A research ship maintaining a security watch on a developing planet is pummeled by an unexpected solar flare and collision with one of its service drones. With communications destroyed and their only means of power generation damaged, the ship must land and obtain materials for makeshift repairs if they are to return home. But the planet is inhabited by a post-industrial species who must be protected from the knowledge of the spacefarers and their advanced technology at all costs. Unable to call for help and running out of power, the ship’s captain faces a terrible choice: risk contamination of the planet he is sworn to protect or destroy his ship and crew. He and his crew enter a race to surreptitiously gather the needed materials and affect repairs and depart before the natives discover their existence and landing place. Free on Kindle.

From the winner of the 2018 Vermont Writer’s Prize, this debut novel is a refreshing, down-to-earth approach to the YA sci-fi thriller genre. In contrast to high fantasy or dystopian storylines, “Not Alone” is a contemporary tale of a fourteen-year-old girl, Blue, and fifteen-year-old boy, Will—two very different yet very relatable teens with a shared special ability that leads them into a life-threatening showdown with an unusually resourceful drug dealer. The deep character development and nimble perspective changes weave a rich backdrop for the tense and shocking climax and form a solid foundation for the series. $0.99 on Kindle.

WHEN ALIENS INVADE, ONLY A CON MAN CAN SAVE THE DAY…

Hollis Palmer is not a good man. An unapologetic thief and womanizer, Hollis has no time for anything that won’t profit him directly. So while the rest of the world is staring up in shock as aliens race toward Earth, he’s busy stealing a case valuable enough that he’ll be able to ride out any invasion in style.

But ET’s arrival proves to be a bigger catastrophe than Hollis – or humanity – expected. Meanwhile, his would-be hostage, Mia Davies, the trophy wife of his criminal boss, is making the aliens look like a walk in the park.

As their plans crumble along with the rest of the world, Hollis and Mia find themselves on the run from a motley crew of aliens, criminals, and crackpots. The two of them must figure out a way to work together without killing each other before something really bad happens–like the city gets blown up, for example.

The city of Austin is under siege, and only a charming criminal has any hope of saving it.

The first book in Platt & Truant’s new series set in their bestselling Invasion Universe, Save the City is a relentless, action-packed tale of alien apocalypse that will leave you breathless – and ready for more. Free on Kindle.