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They roll in from unknown places, mysterious and unexplained. They take root, take over, spread to all corners and refuse to be eradicated. No one can say why they came, but there's no arguing that they're up to no good. These plants are out for blood, and getting rid of them will take a certain kind of hero - the best kind. Twenty-five tales of evil weeds to entertain, enthrall and change the way you look at the unwelcome invaders in your lawn.Twenty-five tales of evil weeds to entertain, enthrall and change the way you look at the unwelcome invaders in your lawn. From feral tumbleweeds to ravenous seaweed, from alien life forms to migrating asteroid fields, in these pages you will find fairy tales and weird westerns, space romps and chilling horror stories.Scary or silly, wicked or wily, these plants are here to stay.Authors: Rebecca L. Brown, Kevin J. Childs, Jaleta Clegg, Bryan Thomas Schmidt, Duane Ackerson, C. H. Lindsay, M. Pax, Terry Alexander, Berin Stephens, Mo Castles, Adriane Ceallaigh, Voss Foster, Brian D Mazur, Katherine Sanger, Eric J. Guignard, Audrey Schaefer, David J. West, Robert Borski, Frances Pauli, Andrea Tantillo, V. Hynes Johnston, Ann Willows, James Hartley, Louise Maskill, Katie M John

The galaxy beyond the Backworlds is rife with trouble. The desperate search to save a friend ends in the discovery of an unstoppable enemy.This boxed set contains books 4, 5, and 6 in the Backworld series: Beyond the Edge, Worlds on Edge, and Precipice. Beyond the EdgeSome truths are better left unfound.For two years, Lepsi has been missing. A haunted spaceship has a message from him. Maybe Lepsi isn't dead. Craze and Captain Talos travel to uncharted worlds, searching a region of the galaxy beyond the Backworlds. Out there, they stumble upon a terrible truth. Worlds on EdgeHome is worth the fight.War is coming. A horde of merciless aliens poise just beyond the Edge. Racing ahead of the apocalypse, Craze rushes to warn his people and plan a defense. Only, he can't go home. Banned from Pardeep Station, he must wage another war to save his home. PrecipiceSalvation comes at a price.A new enemy wants to destroy the galaxy. The Fo'wo's want another war.Annihilation is coming to the Backworlds, and Craze's option to prevent the genocide of his people is a nightmare. The best chance for survival is to overcome a century of hate and forge an alliance with the Fo'wo's. If he succeeds, Craze will be the most hated man in the galaxy.

A junction between the worlds erupts.The Gold Rush trickles to a fool's quest and a string of stagecoach heists. In 1888, Earl Blacke decides to make a new start and become a better man. He escapes into the mountains, heading north. In the wilds of Oregon, a rift inside an ancient volcano opens and sends him into the future, into the present day. It also shaves forty years off his age, forty years to live over again and atone for what he's done.Starting over is hard to do. In current day New York, Daelin Long's dream job at a publishing house goes the way of the dinosaurs her sister chases. With no money and nowhere else to go, Daelin accepts the librarian position in her sister's dinky town in the middle of Oregon. Nestled inside ancient volcanic peaks, the town of Settler holds onto many secrets. Residents roam the streets with weirdly fashioned devices, and odd lights pulse in the night skies. People whisper of a phantom outlaw and start dying, murdered and missing their heads. On top of it all, Daelin's sister is missing, and Daelin doesn't know who to trust.Earl knows more than he's saying. He shares a notorious history with the phantom, one he'll see remains buried. Keeping Daelin's sister's secrets is his only chance at redemption, and the only way to keep this world safe.Jay Noel: "e;If you're tired of the same stuff in the speculative fiction world, you MUST read The Rifters. It's a standout book."e;Nunja Business: "e;Thoroughly engrossing and moving at a good pace, I found myself reading on and becoming invested in the characters and their unique situations. I am looking forward to seeing Daelin progress as she learns the life (and job) of being a Rifter. I am also extremely anxious to see how Earl Blacke (or whatever name he decides to use) conquers his demons and maybe even finds redemption."e;

Some truths are better left unfound.In the far future, humanity settles the stars, bioengineering its descendants to survive in a harsh universe. This is the fourth book in the science fiction series, The Backworlds. A space opera adventure.For two years Craze's dear friend, Lepsi, has been missing. The murmurings of a haunted spaceship might be a message and may mean his old pal isn't dead. The possibility spurs Craze and Captain Talos into space to uncharted worlds. Searching an unfamiliar region of the galaxy beyond the Backworlds, they stumble upon a terrible truth.Meanwhile, Rainly remains on Pardeep Station as acting planetlord, dealing with the discovery of her man's dark and brutal past. Alone and questioning her judgment, her introspection unlocks more than heartache. Latent protocols in her cybernetics activate, forcing her to face a sinister secret of her own.Russell Upchurch: "e;love this set of books! The Backworlds series actually got me back into reading."e;R. Sitler: "e;Have loved this series from the first page of the first book. Not only is the storyline entertaining, but the backfill of the various characters is truly wonderful. The only problem I can find with this book, and the others in the series, is I have to wait so long for the next book."e;

In the far future, humanity settles the stars, bioengineering its descendants to survive in a harsh universe. This is the third book in the science fiction series, The Backworlds. A space opera adventure.To realize his dream, to build Pardeep Station into a top world, a destination all Backworlders want to come to, Craze makes the best use of a weapon left behind by the Foreworlders. The dastardly technology helps him to forge advantageous trades, which improves his situation on the dusty moon.Only days away from the grand opening of his shiny new tavern, the starway opens, bringing in a loony Backworlder intent on mucking up Craze's carefully laid plans. Gaunt and trembling, she claims her spaceship is possessed. She also has a connection to the underworld that shakes loose the dark past of one of Craze's closest friends. It all threatens to end his prosperity before it begins.Meanwhile off world, Captain Talos works desperately to outwit the mercenary Jixes and lure them away from Pardeep Station's budding prospects. With all the trading done on Pardeep's behalf, the mind-control weapon Talos is using wears thin, and his next move may be his last.Will it end in boom or dust?Patricia Barnes: "e;Well written,really enjoyed reading this series.Will Craze continue on?Liked all the characters and their descriptions.Would love to see in the movies."e;Julie (Australia): "e; Well done, M. Pax. Book 3 of your series is certainly not a disappointment. I am left to wonder if Craze will ever achieve his goals. If you haven't read any of the Backworlds series, please do so now.Entertaining, easy reads. Characters are more fleshed-out, pacing is great.Keep the series coming, please, M. Pax. I await book 4."e;

Nothing sane travels the starway. Today it brings disaster.In the far future, humanity settles the stars, bioengineering its descendants to survive in a harsh universe. This is the second book in the science fiction series, The Backworlds. A space opera adventure.Revenge is on Craze's mind. He chews on it every day along with the relentless dust on Pardeep Station. He dreams of grander wealth, enough to make his father choke.That's the dream consuming him when the interstellar portal opens, spitting out a ship that should no longer exist. A battleship spoiling for a fight. Yet the war with the Foreworlds ended two generations ago.One wrong move and the shaky truce will end. So will Craze and his friends.Trigger: "e;Tell ya what....I've bought ALL the M.Pax books I can find. Great characters....interesting plotlines...realistic stories...Love Them."e;C.E.: "e;M. Pax has really captured the essence of these characters. their losses and fears hopes and dreams. When I read this book I am transported to another place far from the troubled lives we have here. To a place rich in description. a place to escape the melancholy of my life, the sitting long hours at out posts. and distraction and adventure to be whisked away."e;

Trouble thrives in the Backworlds, but it's home. In the far future, humanity settles the stars, bioengineering its descendants to survive in a harsh universe. This is the first book in the science fiction series, The Backworlds. A space opera adventure. After the war with the Foreworlders, Backworlders scatter across the remaining planets. Competition is fierce, and pickings are scant. Scant enough that Craze's father improves his fortunes by destroying his son. He tells his only boy their moon isn't big enough for them both and gives Craze a ticket for the next transport leaving the space dock. Cut off from everyone he knows with little money and no knowledge of the worlds beyond, Craze forge a new life and find a way to make his father regret this day. First, he must survive.  Jason Weisberger, the publisher of Boing Boing, gives The Backworlds 5 stars. "e;This is a fun, fast-paced novel that reminded me a bit of early Heinlein, Have Spacesuit Will Travel, style storytelling. It is very short and sets up well for further adventures."e; Raina: "e;This is the best creative story I have read since the Wizard of Oz. Full of originality and not washed up with trite characters usually found in the sci-fi genre. Anyone who wants a break from reading the cliche`d space opera this author is on the right track."e; K. Dunbak: "e;Very seldom do you come across truly unique challenges and characters in sci-fi anymore. It was a welcome jaunt into strange new world, and I can't wait to read the rest of the books in this series. Thanks to the author for revealing an entire new world, no galaxy to me."e;

A junction erupts between the worlds in Settler, Oregon, a rift from which horrors attack our world. The Rifters defend us.To trust unquestioningly is the first lesson Daelin Long must learn as the newest Initiate of the Rifters.Her first day is a disaster. She stands on a deserted street in a town smaller than a city district, courting killer rocks from another world with her ancestor from the Revolutionary War. Normal no longer exists.While she struggles, Earl Blacke grapples with atoning for his past ill deeds, running far and fast from Settler, Oregon. The Shaman of the Desert promises him redemption, and an old mine puts the possibility of a gold strike in his grasp. His luck has changed for the better, but he can't have both.Shelley A. Needham: "e;The whole portal to other dimensions in time and space has been done before, but this is an interesting, fresh approach. The townspeople are quirky, the things coming through the rift are unbelievable, and so is working with a ghost, but that is what makes it fun. I was caught up in Daelin's world gone suddenly very weird, and I enjoyed seeing how she handled the situations that were thrown at her, and how her relationship with the other characters grew. An added bonus was the depth of insight that Earl encountered in the character Gussie on his desert trek to find himself. This book also resolved some of the questions I had after reading the first in the series. I will be reading the next one."e;Peggy Bechko: "e;The Rift opens again in Settler and strangeness abounds. The action takes hold from the very beginning and doesn't slacken until the end. Daelin on a quest to reunite with her sister, adventure as Earl tries to find himself and finds someone else, Terror when killer lava bees invade Settler from the rift and quirky people ally themselves with ghosts. There are more dimensions out there than can be dreamed of. A great read. I'm already waiting for #3 in this series."e;

In the far future, humanity settles the stars, bioengineering its descendants to survive in a harsh universe. This is the fifth book in the science fiction series, The Backworlds. A space opera adventure.War is coming. A horde of merciless aliens poise just beyond the Edge. In a matter of weeks they will devour the worlds.Racing ahead of the apocalypse, Craze returns to the Backworlds to warn them and plan a defense. Only he can't go home. Banned from Pardeep Station, he must wage a more urgent battle. His moon is under siege, and his friends are dying.Bad things come in threes, and the galaxy is no exception. An old enemy returns, attacking moons and defenseless globes, leaving a wake of destruction. Worse than that, they threaten to join forces with the alien horde.Defeat seems inevitable. Craze may not be able to stop it. Yet home is worth the fight.

In the far future, humanity settles the stars, bioengineering its descendants to survive in a harsh universe. This is the sixth book in the science fiction series, The Backworlds. A space opera adventure.The Backworlds hang by a Quantum string, a thread about to snap. Annihilation is coming if Craze can't stop it.The genocidal alien he had trapped breaks free, destroying a ship belonging to the Backworlds' oldest enemy, the Fo'wo's. The murderous alien wants to overtake the galaxy. The Fo'wo's want another war.The Backworlds' best chance to survive is to overcome a century of hate and forge an alliance with the Fo'wo's. Because of his history with the alien, Craze is recruited to represent his people. Now he's the most hated man in the galaxy.The looming war will be a holocaust unless Craze can stop it, knowing salvation comes at a price.

Seven full-length novels of adventure, war, intrigue and survival in the far reaches of space.The Backworlds by M. PaxA man struggles to survive in the harsh world of humanity's outer settlements and prove his father wrong.Ambassador 1: Seeing Red by Patty JansenTo look an alien superior in the eye is a deadly offense. To accuse him of a political murder…Alien Hunters by Daniel ArensonA scruffy alien pest controller faces an alien threat the likes of which the universe has never seen.Hard Duty by Mark E. CooperHostile aliens nearly eradicated humanity. Will the next encounter finish the job?Bypass Gemini by Joseph LalloA disgraced racer pilot gets mixed up with a mega-corporation. Now he has to stop them.Sky Hunter by Chris ReherSent to a human outpost to investigate sabotage, a pilot finds more trouble than she bargained for.First Conquest by David VanDykeTo find a home and keep humanity safe from hostile aliens, Task Force Conquest must fight to seize a new star system.

The first shot of a new war echoes through the galaxy. Craze has high hopes for what the alliance with an old enemy, the Foreworlds, will do to defeat a worse enemy, the Quassers.The test of a highly-advanced weapon, created by the efforts of the alliance, pushes tensions over the brink and kills thousands. To make it worse, the Foreworld ambassador is keeping secrets.Conventional warfare against the Quassers isn't working, and if the alliance ends, Craze has become the most hated man in the galaxy for no reason.With nothing left to lose, Craze sets in motion one last chance for survival.

The Backworlds Books 1, 2, and 3: The Backworlds, Stopover at the Backworlds' Edge, and Boomtown Craze.In the far future, humanity settles the stars, bioengineering its descendants to survive in a harsh universe. This set contains the first 3 novels in the science fiction series, The Backworlds. A space opera adventure.The BackworldsAfter the war with the Foreworlders, Backworlders scatter across the remaining planets. Competition is fierce, and pickings are scant. Scant enough that Craze's father decides to improve his fortunes by destroying his son. He tells his only boy their moon isn't big enough for them both and gives Craze a ticket for the next transport leaving the space dock.Stopover at the Backworlds' EdgeRevenge is on Craze's mind. He chews on it every day along with the relentless dust on Pardeep Station. He dreams of grander wealth, enough to make his father choke. That's the dream consuming him when the interstellar portal opens, spitting out a ship that should no longer exist. A battleship spoiling for a fight. Yet the war with the Foreworlds ended two generations ago.Boomtown CrazeCraze is only days away from the grand opening of his shiny new tavern. The starway opens, bringing in a loony Backworlder intent on mucking up his carefully laid plans. Gaunt and trembling, she claims her spaceship is possessed. She also has a connection to the underworld, threatens to end Craze's prosperity before it begins.

What are you willing to lose in order to win? Only Craze seems to understand the galaxy is about to be lost. He can no longer keep the evil Quassers contained, and winning the war gets harder. The Quassers join forces with another enemy and become more threatening, more destructive, and more murderous. Planet after planet falls, and the only hope Craze has is a handful of tiny discoveries that might add up to a viable strategy. But he needs the other planets in the galaxy working with him. So far, everybody is still out for themselves, leaving him to make the gut-wrenching decisions—the deaths of innocents in exchange for everyone's survival. Will his desperate efforts yield victory, or does humanity take its last breaths? This is the eighth book in the science fiction series, The Backworlds. A space opera adventure

A science fiction novella by the best-selling author of the Backworlds series. In a hidden lab on the icy moon of Triton, Mahda and the Montags prepare to wage war against Bowman, the AI that rules over Earth. Bowman controls humanity's every move, dictating their lives under the guise of restoring the planet and ensuring survival. But for Mahda, it's personal—her baby brother died because of Bowman's cold directives, and now she's out for revenge. As Mahda races to perfect a weapon that could end Bowman's reign, an unexpected visitor arrives, blurring the line between ally and enemy. Is this an opportunity for freedom or a trap set by the AI she's sworn to destroy?

Nine novels of Space Adventure:Project Charon 1: Re-entry by Patty JansenStarship Waking by C. GockelStar Mage Quest by J.J. GreenChildren of Darkness by James E. WisherFaring Soul by Tracy Cooper PoseySpaceberg by M. PaxGhost by Demelza CarltonTraitor's Code by Jane KillickDerelict by LJ Cohen

What happens after the war ends? Exhausted from a brutal and drawn-out war, Craze longs to retire in peace. But the Backworlds aren't ready to let him go. One savage enemy lurks in the shadows, threatening to unravel the fragile peace he fought so hard to secure. Backworlders, still reeling from the devastation, look to Craze for hope. They believe the hero who won the war can save their shattered worlds. Only Craze has nothing left to give. Haunted by the ghosts of fallen friends and the lives lost under his command, he struggles to find peace within himself while confronting the daunting weight of the aftermath. In this final installment of the Backworlds series, the home Craze dreams of returning to is gone—reduced to rubble and ash. The war may be over, but for Craze, the fight to reclaim his life has just begun.

Coming 5/12/2026!Warning: This disaster may alter your perception of reality.In the far reaches of the solar system, where the Oort Cloud meets the Kuiper Belt, humanity's first deep-space exploration vessel, the Earhart, encounters a threat it can't identify.Before her daughter boarded humanity's first deep-space mission, Nikili Echols says the one thing a mother should never say. Now Saverna is millions of miles away, furious, and in trouble with no way to call for help.System malfunctions in the Oort Cloud forces the Earhart to limp to nearest port for repairs. On Eris, a team of engineers assembles, but Chief Nikili Echols has a personal mission to mend the rift with her daughter. As old tensions resurface and new dangers emerge, Nikili and Saverna must work together to solve the mystery threatening the Sol and their bond.