Stealing the Sun Series

Absence of evidence is not evidence of absence Everguard's mission: Establish a multidimensional gate inside Alpha Centauri A for Interstellar Command to fuel their new faster-than-light starship. Lieutenant Commander Torrance Black, career already on shaky grounds, finds himself facing questions.   Did they just contact sentient life in the Centauri system?   Will humankind sacrifice an entire alien species in their quest for the stars?   STARFLIGHT, the first book of Stealing the Sun, a new space based Science Fiction series from frequent Analog contributor and bestselling Amazon Dark Fantasy author Ron Collins --- "Ron Collins is one of our best hard science fiction writers—a novel from him is a major event. Enjoy!" Robert J. Sawyer Hugo Award–winning author of Quantum Night

A streak of light across a clouded sky   A distant planet. A harsh and desolate surface shrouded in layers of poisonous clouds. A sentient species formed by generations fighting both themselves and the planet they live on.   A blinding light burns through the sky before crashing into the farthest reaches of the desert lands.   Families want to own it. Priests want to turn it to their favor. But Jafred E'Lar, his clan's representative to the Council, holds a terrible secret and another agenda altogether.   STARFALL, the third book of Stealing the Sun, a space based Science Fiction series from frequent Analog contributor and bestselling Amazon Dark Fantasy author Ron Collins       "Ron Collins covers the spectrum with clear prose, compelling characters and settings, and a bright imagination."   Kevin J. Anderson, New York Times bestselling author of ETERNITY'S MIND

An arms race across the galaxy   Reeling from war, the United Government's Interstellar Command wants control. In constant fear of discovery, Universe Three wants revenge.   Amid a changing starscape of intrigue Torrance Black—hero turned science ambassador—gets one more chance to find intelligent life outside the Solar System: convince the most prominent scientists alive to spend one of their precious Star Drive missions on a trip to Alpha Centauri A.   Win and he saves an alien species. Lose and his career is done. How far is Torrance willing to go?   How far will he have to go?     STARBOUND, the fifth book of Stealing the Sun, a space-based Science Fiction series from frequent Analog contributor and bestselling Amazon Dark Fantasy author Ron Collins

Two star systems, one galaxy   Universe Three has destroyed Everguard. The United Government has to strike back. Humanity sits on the edge of an intergalactic war never before imaginable. Torrance Black: Everguard's hero signs up to help.   Casmir Francis: Universe Three's director wants a peaceful path to freedom for his people while Deidra—his daughter and heir to his leadership—wants to fight it out now. Is she right? Is she wrong?   Can the galaxy survive either answer?   STARCLASH, the fourth book of Stealing the Sun, a space based Science Fiction series from frequent Analog contributor and bestselling Amazon Dark Fantasy author Ron Collins   "STARCLASH proves once again that Ron Collins is a master of the science fiction adventure story—not the crazy stuff you remember from the pulps, but the kind of interstellar adventure that has believable characters, plotting that makes sense, and a future that rings true."   Mike Resnick, Hugo Award–winning author of Kirinyaga

Faster-than-light travel changes everything   Casmir Francis commands Universe Three agents hidden across the Solar System. Together they stay a step ahead of the United Government.   The game changes when the UG achieves faster-than-light travel and the ability to control the galaxy. To remain free Casmir's web of operatives must pull off the most audacious operation ever undertaken.   Failure means Universe Three will be destroyed and Casmir will lose his family, his life, and the world of his dreams.   Success could be worse.   STARBURST, the second book of Stealing the Sun, a space based Science Fiction series from frequent Analog contributor and bestselling Amazon Dark Fantasy author Ron Collins.     "Great characters I cared about, a kick-ass plot with surprising twists, great techie details, and a powerful story. Pick up Starburst. I guarantee you won't set it down until you've read every last word." Kristine Kathryn Rusch Hugo Award–winning author of the Diving Universe

Intergalactic War Is Chaos   - Deidra Francis: Director of the Universe Three rebels. - Allie Feder: Brilliant wormhole physicist - Zina Nichols: Ambitious United Government intelligence agent - Thomas Kitchell: Esteemed scientist, hero of the Everguard mission, friend of Torrance Black   New forces gather. The United Government search for Universe Three's home system narrows, leaving the rebels with slim options. How far is Deidra Francis willing to go to give her people a chance to live free?   The answer: As far as it takes—or farther.   Nothing less than the survival of the human race lies in the balance.   STARGAMES, the seventh book of Stealing the Sun, a space-based Science Fiction series from frequent Analog contributor and bestselling Science Fiction and Dark Fantasy author Ron Collins

First You Have To Survive   Torrance Black: wounded, alone, and adrift in deep space. His tiny shuttle holds short rations and scant fuel.   Ahead lies his only chance—a planet too desolate to support life. At least that's what his "experts" told him. But someone must have sent the signals that changed his life back when he was on Everguard.   Torrance believes. He's always believed.   He might die, but if he makes it to the planet he can finally learn if he was right.   But first, he has to survive.   ---- STARCRASH, the sixth book of Stealing the Sun, a space-based Science Fiction series from frequent Analog contributor and bestselling Amazon Dark Fantasy author Ron Collins

On a Dying Planet, Hope?   Torrance Black, the lone human on Esgarat, has a plan to save the dying planet, but can he get to Esgarat City fast enough to see it through?   Baraq Waganat returns to Esgarat City, out for blood and hellbent on taking down the most powerful Families.   Tierra Waganat's seething hatred of his brother Baraq drives his need to restore their Family to the upper strata.   The Families jostle for control. The Orange Army remnants fall back. The quadarti struggle to maintain the lives they've always known.   Their stories tangle together to ask the only questions that matter:   How will they survive? And what will be left if they do?     STARDUST, the eighth book of Stealing the Sun, a space-based Science Fiction series from frequent Analog contributor and bestselling Science Fiction and Dark Fantasy author Ron Collins

Alex is graduating the Academy. His father takes him on a star cruise.   But when your father is a high-ranking member of the United Government, nothing is as it first appears.     STARCRUISE, a short story in the STEALING THE SUN universe of bestselling Science Fiction author and frequent Analog contributor Ron Collins.

War across the systems. A lifelong quest to find intelligent life. And—on a harsh, desolate planet—a sentient species, struggling to build a civilization.   Stealing the Sun, a space-based Science Fiction series from frequent Analog contributor and bestselling Amazon Science Fiction author Ron Collins   ---   STARCLASH Two star systems, one galaxy   Universe Three has destroyed Everguard. The United Government has to strike back. Humanity sits on the edge of an intergalactic war never before imaginable.   Torrance Black: Everguard's hero signs up to help.   Casmir Francis: Universe Three's director wants a peaceful path to freedom for his people while Deidra—his daughter and heir to his leadership—wants to fight it out now. Is she right? Is she wrong?   Can the galaxy survive either answer?   --   STARBOUND One war across the stars, two paths to the future   Torrance Black never planned to become a war hero, but this latest twist—turning politician—came as the ultimate shock.   Universe Three renegades fight for freedom under their new leader. Or is it revenge?   United Government leaders want control.   But Torrance, science ambassador, joins the most advanced minds in the Solar System to complete one task: set the future course for scientific exploration of the known universe. He believes intelligent life lives in the Alpha Centauri system. He thinks humanity is destroying it. Draining its star.   Problem is: No one else agrees.   --   STARCRASH First You Have To Survive   Torrance Black: wounded, alone, and adrift in deep space. His tiny shuttle holds short rations and scant fuel. Ahead lies his only chance—a planet too desolate to support life. At least that's what the "experts" told him. But someone must have sent the signals that changed his life back when he was on Everguard.   Torrance believes. He's always believed.   If he makes it to the planet he can finally learn if he was right.   But first, he has to survive.   ---   "STARCLASH proves once again that Ron Collins is a master of the science fiction adventure story—not the crazy stuff you remember from the pulps, but the kind of interstellar adventure that has believable characters, plotting that makes sense, and a future that rings true." Mike Resnick, Hugo Award–winning author of Kirinyaga

A dedicated officer. A dismissive command. Rebel factions breaking away. And—on a harsh, desolate planet—a sentient species, struggling to build a civilization.   Stealing the Sun, a space-based Science Fiction series from frequent Analog contributor and bestselling Science Fiction author Ron Collins   ---   STARFLIGHT Absence of evidence is not evidence of absence   Everguard's mission: Establish a multidimensional gate inside Alpha Centauri A for Interstellar Command to fuel their new faster-than-light spaceships.   Lieutenant Commander Torrance Black, career already on shaky grounds, finds himself facing questions.   Did they just contact sentient life in the Centauri system? Will humankind sacrifice an entire alien species in their quest for the stars?   What price is he willing to pay to see that they don't?   ---   STARBURST Faster-than-light travel changes everything   Casmir Francis commands Universe Three agents hidden across the Solar System. Together they stay a step ahead of the United Government.   The game changes when the UG achieves faster-than-light travel and the ability to control the galaxy. To remain free Casmir's web of operatives must pull off the most audacious operation ever undertaken.   Failure means Universe Three will be destroyed and Casmir will lose his family, his life, and the world of his dreams.   Success could be worse.   ---   STARFALL A streak of light across a clouded sky   A distant planet. A harsh and desolate surface shrouded in layers of poisonous clouds. A sentient species formed by generations fighting both themselves and the planet they live on.   A blinding light burns through the sky before crashing into the farthest reaches of the desert lands.   Families want to own it. Priests want to turn it to their favor. But Jafred E'Lar, his clan's representative to the Council, holds a terrible secret and another agenda altogether.   ---   "Ron Collins is one of our best hard science fiction writers—a novel from him is a major event. Enjoy!" Robert J. Sawyer, Hugo Award-Winning Author of Quantum Night   "Great characters I cared about, a kick-ass plot with surprising twists, great techie details, and a powerful story. Pick up Starburst. I guarantee you won't set it down until you've read every last word." Kristine Kathryn Rusch, Hugo Award–winning author of the Diving Universe   "Ron Collins covers the spectrum with clear prose, compelling characters and settings, and a bright imagination." Kevin J. Anderson, New York Times bestselling author of ETERNITY'S MIND

War across the systems. A lifelong quest to find intelligent life. And—on a harsh, desolate planet—a sentient species, struggling to build a civilization.   Stealing the Sun, a space-based Science Fiction series from frequent Analog contributor and bestselling Amazon Science Fiction author Ron Collins   --- STARGAMES Intergalactic War Is Chaos   Deidra Francis: Director of the Universe Three rebels. Allie Feder: Brilliant wormhole physicist Zina Nichols: Ambitious United Government intelligence agent Thomas Kitchell: Esteemed scientist, hero of the Everguard mission, friend of Torrance Black   New forces gather. The United Government search for Universe Three's home system narrows, leaving the rebels with slim options. How far is Deidra Francis willing to go to give her people a chance to live free?   The answer: As far as it takes—or farther.   Nothing less than the survival of the human race lies in the balance.   ---   STARDUST On a Dying Planet, Hope?   Torrance Black, the lone human on Esgarat, has a plan to save the dying planet, but can he get to Esgarat City fast enough to see it through?   Baraq Waganat returns to Esgarat City, out for blood and hellbent on taking down the most powerful Families.   Tierra Waganat's seething hatred of his brother Baraq drives his need to restore their Family to the upper strata.   The Families jostle for control. The Orange Army remnants fall back. The quadarti struggle to maintain the lives they've always known.   Their stories tangle together to ask the only questions that matter:   How will they survive? And what will be left if they do?   ---   STARBORN A black hole. A race against time. A question of who lives and who dies.   Across distant star systems, forces clash to save the worlds they love. Torrance Black, stranded on a dying planet, gambles on one last hope. Baraq Waganat, the quadar who triggered civil war, yearns to fulfil a legacy. Allie Feder, brilliant physicist, chases the universe's most powerful weapon. Deidra Francis, leader of Universe Three, faces a brutal dilemma. Zina Nichols, ambitious United Government Intelligence Officer, runs a high-stakes op. Thomas Kitchell and Marisa Harthing, long-ago heroes of the Everguard disaster, learn to play a game they never knew existed. Who will live? Who will die? And what will be left behind?