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  Somewhere between Johnny Mnemonic and The X-Files is an aspiring architect thrown unwittingly into a national conspiracy! And you thought your workday was a pain!

  "...if you are looking for more content in addition to Baen's collections or the olders books from Gutenberg or ManyBooks, this is an excellent new author to give a try."

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  Worldfarm One

  All Keith Maryland wants to do is leave the collapsed United States and start a new life in the U.N.'s ambitious Worldfarm project. But with American prejudice directed at him, demeaning office politics forced upon him, the distrust of his colleagues, and the unwanted attention of local drug smugglers—not to mention a mysterious past that he hopes to leave far behind—he soon wonders whether this was the best, or the worst decision of his life.

  Want to know what it's like being an immigrant in a country that doesn't like you? Neither does Keith Maryland. Sometimes, being a foreigner can suck.

  Evoguía

  A scientist in Atlanta creates a revolutionary breakthrough in accessing the untapped potential in humans, and in so doing, sows the seeds of a war between Homo Sapiens and Homo Evoguía... the Self-Evolved Man...

  Who says mucking around with DNA is the only way to change the human body? This story covers three generations and three crises caused by the attempt to improve the species!

  "...highly emotive...sure to make the reader consider their own position were they to be placed on either side of the evoguía divide. 9/10."

  - digiReader.com

  Sol

  The Solars are the grunts of the Union... unappreciated and maligned. Even the creation of a new drive engine, capable of taking the Union on an unprecedented trip to the Inner Arm, earns them no respect. But when the Solars discover that an alien race is on its way to take over their ancient homeworld, no race in the Union can stand in their way.

  A good old-fashioned space opera, with humans as the underdogs, lots of aliens, exploring other star systems, and an unexpected visit to the homeworld to save it from an impending invasion! Can't beat that with a blaster butt!

  "...Once again Steve Jordan has produced a riveting read, part mystery, part sci-fi. And whilst you always know the good guys are going to win in the end there are still plenty of twists to keep you reading breathlessly till the final words. 9/10."

  - digiReader.com

  Midgard's Militia

  Imagine a world of Superheroes: The godlike figures; the daring exploits; the incredible battles; the frightening mayhem; the thrilling victories.

  Now imagine a world suddenly without its heroes.

  Earth's heroes have just been killed on an outer space mission. And as the deadly force that destroyed them now rushes towards Earth, brave souls come forward to try to take the place of the heroes... to keep the world safe...

  "...a fun book, along the lines of the heyday DC/Marvel comic books. The story is much more Clark Kent than Superman and all the more enjoyable for it. 7/10."

  - iBme Network.

  Factory Orbit

  Ted Canter responds to a job offer and ends up at the next stage of the Industrial Revolution: Living and working in orbit. And in the midst of his experiences as a space pioneer, he finds himself at a pivotal moment in history...

  A realistic blueprint for the next logical step in Mankind's industrial development—the development of working outposts in Earth orbit, the next frontier. Desire for profit may get us there, but ordinary men and women will make it work.

  Robin

  When Dr. Morris Cole tries to convince Robin Taft to give up the valuable medical equipment of her late mentor, she disappears literally overnight, equipment and all. Years later, Dr. Cole finds Robin Taft, but with a new name, a new face, and a secret too incredible to believe.

  A secret he may not be able to keep.

  "...a good premise and a main character with a cat-like personality."

  - eBook Reviews.net.

  "...an enjoyable and compelling read...8/10. A must for Sci-fi fans."

  -iBme Network

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  The Onuissance Cells

  Onus n (ca.1640): Obligation; Responsibility.

  Onuissance onn-uh-sonns n (ca.2280): Historic period known as The Age of Responsibility.

  A series of short stories following the daily lives of the men and women of Midland City, Jewel of Namerica. Primarily centered around the complement of Peacekeepers assigned to the station, led by Commander Thomas Beak, each story is a window upon the new era known as the Age of Responsibility, or Onuissance, and the people who will define that era.

  "...worthy of being compared to the Lord of the Rings... This book was brilliant and I would recommend it to any-one who likes sci-fi or human interest stories. I was gripped by both the characters and the environment they lived in, and was left wanting more. Thoroughly enjoyed it!! 8/10”

  -digiReader.com

  The First Expedition

  Follow-up short story to The Onuissance Cells

  "They should have turned back at the Moon." That was what they said about the ill-fated First Expedition to Mars. Now Matt Cartier, ex-Midland Peacekeeper, has followed his soul and made it to Mars... and finds one of his first duties is to lead his fellow astronauts to the site of the First Expedition.

  Matt Cartier was the man with the heart of an explorer, who took his leave of the Midland Peacekeepers to join the Second Mars Expedition in the first chapter of the Onuissance Cells (Tour of Duty). His mission is a success... but before they can start exploring, Matt must visit the site of the unsuccessful first Mars mission, now 200 years dead.

  Denial of Service

  In the spirit of the successful USA Network series Burn Notice and Royal Pains comes a new series concept… well, actually, it’s an old concept… specifically, it’s the same concept as Burn Notice and Royal Pains, given a new setting, new characters, a new profession and a new catchy name that suggests the profession and situation of the main character.

  M.D. Schitzeiss is suddenly accused of allowing a customer to suffer a denial of service (DOS) attack, and is subsequently blackballed from practicing IT in Baltimore. But this unfortunate circumstance sends him on a trip to San Diego and the support of his brother, his brother’s sexy ex-wife, and people in need that he can apply his IT skills to. As much fun as he has, though, he won’t stop in his quest to find out who ruined his career, and what he needs to do to get it back!

  These five short stories mix adventure, humor, sex, and a good shot of geekiness, together into a rollicking mini-series! Soon to be a major television series, unless it only comes out as a free e-book on my site.

  See all novels, and more, at www.SteveJordanBooks.com.

  Table of Contents

  Verdant Skies

  The Lens (the Kestral Voyages)

  Berserker (the Kestral Voyages)

  Chasing the Light

  As the Mirror Cracked

  Lambs Hide, Tigers Seek

  Encephalopath

  Worldfarm One

  Evoguía

  Sol

  Midgard's Militia

  Factory Orbit

  Robin

  The Onuissance Cells

  The First Expedition

  Denial of Service