The Zodiac Series

A gruesome goat-fish carcass washes up on a beach. A colony mission to the Gamma Capricorni system goes horribly wrong. Friends compete in a race to survive the first Zodiac trial. CAPRICORN is a collection of twisted poems and dark stories inspired by this enigmatic Zodiac sign, as well as retellings of the myths behind the sign. The tales span multiple genres, including science fiction, horror, fantasy, dystopian and urban fantasy, and are told by some award-winning authors and new stars of the Australian and New Zealand speculative fiction scene. 

Kat Wilson's estranged father has passed away, leaving everything he owned to his 25 year old starving-artist daughter. However, this means Kat must travel back to her childhood home for the first time in 15 years. In the midst of all this chaos, commitment-phobe Kat is thrown another curveball - her childhood best friend Caleb Farley has grown up, and he's got a gorgeous body to prove it. Caleb has also been nursing a crush on her the entire time she's been away. A relationship is the last thing Kat wants, but will a return to her country roots remind her of the warmth of love and family? Or will she betray her family and Caleb and sell off the treasured restaurant her father left to her? The Zodiac Series is a series of loosely connected novellas that can be read in any order. Each leading man encapsulates the personality traits of his zodiac sign.

Lost on a glacier and close to death, Andrea finds an unexpected ally. A research facility on one of Saturn's moons holds a disturbing mystery. Fídi longs to escape her aunties' island, but they sink any ship that comes close. AQUARIUS is a collection of twisted poems and dark stories inspired by this fascinating Zodiac sign, as well as retellings of the myths behind the sign. The tales span multiple genres, including science fiction, horror, fantasy, dystopian and urban fantasy, told by some award-winning authors and new stars of the Australian and New Zealand speculative fiction scene.

Decades after a matador's final fight, an unexpected rival returns. Two thieves steal ancient Egyptian treasure, setting off an unexpected chain of events. What must a hunter do after killing a god's sacred bull? TAURUS is a collection of twisted poems and dark stories inspired by this fascinating Zodiac sign, as well as retellings of the myths behind the sign. The tales span multiple genres, including science fiction, horror, and fantasy, and are told by award-winning authors and new stars of the Australian and New Zealand speculative fiction scene.

It started with a silly bachelorette party game… It’s called the Name Game. Although Meg is usually a shy and laid-back office worker, tonight she is Griffin, a sexy artist out clubbing with friends. The goal is to get as many phone numbers as possible, and the competition is fierce. However, when she meets James Krane, any thoughts of the game, or her best friend’s bachelorette party, are out of her mind completely. What Meg doesn’t know is that James overheard the rules of the Name Game. He knows “Griffin” isn’t at all that she seems - but James isn’t either. His day job happens to be one of the country’s most popular romance authors, and he sees Meg as a great source of inspiration to battle his current bout of writer’s block. The Zodiac Series is a series of loosely connected novellas that can be read in any order. Each leading man encapsulates the personality traits of his zodiac sign.

A geologist seeks her missing sister on the moons of Jupiter. The crew of the Valentine dredge up something awful from the ocean's depths. An ancient God is called upon during a bloody war.   PISCES is a collection of twisted poems and dark stories inspired by this fascinating Zodiac sign, as well as retellings of the myths behind the sign. The tales span multiple genres, including science fiction, horror, fantasy, dystopian and urban fantasy, told by some award-winning authors and new stars of the Australian and New Zealand speculative fiction scene.

A vendetta between a teenager and her dad's stubborn ram continues into the afterlife. The Persephone's crew find trouble in a seedy bar in the Arietis sector. Audrey finds herself the guest of a coven of goat-worshipping witches. ARIES is a collection of twisted poems and dark stories inspired by this fascinating Zodiac sign, as well as retellings of the myths behind the sign. The tales span multiple genres, including science fiction, horror, and fantasy, and are told by award-winning authors and new stars of the Australian and New Zealand speculative fiction scene.

The medical breakthrough of the century allows the curing of all diseases, but comes at a cost. A diver makes a discovery under the sea that changes his world. Aaralyn, the young Keeper, is called upon to defend the Mermaid Kingdom. CANCER is a collection of twisted poems and dark stories inspired by this fascinating Zodiac sign, as well as retellings of the myths behind the sign. The tales span multiple genres, including science fiction, horror, and fantasy, and are told by award-winning authors and new stars of the Australian and New Zealand speculative fiction scene.

A family's safari holiday turns into a nightmare. Among the ruins of Perth Station, a technician stumbles upon a disturbing truth. A pride of lions succumbs to a mysterious disease. LEO is a collection of twisted poems and dark stories inspired by this fascinating Zodiac sign, as well as retellings of the myths behind the sign. The tales span multiple genres, including science fiction, horror, and fantasy, and are told by award-winning authors and new stars of the Australian and New Zealand speculative fiction scene.

An unexpected family reunion ends in disaster. Alice finds more she bargained for when crawling through the sewers looking for her twin brother. A detective on the hunt for a serial killer makes a terrifying discovery.   GEMINI is a collection of twisted poems and dark stories inspired by this fascinating Zodiac sign, as well as retellings of the myths behind the sign. The tales span multiple genres, including science fiction, horror, and fantasy, and are told by award-winning authors and new stars of the Australian and New Zealand speculative fiction scene.

After arriving in a small town, the Secret Eater discovers a wicked plan. A Russian immigrant learns that you cannot escape the justice of the rusalki, no matter how far you run. The village Guardian is ordered to take a child to the One Lake as an offering, but is torn between her duty and the lore of the Goddess.   LIBRA is a collection of twisted poems and dark stories inspired by this fascinating Zodiac sign, as well as retellings of the myths behind the sign. The tales span multiple genres, including science fiction, horror, and fantasy, and are told by award-winning authors and new stars of the Australian and New Zealand speculative fiction scene.

Mary's world is changed forever when all she wanted was the ingredients for a simple pad thai. The Astrea is preparing to leave Earth, but will the crew survive the launch? Danny is stuck with his grandparents over summer, but things are not as they appear in their safe gated community.   VIRGO is a collection of twisted poems and dark stories inspired by this fascinating Zodiac sign, as well as retellings of the myths behind the sign. The tales span multiple genres, including science fiction, horror, and fantasy, and are told by award-winning authors and new stars of the Australian and New Zealand speculative fiction scene.

In a story spanning centuries, a curse winds and weaves its way to the heart of Archer. When a multi-millionaire Shetland centaur disappears, a private detective and her partner try their hoof at the case. After being sought out by an acolyte, Nunki must choose to accept her skills and her past, or continue to live in obscurity. SAGITTARIUS is a collection of twisted stories inspired by this fascinating Zodiac sign, and retellings of the myths behind the sign. The tales span multiple genres, including science fiction, horror and fantasy, and are told by award-winning authors and new stars of the Australian and New Zealand speculative fiction scene.

Wandering Stars is an anthology of speculative fiction tales inspired by the mythology and imagery of the twelve Zodiac signs.  This collection features twenty-four of the best stories from Deadset Press' The Zodiac Series, with each sign being represented by two tales.   The twisted and delightful stories cover many genres, including science fiction, fantasy, and horror, and are written by some exciting stars of the Australian and New Zealand speculative fiction scene. Authors include: Tim Borella, Belinda Brady, Brianna Bullen, Dee Cheers, Rebecca Dale, Aveline Pérez de Vera, Heather Ewings, Aiki Flinthart, Stephen Herczeg, Talien Jae, Pamela Jeffs, Maddie Jensen, Mikhaeyla Kopievsky, Nikky Lee, Eva Leppard, Tee Linden, LJ McLeod, Emilie Morscheck, Jessica Nelson-Tyers, Leanbh Pearson, Zena Shapter, Austin P. Sheehan, Marcus Turner and Deeanna West.

A reporter investigating rumours behind the construction of a new dam discovers something truly monstrous. In search of the mysterious Aqrabuamelu, a woman faces the harsh desert only to find even more dangerous truths. A hieroglyphic stone carrying a deadly threat finds its way to a Dublin antiquarian.   SCORPIO is a collection of twisted poems and dark stories inspired by this fascinating Zodiac sign, as well as retellings of the myths behind the sign. The tales span multiple genres, including science fiction, horror, and fantasy, and are told by award-winning authors and new stars of the Australian and New Zealand speculative fiction scene.