Russ Crossley

During these times of worldwide pandemics and economic uncertainty humanity is facing its biggest challenge.In this collection two talented authors share their stories that speculate what the end of the world might look like.Overpopulation, environmental disasters, giant asteroids, alien invasion, any of these may result in the end of the human race on this planet.Meet a secret agent on a dangerous and possibly suicidal mission, a desperate Tsar in an alternate reality, a 200-year-old vampire threatened with extinction in a bleak future, a woman and her husband desperate to escape a tidal wave after a giant meteor strikes the Earth, and watch humanity defend itself against alien invaders. All these tales and more about humans much like us struggling to survive a dark and foreboding future.53rd Street publishing offers this collection as a warning of what might be if we don't take steps now to protect the human race for us all.

This is the complete story of Blaster Squad versus the Master originally published in seven volumes.In the 42nd Century mercenaries Blaster Squad are hired by the Chair of the Galactic Alliance to confront a deadly threat to galactic peace. A being calling itself the Master is scheming to conquer the galaxy to establish an empire ruled by terror and fear. Nick Justice and his squad of mercenaries must stop the Master before this monstrous evil engulfs and destroys the Alliance forever. The seven books in this galaxy spanning action adventure will thrill space opera fans of all ages.So strap on your blaster and come along for a ride you will never forget.

From modern tales involving myths re-told, to trips to the far future where the end of the world is imminent, to an alternate reality where a jetpack-wearing hero fights for truth and justice. Other tales include a vampire and an elf vanquishing evil thus saving the worlds they inhabit. A remarkable collection of exciting stories guaranteed to thrill you.Stories included: War EagleCaptain Virtue and the League of EvilThe Beast of Cadboro BayDark NightA Simple AssignmentScavengers

In this exciting conclusion involving Blaster Squad's battle to save the galaxy from the tyranny of the evil emperor the empire is about to strike a blow to destroy the Galactic Alliance.If the emperor succeeds a new dark age will envelop the galaxy and freedom and terror will rule the lives of trillions of beings throughout known space. Blaster Squad is sent on a suicide mission to stop the emperor and his minions before they can reach Alliance space. Who will die and who will live remains unclear until the very end of this thrilling, fast paced adventure that spans the galaxy.Nick Justice and his intrepid squad of heroes must defeat the forces of evil or die trying. Join them on this perilous mission that takes you on a thrill ride you will never forget.

More short stories about vampires mingling in the pages of this anthology. Vampire Apocalypse vs. Last Vampire Survivor. Vampires with hemophobia or Asperger Syndrome. Vampires in the past and in the future, walking through the centuries because they can. Undead but immortal unless you manage to kill them. Merciless killers or merciful death givers - and even a little, shapeshifting vampire who doesn't feed on blood.THE STORIESThe Blood is on the Wall by Felicia FredlundBloody Aversion by Rebecca M. SeneseChuck the Cross by Ezekiel James BostonJesslyn by Joleene NaylorIn the Shade of the Slowboat Man by Dean Wesley SmithLegacy of the Hunted by Russ CrossleyThe Raven by Barbara G.TarnShe-devil of the Spanish Main by David MillerSo Many Nights, So Many Sins by A.L. ButcherThe Aswang Who Ate Stardust by Kate Pavelle

The sixth book in the exciting adventures of Blaster Squad When the Alliance President and Grand Admiral of the fleet are killed in a deadly attack on Alliance headquarters Nick and Blaster Squad are sent on a suicidal mission to stop the Master from gaining control of Albanel, a planet in the Gateway system, far from Alliance space. Albanel's mines provide the principal source of plasma ore to drive the Alliance fleet. if it is lost to the Master the Alliance will fall. Once at their destination they discover an unexpected rival from Nick's past is helping the Master to overthrow the galaxy and throwing civilization into a new dark age ruled by terror and fear.Nick Justice and Blaster Squad are determined to thwart their evil plans and save the critical plasma ore form falling in the Master's hands or die trying..

In this fourth Blaster Squad mission in the 42nd century a horrifying civil war rages when it's discovered someone is supplying the primitive world Feros III with advanced weapons. Nick Justice and his intrepid mercenary squad Gears, Bones, Siren and the Kid are assigned to a covert mission to discover who is behind the supply of the powerful, death dealing weapons. Blaster Squad infiltrates the planet only to discover a mysterious figure known only as the Master is behind not only the weapons, but also the threat extends to the stability of the galaxy itself. In a race against time, with billions of lives are at stake, Nick and Blaster Squad must disrupt the Master's plans before all is lost. These fast paced high stakes adventures continue so join with Blaster Squad in this tale of adventure and pulse pounding action to save the galaxy for all human and alien kind.

In this third mission in the 42nd century Siren is kidnapped by a bounty hunter and taken to a remote mining world known to the locals as the Planet of Doom.Nick Justice and his intrepid mercenary squad Gears, Bones, and the Kid fly to the rescue of their friend and soon discover dark secrets and overlapping conspiracies threaten not only this world but also the galaxy itself. Billions of lives are at stake as Blaster Squad comes ever closer to learning the secrets of a mysterious leader bent on galactic domination behind Siren's kidnapping. These fast paced high stakes adventures continue so join with Blaster Squad in this tale of adventure and pulse pounding action to save the galaxy for all human and alien kind.