Rick Campbell

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In the depths of a mountain fortress, the fate of two warring Houses rests on the fragments of a powerful gem that destroy all who touch them. Domus Praesidium, a soaring citadel etched into the mountainside, stands as the final bastion of the Nexus House, home to the prescients who have guided humanity from the shadows for millennia. Three decades after their ancient nemesis was defeated and supposedly vanquished, the Corvad House emerges from hiding with an overwhelming force led by a new ruthless princeps. His mission: eradicate every living Nexus. After a Corvad-commanded fleet obliterates Domus Praesidium's energy shields and Corvad forces assault the mountain stronghold's defenses, Jon McCarthy, Elena Kapadia, and Lara Anderson--the mysterious Nexus with no timeline--race to reclaim the sixth and final fragment of the Krystalis, hoping to reforge the powerful gem shattered at the dawn of the House War three millennia ago. A gem according to Legend that only O'Lorun, the mother of humanity, has wielded without being incinerated. As Corvad forces penetrate deep into Domus Praesidium, the Nexus House's only chance rests on Lara's ability to reforge the deadly Krystalis and harness its power. But as she attempts the supposedly impossible task, her latent talents emerge along with disturbing truths about her past--revelations and powers that will either lead the Nexus House to victory--or its complete destruction. The Seed of Destruction, Rick Campbell's explosive conclusion to the Nexus House-Colonial Fleet saga is an adrenaline-fueled novel that will enthrall fans of Dune and Leviathan Wakes. ___________________ Praise for the Nexus House series: "...a new far-future, military sci-fi series..."--Library Journal "...a testament to mankind's determination to triumph against all odds." --Chris Pourteau, bestselling author of the award-winning SynCorp Saga "If you're a fan of epic sci-fi, Campbell will not disappoint."--Raquel Byrnes, author of The Memory Bank

From the safety of its hidden refuge, the Corvad House emerges, its vengeance honed by time, ready to reshape the galaxy. After thirty-three years of peace, the millennia-spanning House War reignites with brutal force. The galaxy trembles as the Corvad House, a dynasty once thought vanquished, emerges from the shadows with a vengeance. In a precarious alliance with the Colonial Council, the Corvad goal is the complete obliteration of the Nexus House, the guardians who have steered humanity through its darkest epochs. Within the fortified mountain stronghold of Domus Praesidium, Nexus Lara Anderson--the woman with no timeline--is tasked with navigating a treacherous time vortex. She must hunt down a rogue Nexus master whose lust for power has led to the unthinkable--a union with the Corvad House. As the last hope against the Corvad onslaught, the Nexus House's survival hinges on Lara mastering elusive powers that remain frustratingly beyond her grasp. Commanding the Colonial Fleet, Admiral Jon McCarthy--the strategic mastermind and Hero of the Korilian War--leads a desperate counterstrike as the supposedly weakened Synthec forces launch a devastating assault on Earth. With planetary defenses crumbling and enemies emerging from within, the Nexus House and humanity itself face the ultimate threat: Annihilation Fans of James S. A. Corey's Leviathan Wakes and Frank Herbert's Dune will find themselves on familiar yet thrilling terrain in this penultimate novel in the Colonial Fleet saga. Here, the fates of empires are intertwined with the destinies of the driven few, whose decisions will either propel humanity to transcendence or consign it to oblivion.

From a distant region of the galaxy, a new threat forces old enemies to unite. The war was finally over, or so Admiral Jon McCarthy thought. But the emergence of a new enemy--the mysterious Synthecs--leads to an uneasy alliance between humans and Korilians. McCarthy finds himself navigating a dangerous landscape both in space and in the halls of diplomacy to keep the coalition from falling apart before the real battle even begins. As the Colonial and Korilian fleets prepare for an epic confrontation against a synthetic life form intent on exterminating all intelligent biological life, Lara Anderson and Elena Kapadia attempt to infiltrate a Synthec starbase on a covert mission that could turn the tide of the battle. But Elena's unstable dual personality and jealousy of Lara and McCarthy's relationship make her a dangerous wildcard in an already perilous operation. Back on Earth, Fleet Admiral Fitzgerald faces a moral dilemma when ordered to betray her Korilian allies. Her decision could alter the course of the war and humanity's future. With time running out as the Synthec fleet prepares its assault, McCarthy and his allies must navigate a minefield of political deceit, shifting loyalties, and planned betrayals that will determine the fate of billions. Plunge into Rick Campbell's The Synthec War, where military strategy and cosmic alliances collide. Fans of Dune and Leviathan Wakes will relish this intense sci-fi saga packed with interstellar conflict.___________________Praise for the Nexus House series: "...a new far-future, military sci-fi series..."--Library Journal"...a testament to mankind's determination to triumph against all odds." --Chris Pourteau, bestselling author of the award-winning SynCorp Saga"If you're a fan of epic sci-fi, Campbell will not disappoint."--Raquel Byrnes, author of The Memory Bank

The "heir to Clancy's throne" (The Real Book Spy) returns with his most compelling, explosive techno-thriller ever. Despite decades of treaties, military missions, and covert actions devoted to preventing it, Iran has finally assembled its first nuclear bomb and the U. S., with UN backing, has decided it's time to take direct action. The first move is to blockade the Persian Gulf with a carrier strike group, but Iran strikes back quickly. With Russia's backing, Iran launches a devastating attack and now the U. S. forces are in a race against the clock to survive until reinforcements arrive and a counter-strike launched. While events grow desperate in the Middle East, a plot to kill the President is unfolding. Jake Harrison, a now AWOL Navy SEAL, is lured back into action by his former partner Christine O'Connor to find and stop the freelance assassin, a man who has long been Harrison's nemesis. With a deadly war brewing on two fronts--both overt and covert--the uneasy allies of Jake and Christine must use all their resources to circumvent the coming war. And as tensions threaten to boil over, Jake will be faced with the ultimate question: what is he willing to sacrifice for the revenge he wants?

The discovery of a mysterious space station unlocks a centuries-old mystery. Admiral Jon McCarthy, a Nexus Ten with the gift of foresight, stands as humanity's last beacon of hope against the relentless Korilian Empire. With the outcome of the brutal 33-year war tilting in the Korilians' favor again, McCarthy must lead 3rd Fleet on a perilous mission behind enemy lines. By his side is Lara Anderson, a woman whose absence of a prime timeline--rendering her past and future indiscernible--may hold the key to humanity's survival. Joining them is Elena Kapadia, another Nexus Ten, whose years of captivity and torture by her Korilian captors have molded her into a formidable, yet unpredictable ally. Their mission takes an unexpected turn when they discover a mysterious space station deep in Korilian territory. As the team races to determine the purpose of this facility, 3rd Fleet must endure a withering assault by the Korilian armada, buying time for McCarthy, Lara, and Elena to unravel a centuries-old mystery and the key to ending the Korilian War. Venture into the intricate universe of Rick Campbell's The End of Time, where the fate of the galaxy hangs in the balance. A stellar addition to any science fiction library, echoing the grand storytelling of Dune and Leviathan Wakes.___________________Praise for the Nexus House series: "...a new far-future, military sci-fi series..."--Library Journal"...a testament to mankind's determination to triumph against all odds." --Chris Pourteau, bestselling author of the award-winning SynCorp Saga"If you're a fan of epic sci-fi, Campbell will not disappoint."--Raquel Byrnes, author of The Memory Bank

From beyond her grave, a hero's final transmission could turn the tide of a galactic war. Three years after humanity's Final Stand against the Korilian Empire, the Colonial Defense Forces have largely reclaimed the lost colonies. However, as the tide of war shifts against the Colonies again, Admiral Jon McCarthy and Lara Anderson discover a message from a long-dead prescient Nexus Ten amid the ruins of Darian 3. This startling discovery creates the potential to alter the course of the war with the Korilians, tilting the outcome toward humanity's favor. Admiral McCarthy and Lara accompany 2nd Fleet and a Marine Expeditionary Force on a mission deep inside Korilian territory. Their target is Hellios, a dark planet hosting a Korilian facility shrouded in mystery. The mission to penetrate and neutralize the complex is perilous, and as a handpicked Marine platoon descends through each level, the stakes escalate. But when they reach a dark chamber in the heart of the enemy stronghold, no one is prepared for what they find. Explore the gripping Nexus House sequel, Descent into Hellios, from bestselling author Rick Campbell. Ideal for fans of epic space sagas like James S. A. Corey's Leviathan Wakes and Frank Herbert's Dune, this novel unveils a universe where secrets of the past fuel a mission that could either secure humanity's future or doom it forever.___________________Praise for the Nexus House series: "...a new far-future, military sci-fi series..."--Library Journal"...a testament to mankind's determination to triumph against all odds." --Chris Pourteau, bestselling author of the award-winning SynCorp Saga"If you're a fan of epic sci-fi, Campbell will not disappoint."--Raquel Byrnes, author of The Memory Bank

In the 31st century, humanity stands on the precipice of extinction." The story has extensive worldbuilding, using each new revelation and twist to add interest to the future society it creates."--Library JournalThe human colonies throughout the galaxy have been decimated by the relentless assault of the Korilian Empire, leaving Earth as the final refuge. Humankind's last hope rests on the tactical prowess of Admiral Jon McCarthy and the foresight of the Nexus House, an ancient conclave of clairvoyants who have long guided humanity's path. With the destruction of Earth nearing, the discovery of Lara Anderson, a woman with the rare and forbidden ability to read minds, offers a glimmer of hope. Against all protocols, Rhea Sidener, the visionary leader of the Nexus House, chooses to harness Lara's abilities, believing her to be the key to altering the course of the war. As the Korilian armada prepares for its final assault, the fate of humankind hangs in the balance, dependent on the execution of a daring plan that defies the odds and tests the limits of human courage and resolve. Discover The Final Stand by bestselling author Rick Campbell, a must-read for enthusiasts of epic science fiction. Fans of Leviathan Wakes by James S. A. Corey and Frank Herbert's iconic Dune will find themselves captivated by Campbell's thrilling new space adventure. ___________________Praise for The Final Stand: "...a testament to mankind's determination to triumph against all odds." --Chris Pourteau, bestselling author of the award-winning SynCorp Saga"If you're a fan of epic sci-fi, Campbell will not disappoint."--Raquel Byrnes, author of The Memory Bank___________________What readers are saying: ★★★★★ "...nail-biting conclusion..."★★★★★ "...extremely well written..."★★★★★ "...broad, galaxy-sized plotting."★★★★★ "...tremendous first book in a new series..."★★★★★ "If you enjoy authors such as Frank Herbert, John Ringo, L. Ron Hubbard or David Weber..."

The U. S. S. Stethem, a destroyer, is attacked without warning in the Persian Gulf. Sunk by torpedoes with significant loss of life, the obvious scenario is that the culprit is an Iranian submarine. But that’s not the truth. Captain Murray Wilson of the U. S. S. Michigan is flown to the Pentagon to meet with the Secretary of the Navy. There, Wilson learns that the broad hints about an Iranian submarine is just a cover story. One of the United States' own fully automated unmanned underwater vehicles (UUV) has apparently gone rogue, its programming corrupted in some way. Wilson is charged with hunting it down and taking it out before the virus that seems to have infected its operating system can spread to the rest of the fleet. But what Wilson isn’t told is that this is another cover story. Lonnie Mixell, a former Navy SEAL, now assassin for hire, is hired to kill five men, and, if possible, obscure the connections between the murders, the last being the SEAL who ended Mixell’s career. As Wilson discovers that his mission to destroy the UUV is actually designed to cover up dangerous acts of corruption, even treason, Harrison finds out that that an assassin, his former friend, is targeting key people in an effort to protect the same treasonous forces.

A U. S. destroyer is torpedoed by an Iranian submarine and Captain Murray Wilson of the U. S. S. Michigan is flown to the Pentagon to meet with the Secretary of the Navy (SecNav). There Wilson learns that the Iranian submarine is just a cover story. One of the United States' own fully automated unmanned underwater vehicles has gone rogue, it's programing corrupted in some way. Murray is charged with hunting it down and taking it out before the virus that's infected it's operating system can infect the rest of the fleet. At the same time, the head of the SEAL detachment aboard the U. S. S Michigan is killed and Lonnie Mixell, a former U. S. operative, now assassin for hire, is responsible. And that is only the first SEAL to be hunted down and killed. Jake Harrison, fellow SEAL, discovers that these SEALs had one mission in common - they were all on the team that killed Bin Laden. Or so the world was told. As Wilson discovers that his mission is actually meant to cover up dangerous acts of corruption, even treason, Harrison discovers that the assassin is out to protect the same forces. Forces too powerful for either of them to take on alone.

Fish Streets before Dawn brings us all the fabric of Rick Campbell's created worlds, and then he takes us further as his energy expands and contracts along newer avenues of thought and feeling. Campbell is one of his generation that took to America's roads and byways, old cars, hitchhiking, The Greyhound, and just plain walking. . . . Campbell's wanderings and questing are testimony to the core of his art: surviving, yes, but surviving as the step that allows us to pursue any small good we can bring along with us. (from the Introduction)

In Rick Campbell's next action-packed thriller Deep Strike, the U. S. Atlantic fleet is in a race to stop a rogue Russian submarine--funded by ISIS--en route to launch a missile attack against the east coast of the U. S. A shoulder-launched missile attack on a convoy of vehicles leaving the U. N. headquarters in New York kills several diplomats, including the American ambassador. Security footage reveals that the killer behind the attack is a disgraced former special forces operative, Mark Alperi. But before U. S. intelligence operatives can catch up with him, Alperi is already onto the next phase of his plan. With funding from the nearly shattered ISIS, Alperi plans an attack on the U. S. that will be more devastating than 9/11. He bribes a desperate Russian submarine commander with access to an expensive experimental drug for his daughter who is suffering from a rare disease. In exchange, the Russian commander will take his submarine to the Atlantic Ocean and launch a salvo of missiles at various targets along the East Coast of the United States. The commander lies to his crew that it's a secret mission, with dummy missiles, for a training exercise. At the same time, unbeknownst to the commander, Alperi has arranged for four of the missile warheads to be replaced with four surplus nuclear warheads and arms them. When the Russian submarine sinks the U. S. sub that is tracking it, the U. S. military is alarmed. When Intelligence uncovers Alperi's plot, though, it becomes a race against time--find the Russian sub and sink it before it can launch a devastating nuclear attack.

In Provenance, Rick Campbell looks clearly at a life with "father, mother, brother, dead," where the past rises in poems that read like beautiful sad postcards. These are poems of wisdom come by the hard way. But this book is not elegy, even if we "can't count on angels anymore." These poems also richly celebrate-river, heron, hawk, friendship, love-"affirming the heart's / wild desire." Even as they chronicle loss, they are singing the shining world into being where, at least for a moment, everything "is a small great blessing." - Lisa Zimmerman

Rick Campbell's latest collection reads like an extended elegy for the poet himself, for his lost loved ones, and for the changes in the wider world. In this way, it is reminiscent of Hardy. This is the work of a man wise in the ways of the world and not afraid to be what we all are: flawed. His voice is personal and vulnerable . . . The book consists of very detailed and compressed poems, both focused on the natural world and on an inner landscape described with a consistent tone and voice throughout.--George Drew, author of Fancy's Orphan, Pastoral Habits, and Down and Dirty

Russia's new ballistic missile submarine is being deployed on its first patrol while America's newest fast attack submarine, North Dakota, is assigned to trail it and collect intel. As the Russian submarine heads under the polar ice cap, its sonar readings reveal the trailing American one...and lead the Russians to begin a radical, evasive maneuver - one that causes both subs to collide and hit the bottom. The Americans immediately set up a rescue mission, sending a new submarine and a SEAL team to establish an ice camp - Ice Station Nautilus - and stage a rescue. The Russians also send a rescue team but their secret mission is to make sure the Americans don't get any intel. To achieve this, they plan to take over Nautilus - leaving no survivors or traces of their actions. Meanwhile, the men at the bottom of the ocean in both downed subs struggle for their last breath...

Russia's new ballistic missile submarine is being deployed on its first patrol while America's newest fast attack submarine, North Dakota, is assigned to trail it and collect intel. As the Russian submarine heads under the polar ice cap, its sonar readings reveal the trailing American one...and lead the Russians to begin a radical, evasive maneuver--one that causes both subs to collide and hit the bottom. The Americans immediately set up a rescue mission, sending a new submarine and a SEAL team to establish an ice camp--Ice Station Nautilus--and stage a rescue. The Russians also send a rescue team but their secret mission is to make sure the Americans don't get any intel. To achieve this, they plan to take over Nautilus--leaving no survivors or traces of their actions. Meanwhile, the men at the bottom of the ocean in both downed subs struggle for their last breath. . . This edition of the book is the deluxe, tall rack mass market paperback.

Russia's new ballistic missile submarine, Yuriy Dolgorukiy, is being deployed on its first patrol while America's newest fast attack submarine, North Dakota, is assigned to trail it and collect intel. As the Russian submarine heads under the polar ice cap, its sonar readings reveal the trailing American sub and cause the Russians to begin a radical, evasive maneuver. This, however, fails and the submarines collide, resulting in damage that sends both to the bottom. The Americans immediately set up a rescue mission, sending a new submarine and a SEAL team to establish an ice camp---Ice Station Nautilus---and stage a rescue. The Russians also send men and material, ostensibly to rescue their own men, but the Russian Special Forces team is also there to take the American base camp and the American sub, leaving no survivors or traces of their actions. As the men in North Dakota struggle to survive, the SEAL team battles for possession of the submarine. Rick Campbell's Ice Station Nautilus is an epic battle above and below the ice, Special Forces against SEALs, submarine against submarine, with survival on the line.