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Ein Geheimnis, verborgen in der Antarktis. Ein Rätsel, das seit Jahrtausenden auf seine Lösung wartet. Und ein Master Gunnery Sergeant aus Brooklyn, der ausgesprochen sauer ist, weil er auf einen Haufen Wissenschaftler aufpassen soll.

Ludzie są zaganiani jak owce na rzeź. A ich jedyną nadzieją na przetrwanie jest drużyna, która właśnie opuściła planetę. Po udanej misji zniszczenia pierścienia łowców niewolników w Nowym Jorku, Wic i członkowie Drużyny Widm przechodzą przez pierścień na Antarktydzie i znajdują się w głębi Imperium Androchidan. Ale gdy zakres operacji obcego gatunku staje się oczywisty, Drużyna Widm zdaje sobie sprawę, że nie mogą stać z boku, kiedy ludzkość jest zmuszana do uległości. Należy dołożyć wszelkich starań, aby spowolnić postęp wroga, o ile nie uda się powstrzymać go całkowicie.

Pochodzący z Brooklynu starszy sierżant zbrojmistrz jest niesamowicie wkurzony, bo musi niańczyć ekipę wysłaną w celu zbadania Ziemi. To ostatnia przed przejściem na emeryturę operacja członka oddziału raidersów Patricka "Wica" Finnegana, w trakcie której przybywa na skute lodem wyżyny subglacjalne Ellsworth. Jedynym powodem jego ekspedycji jest przysługa, jaką jest winien staremu przyjacielowi. Nie oznacza to jednak, że pała do tej misji entuzjazmem. Kiedy Wic widzi w końcu, co odkryli naukowcy, nie wierzy własnym oczom. Nie jest również gotowy na zbliżającą się przemoc.

È la sua ultima operazione prima del pensionamento e Patrick "Wic" Finnegan viene spedito sugli altipiani ghiacciati di Ellsworth. L'unica ragione per cui ha accettato? Deve un favore a un vecchio amico ma questo non vuol dire che lo faccia volentieri. Quando Wic finalmente vede ciò che la squadra di ricercatori ha scoperto, non può credere ai propri occhi: una tempesta furibonda si sta per scatenare sulla Terra.

College freshman Riley Moore stumbles into a fantasy world that feels far too real to be just a dream, which kinda freaks him out. The strange talking rabbit doesn't help either. Best-selling author Christopher Hopper takes a siesta from space opera and military sci-fi to bring you this stand-alone progression fantasy novel that, yes, could possibly become a series if listeners demand it. It also might give you lock jaw and dysentery.

Pelegrin Hale and Orelia Pendaline have their arch nemesis, Sedarious Kull, in plasma binders and dead to rights. But when Kull offers them a way to rescue more excreants in the Imperium sector while also getting revenge on the Supreme and Qweelin Mink, they at least pause to consider their options.

The intrepid crews of the Kogarashi, Bellerophon, and Sagan Explorer have just passed through an alien portal and arrived in a distant star system. With no way home, they're forced to explore a hostile alien world. Have the teams made the worst decisions of their lives? Or will they succeed in finding answers to save themselves and the rest of humanity?

Pelegrin Hale and Orelia Pendaline have escaped the perils of Kaletto. Now, their attention turns to settling the survivors on the planet Cirra. However, the transition isn't as smooth as they expect. Hale's feet have barely touched down when he starts planning how to rescue more excreants from the Imperium. But not everyone is ready to follow him.

After returning from the Soothmin planet of Ershyahnee Five, Pelegrin Hale puts the final pieces of his plan in motion to move refugees off Kaletto. Little do the Haven's leaders know that Tribunus Qweelin Mink has been working against them. But they're not her only targets; she's also attempting to undermine her commanding officer, Legatus Sedarious Kull.

This podcast features, discussions, critiques of film, music, and literature, and the pop-culture elements that relate to all of them.

Just when Pelegrin Hale had enough money to buy his way back into the Stratus, Princess Pend'Orelia sends her lerrick to ask Hale for a favor. What could go wrong? Meanwhile, Orelia decides to set off on a harrowing mission that will put her deep into enemy territory. Can she keep her identity a secret and still convince the Senate to re-write its laws?

For four millennia, the sixteen planets of the Imperium sector have served as a bastion of peace against the Chaosic Regions. The Imperium's legacy can be attributed to the formidable military power of the Stratus, the enforcers of the Supreme and the Senate. However, as is often the case with empires, it is the smallest cracks that threaten to shatter their foundations.

Restored to his prestigious position within NUESSA, Jericho Fox takes command of the Marquis-class ship’s test program on a mission that promises to move humanity to a habitable exoplanet. But not everyone believes he’s fit for the job. As launch hour nears, can Jericho keep his crew from following the doomed fate of his last mission? Meanwhile, Dr. Evelyn Park leads her team of scientists in decoding the now legendary alien transmission that survived the Astraea Station catastrophe.

Award-winning bestselling author Christopher Hopper shares his insights on life.

Junar is a 17-year-old boy following in the footsteps of his Ace Pilot father, Leif, as a flyer in the Kili-Boranna Guild, better known as The Sky Riders. As if life couldn't get any better, Junar's first year apprenticeship riding the massive birds of the sky, the majestic felrell, takes a fortuitous leap forward when his father is promoted to the most prestigious position in all of Aria-Prime - Timber Pilot.

With a billionaire benefactor backing him, Flint Reed heads off on his first mission to secure rare artifacts spread throughout the quadrant. Aided by a cagey assassin, his snarky AI, and a loving attack dog, Flint is poised for success. But when a powerful rival organization attempts to kill him, Flint must make split-second decisions to save his team’s lives and protect the public. The pressure mounts as he is confronted with a nefarious syndicate hit man who holds the key to a trove of ancient and powerful artifacts.

After losing his job and family, Flint Reed finds himself in the middle of a terrorist attack. With nothing but his wits and experience as a former Union police officer, he must do everything he can to stay alive. As he soon discovers, however, there are also hostages, and no one is coming to save them. All hope falls to Flint. But as he fights to navigate the building, the real answers begin to unravel. What are the terrorists really after, and why are they so intent on getting into the vault?

Now in the strange realm of Allyra, the Seven young lords confront a traitor in their midst, a creature-infested forest, teenage fears and doubts, inexplicable mysteries . . . and the Spider King himself.In a rigorous training program that makes boot camp look like Disneyland, the Seven must...

Fantasy. Mystery. Action. Humor. Parents, teachers, and librarians will no longer have to push kids to read—The Berinfell Prophesies will engage intermediate readers and leave them clamoring for more. The Seven succeeding Elven Lords of Allyra were dead, lost in the Siege of Berinfell as babes...