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Created from the best and brightest of our Fire and Ice competition entry. Foreword by Simon Fisher-Becker. Learn More

The Star Protocol is a fast-moving science-fiction adventure, a first novel by the Marett brothers, Ramon and Simon, each of whom is an experienced writer. The story opens in the deserts of Iraq with a chase that becomes a hostage situation, as the hunters become the quarry. Delta Force soldiers, Will and Dash, along with their British MI6 colleague, John, are on the trail of a known terrorist who they have cornered inside the ancient temple of Ur. Flushing him out should be routine, but they are wary of ambush in this maze-like structure, and they must be quick, there are others hunting them and closing in. When they discover that there are civilian archaeologists inside who have been taken hostage, they are horrified. But when the temple shows its age-old secret, they find out what trouble really means.

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In The Accidental Spurrt, reluctant undercover investigator Mark Fairley must unearth the dangerous secret that threatens the future of troubled energy drink company Spurr Nutritionals. In Walt Pilcher’s fast-moving tale of mystery, danger, greed and international in-fighting, he pops the cork (as it were) on the shenanigans of big business and how its tendrils reach far and wide. Learn More

Third book in the Sci-Fi Shadeward series, Enervation by Drew Wagar, continues the story that unfolded in books 1 & 2, Emanation and Exoneration. Kiri and Zoella’s paths cross once more and this time there is no going back. Not even the heroic Meru and the might of the Mobilis can stop the priestesses of Drayden now they have learnt the secret of Amar. Don’t let the fantastical landscape lull you into thinking you are reading fantasy. The science behind this book is rock solid and diligently researched. Learn More

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The Triple Goddess is a fantasy extravaganza that mixes magic, legend, love and humour into a utopian/dystopian future world. Michael James’ debut novel charts the devastating consequences of freedom abused, of power misused and of evil intentions allowed to prosper. The world is advised to fasten its collective seatbelt because serious turbulence is on its way.

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Coming soon ... In 1981, an eleven year old Jill drags her young brother Jack through a London cemetery until they reach their mother’s gravestone, where she tells Jack that nobody blames him. But clearly, they do. Whatever childhood crime Jack was guilty of, it seems to have left him with a strange curse: people around him only feel good about themselves when his life is out of control. Although Marion - his stunning girlfriend - is immune to this hex, even she can’t halt Jack’s decline into fluffy-bearded, drink-sodden dumpiness. When Marion finally leaves him, Jack resolves to change to win her back, but every attempt he makes to improve himself is met with strong resistance by those around him, especially by his therapist. Jack’s quest to regain Marion intensifies from the simple target of reducing his beer-gut to remembering what happened on a dark, stormy afternoon in 1978. Learn More

In Jack Mann’s science fiction epic, Gravity’s Arrow, 12-year-old Fhiro sits expectantly and impatiently at the edge of adulthood unaware of tensions in the world around him until catastrophe strikes and he and his family are forced to flee. They are disciples of the Creedate, but have spoken out against the expansionist goals of extremists who have taken over their religion. In a precipitous escape, it becomes clear that Fhiro’s parents have planned for this betrayal, and these preparations are not the only things they have kept hidden from Fhiro and his two siblings.

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Preparing for Higher Education Study aims to support students starting out in higher education. It focuses on the key skills required to make the step up from school or college to university education.The conventional student of the 20th century is no longer the norm in many sectors. People now enter higher education via diverse routes.They might for example be experienced individuals holding down responsible jobs who want to build their expertise and enhance their career prospects, but who have been out of formal education for several years, or they might be people with the ability but not the standard pre-requisites for a degree course.This book will give new students the boost they need to make the step up into higher education.Dr Penny Grubb has worked in academia since the 1980’s and has introduced generations of new students to higher education study. Her later academic work focussed on innovative ways to educate so-called fragile learners to give them the foundation and confidence to move on to degree courses. Penny’s academic writing has covered healthcare informatics, software maintenance, creative writing and teaching techniques. Learn More

“Michael’s story” was written for Michael Holyland, a 15 year old Elite Dangerous player who died on 22nd May 2019. It was created in 3 days from start to finish, by the combined talents of Frontier Developments and the Elite Dangerous player community.

Best selling novelist Drew Wagar wrote the story, Antony Taylor created the amazing cover, Anthony Hunt created the iconic Eagle glyph, Commander Cryptic Echo, Commander Orange Phoenix, their respective teams and numerous Elite: Dangerous players contributed to the project by creating materials that are still being used to promote this touching tribute to a brave and inspirational Commander.

An audiobook version was also produced as by the end his treatment was affecting Michael's ability to see. This was produced using the magnificent soundscape of Elite: Dangerous by Frontier Developments and features stunning performances by Amelia Tyler, Richard Reed and Jay Britton. It was edited by Joe Hogan and produced by Zac Antonaci. It is available for free on Drew's website here. 

This story would not exist without Michael's Uncle Matt Westhorpe reaching out over Twitter to help bring this project together. Thank you Matt, you are the best Uncle a boy could ask for.

Please enjoy this free ebook and consider making a donation to Michael's Cancer Research UK page. 

Thank you.

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