Marie Vibbert

Ki, a quick-witted thief, inherits a high-speed solo-flyer. Selling it could get her off the streets, but she's not that practical. Then she meets Margot, a lonely ex-soldier who impulsively spent her last paycheck on the same kind of flyer. Margot hopes Ki will be a friend; Ki sees her as a quick way to food money. When their lunch date escalates into a trip to planet Ratana, Margot is arrested, and Ki pulls in Zuleikah, a bored rich local, to stage a jailbreak. Together, they free Margot and then make the wild choice to "rescue" Prince Thane from his royal duties. Now, this crew of misfits is tearing across the universe, dodging repo men, authorities, and warring governments as they carve out their own place among the stars.

Death plays dirty. It’s 2112 and war between nations has become a spectator sport. Soldiers are now gamers who live and die based on the outcome of the match, and every four years a worldwide MegaDeath tournament gives countries a chance to air their grievances. This year, however, an enterprising company has made it possible for ordinary citizens to bet their lives on their country’s team. Winning players will become national heroes, but losers will be responsible for the deaths of millions of their fellow citizens. For North America’s talented star player, Megan Mori, death can’t come soon enough. Haunted by the loss of her daughter, which she blames on her own government, she has nothing more to lose and no one to fight for. But as the games begin, it becomes clear that a much more sinister agenda is unfolding, and Megan will need to rally her fellow gamers against a threat that could end humanity as they know it.“A thrilling and inventive future world that strikes a chord in today's nationalistic climate.” –Advanced ReviewFans of Death Race and Ready Player One will love this book.

If the Gods were real, could you believe? Hitra, high priestess of Revestre, already has enough on her hands: political upheaval, a distractingly attractive male servant, and an upcoming harvest festival. But when a column of flame from the heavens sends a city into tumult, it upends more than just her schedule. Now, Hitra must deal with a religious schism, ethnic strife...and a God growing out of control." An innovative slant on a fantastic religion, its worshippers and divinities " Mary A. Turzillo, Cosmic Cats and Bonsai"Even in a conflict on the scale of Gods, Vibbert masters the art of making small things matter." Lorelei Esther, illustrator, The Kitra Saga"Creative, quirky, fun, Vibbert delivers a wild new take on divine gods and their petty squabbles in The Gods Awoke " Tobias S. Buckell, Crystal Rain

Death plays dirty. It’s 2112 and war between nations has become a spectator sport. Soldiers are now gamers who live and die based on the outcome of the match, and every four years a worldwide MegaDeath tournament gives countries a chance to air their grievances. This year, however, an enterprising company has made it possible for ordinary citizens to bet their lives on their country’s team. Winning players will become national heroes, but losers will be responsible for the deaths of millions of their fellow citizens. For North America’s talented star player, Megan Mori, death can’t come soon enough. Haunted by the loss of her daughter, which she blames on her own government, she has nothing more to lose and no one to fight for. But as the games begin, it becomes clear that a much more sinister agenda is unfolding, and Megan will need to rally her fellow gamers against a threat that could end humanity as they know it.“A thrilling and inventive future world that strikes a chord in today's nationalistic climate.” –Advanced ReviewFans of Death Race and Ready Player One will love this book.

RESIST. ANY WAY YOU CAN. The world is in turmoil. The world is always in turmoil, but in recent years, people have seen violence and hatred become proud instead of ashamed. What meager rights we've fought for are being deliberately eroded. And the vulnerable have any help stripped away. All of this is happening openly and without fear of reprisal. And the worst perpetrators are some of the largest governments of the world. Resisting the spread of fascism is as important now as it was 75 years ago. And there are many effective ways to resist. RESIST FASCISM is a micro-anthology of science fiction and fantasy tales that explore the many and varied ways people can fight back. From helping promote low-income housing, to fighting fascists hand-to-hand, to burning it all down. Best of all, RESIST FASCISM shows that you don't have to be a hero to advance change. Cover art by Geneva Bowers. Edited by Crystal Huff, Kay T. Holt and Bart R. Leib

Whether the setting is a cabin in the woods, Fae, or a tomb by the sounding sea, Third Flatiron's new anthology, "Terra Tara Terror " takes you on an atmospheric journey through the realms of speculative fiction. We invite you to savor its mixture of dark and playful themes, fantastical elements, and mystery. A flash humor section, "Grins and Gurgles," is also featured." Terra Tara Terror " is an original and varied collection of science fiction/fantasy, humor, and horror from an international group of contributors. Writers include Salinda Tyson, Marie Vibbert, Jen Downes, Evelyn Deshane, John Paul Davies, Steven Mathes, Diane Morrison, E. M. Sheehan, Michele Baron, Liam Hogan, Stefon Mears, K. G. Anderson, Kelly A. Harmon, Matthew Reardon, Samuel Chapman, Emmett Schlenz, Gustavo Bondoni, Melanie Rees, Kiki Gonglewski, Caroline Sciriha, Wulf Moon, Dan Micklethwaite, Rhonda Eikamp, Blake Jessop, Elizabeth Twist, and Josh Taylor. Special reprint by Robert Silverberg. Edited by Juliana Rew.