J. N. Chaney

On a lost world, far removed from Earth, a group of humans struggle to survive.Two thousand years after their ancestors lost control of a hidden genetics research facility, the descendants of mankind have been reduced to a tribe of two hundred survivors. They fight, kill, and die in an endless cycle, all in the hope that things will get better.Lucia is one of these colonists and the daughter of the tribe's leader, the Director. Together with several other candidates, she must soon undergo a trial to decide her father's replacement. The winner will shape the future of the entire colony.But the trial is dangerous, meant to test each candidate's wits and strengths to see who is truly worthy. To claim victory, Lucia will need to venture out into the tunnels near the city to search for lost artifacts known as Cores--small but powerful devices capable of harnessing endless energy.But there are monsters here, waiting in the dark, and they are always hungry. Beware the Boneclaw, Lucia's father use to tell her, for it lives only to kill and to feed.Lucia must do whatever it takes, learn as much as she can, and fight with every ounce of strength if she hopes to make it through the day.Forget winning the trial. The real challenge is staying alive.

Who are the Celestials?Captain Jace Hughes is about to embark on a crusade against the greatest enemy any human has ever faced. The Celestials are unrivaled in their brutality, technology, and strength.But the former captain of the Renegade Star will not be swayed.With new allies, a joint armada, and a healthy dose of determination, Jace must launch a campaign of exploration through the largest slip tunnel in the known galaxy.With no knowledge of what awaits him, he must rally his people and learn all that he can about this unknown enemy.But what terrible secrets await the crew on the other side, tucked quietly in the void so far from home?Experience the continuation of this sprawling galactic tale in the tenth entry in the Renegade Star series.

Halek Cain's journey has only just begun.In search of answers to both his past and his future, Hal and his newly formed crew must overcome obstacles unlike anything they've ever seen.Hal needs repairs, and there's only so many places a Reaper can find them.Far across known space, hidden inside an uncharted slip tunnel, a hidden Reaper facility may hold the answers Hal needs.But the Union would rather the dead stay buried...and they'll kill to keep their secrets.

New enemies. Unlikely allies. A neon city in the Deadlands that never sleeps.Halek Cain has mysteries to solve, people to rescue, and a vendetta to carry out.But he must fix his Reaper augmentations before they kill him. He needs raw materials from Gronic, a technical specialist on Roxo III, and time to put himself right before the Union comes for him.Everything seems like it's going to work out...until he learns Elise is in trouble.If Cain doesn't get to her first, everything that happened on Dreadmax will have been for nothing.The Last Reaper will encounter assassins, Union special operators, and a mysterious rival from his past. The odds are overwhelming, and the enemies are mounting.But when all is said and done, each of them will learn that you must always fear the Reaper.

An alien awakens from a long sleep.An impossible prophecy that cannot be ignored.Dean and his friends are trapped on a world they can barely comprehend with enemies on all sides and a growing need to survive. There's more to this place than any of them could have dreamed.But what is the strange infection spreading across the forest, and where did it come from? Who or what is the Great Dawn?The world is full of secrets, and Dean Slade is at the center of it all.Time to discover the truth.

My name is Alphonse Malloy, and I see everything.From a simple glance, I know your hobbies, what you ate for breakfast, how well you slept, and whether or not your wife is secretly seeing the high school biology teacher when you're not around.I can't explain how or why I get these feelings, only that I know they're true. All the little secrets you're too afraid to tell. Sometimes, that means helping people. Other times, it means staring down the barrel of a loaded gun.I wish I could tell you I was using this ability for good.I wish I could tell you a lot of things.----------Experience this exciting story set in the Renegade Star universe, featuring everyone's favorite Constable. If you're a fan of Sherlock Holmes, House M.D., Altered Carbon, or Renegade Star, you'll love this scifi thriller.Grab your copy today.

How did I get here?After waking up on the floor of an unknown ship, and with no way of contacting his crew, Captain Jace Hughes is forced to fight his way through a myriad of soldiers. With no memory of the battle or how he arrived on the ship, he has no choice but to act.By shooting his way out.Along the way, Jace must rescue survivors, fill the missing gaps in his memory, and stop the enemy from accomplishing their goal-a mission that could lead to the destruction of Earth and all its people.But with most of his crew missing and no sign of reinforcements, there's little hope to be had. To make matters worse, there's a hostage on the ship, and the enemy will stop at nothing to defend their new prize.Experience a sprawling galactic tale in this ninth entry to The Renegade Star series. If you're a fan of Firefly, Battlestar Galactica, or Indiana Jones, you'll love this epic, space opera adventure.

When a high value scientist is taken hostage inside the galaxy's most dangerous prison, Halek Cain is the only man for the job.The last remaining survivor of the Reaper program, Hal is an unstoppable force of fuel and madness. A veteran amputee-turned-cyborg, he has a history of violence and a talent for killing that is unmatched by any soldier. With the promise of freedom as his only incentive, he'll stop at nothing to earn back his life from the people who made him, imprisoned him, and were to afraid to let him die.Experience this exciting beginning to a brand new series set in the Renegade Star universe. If you're a fan of Escape from New York, Renegade Star, or Deus Ex, you'll love this epic, scifi thriller.

People are dying.Shortly after Captain Jace Hughes and his team recover hundreds of surviving Eternal refugees, disaster strikes. A recently unearthed fauna dome, one of many biological arks on Earth, is destroyed and several people are killed.All proof points to the Eternals.Meanwhile, shortly after the slip tunnel at the center of the planet is shut down for good, a strange distress signal is detected. It appears to be coming from somewhere on the planet, but the exact coordinates are unknown.Two investigations are launched. One for the saboteur; the other for the source of the signal. With rising tensions between the colonists and the Eternals, Jace must do everything he can to prevent a bloody confrontation.Experience a sprawling galactic tale in this eighth entry to The Renegade Star series. If you're a fan of Firefly, Battlestar Galactica, or Indiana Jones, you'll love this epic, space opera adventure.

The Orion has fallen.After barely escaping with their lives, the crew of the Orion has scattered across an unknown world. With a diminishing hope of returning home, they have no choice but to band together.But between the local wildlife, lack of supplies, a missing crew, and a strange, ominous door that can't be opened, Dean and his new friends will need everything at their disposal to survive.This isn't the home they expected, but they didn't come this far to give up and die. Explore a strange new world and fight for the future in this second entry to The Orion Colony series. If you're a fan of Firefly, Battlestar Galactica, or Indiana Jones, you'll love this epic, space opera adventure.

Humanity's Exodus is about to begin.When half of mankind revolts and demands more opportunity, those at the top decide on a compromise: they will build the first colony ships and allow those who are willing to discover new worlds to leave and start over.Twelve ships are built, the first of which is called Orion. Many are eager to go, but only one hundred thousand are chosen for each vessel. Far from Earth, a new life awaits, and it promises the prosperity they've always wanted.But still, resistance stirs, eager to sabotage this new expansion effort, threatening the promise of a new life. As Orion moves through the void of space, towards a distant world, its passengers must fight for survival in an unprecedented conflict. Win or lose, their future will be forever changed.Experience a sprawling galactic tale in this first entry to The Orion Colony series. If you're a fan of Firefly, Battlestar Galactica, or Indiana Jones, you'll love this epic, space opera adventure.

Abigail and Clementine were just a couple of orphans looking for a home.But when the two girls witness something terrible, they have no choice but to leave their orphanage and go into hiding. The only person willing to take them in is a man named Mulberry, but his home isn't the safest place for two innocent children.Abigail and Clementine quickly discover that their new caretaker is the head of a guild of assassins, and the two are thrown into a whole new life, full of danger. To survive, they'll need to adapt, focus, and learn how to survive, all without losing who they are along the way.Discover a world of intrigue, death, and contract killers in this exciting new story from J.N. Chaney set in the Renegade Star universe. If you're a fan of Ender's Game, Firefly, or Altered Carbon, you'll love this exciting new adventure.Warning: this book contains cussing, provocative situations, adult themes, and tense moments.

Welcome to the Old World.Captain Jace Hughes and his crew have finally reached their destination: Earth, the mythical lost homeworld of Humanity. It was said to harbor great wonders, fertile land, and beauty beyond comparison, but the reality is far, far stranger than any story. The Earth isn't what they thought, and it must be rebuilt. Using the newly acquired Galactic Dawn as a refitted transport vessel, Jace hopes to bring help from displaced worlds whose inhabitants can no longer sustain themselves. He's going to need all the help he can get to jumpstart this new colony. That means farmers, workers, soldiers, and, perhaps most importantly, families, all of them working together to build a home they can call their own.But the Earth harbors many dangerous secrets, each one more deadly than the last.Secrets that could mean the end of everything Jace and his friends have worked so hard to achieve. The time for exploration and discovery has begun. Try not to get yourself killed.Experience a sprawling galactic tale in this seventh entry to The Renegade Star series. If you're a fan of Firefly, Battlestar Galactica, or Indiana Jones, you'll love this epic, space opera adventure.

Three Empires Collide.Captain Jace Hughes and his band of rebels have managed to outrun the Union at every turn, barely escaping with their lives. What started as a simple transport job has escalated into a war between empires, all for the sake of a child.But a Renegade never backs down.With Titan, a fleet of strike ships, and a newly transformed Sigmond, the crew of The Renegade Star will need to pull out everything they have in order to make their final stand.Suit up, Renegades. The battle for Earth has finally begun.Experience a sprawling galactic tale in this sixth entry to The Renegade Star series. If you're a fan of Firefly, Battlestar Galactica, or Leviathan Wakes, you'll love this epic, space opera thriller.

An ancient threat is rising. Jace Hughes has successfully crippled the Union, saving a small civilization in the process. With a new army at his side, he sets his sights on Earth, the lost homeworld of humanity, vowing to finish the job he set out to do.But there is something looming on the horizon. Another threat of unspeakable carnage, and it isn't the Union or the Sarkonians. It may not even be human.Journey alongside Jace as he attempts to save his crew, his people, and himself from an enemy he cannot see. The mission is bleak, but the payoff is huge, and everyone wants him dead. In a galaxy full of violence, he'll be lucky to make it out alive.Just another day for a Renegade. Experience a sprawling galactic tale in this fourth entry to The Renegade Star series. If you're a fan of Firefly, Battlestar Galactica, or Leviathan Wakes, you'll love this epic, space opera thriller.

A lost ship. An unknown civilization. The Renegade Star is stranded, its engines totally shot, surrounded by the unknown. Floating in the dead of space, they receive a strange transmission from a nearby planet, warning them to stay away or face the consequences. When the message mentions how this world belongs to Earth, the lost cradle of humanity, Captain Jace Hughes knows he has no choice but to investigate. Too bad this planet is a deathtrap. With an endless snowstorm, bloodthirsty animals around every corner, and no sign of any colonies or people, the mission won't be an easy one. Good thing they sent in the Renegade. Experience a sprawling galactic tale in this fourth entry to The Renegade Star series. If you're a fan of Firefly, Battlestar Galactica, or Leviathan Wakes, you'll love this epic, space opera thriller.

Adam Kadman is the captain of a seed ship known as the Eden. Carrying ten thousand cryogenically frozen colonists, he and his crew must seek out new worlds for potential habitation. With the help of Lilith, a shipboard cyberbrain, Adam and his team will stop at nothing to secure humanity's future.But time is running out. The Eden is breaking down, and accidents are beginning to occur at an alarming rate. At first, Adam believes these to be mere coincidences, but when a massive explosion kills several dozen people, he puts Seth, the lead Security officer and Adam's own son, in charge of an investigation to uncover the truth, but with so little evidence to go on, how can they hope to succeed? The clock is ticking...