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    On The Edge of Now: No Mans Land
    On The Edge of Now - Fulcrum
    On The Edge of Now: The Departure
    Audiobook series7 titles

    On The Edge of Now Series

    Written by Brian McCullough and Brian Alexander McCullough

    Narrated by Faith Wood

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    About this series

    Moments later, a line of warriors appeared—four of them. Markings on their clothing, hair design, and style of weapons pointed to strangers from an unknown tribe. Ahote and Tocho figured they were probably passing through from the lowlands, hundreds of feet below where they currently traveled. But there was something about their demeanor Ahote didn’t like—they weren’t as alert as one would expect on the trail, especially in a strange area. No—the warriors appeared secretive in their movements as though realizing they trespassed.

    Or something.

    Award-winning author Brian McCullough wraps up his On the Edge of Now science fiction series by coming full circle. Beautifully crafted and in a time seldom considered, journeys come to an end while others are just beginning. Three villages. Three tribes. All from a time when civilizations were primitive, and life depended on a willingness to fight. A willingness to believe. A willingness to act. Somewhere, somehow, they meet in the middle, and allegiances are born. 

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherMcCullough Media
    Release dateAug 10, 2021
    On The Edge of Now: No Mans Land
    On The Edge of Now - Fulcrum
    On The Edge of Now: The Departure

    Titles in the series (7)

    • 1

      On The Edge of Now: The Departure
      On The Edge of Now: The Departure

      On The Edge of Now: The Departure

      Brian McCullough
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      Brian McCullough’s On the Edge of Now, Book I—The Departure, the first in a seven-book, teen and young adult science fiction award-winning series, transports readers to a parallel realm mirroring Tag’s own existence—but things aren’t the same. Cities look like his with only slight nuances to buildings and culture—until, that is, he finds himself immersed in a universe ruled by those who crave unity. And, power. "It was time. She retreated to her position directly in front of the archway feeling the immense void of the light’s source drawing her toward its opening, filling her with an almost physical compulsion to step inside. The voices! Closer now! With little time to think, her mind formed a picture of her mother looking back at her, smiling. “Oh, what the hell!”

      Brian McCullough’s On the Edge of Now, Book I—The Departure, the first in a seven-book, teen and young adult science fiction award-winning series, transports readers to a parallel realm mirroring Tag’s own existence—but things aren’t the same. Cities look like his with only slight nuances to buildings and culture—until, that is, he finds himself immersed in a universe ruled by those who crave unity. And, power. "It was time. She retreated to her position directly in front of the archway feeling the immense void of the light’s source drawing her toward its opening, filling her with an almost physical compulsion to step inside. The voices! Closer now! With little time to think, her mind formed a picture of her mother looking back at her, smiling. “Oh, what the hell!”

    • 2

      On The Edge of Now: No Mans Land
      On The Edge of Now: No Mans Land

      On The Edge of Now: No Mans Land

      Brian McCullough
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      She stood quietly for a few moments, enjoying the brief tranquility until a sudden, loud noise and bright, flaring light reflected from the buildings a few blocks away. What on earth? What is that? The light slowly diminished after pulsating several times in timed succession. She watched as it flickered out, quickly realizing she shouldn’t dally—there would be hell to pay if he discovered her taking a break. No such luck. "Lucy! Is that all? Do I have to come down there, and beat you again?” “No, Master—I’ll do better. Please let me try.” Brian McCullough’s On the Edge of Now, Book II—No Man’s Land, the second in a six-book series, transports readers to a time and place when history shifts, the forgotten come to life, and authority disintegrates. Tag, Rose, and Claire discover societal atrocities still exist as they search for a way out. For a way back to their families. For a way back home.

      She stood quietly for a few moments, enjoying the brief tranquility until a sudden, loud noise and bright, flaring light reflected from the buildings a few blocks away. What on earth? What is that? The light slowly diminished after pulsating several times in timed succession. She watched as it flickered out, quickly realizing she shouldn’t dally—there would be hell to pay if he discovered her taking a break. No such luck. "Lucy! Is that all? Do I have to come down there, and beat you again?” “No, Master—I’ll do better. Please let me try.” Brian McCullough’s On the Edge of Now, Book II—No Man’s Land, the second in a six-book series, transports readers to a time and place when history shifts, the forgotten come to life, and authority disintegrates. Tag, Rose, and Claire discover societal atrocities still exist as they search for a way out. For a way back to their families. For a way back home.

    • 4

      On The Edge of Now - Fulcrum
      On The Edge of Now - Fulcrum

      On The Edge of Now - Fulcrum

      Brian McCullough
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      It’s difficult to maintain train of thought when looking down the muzzles of multiple automatic weapons. Tag cleared his throat, and started again. "As the lady just advised, we aren’t on any particular side—we just arrived, and we don’t know what’s going on.” Just by looking at the soldier, the Travelers had the collective thought he would rather shoot them than clog up his day—he appeared not to adjust well to complications, and Tag knew to tread carefully. Brian McCullough’s On the Edge of Now: Book IV—Fulcrum transcends time, transporting readers to a world they never imagined. As the Travelers continue their search for the portal to lead them home, they find themselves embroiled in an epic civil war, unsure of where they are and for whom they stand. Ancestry, the future, and the environment play pivotal roles as Tag, Rose, Claire, and Devin come to grips with the fact they may never see home again.

      It’s difficult to maintain train of thought when looking down the muzzles of multiple automatic weapons. Tag cleared his throat, and started again. "As the lady just advised, we aren’t on any particular side—we just arrived, and we don’t know what’s going on.” Just by looking at the soldier, the Travelers had the collective thought he would rather shoot them than clog up his day—he appeared not to adjust well to complications, and Tag knew to tread carefully. Brian McCullough’s On the Edge of Now: Book IV—Fulcrum transcends time, transporting readers to a world they never imagined. As the Travelers continue their search for the portal to lead them home, they find themselves embroiled in an epic civil war, unsure of where they are and for whom they stand. Ancestry, the future, and the environment play pivotal roles as Tag, Rose, Claire, and Devin come to grips with the fact they may never see home again.

    • 3

      On The Edge of Now: Redemption
      On The Edge of Now: Redemption

      On The Edge of Now: Redemption

      Brian McCullough
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      Their distance provided a margin of safety, but only if they used hand weapons with a standard projectile. Anything based on beam technology—or, a long gun—would be devastating, and beyond range for effective return fire. In the brief glimpse of them, there were no apparent weapons. He considered retreat—however, it was a choice against the nature of his people’s militaristic psychological makeup. Besides, they were walking for days since arriving in their new world and, at the forest’s edge, was the first sighting of a species other than birds, animals, or critters that slithered. Evidence of civilized society did not exist. Brian McCullough’s On the Edge of Now: Book III—Redemption transports readers to an empty world—or, was it? After days of searching and solitude, the Travelers find themselves in the hunt with an unknown enemy—Tag, Rose, Claire, and Devin are prey! The threat of perishing a constant concern, they fight for their lives as they look for a new way home!

      Their distance provided a margin of safety, but only if they used hand weapons with a standard projectile. Anything based on beam technology—or, a long gun—would be devastating, and beyond range for effective return fire. In the brief glimpse of them, there were no apparent weapons. He considered retreat—however, it was a choice against the nature of his people’s militaristic psychological makeup. Besides, they were walking for days since arriving in their new world and, at the forest’s edge, was the first sighting of a species other than birds, animals, or critters that slithered. Evidence of civilized society did not exist. Brian McCullough’s On the Edge of Now: Book III—Redemption transports readers to an empty world—or, was it? After days of searching and solitude, the Travelers find themselves in the hunt with an unknown enemy—Tag, Rose, Claire, and Devin are prey! The threat of perishing a constant concern, they fight for their lives as they look for a new way home!

    • 6

      On The Edge of Now: BOOK VI - ENLIGHTENMENT
      On The Edge of Now: BOOK VI - ENLIGHTENMENT

      On The Edge of Now: BOOK VI - ENLIGHTENMENT

      Brian McCullough
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      "The young man—a teenager, really—sighed, and began explaining the situation as if he were speaking with a child. “The Selected are people chosen to live above ground in specially-designed enclosures that offer protection from the Vorang—and, anything else which might try to kill them. They have housing, gardens, and recreational space—and, they make things which they trade to us for crops we grow.” He paused for a moment as he considered the ever-present danger. “Although, getting stuff to them is hit-and-miss with the threat of the Vorang . . .” Award-winning author, Brian McCullough, does it again! On the Edge of Now: Book VI—Enlightenment, brings the Travelers to their most critical and dangerous challenge—one which places everything on the line. Transported to a world whose society fractures itself by distinguishing population classes, Tag, Rose, Claire, and Devin strive to help underground residents establish their independence, knowing they will instigate a civil war. The down-trodden fight for freedom, and the Elites strive to suppress their efforts. Who will succeed?

      "The young man—a teenager, really—sighed, and began explaining the situation as if he were speaking with a child. “The Selected are people chosen to live above ground in specially-designed enclosures that offer protection from the Vorang—and, anything else which might try to kill them. They have housing, gardens, and recreational space—and, they make things which they trade to us for crops we grow.” He paused for a moment as he considered the ever-present danger. “Although, getting stuff to them is hit-and-miss with the threat of the Vorang . . .” Award-winning author, Brian McCullough, does it again! On the Edge of Now: Book VI—Enlightenment, brings the Travelers to their most critical and dangerous challenge—one which places everything on the line. Transported to a world whose society fractures itself by distinguishing population classes, Tag, Rose, Claire, and Devin strive to help underground residents establish their independence, knowing they will instigate a civil war. The down-trodden fight for freedom, and the Elites strive to suppress their efforts. Who will succeed?

    • 5

      On The Edge of Now: Book V - Jagged Edge
      On The Edge of Now: Book V - Jagged Edge

      On The Edge of Now: Book V - Jagged Edge

      Brian McCullough
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      “They’re huge, easily half again the size of a normal human male—and, they’re bipedal as well as obviously intelligent,” Devin offered. “Or, they wouldn’t have gotten this far. They’re reptilian looking with green and brown coloring and wart-like bulges protruding from their skin. They appear to communicate with each other—although that’s not a big surprise.” He paused for a moment. “And, they seem to be mean sons of bitches. Did I miss anything?” Brian McCullough’s On the Edge of Now: Book V—Jagged Edge transports readers to a time and place where humans must forfeit their freedom, forever doomed to unspeakable slavery and personal atrocities. Immersed in a cruel, corrupt, conquered society, the Travelers find themselves face-to-face with the overlords of a massive, reptilian military whose sole purpose is to conquer the world. Armed with advanced Wave technology, the Lizards seek and destroy anything in their path—until they come face-to-face with Tag, Rose, Claire, and Devin. It’s only then things begin to change.

      “They’re huge, easily half again the size of a normal human male—and, they’re bipedal as well as obviously intelligent,” Devin offered. “Or, they wouldn’t have gotten this far. They’re reptilian looking with green and brown coloring and wart-like bulges protruding from their skin. They appear to communicate with each other—although that’s not a big surprise.” He paused for a moment. “And, they seem to be mean sons of bitches. Did I miss anything?” Brian McCullough’s On the Edge of Now: Book V—Jagged Edge transports readers to a time and place where humans must forfeit their freedom, forever doomed to unspeakable slavery and personal atrocities. Immersed in a cruel, corrupt, conquered society, the Travelers find themselves face-to-face with the overlords of a massive, reptilian military whose sole purpose is to conquer the world. Armed with advanced Wave technology, the Lizards seek and destroy anything in their path—until they come face-to-face with Tag, Rose, Claire, and Devin. It’s only then things begin to change.

    • 7

      On The Edge of Now: FLUX - A PREQUEL NOVELLA
      On The Edge of Now: FLUX - A PREQUEL NOVELLA

      On The Edge of Now: FLUX - A PREQUEL NOVELLA

      Brian Alexander McCullough
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      Moments later, a line of warriors appeared—four of them. Markings on their clothing, hair design, and style of weapons pointed to strangers from an unknown tribe. Ahote and Tocho figured they were probably passing through from the lowlands, hundreds of feet below where they currently traveled. But there was something about their demeanor Ahote didn’t like—they weren’t as alert as one would expect on the trail, especially in a strange area. No—the warriors appeared secretive in their movements as though realizing they trespassed. Or something. Award-winning author Brian McCullough wraps up his On the Edge of Now science fiction series by coming full circle. Beautifully crafted and in a time seldom considered, journeys come to an end while others are just beginning. Three villages. Three tribes. All from a time when civilizations were primitive, and life depended on a willingness to fight. A willingness to believe. A willingness to act. Somewhere, somehow, they meet in the middle, and allegiances are born. 

      Moments later, a line of warriors appeared—four of them. Markings on their clothing, hair design, and style of weapons pointed to strangers from an unknown tribe. Ahote and Tocho figured they were probably passing through from the lowlands, hundreds of feet below where they currently traveled. But there was something about their demeanor Ahote didn’t like—they weren’t as alert as one would expect on the trail, especially in a strange area. No—the warriors appeared secretive in their movements as though realizing they trespassed. Or something. Award-winning author Brian McCullough wraps up his On the Edge of Now science fiction series by coming full circle. Beautifully crafted and in a time seldom considered, journeys come to an end while others are just beginning. Three villages. Three tribes. All from a time when civilizations were primitive, and life depended on a willingness to fight. A willingness to believe. A willingness to act. Somewhere, somehow, they meet in the middle, and allegiances are born. 

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