Everyone 13-45 died instantly. 8-hours later, they awoke; but changed. No heartbeat. No breath. Skin peeling. Evolving. As militias organize pogroms, the Deads fight to survive – and discover what they’re becoming. Deads Rise! follows four characters caught up in a “zombie” apocalypse in which the zombies are the heroes. Free on Kindle.

Spanning centuries, HOMELAND is a saga of humanity’s kindred existence with A.I. androids, even as they become at parity with the human population—until something unintended threatens extinction.

Charles addresses this peril. He is the first of his kind—a hyper-intelligent android created by Dr. Thaddeus Ford to be the near-perfect anatomical replica of a human. Many millions of Charles’ kind follow. They are dubbed “Artinians.” All but one are benign.

This one, Artinian Paulon, discovers “Number,” a galactic population of diverse, anatomic, nomadic AI beings—appointed stewards of the Milky Way. Paulon wants to rule Number and include Earth in his realm-to-be.

In another storyline, science must come to grips with stark realities about interstellar exploration. Humanity experiences disasters and technical hobbles that must be conceded to–finding redeeming solutions instead.

HOMELAND brings you seven diverse main characters who propel three intertwined plots. Each entertains in their own way, challenging beliefs and feelings. This is grounded science fiction, making it possible for you to envision a hypothetical future for humankind.
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For fifty thousand years, humanity has been clawing its way out of a dystopian hole dug by a race of extraterrestrials. The “war in heaven” is not some mythological metaphor. It was quite real. Pointing at the newspaper on a nearby coffee table, Admiral Cortell explained, “In case you hadn’t noticed, the good guys didn’t win. Only the names of the rogues in charge have ever changed. The human experience hasn’t arrived at some terminus, all tied up with a pretty pink bow.” $0.99 on Kindle.

In a world teetering on the brink of chaos, one man’s promise of peace becomes humanity’s greatest threat.

Reuben Rogov, a charismatic third-party President, emerges as a beacon of hope in troubled times. He brokers peace in the Middle East, faces down global superpowers, solves the border crisis, and conquers a deadly pandemic. As the world hails him a sociopolitical messiah, Rogov ascends to the position of world dictator.

Darien and Marisa, a young couple in Houston, find themselves caught in the crosshairs of a rapidly changing political landscape. Marisa is drawn into the heart of the new world order in Washington, and their relationship is tested by distance, loyalty, and mounting suspicions about the true nature of Rogov’s regime.

This gripping novel serves as a stark warning about the consequences of unchecked power and the seductive allure of false peace.

Kirkus Reviews hails it as “A chilling, futuristic tale of freedom lost.” Don’t miss this thought-provoking thriller; it will leave you pondering long after you’ve turned the last page.
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An unexpected and enchanting blend of light science fiction and contemporary romance, A Million Tomorrows follows Dr. Perry Roberts and Beverly Bowen as they race against the unrelenting persistence of time.

Lucian Phanes’ revolutionary research might just be Dr. Perry Roberts’ only hope to repair his haunting past and build an actual future. It’s a risky gambit, but Perry is running out of time.

There is something special about Beverly Bowen that Dr. Roberts can’t verbalize, or even understand. Yet, he feels an almost supernatural pull toward her, and the feeling is mutual. The budding romance raises eyebrows even among Perry’s closest friends. How can he envision a future with Beverly when her life hangs by a thread?

Yet, as Lucian’s top-secret research begins to blur the lines between past, present, and future, hope — as scarce and fragile as it might be — begins to bubble under the surface.

If only there is enough time before the government and Beverly herself shatter that fragile hope. $2.99 on Kindle.

In this sci-fi thriller short story, a World War II battle engulfs Los Angeles, and sweeps a hard-boiled detective into dangerous and out-of-this-world action and intrigue. “Geno Richter is a marvelous noir hero… Richter’s War: Case of the Japanese Alien is most highly recommended.” -Jack Magnus for Readers’ Favorite Free on Kindle.

These sci fi and dystopian tales will surprise, delight and move you. There are original storylines and strong male and female characters to engage you throughout. A full guide is available at grayrankin.com, where you can also read taster extracts from all the stories.

‘A gorgeous universe of invention and boundless imagination.’ – independent Amazon review. $2.99 on Kindle.

High above the smog-filled skies of Victorian England, the city of Alexandria floats, a marvel of engineering burdened by darkness. Thaddeus, Bella, and Percy, the city’s newly appointed Torchbearers, must decide: maintain tradition or shine a light on the shadows? Whatever they choose, it will undoubtedly shape the fate for Alexandria and all its inhabitants. Free on Kindle.

On a beautiful summer day in 2026, they silently drifted down through our skies. We thought they were angelic messengers.

We were wrong.

They arrived by the hundreds of thousands on June 6th, 2026. The aliens silently drifted down through our skies, hovering fifty feet above us for three long, tense months at a geostationary orbit, taking up positions around the world. No one knew why they came what they wanted…or why they wouldn’t just go away.

Then, the unthinkable happened. They suddenly came to life and hunted us down. We eventually called them gorgons – after the mythical creature Medusa – because you cannot lock eyes with them under any circumstances. If you do, it’s all over. They possess a terrifying telepathic paralytic to freeze us where we stand and consume us at their leisure, leaving us to feel every excruciating bite. There was no escape, no hiding from their relentless pursuit. Our only defense was to run.

By the end of 2026, eighty-five percent of mankind had been killed off. The alien invasion turned Planet Earth into a dystopian ghost town, with the few survivors eking out an existence in the shadows. Andrew Shipley is one such survivor thrust into an extraordinary nightmare of post-apocalyptic proportions. As chaos erupts, hope dwindles for Andrew, his wife and his three small children. Will they make it? Or will the gorgons get them too?

Read all six installments in this bestselling series, in this order:

Dissonance Volume I: Reality (released 1.1.24)
Dissonance Volume II: Reckoning (released 3.20.24)
Dissonance Volume III: Renegade (released 5.18.24)
Dissonance Volume IV: Relentless (coming November 2024!)
Prequel #1: Dissonance Volume Zero: Revelation (released 6.6.24)
Prequel #2: Dissonance Volume Up: Rising (released 9.3.24)

Join author Aaron Ryan as he takes readers on a heart-pounding journey into the darkest corners of fear in the first prequel to his bestselling “Dissonance” saga. Dissonance Volume Zero: Revelation is the harrowing tale of humanity’s struggle to survive a devastating alien invasion. Fans of the “Dissonance” saga and readers who enjoy tense, dystopian thrilling, and gritty survival stories will not want to miss this origin story. Order your copy now before the price changes! $1.49 on Kindle.

Lilla, now a Sybil, must travel to the Pada world to track down a ruthless murderer. With the Teryn emperor missing and the empire on the brink of civil war, she must uncover the conspiracy before it’s too late. Can she rely on the Proud Pada to succeed? Free on Kindle.

An action-packed, thrilling space adventure. It’s been 500 years since humans started to flee their home planet. Earth is now an afterthought. Agora One is a moon-sized ship, the first of its kind. When news reaches Agora One that Earth has suffered its final calamity, an investigation is started. What they find might effect the universe forever. Free on Kindle.

Lilla, now a Sybil, must travel to the Pada world to track down a ruthless murderer. With the Teryn emperor missing and the empire on the brink of civil war, she must uncover the conspiracy before it’s too late. Can she rely on the Proud Pada to succeed? Free on Kindle.