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Saree's stuck between a hot rock and cold, dark place. Lightwave's favorite refuge, The Sisters of Cygnus, are under siege. The Inquisitors search for transuranic riches in the depths of Cygnus, stealing, raping and pillaging to support themselves. The Sisters beg for Lightwave's help. Captain Ruhger offers to transport them to a new world, but they don't want to leave. They want Lightwave to return to their mercenary roots and remove the Inquisitors from the planet—or relieve them of their lives. Saree ends up as the referee, but Lightwave's crew won't go back and the Sisters can't go forward. But something's got to give. Will it be Saree? Find out in Lightwave: The Sisters of Cygnus, Folding Space Series 2.0!

If you loved the adventure of Star Wars and the bold, idea-driven storytelling of Star Trek, welcome aboard Lightwave Fold Transport.  Saree has a secret. A talent so rare that trillions depend on it. If anyone discovered the truth, they'd sell her out in a heartbeat—the reward is simply too much to resist. She's been careful. But careful isn't enough anymore. Rumors are spreading, and a bounty hunter is closing in. With nowhere left to run, Saree boards Lightwave Fold Transport just as the trap snaps shut. She's safe now. Or so she thinks. Because Lightwave's crew weren't always honest traders. They were mercenaries—the very mercenaries who destroyed her childhood home and left her an orphan. She barely escaped. Now she's trapped aboard their ship. Will they recognize the frightened girl they hunted years ago? And if they learn who she truly is… will there be anywhere left in the galaxy to hide? Perfect for fans of classic space opera, Lightwave: Clocker delivers the wonder, danger, and heart of golden-age science fiction. Discover Saree's secret today.

Is the aging teen idol a shooting star?Or shooting at Saree?Desperate for paying passengers, Lightwave takes an aging teen idol on board. Temper tantrums, ridiculous demands, and crazy fans are sure to follow, but they need the credits.Saree doesn't want anything to do with the flirty, spoiled star. She can't trust anyone. The star is probably trying to lure her in, discover her secret and turn her in for the huge reward—just like everyone else.Can Saree and Lightwave survive the pop star and his adoring legions? If they do, what about those old enemies still lurking? Find out in Lightwave: Shooting Star, Folding Space Series 3.0!

Safety is a longshot, but it's better than no shot at all. Safe in the middle of a Gov Human military task force, Saree is content. No, she's more than content; her new relationship with Ruhger makes her happy. But when an unknown enemy destroys one of their military escorts, Lightwave is back on the run. With no idea who attacked them, they can't trust anyone. All they can do is keep folding away, finding new systems and new cover identities. Especially when elements inside Gov Human military blame Saree and Lightwave for the attack and stage a takeover. With enemies on all side, safety is right out the airlock. Mere survival is a longshot… The thrilling conclusion of the Folding Space Series is finally here!

Hal's back—but can they trust him? Saree and Lightwave fly together, maintaining clocks and trying to avoid everyone hunting them. They've started to come together as a team, but Saree's no-longer secret identity is straining their bonds. No matter how many times they change their name or fold to a new constellation, Lightwave is under constant threat. Organized crime, greedy corporations, and political operatives all hunt Saree—the most wanted woman in the universe. Lightwave needs real protection, maybe a whole military fleet. When Hal shows up, apparently unharmed from his captivity, he has all the answers. But is his escape too good to be true? And will the pressure on the crew form diamonds or crush them into stardust? Find out in Lightwave: Command Decision, Folding Space Series 6.0!

Snatching defeat from the jaws of victorySaree is trapped. On the verge of destruction, Hal sacrificed himself so Saree could escape on Lightwave. Then the ransom demand for her best friend Nari arrives and Saree hesitates. The best way for Hal to find Saree—when he escapes—is staying on schedule, onboard Lightwave. But saving Nari from Lightwave's old enemy means taking crazy risks and tossing all their careful plans into the vacuum.When a Gov Human military rescue team arrives, they seem like the perfect answer. But Lightwave's crew and the rescue team immediately clash, fighting for control. Saree seizes command, forcing them to work together, but her lack of experience and incompetence alienates everyone. As the ancient adage says, "e;Bad leaders with good intentions fold into black holes."e; Can Saree and Lightwave's crew survive to rescue Nari and Hal, or will freedom tick away forever? Find out in Lightwave: Circini Search today!

Something is wrong at Adzari Net Academy. Really wrong. It all seemed so right—Quinn's big chance! She'd leave the mud, giant lizards and back-breaking labor behind forever and gain so much more: skills, connections, a job, a real life. Then Quinn arrives to find the academy under new ownership and everything's changed. Mean girls, strict schedules and tough teachers aren't a problem. Quinn's got the brains, discipline and training to beat them at their own game. But the new owners raised the stakes and the house always wins. Quinn's big adventure has become a fight for survival. Light years from home, with no power or backup, how can she endure? Some might give up and fail. But not Quinn. She's determined to not just survive, but escape and do a little damage on her way out. They'll never know what hit them.

Trouble in all the wrong places… Katryn of Cygnus knocks Tyron Phazeer off his feet—literally and figuratively. She's got the net security skills Lightwave Fold Transport needs, she's killer in a fight, and as a bonus, she's beautiful. Katryn's been burned more than once—is Tyron and his job offer too good to be true? And does she really want to work and live in space? But her choices disappear when her past catches up to her. Trying to escape the mercenary troop chasing Katryn through Nexus station, she slips into a hidden corridor used only by station maintenance personnel. Tyron knows those passages are controlled by a shady group known only as Nexus Below, and now, Katryn's got trouble above and below. Can Tyron help Katryn escape her enemies? Can Katryn learn to trust Tyron? Find out in Lightwave: Nexus Station, a Folding Space Series prequel. Both the Folding Space Series and the spin-off Quantum Fold Series, are complete and ready for binge reading!

Adulting sucks like the big black hole of Andromeda. Just as Q is about to reunite with her Lightwave family, she ends up alone and friendless in uncharted space. Hal, the AI who controls her ship, is too busy fighting off another AI to even answer her questions. As food, water and power dwindle, Q tries to help, and it all goes wrong.  Convinced she's a danger to all, Q strikes out to make her own way in the universe. A young woman alone draws the wrong kind of attention and Q must develop new skills and strengths to protect herself. A chance encounter and poor decisions put her in even more trouble.  Surviving will take all she's got. Escaping will take more than she can imagine. Saving others will require sacrifice beyond comprehension. But Q does nothing by half measures.

Alone in space, in a ship that shouldn't carry humans... The Sa'sa never travel with other species, but Saree is a special case, one that must remain secret. After folding space to a far-distant system, the girl wakes surrounded by her unconscious alien crewmates. To wake them, she must discover how and why they were incapacitated. But first, she must get the ship out of an asteroid field before they're pulverized. Saree doesn't know how to fly the ship; she can't even read the instruments. She needs help. She thinks the lives of the crew worth a breach of their trust, but will the alien Sa'sa agree? And if she calls for help, will anyone answer? This Lightwave prequel short story was previously published in The Expanding Universe 6.

There's no place like home—and sometimes that's a good thing.  When Quinn returned to the Sisters of Cygnus, she didn't plan on staying. But two years later, she's still there—and her enemies are closing in. Desperate to escape, she's offered a job on the high-profile research vessel Quantum Fold. The offer seems too good to be true. And maybe it is—everyone is watching, including those who won't hesitate to sell her out.  Quinn can't run, because her secret abilities could be a game changer for the mission. But if she can't run, and she can't hide, what's left?

No plan survives first contact with the enemy. When the enemy is your former commander? You need a new plan. Growing up in mercenary company Phalanx Eagle, Ruhger has a set of skills most teens can only dream about. But when the leaders of his merc company go to the dark side, Ruhger and his friends must save the orphans of Jericho Mining Colony to save their parent's reputations—and all their lives. Since the usual procedures won't work, Ruhger must use his cunning, marksmanship and piloting skills to lead his team on a daring mission to save the orphans. Cheat to win is his motto for this mission—this is not a test. Join Ruhger and his friends on their first solo mission through the spooky tunnels of Jericho Mining Colony. Will this rescue forge the future crew of Lightwave into an unbreakable team or shatter them completely? This short story was previously published in The Expanding Universe 5 Anthology.

United we fall, divided we run. Saree's secret identity isn't so secret anymore, so she agrees to leave Lightwave behind—forever. When every mercenary, bounty hunter and opportunist is searching for you, traveling alone is terrifying. But if she stays on Lightwave, their enemies will find them. While Lightwave and her crew run for the fringes of known space, Saree and her seemingly sentient shuttle, Hal, head the other direction. But are they really safer apart? Will Hal's impulsive behavior thrust them straight into a black hole? And what happens when the Time Guild decides to interfere? Find out in Lightwave: Lost, Folding Space Series 4.0!