The Great Divide: When Earth Lost Its Shadow

 

The Great Divide:

When Earth Lost Its Shadow

What would happen if, overnight, every person of African descent vanished from the world?

In this powerful and thought-provoking story, an entire race disappears without warning. Friends, neighbors, and loved ones are gone—taken to a new world, free from the oppression and injustices they faced on Earth. In this untouched land, they have a chance to rebuild a society from the ground up, shaping their own future without interference.

But even with this newfound freedom, challenges quickly surface. The trauma of the past, old divisions, and deep-rooted pain follow them into this new world. As they struggle to unite and build a better future, they must also face tough questions about identity, history, and what true freedom really means.

Back on Earth, the sudden absence sparks a global crisis. With no one left to blame, the world’s social and political systems begin to crack under the pressure. Some people want to understand what happened, while others scramble to hold on to power or take advantage of the situation. As fear and confusion grow, society is forced to confront long-ignored truths about race, privilege, and inequality.

Told through the eyes of two siblings—a determined Black woman and her brother, a Black gay man—this story explores race, power, community, and the human habit of creating divisions. In a world where the oppressed are suddenly free, and the oppressors are left to face themselves, the question remains: can either side build something better, or will old patterns simply return in new forms?

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The Pale: Camp Flicker-Wick

A chilling campfire horror for fans of Stranger Things, Goosebumps, and The Owl House.

Every summer, the Little Embers return to Camp Flicker-Wick—deep in the woods, nestled beneath the looming shadow of Ember Peak. It's a place of stories and songs, of hiking trails and whispered ghost tales around the fire.

But this year... something is different.

When campers Mike, Amber, and Tommy begin hearing rhythmic tapping outside their cabin and spot strange lights drifting through the trees, they think it's just a prank—until the dreams start. Dreams of a towering, faceless creature with daggered claws and a mask-like, owl-white face. Dreams that feel too real.

The Pale is more than a legend. It's watching. It moves with the moonlight. And it knows their fears.

As the campers race to uncover the truth behind the eerie sightings and a dark mural hidden in a cavern, they must confront the growing terror stalking them—and what lies buried beneath Camp Flicker-Wick.

Some stories are just campfire tales. Others never stop watching.

Perfect for readers who love eerie forests, dream-haunting monsters, and unforgettable friendships in the face of fear.

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Valor: Quest of the Mystic Knights

  

Valor: Quest of the Mystic Knights

In a land veiled by mist and mystery, a forgotten boy awakens in the heart of a murky swamp… with no name, no past, and an unsettling power pulsing within him.

Hunted by creatures he cannot name and haunted by dreams he cannot explain, the boy embarks on a journey that will draw him into the hidden world of the Mystic Knights—an ancient brotherhood sworn to guard the light against a rising darkness.

As shadowy forces gather and whispers of a long-dead prophecy stir, the boy—now called Sticks—must face a truth more dangerous than he imagined: the key to saving the realm may lie within him. But is he a chosen warrior… or something far more powerful and unpredictable?

Filled with mythic lore, magical creatures, and a battle between destiny and darkness, Valor: Quest of the Mystic Knights is a gripping young adult fantasy that will enchant readers of all ages.

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Space Vault: The Seed Eclipse (Sci-Fi Galaxy series Book 2)

Space Vault: The Seed Eclipse

(Sci-Fi Galaxy series Book 2)

🚀 New Release: Space Vault: The Seed Eclipse

From award-winning author Jeremy Clift comes a bold new entry in the Sci-Fi Galaxy series—Space Vault: The Seed Eclipse—a visionary tale of humanity on the brink and the future of life itself.

Space was meant to save us. Instead, it’s where the next war begins. And one mother’s love may be the last defense of human freedom. As Earth collapses under climate and food crises, rival powers battle for control of a lunar Seed Vault holding humanity’s last genetic hope. But the true prize lies beyond the Vault—it’s Diana, a child engineered for survival in deep space. Hunted by the ruthless Consortium that created her, Diana’s only protector is her mother, Teagan Ward, a former captive of lunar experiments. With alien alliances breaking and AIs shaping the future of evolution, Teagan flees to the Tritans—an endangered species with their own secrets.

As species clash and ideologies fracture, one truth remains: The vault is the code. The seed eclipse is the signal. The child is the key. And unanswered, the question continues: Who owns Life? In the battle for survival, what remains of humanity may not be who we were—but who we choose to become.

Exploring the ethics of genomic manipulation, the politics of AI-controlled ecosystems, and the meaning of identity in an age when memory, consciousness, and DNA can all be commodified, the novel is set in a future of ecological collapse and interstellar ambition as competing forces battle of over humankind’s last viable seed vault concealed beneath the lunar surface. As Earth’s food systems come under stress, control of the genetic blueprints for survival has become the ultimate currency. But the vault’s value goes beyond crops—it hides secrets about human genetic engineering, buried experiments, and the next phase of evolution. At the heart of the novel is Teagan Ward, a mother on the run from powerful corporations who see her genetically enhanced daughter not as a child—but as a biological asset. Caught between rogue AIs, alien factions, and biotech conglomerates, Teagan must outmaneuver those who would rewrite humanity's genetic future in their image. Space Vault: The Seed Eclipse is a thought-provoking sci-fi thriller about who owns life, what makes us human, and how far we’ll go to protect the next generation.

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Space Vault: The Seed Eclipse

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The Devil You Don't Know

The Devil You don't Know Kindle Edition by Joseph Douglas (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

5.0 5.0 out of 5 stars (1) “The Devil You Don't Know” is a psychological suspense novella about a mysterious encounter between an old, broken-down man and an unnervingly self-possessed young girl in a decaying, claustrophobic 12x12 room. The narrative unfolds almost entirely in this singular setting—a room steeped in rot, nicotine, and memory, where time feels suspended. The little girl, ethereal in appearance and disturbingly mature in presence, contrasts starkly with the ruined space and the withering man across from her. While outwardly a child, her gaze suggests centuries of lived experience. The Old Man, a relic of his own bad choices, sits before her, consumed by anxiety and haunted recognition. As the story progresses, it's revealed that this isn't a random meeting but a reckoning. The novel explores themes of guilt, memory, and the inescapable consequences of past sins through sparse, unsettling dialogue and silence that speaks louder than words. The girl acts less like a person and more like a force—perhaps a judge, a ghost, or a fragment of the Old Man’s tortured psyche. As the psychological tension builds, readers are left to question: Is this a supernatural confrontation, a metaphor for dying regret, or something far worse? “The Devil you don't know” is a slow-burning descent into one man’s hell, triggered not by violence, but by the quiet, unbearable presence of truth.

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Ariel

10,000 years into the future humans are creators of worlds. Ariel is a New Worlds Designer. When her new world design, Argos, is rejected as too dangerous to build, Ariel is consumed by a powerful inner directive that Argos must be built. Shaken and terrified, but unable to disobey the inner directive, Ariel sets out on a journey to prove why Argos must be built. Tormented by stealth and lies, powered by conviction, Ariel breaks every law in search of answers, including getting involved with a man from the distant past who will change the course of human evolution.

 

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Who is your Favorite Science-fiction or Fantasy Hero?

 

Who is your Favorite Science-fiction or Fantasy Hero?

For Father’s Day, let’s discuss some of my favorite fictional heroes.

With dad’s often being the true-to-life everyday heroes, what better way to show your appreciation than to share some of the greatest heroic adventures in sci-fi and fantasy with them?

Battlefield Earth

First on the list is Jonnie Goodboy Tyler from L. Ron Hubbard’s classic novel, Battlefield Earth. Mankind is an endangered species with the huge, nine-feet tall, 1,000-pound sociopathic Psychlos having eliminated most of the human race. Jonnie is subdued and trained in the Psychlo technology, but no matter what tortures he endures, he never gives up his fight to beat these evil aliens. You’ll have to read the novel to see how it unfolds, but it an epic tale of the indomitable human spirit pit against impossible odds―an emotional roller-coaster with characters you will love and hate. “Pulse-pounding mile-a-minute sci-fi action adventure.” —Brandon Sanderson

Quality paperback with bonus content: 

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1592129579

Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/battlefield-earth-l-ron-hubbard/1100824883?ean=9781592129577

Dune

Paul Atreides of Dune by Frank Herbert has trained his entire life to be a future leader of a centuries-old dynasty, but his world is completely upended when his father is murdered during a political coup. Paul and his mother flee civilization and learn to live in a tooth-and-claw desert environment, adopting the ways and life of the vanquished natives. He must become the leader they need in their fight to take their planet back, and avenge his father’s death. “One of the monuments of modern science fiction.”—Chicago Tribune

Deluxe hardcover:

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Dune-Deluxe-Frank-Herbert/dp/059309932X

Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/dune-frank-herbert/1100608835?ean=9780593099322

The Foundation Trilogy 

There are multiple heroes in The Foundation Trilogy by Issac Asimov but Hari Seldon who only briefly appears in the first Foundation book, is the true hero running throughout the entire series. His science and predictions far into the future, plot the lives of many of the other heroes, giving them hope that it will all turn out as planned. All of the heroes avoid force for the sake of force, following one of my favorite Isaac Asimov quotes: “Violence is the last refuge of the incompetent.”

Deluxe quality paperback box set:

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Foundation-3-Book-Boxed-Set-Empire/dp/059349957

Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/foundation-3-book-boxed-set-isaac-asimov/1140142744?ean=9780593499573

Ender’s Game

Andrew “Ender” Wiggin is the hero of Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card.  Young children are recruited to be trained as elite officers in Earth’s battle against alien insects called the buggers.  Ender shows himself to be a leader with great tactical genius but is bullied, ostracized and treated harshly by commanders. Will his training prepare him to save Earth for the next alien attack? You’ll have to read the book to find out. “A gripping tale of adventure in space.” ―Library Journal

Hardcover:

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Enders-Ender-Quintet-Orson-Scott/dp/0765394863

Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/enders-game-orson-scott-card/1100353963?ean=9780765394866

Lord of the Rings

Frodo Baggins has to leave his comfortable life in the epic fantasy novel, Lord of the Rings in order to remove a malevolent ring from his shire. During his journey through Middle Earth, he finds that many parts of the world have been corrupted by a great evil searching for this powerful metal band. To complete his journey, he’ll have to head into the heart of the wickedness to destroy the ring. “An extraordinary work―pure excitement.” ―New York Times Book Review

Quality paperback box set:

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0345538374

Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/jrr-tolkien-4-book-boxed-set-j-r-r-tolkien/1137493637?ean=9780345538376

Conclusion

These novels are excellent classics of science fiction and fantasy with great heroes and immersive worlds. Battles that mean true life or death; not just for the people involved but for all people of their kind. These leaders use their own determinism and mental capabilities to pull off true epic adventures, no matter how badly the odds are stacked against them! 

These are the books that make reading so worthwhile!

Each one (or all of them) are great gifts for Father’s Day―inspiration and excitement for the true heroes in many of our lives.

Guest Blogger: John Carey, an IT Manager, programmer, and SF author of Not Worthy of the Air you Breathe set in the future where nations have taken a cue from the business world and terminate their low performing citizens at the end of each year.