Between the earth and the sky, between the past and the present, between the musical notes and the silence exist universes. Millions of them. The eighth volume of Fiction River presents fourteen universes, all different, all powerful. From a planetary survey ship moored in an alien ocean to a comic book convention near a strange Louisiana town, each of these universes go somewhere familiar and strange at the same time. Come visit the universe of Fiction River, which Amazing Stories called ...

While investigating a signal by its enemies in the Canine Cartel, Cat Patrol Delta crashes on the little known planet Earth.  Delta discovers a war between cats and dogs down there, too... and the cats are losing!  But when the dogs snatch a space cat, the earthbound mutts may quickly find that they've picked a fight with a far more dangerous breed of cat.   Richard Alan Dickson, author of "Crash Cogburn and the Video Warriors," begins an episodic t...

Changing weather is bringing floods that threaten all the animals in the world. Kevin the Dodo sets out on a humorous adventure to find the dinosaurs and to bring them back to safety.

With MiddleBoy Blue back in action, the city needs a superhero.  Too bad none can come.  Fortunately, Joatman is on the job!  Can the dastardly villain survive the special brand of justice dispensed by a Jack of All Trades, Master at None?  Better yet, can the city?   Richard Alan Dickson, author of "Hank the Happy Snowman," returns with a wacky tale of superhero mayhem and chaotic misadventure.  With a bumbling hero turned loose upon...

When a Gateway station explodes, Rupert Cole races to find the cause. With terror factions already ruling the Earth, only Gateway keeps them from those who've fled to the safety of space. If the factions have finally discovered a way to escape, there will be no putting them back... and nowhere left for everyone else to run.Richard Alan Dickson, author of "G-Blade" and "The Fifth Horseman," returns with a story of action and adventure in the style of "Escape from New York," but with...

Dragons, wizards, swords and spells. Jason Cogburn knows they aren't real. They only exist in nice, safe video games. But when his latest trip to the video games parlor goes terribly wrong, the young man's nice, safe world becomes the myth. Tonight, Jason Cogburn learns the terrifying truth: magic is real; science is the lie.Richard Alan Dickson, author of "Mister Majestor's Magnificent Menagerie" and "Diver Down!" returns with a wondrous tale of adventure, spirit, friendship, and ...

When a groggy Martian forgets the toilet seat after a wild wedding night, his new bride—the Queen of Venus—promptly declares war. So much for the honeymoon. Forgetting his pants, he flees his dripping bride in a dash for the safety of Mars, but the wacky space race is already off to a rocky start because even among artificial life forms, space ships included, naked Martians get very little respect.Richard Alan Dickson, author or "The Fifth Horseman" and "Mister Majestor's Magnifice...

When an asteroid on a collision course turns into a surprise alien invasion, Captain Alan Lane and Pollywog Squadron must defend the Earth from attack.  But how can a bunch of military misfits at a submarine base succeed when the best military minds have already failed?  The day we've long feared has finally arrived... and we're not ready.   Richard Alan Dickson, author of "G-Blade" and "Gateway: Left Behind," presents an imaginative tale ...

When George Adams bumps into a planetary blockade, he knows he should turn around and scamper back the other way. When he recognizes the blockading buccaneer, however, he accepts an offer of safe passage. It's not foolish. George has pressing business to attend. Besides, nobody honors a promise quite like a pirate.Richard Alan Dickson, author of "G-Blade" and "Gateway: Left Behind," presents a short adventure into the "G-Blade" universe. With a gritty cast and clever action, "Gentl...

With pirates raiding the Asteroid Belt, frontier marshal Griffin Douglas goes undercover to expose the operation and tear it all down. When he finds ties back to Mars, however, he must dive even deeper into both his role and the dark seduction of his newly-tasted power. Out on the frontier, when the line that no lawman should ever cross begins to blur... who's to really know?Richard Alan Dickson, author of "G-Blade" and "Gateway: Left Behind," delivers another thrilling adventure. ...

On a night when the best costume gets the most free candy, one young man knows that his costume must be the very best. His only competition? His big sister Sally and Boo Boy, a mysterious kid from down the lane. But on this night—his night—there will be no mystery. After months of careful planning, Paul has finally crafted the perfect disguise.Richard Alan Dickson, author of "The Last Great Lemonade-Stand Showdown," presents a delightful Halloween story. With a charming cast, witty...

When Doyle Hunter received his third strike, he expected life in prison. He expected to disappear from society forever. He expected that they'd lock the door and throw away the key. He did not expect to be hauled out to some secret trial to see if they shouldn't just execute him, instead... and he certainly didn't expect the alien.Richard Alan Dickson, author of "Red, White and Retirement Blues," returns with a bit of drama and suspense in a world that's not quite as one man believ...