Peter Holz

Stuart Aken

Drew Wagar

Peter Ford

Katy Jones

David Paterson

John Hoggard

John-Paul Cleary

Jonny Rowland

Thomas Pitts

Natalie Kleinman

Dawn Hudd

Walt Pilcher

Apeksha Harsh

Brad Greenwood

Sarah Cuming

Celia Coyne

Joanna Vandenbring

Denise Hayes

Leonie Ewing

Polly Robinson

A collection of 25 stories of fantasy and science fiction from around the globe, each illustrated by digital artist Alice Taylor.This collection has been compiled from the winners of the Fantastic Books Publishing International Charity Short Story Competition 2012 and features 2 stories from our professional contributors Danuta Reah and Stuart Aken.10% of the proceeds of this book will be donated to the WCRF (World Cancer Research Fund - Registered Charity Number - 1000739) who do sterling work in the field of global cancer prevention.

Fusion

From the acclaimed author of the best-selling Elite Dangerous and Shadeward novels comes a gripping, fast-paced and fascinating new space opera adventure. Richly imagined, strikingly written, scientifically authentic and featuring an ensemble cast of memorable characters, fans of the genre will be entranced. The legacy of a recent war still haunts humanity’s attempts to spread out into the galaxy, its progress thwarted by a mysterious force known only as ‘The Enclave’. The Hegemony and the Coalition, vast space-faring factions, vie for supremacy whilst resources diminish, pushing star systems to the brink of war. The promise of a new and rapid interstellar travel technology results in a desperate race across the stars, whilst a crucial peace conference is interrupted by the abduction of the young and beautiful heir to the Empress of the Hegemony. A tramp trader crew gets caught in the crossfire, just trying to turn a profit in a hostile universe. Reviews: “Freed from the restraints of writing within the confines of a video game, this is Drew Wagar flexing his science fiction muscles.” “You can feel the world-building integrity behind what Drew writes. Everything’s authentic.” “Drew Wagar never disappoints with his remarkable characters, spectacular set pieces and marvellous dialogue.” “Just so engaging. Fluid and addictive writing. Story telling at its finest.” Contravention is the first book in a four part space-opera series called the Hegira Saga, based in the Shadeward Universe. Dawn Rite Publishing is an independent UK press, founded in 2011.

The Hegira Saga, Book One

Contravention

A brilliant scientist uncovers a terrifying plot to begin a galactic war. Aided by a talented, but reluctant and embittered combateer, he must stop the deployment of a super weapon he invented. A weapon so powerful it threatens to destroy entire worlds.

Status Quo (Oolite Saga Part 1)

An Oolite Short story - Difficult to describe even in summary without giving away the plot. It's only three and a half pages long, so won't take you long. Suffice to say, things aren't always what they seem.

Replay

The magical land of Midnight was cursed into eternal winter many hundreds of years ago. The survivors battle hardship, famine and war; even beating back the Witchking in a battle that lives on in legend. But now at the Winter Solstice, not even the combined might of the Free Lords of Midnight and the Fey of the Forest can resist. Their only hope rests in ancient lore, but so much has been lost that the quest seems hopeless. The Lords of Midnight is a high fantasy novel written under official licence and based in the vast world of best-selling Tolkienesque fantasy game, The Lords of Midnight.

The Lords of Midnight

An Oolite Short Story - A tale of what might happen when an example of sophisticated technology is suddenly thrust upon a backward culture steeped in religion.

Ascension

An Oolite short story - The story of an attempt to reach the 'ninth' chart. As players familiar with Elite and Oolite will doubtless know, there are only eight charts reachable by Galactic Hyperspace. Does the ninth chart exist? Can it be reached? If so, what's there? This is a slightly chilling tale of the 'Ooniverse'.

Nine

When a series of linked murders forces GalCop to outlaw the shadow organisation known as 'The Dark Wheel', a mysterious top secret document must be found in order to stave off a galactic conflict. The document contains a devastating secret; the key to domination, power and control. A secret as old as space itself, the location of the legendary planet 'Raxxla'.

Mutabilis (Oolite Saga Part 2)

Written by Drew Wagar under official license from the creators of, and based in the vast universe of, the seminal space trading computer game Elite: Dangerous. Lady Kahina Loren, born into the Prism system’s powerful ruling family, is desperate to throw off the shackles of her privileged lifestyle and discover herself, but ambition crumbles when she faces death at the hands of the one person she thought she could trust. With the advanced technology of the 3rd millennium, death is not always as final as it seems, but when that technology malfunctions, is death the better option… 10% of the proceeds of this book will be donated to the Ashford Dyslexia Centre, a charity who do wonderful work with sufferers of dyslexia including one to one tuition, workshops and presentations providing tools to maximise potential.

Official Elite: Dangerous tie-in novel

Elite: Reclamation

Do you want dawn ... ? Drew Wagar’s epic fantasy, The Lords of Midnight, is set in the world of the award-winning Tolkienesque fantasy game, The Lords of Midnight by Mike Singleton. The magical land of Midnight, cursed into eternal winter, faces destruction at the hands of the Witchking. The Lords of Midnight and the Fey of the Forest combined forces once before to defeat him, but this sudden assault by the Witchking’s deadly Doomguard has long been planned to coincide with the Winter Solstice at a time when Midnight has lost the only means it has to mount an effective defence. The amazing cover art was created by Jurij Rogelj.

Drew Wagar

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