Ron Collins

A mage's apprenticeHunted by sorcerersAwakens unnatural magic of devastating powerGarrick is the apprentice of an independent Torean sorcerer. Nearing the point of gaining his own power. He is blissfully unaware of powerful forces that exist in the world, and, in fact, blissfully naive of the ancient vastness of the universe itself. All he wants is to cast his minor magics, and to pursue the love of his life. When a terrible accident results in him receiving the gift of a treacherous new power, however, Garrick finds himself thrust into the crossfire of a devastating magewar, pursued by the beautiful leader of a sect of freedom-minded mages, and entangled in the powerful webs of a god-like planewalker. How he deals with them threatens the very nature of who he is. And as he struggles, the future of magic across Adruin hangs in the balance.---Apprentice Mage is book one in the 10th Anniversary edition of Saga of the God-Touched Mage, a bestselling series of Epic Fantasy by Award-winning Author Ron Collins.

A black hole. A race against time. A question of who lives and who dies. Zina Nichols, ambitious Intelligence Officer playing a dangerous game. She knows Universe Three has a black hole planted in the Solar System's sun. Time is short but power is within reach. Deidra Francis and Universe Three, on the brink of freedom, struggle with a decision. Do they want true freedom if it means destroying the entire solar system? Marisa Harthing and Thomas Kitchell, long-ago heroes of the Everguard disaster, find themselves entangled in a game they never wanted to play. And, stranded on a desolate and dying planet with a species of intelligent life struggling to see a future while surviving a civil war, Torrance Black has one last gasp of hope. Who will live? Who will die? And what will be left behind? STARBORN, the ninth 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

Intergalactic War Is ChaosDeidra Francis: Director of the Universe Three rebels. Allie Feder: Brilliant wormhole physicistZina Nichols: Ambitious United Government intelligence agentThomas 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

One war across the stars, two paths to the futureTorrance 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. 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 galaxyUniverse 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

Music, Mayhem, and Mystery Talented, but impetuous, Lyn Moore is an artist at heart. He's a musician who finds himself kicked out of the group he founded with his twin brother, James, and working a grungy service job on the moon. Enter the Feral Sisters, an enchanting pair of shapeshifting sisters with an act for the stars. Turns out they need a guitar player. Or at least that's what Lyn thinks. How far will he go to get the gig? And will it be far enough to break up the brothers forever?----THE INTERGALACTIC BAND OF BRILLIANCE is the way-out Cruise Brothers origin short story filled with music, mayhem, and mystery from bestselling science fiction author Ron Collins and his brother, veteran guitarist Jeff Collins.

Magical mystics, musical mayhem, and murderous mischief through space and time James and Lyn Moore-the twin brothers that make up the Intergalactic Band of Brilliance-have hits on their playlist, but now, it's Frisky-their cantankerous cat-who's got the pulse of the people, and the headliner's bill as the three play the "Magical Mystery Cruise," a specially chartered magician's intergalactic trip to five across the known universe. The gig's so popular that even big vidsie star and renowned Intelligent Kitchenware Activist Dexter Galaxy is aboard. As far as the boys are concerned, though, the big attraction is that the Feral Sisters have signed to support Altair the All-Knowing (a big-name magician's act). Things go haywire when Frisky interferes with Altair's latest spell, and the Sisters are tossed into the brig under suspicion of murder. Can the boys solve the case and save the sister's reputations. or will they be too busy trying to play everyone's gigs?----THE MAGICAL MYSTERY TOUR is a way-out Cruise Brothers novel filled with music, mayhem, and mystery from bestselling science fiction author Ron Collins and his brother, veteran guitarist Jeff Collins.

When the Samhain wind blows, the veil between the worlds grows thin... The Pattersonville West High School Unicorns have finally won the State Championship. But a surprise visit from their Fairy Realm neighbors during their celebrations brings a unique invitation for the mortal champions to play in the upcoming Fall Season. Star players Emily DeWitt and Adrien Thorn have learned hard lessons about dealing with fairy lords, but they can't convince their excitable Unicorn teammates to decline. Even Benji Amberman, the spiderkin-descended caretaker of the fabulous Web Gem, wants to play, noting that Samhain's approach makes traversing the fairy ring under Unicorn Field even easier. Luckily, Adrien thinks he can ward Unicorn Field to keep the town safe. Callie McMasters, while still tied to the Wild Hunt, is on board to help. But getting Emily to join is going to be easier said than done because Emily intends to sit the entire season out. Meanwhile, Megan Moore, intrepid freelance reporter, sees a chance at the scoop of a lifetime. But Benji finds they may have bitten off more than they can chew. If they can't strengthen their control of the Web Gem, the Fall Season might destroy Benji and leave Pattersonville exposed to the most power-hungry denizens of the Fairy Realm.

Take a madcap cruise through interstellar space James and Lyn Moore-the talented but befuddled musicians that make up the Intergalactic Band of Brilliance-play their most important show yet, a headline gig on an interstellar cruise line. Frisky, their newly adopted cat, just wants to have feline fun. When the cruise line hosts the "Intergalactic Veterinarian of the Year" tour, a rock star veterinarian demands Frisky volunteer for his groundbreaking reveal of Smart Dust. Soon the cat and his boys become entangled in a galaxy-spanning net of intrigue, secret agents, and organized crime. Can the Cruise Brothers avoid the brig long enough to make a name for themselves? Can Frisky save the universe? Who will operate the food dispenser if he can't?----THE INTERGALACTIC VETERINARIAN OF THE YEAR is a way-out Cruise Brothers novel filled with music, mayhem, and mystery from bestselling science fiction author Ron Collins and his brother, veteran guitarist Jeff Collins.

Stowaways, happy family fun, and intergalactic crime rings Desperate for a gig, James and Lyn Moore, the talented but befuddled twin brothers that make up the Intergalactic Band of Brilliance, audition for a slot on the "Happiest Place in Space" cruise ship. Good news They get a gig. Bad news Not the one they expected. Lyn pulls his usual shenanigans, though, and before you know it the boys are in the middle of cruise line hijinks, double-identity double-dealing, and madcap machinations of a mysterious dark-cloaked man. The game's afoot, and the boys are on the case. Can the Cruise Brothers avoid being tossed into the brig, solve a possible crime, and find a way to keep the wheels on their so-called career? Then, of course, there's the cat. Did we mention the cat?----THE HAPPIEST PLACE IN SPACE is a way-out Cruise Brothers novel filled with music, mayhem, and mystery from bestselling science fiction author Ron Collins and his brother, veteran guitarist Jeff Collins.

Twelve stories from the pages of Analog Science Fiction and Science FactJoin bestselling and award-winning author Ron Collins as he takes you on a spectacular exploration of everything science fiction. A ride that covers everything from true time travel to quantum drive race cars, with pit stops in between that dabble in nanotechnology, the digital divide, and survival across the galactic spans of space and time. Might there be aliens among us? Will computers take over the world? If so, how would we tell? And will it even matter? The answers might change how you see the future. Also included are stories that eventually formed the backbone of Stealing the Sun, a nine-book, bestselling space-based series. As a special treat, each story is followed by an afterword that provides further insight or discussion on the work's origins. If you're a fan of science fiction, Ron Collins, and Analog, this collection is a must-have volume

Twelve stories from the pages of Analog Science Fiction and Science FactJoin bestselling and award-winning author Ron Collins as he takes you on a spectacular exploration of everything science fiction. A ride that covers everything from true time travel to quantum drive race cars, with pit stops in between that dabble in nanotechnology, the digital divide, and survival across the galactic spans of space and time. Might there be aliens among us? Will computers take over the world? If so, how would we tell? And will it even matter? The answers might change how you see the future. Also included are stories that eventually formed the backbone of Stealing the Sun, a nine-book, bestselling space-based series. As a special treat, each story is followed by an afterword that provides further insight or discussion on the work's origins. If you're a fan of science fiction, Ron Collins, and Analog, this collection is a must-have volume

When the singularity comes, will we know? It's the year 2372, and life is good. But all is not exactly as it seems. There's Bexie Montgomery, a long-dead multibillionaire. Kinji Hall, an ultra-creative designer. Maine Parker, a love-struck, world-class track star. Then there's Tania, who just wants to have fun. Life, Liberty, Justice, and Love: Can Bexie and the rest save the core of humanity? Wakers is a new Science Fiction novel 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. SawyerHugo Award-Winning Author of Quantum Night

To play or not to play, that is the question... Having helped her Small Folk teammates win the Fairy League Series and gain control of the powerful Web Gem, star player Emily DeWitt is back at Pattersonville West High School for a redo of her senior year, hoping to repeat the magic as her Unicorns quest for the State Championship. This time she'll be joined by Adrien Thorn, the century-old Designated Hitter she saved from the Unseelie Queen's dark clutches last season. Since one-time rival Callie McMasters has contracted to play the summer season with the Wild Hunt, the path is clear to win it all. But unbeknownst to anyone else, Adrien isn't fully free of the Unseelie Queen. Her parting curse haunts him: If he so much as tries out for the Unicorns, she will reclaim him. So, while Emily can't wait for the summer season to start, Adrien just wants to be left alone. All is not glitter and wishes in the Fairy Realm, either. In the shadows, a plot is spun. If it succeeds, both the Fairy Realm and mortal world could be turned upside down, Emily's Small Folk friends will lose their hard-won freedom, and Callie McMasters might be staying in the Fairy Realm for a lot longer than she ever intended

Rock & Roll, Steampunk, and Starflight Jump in, the water's fine In Collins Creek, Volume 2, you'll find another memorable 10-pack of short stories from prolific writer Ron Collins-this time mixing, matching, and bending the constraints of science fiction and fantasy-all of which first appeared in Fiction River original anthology magazines. From the Grand Dangoolie to a prohibition demon to a genetically engineered Special Forces agent, the characters in these pages will take you on a collection of wild and unpredictable rides. What do they all have in common? That little spark of humanity that yearns for more answers than we have questions. Stories Include: The Grand DangoolieMovie Boy and Music GirlThe Robin ClubA Steady Diet of DragonThe Legend of Parker Clark and Lois JaneRock of AgesA Demon from Hell Walks into a SpeakeasyPlaying GodFraternizationSome of This Is True