Résultats pour "Rick" dans Science-fiction

Das Ende ist nah … Cameron Alvarez und die Besatzung der Orion sind den Suchern auf den Fersen und folgen der Fraktion der Uralten auf ihrer Suche nach der Quelle der Skrela-Plage. Aber die Besatzung steht kurz vor dem Zusammenbruch, und ihr Kommandant, Colonel Hachette, hat diesen Punkt längst überschritten. Der Tod von Sergeant Major Campbell hat ihn erschüttert und jetzt ist er unfähig, seine Leute zu führen. Der Einzige, der noch in der Lage und bereit ist, das Kommando zu übernehmen, ist Cam.

Alien tech discovered. The race to claim it could spark a new kind of War. When a derelict alien starship appears in the solar system and crash-lands on Mars, it ignites a desperate race to be the first to reach the Red Planet to claim the mysterious technological treasures of the Visitor. Space Force General Tom Bradstreet, ace Air Force fighter pilot and the only active-duty officer with actual space combat experience, is given control of the Morrigan, the first manned mission to Mars—and the first space warship.

After his mom died from cancer, Wash gave up his girlfriend and his dream of being a career Army officer to stay home and take care of his father, a former Special Forces soldier stricken with PTSD. Wash works three jobs just to pay the bills, and one of them is at the ranch of the man who’s engaged to his exgirlfriend, Jimmy Bonner. Sound rough? He thought so too … until a portal to a hell-world of giant, insectoid aliens opens behind the ranch house, sucking Wash and Jimmy into the nightmare domain of the Hive Mind.

Jaz Surdley has never been especially good at handling trouble. Unfortunately, trouble has recently become very interested in him. What begins as an ordinary problem with an extraordinary machine quickly turns into something much larger, stranger, and considerably more dangerous. Before long, Jaz and Brandi are caught up in a mess involving criminals, aliens, questionable technology, bad decisions, and a universe that appears to have developed a personal grudge. They are not heroes. They are barely qualified to operate unsupervised. But somehow, they may be the best chance the universe has.

Chrono Hunt: Book 1 – A Pirate’s Hoard is a high-octane adventure where history, mystery, and time itself collide. When a team of modern explorers uncovers clues tied to the legendary pirate Captain Kidd, they are pulled into a race across continents —and centuries —to find a treasure meant to stay hidden. But they aren’t the only ones hunting it. Shadowy time travelers are manipulating key moments in history, willing to kill to control powerful artifacts.

I was framed for murdering another Omega, and my only chance at survival was the Alphas I'd turned into enemies. I hated asking for help—hated begging while they taunted me, but there was no other option. They were the only ones standing between me and death. If only their proximity didn't...

News reports speak of mass panic and violence spreading across the globe. Negligent leaders hide behind misinformation. But in an age of paranoia and suspicion, who can say what is true anymore? Struggling to survive against a sweeping epidemic that has engulfed the planet, survivors will have to make hard choices in a world that no longer makes sense.

Getting home was just the beginning. To protect the Earth from Union control, the newly formed Fed needs help. Once again, Commander Martinez sets out to boldly go where no one in their right mind has any business being. Thus continues the misadventures of Sam and the crew of the Schwarzenegger fleet.

Cam Alvarez führt sein Platoon von Drop Troopern ins Tahni-Imperium, in die letzten Tage des Krieges und die blutigsten Schlachten, die sie je erlebt haben. Die Tahni werden alles, was sie haben, einsetzen, um ihre Kernwelten zu verteidigen, und wenn das bedeutet, ihre eigenen Zivilisten als Schutzschilde zu benutzen, muss Lieutenant Cam Alvarez entscheiden, ob er Befehle befolgt und auf Zivilisten schießt oder seinem Gewissen folgt und seine Karriere riskiert …

Cam Alvarez und Vicky Sandoval haben den abtrünnigen Tahni Colonel Zan-Thint bis in sein Versteck bei den gesetzlosen Kartellen der Piratenwelten verfolgt. Auf einem Planeten mit endlosen Ozeanen und ständiger vulkanischer Aktivität kommt Zan-Thint der Entschlüsselung der Geheimnisse der uralten außerirdischen Waffen, die er entdeckt hat, immer näher.

They came in peace...or so they said. Here are 18 examples of how they lied. This is an exciting collection of first contact science fiction stories, all completely different! Take a risk - venture into the unknown with us. Who is out there? What will they want from us? Come join us in our adventure to find out how first contact pans out. It will be a great adventure!

My name’s Tim McAvoy. I was a mid-level software manager from suburbia until the day I caught my wife with another man. I thought our divorce was the worst fate imaginable. But then I met my end at the grill of a speeding bus, only to realize I didn’t have a clue. Whisked away at the moment of my death to a dimension beyond time and space, I now find myself an unwilling contestant in a multiversal game where brutal bloodshed is considered entertainment. My only chance to get my life back is to win.

Wir haben eine Schlacht gewonnen … aber wir verlieren den Krieg. Das Image von Travis Miller hat sich geändert. Er ist nicht mehr der Idiot, der den ersten Kontakt mit Aliens vermasselt hat, sondern einer der Helden der Schlacht um Eden. Nun erhält er einen neuen Auftrag: die besetzte Kolonie Brigantia zurückzuerobern. Deren Verlust wäre ein leichter Schlag für das Tahni-Imperium, aber auch der erste wirkliche Gegenangriff der Erde, eine Chance, in die Offensive zu gehen.

Dr. William Arnold (Arn) woke up with a start. The dreams had returned. They were always the same, an apocalyptic scene. He went to the bathroom and wiped the sweat from his body. Several years ago, he encountered a strange artifact that was slowly de-aging an older man. As the man faded into the relic, he told Arn they were interested in him. In the years since, the dreams would occasionally haunt him. The sight of Stella, the dog bequeathed to him.

When Sol expanded into a red giant centuries too soon, Earth burned and civilization collapsed. The remnants of humanity fled outward, hollowing asteroids into massive generational starships—self-contained cities drifting between the stars. Destiny is one of them. Carrying twenty-five thousand souls toward Alpha Centauri, the city-ship has traveled peacefully through interstellar space for fifteen years… until the power begins to fail.

So close to home... And yet farther away than ever. Cam, Vicky, and the others follow the jump gate line into the Reconstructor systems, hoping to find the Northwest Passage back to Earth…back home. Instead, they find death and destruction. And an ancient mystery.

In a forgotten corner of a traveling carnival, a mysterious scientist offers strangers a glimpse into the "what ifs" of their lives. For just a few dollars and a memory, Professor Edgar Williams can take you down the road not taken—into an alternate timeline where one choice changed everything. Using a strange machine of mirrors and wires, Edgar sends visitors into vivid, lifelike realities where regrets can be rewritten, lost loves rediscovered, and painful decisions reversed. But every journey comes at a price, and not all paths lead to happiness—or a safe return.

Immerse yourself in a quirky yet thought-provoking exploration of life in a world touched by the absurdity of nuclear influence, as suggested by the title "Make Mine Homogenized (Version 2)." This podcast invites listeners to delve into a rotating collection of audiobooks that examine the intersection of rural life, unexpected consequences, and the strangeness that can arise from modern advancements. Each episode features a new complete audiobook that unfolds stories filled with irony, humor, and poignant insights into the human condition amid chaotic circumstances. This is not a single ...

In "Adventure to Mars," embark on a thrilling journey through the cosmos aboard the revolutionary Spacetrain©. When science fiction meets reality, a modest author's creation becomes the catalyst for a billionaire's ambitious plans. As secrets of the universe unfold, follow a diverse cast of characters on an epic quest to explore the red planet and beyond. With heart-pounding action and awe-inspiring innovation, this tale transcends mere fiction, offering a glimpse into a future where dreams take flight among the stars.

The Pirates of Shan follows teenage adventurer Rick Brant and his loyal friend Scotty as they embark on a dangerous rescue mission across Southeast Asia. When Rick’s father and scientist Dr. Briarti disappear while traveling through the remote Sunda Islands, Rick and Scotty discover that a ruthless pirate syndicate—operating from the hidden island of Shan—is responsible. Determined to save their loved ones, the boys join forces with Chahda, their resourceful Indian friend, and set off through jungles, isolated villages, and treacherous waters. Their journey reveals a complex criminal ...