Showing results by author "John J. McGuire H. Beam Piper" in All Categories

In a world ravaged by World War IV for over a decade, exhaustion and despair grip humanity as the relentless killing continues. Enter a high school chemistry teacher from St. Louis, thrust into the chaos as part of the UN forces. In a surreal twist of fate, he dies‚Aîor does he? What if he suddenly wielded the power to forge peace across the globe? This gripping tale delves into the unsettling journey through the darkest corners of human ambition and desire, revealing how they can lead us to unexpected and terrifying places.

Welcome to New Texas, where the name says it all. The Solar League ambassador faces a daunting challenge convincing the fiercely independent New Texans that a sSrauff attack is not just a possibility, but an imminent threat. With a species evolved from canine ancestors, it‚As hard to instill fear in a population that sees talking dogs as little more than a curiosity. Time is running out, and unless he can rally the Texans to take swift action, their way of life‚Aîand their very existence‚Aîmay be at stake!

Benson is the leader of the secretive military unit Benson's Butchers, and is leading the group behind enemy lines. Having planted the explosives and destroyed the ammunition dump, his team disperses and attempts to get back to the United Nations lines and safety. When a strange blue mist envelopes Benson it's the start of a strange adventure that will change his life for ever.