About this series
In this Blaster Squad short story Bones and the Kid decide to enter a jousting contest. They will wear rocket packs and stand on large hover boards wielding laser lances. They face two opponents similarly equipped in a battle to the death. Captain Nick Justice watches from the stands of the gravity dome fearing he may lose two valuable members of his mercenary team as they race to seemingly certain doom.
An exciting tale of sports taken to the edge of life and death in the 42nd century.
Titles in the series (8)
- Blaster Squad #1 Terror on the Moon: Blaster Squad, #1
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In the 42nd century alien pirates steal a deadly virus threatening to wipe out billions of lives. A team of highly trained mercenaries known as Blaster Squad springs into action to stop the pirates deadly plot and save the galaxy from certain doom. Blaze across the galaxy with Star Trek author, Russ Crossley and a new brand of mercenaries who are willing to break all the rules to win. Nick Justice (aka Justice) The charismatic leader of the squad is an expert with all weapons; knives, blaster rifles and pistols, and has a double black belt in Karate. Nick has his own definition of right and wrong regardless of who disagrees that often leads to trouble. Sirenna Albright (aka Siren) She is the second in command. Siren is an expert in all forms of martial arts, and a deadly shot with a blaster pistol and rifle. Her beauty and mysterious past make her a riddle within an enigma and a valuable member of the squad. Rocky Bones (aka Bones) Born on the Mars colony Bones has enhanced strength due to the bones in his arms and legs being replaced with high tech composite metals. A giant of a man skilled with all forms of weaponry who never shies away from certain death. Musty Hobbs (aka Gears) Half human-half half Cygnus IV alien hybrid. He's a scientific genius who can defeat any security system, can pilot any spacecraft, and has an eidetic memory. An expert with blasters and has enhanced vision due to ocular implants he is a deadly adversary when cornered. Alfonso Ripe (aka The Kid) The newest recruit to the squad he is skilled with explosives and blasters. He and Gears constantly butt heads and the tech genius doesn't trust him. Nick isn't convinced he's a good fit for the squad, but for now they need his skills.
- Blaster Squad #3 Planet of Doom: Blaster Squad, #3
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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 Star Trek author, Russ Crossley in this tale of adventure and pulse pounding action to save the galaxy for all human and alien kind.
- Blaster Squad #2 Sea of Death: Blaster Squad, #2
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In this second mission in the 42nd century after an encounter with pirates Nick Justice leads Blaster Squad on a hazardous mission in uncharted space to rescue kidnapped aliens. They soon become trapped in a mysterious void filled with a sea of lifeless alien vessels orbiting an artificial star powered by the powerful energy field they’ve been trying to recover. Join mercenaries Nick, Siren, Gears, Bones, and the Kid as they discover a monstrous plot to dominate the galaxy. In a race against time they fight to escape this sea of death and must make a shocking decision before it’s too late. Blast off to far future with Star Trek author, Russ Crossley in this tale of high adventure and pulse pounding action to save the galaxy for all human and alien kind.
- Blaster Squad #5 Rise of the Empire: Blaster Squad, #5
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After learning Siren and the Kid are being held on a remote planet known as Poseidon, a water world far from Alliance space, Nick Justice and Blaster Squad race to their rescue. Blaster Squad soon find themselves under attack from all sides. Someone is determined to kill them and Nick suspects the mysterious figure known as the Master is behind the attacks. They discover the Master is plotting to overthrow the galaxy and rule as Emperor throwing civilization into a new dark age ruled by terror and fear. Nick Justice and Blaster Squad are determined to stop the Master’s evil plans or die trying.
- Blaster Squad #4 Raiders of Cloud City: Blaster Squad, #4
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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 Star Trek author, Russ Crossley in this tale of adventure and pulse pounding action to save the galaxy for all human and alien kind.
- Blaster Squad #6 Galaxy of Evil: Blaster Squad, #6
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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 from falling in the Master's hands or die trying. .
- Blaster Squad #7 The Empire Strikes: Blaster Squad, #7
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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.
- Mercenary Knights - A Blaster Squad Short story: Blaster Squad
In this Blaster Squad short story Bones and the Kid decide to enter a jousting contest. They will wear rocket packs and stand on large hover boards wielding laser lances. They face two opponents similarly equipped in a battle to the death. Captain Nick Justice watches from the stands of the gravity dome fearing he may lose two valuable members of his mercenary team as they race to seemingly certain doom. An exciting tale of sports taken to the edge of life and death in the 42nd century.
Russ Crossley
International selling author, Russ Crossley writes science fiction and fantasy, and mystery/suspense under the name R.G. Crossley. His latest science fiction satire set in the far future, Revenge of the Lushites, is a sequel to Attack of the Lushites released in 2011. The latest title in the series was released in the fall of 2013. Both titles are available in e-book and trade paperback. He has sold several short stories that have appeared in anthologies from various publishers including; WMG Publishing, Pocket Books, and St. Martins Press. He is a member of SF Canada and is past president of the Greater Vancouver Chapter of Romance Writers of America. He is also an alumni of the Oregon Coast Professional Fiction Writers Master Class taught by award winning author/editors, Kristine Katherine Rusch and Dean Wesley Smith. Feel free to contact him on Facebook, Twitter, or his website http:www.russcrossley.com. He loves to hear from readers
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