and maybe darting nervous glances over your shoulder until the last page. Buy your boxed set today, and dive into the peculiar and wonderful world of haunted Mushkobewun, Wisconsin, USA!

The Sal Van Sleen Adventures

It's never too late to do something with your life-even in the last hours before the destruction of the Earth. As a string of asteroids approaches the earth, Lucas Piper and his wife know they have only hours to live. But when Lucas discovers a beloved neighbor murdered, he decides that vengeance is his last chance to do something that matters. This end-of-the-world story first appeared in Fiction River: Visions of the Apocalypse. Eric Kent Edstrom's trademark dark humor is on full display in this incredible story about justice, love, and meaning. Buy your copy today!

String of Pearls

Bigfoot is not the missing link.It's an alien. It's inhabited Earth for thousands of years. Watching. Waiting. Guiding. But when 16 year old Danny and his friends encounter one of this legendary creatures, they uncover the secret the Bigfoot race has sought to hide. A war brews on Earth. Between two alien races. One dedicated to peace. The other to conquest. What stands between our world and total annihilation is this band of troubled teens. And all they have is their smarts, their courage, and their loyalty to one another. Author Eric Kent Edstrom will take you on a whirlwind, page-turning adventure in this YA science fiction epic. From high tech subterranean cities, to encyclopedic brain implants, to magic-like powers over emotion. The Bigfoot Galaxy series is your next binge!Buy your copy today.

Bigfoot Galaxy: Expedition - Bigfoot Galaxy, #1

The birth of a dark god awakens evil that even the followers of Night cannot contain. In the seventh book of the epic fantasy Starside Saga... The mysterious shadline council finally convenes. Kila Sigh must convince them to join her cause. But a deep corruption taints the minds and hearts of those who are oath-bound to fight for Day. Betrayal, deceit, and greed spread from realm to realm. The nosg horde and dragons of Night sweep west to conquer the realms of man. The long-foretold culmination has come. Kil is about to be born. And Kila Sigh--the thief girl of Starside--must chose light, darkness, or utter annihilation. With or without the help of the shadline cult. This stunning, penultimate volume of Starside Saga brings you epic sieges, marvelous magic battles, and the heart-warming affection shared between Kila, her cat, and her friends. If you love epic fantasy, Starside Saga is a world that will light up your imagination. Start exploring the universe of Starside Saga today! Thief of Sparks A Raven's Dream Mind of Mercusine The Raven Throne The Force of Destiny The Shadline Rises Fortress of Shadow

Thief of Sparks - Starside Saga, #1

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