The Bear is still watching—long after the Oorts have ravaged the planet—and this time the world is watching Thomas Bruin just as closely. Rumors swirl about whether he fathered the Oort Worldkiller; believers and doubters battle louder than the invaders themselves. But once Bruin crawls out of his self-pity, he realizes the truth doesn’t matter—only his next move does. With Earth suffocating under the Oort assault, he reports for duty one last time, prepared to lead humanity in every arena...

It’s father versus son on Earth’s war-torn streets as Thomas Bruin faces the Oort Worldkiller and his invading army. With no better choice, Bruin suits up for a final stand, fully aware he may not survive—and maybe not wanting to. Victory means confronting a lifetime of lies and betrayals; failure means planetary extinction. For once, Bruin stops thinking about his reputation and focuses solely on saving Earth, no matter the cost. And if he’s lucky, he might finally die the hero he spent y...

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You have a dream …… become a full-time author.Your book is finished and your finger hovers over the publish button. Your dream is about to become a reality. Have you set up the foundation for success?Too often authors wait to consider their writing as a business. Most beginning authors, and far too many experienced wordsmiths, don't have any idea what it takes to manage the business side of their career.There's more to being an indie...

After he fends off an alien invasion, Thomas Bruin goes from a nobody security guard to Earth's greatest hero! He's got a supercharged launchpad and no ceiling. Bruin rises from celebrity to congress, then to the head of the planet's first orbital security force. He's married into one of the country's most powerful political families, he's surfing a wave of endorsements, and he's the very symbol of human resilience. So why is Bruin nervous? Because only he knows his great victory is a lie....

The Oorts have returned, launching an invasion more devastating than before—and Thomas Bruin always knew this day would come, even if he lied to the world about it. Their first strike is personal: the Oort Worldkiller, a hybrid general claiming to be Bruin’s own son, incinerates his childhood home. Bruin and the Worldkiller clash in the streets as cameras capture every blow, but the public is focused on the scandal, not the war. Is Bruin truly the father of this alien destroyer? Did he bet...

Things take a turn for the worst in what was once a carefree, fun, teenage life. Sixteen-year-old Ashton, strived for good grades in school and enjoying his free time with his best friend, Liam, when things turn dark. Liam struggles with his home life when two brothers come into town and offer a helping hand. Feeling uneasy about the brothers, Ashton voices his concerns when everything spins out of control fast. People start going missing or found dead in the quiet town and unexplainable t...

Thomas Bruin. A man plucked from obscurity by circumstance, who saves his town from an alien scout team, and then makes an unholy bargain to save the world from the invasion that follows. This alchemy of actions and secrets makes Bruin a worldwide celebrity, which he leverages to his advantage, but there’s just one problem– the clock’s ticking. Because only Bruin knows that he didn’t truly defeat the aliens so many decades ago, and as he reaches the twilight of his career, the bill...

A dark secret exposed...A reluctant leader's courage...A battle to save her people...In the mystical realm of Lairheim, the Goddess's magic flows through her people, granting them the Talents to combat the monstrous threats plaguing their land. When a new and insidious danger arises, Rizelya, a Red with fire Talent, is thrust into an unexpected leadership role. Defying tradition, she assembl...

Hecate Calls…A life-changing choice…a dangerous destiny.Catlyn Hennessey struggles to survive as an energy healer and tarot reader. All her life she's longed for the magic to make fire dance on her palm…until she comes face to face with it.Now, her fate is entwined with a mysterious magical creature—and the Goddess Hecate.Catching the Iron Maiden Serial Killer consumes Detective Sean McLarkin. His suspect, the son of the wealt...

Entanglements explores the clash of cultures and personalities among fishermen, scientists, and whale advocates struggling to save both the endangered North Atlantic right whale and the livelihoods of thousands of Atlantic coastal families. By most counts, about 300 of these whales remain in the North Atlantic, and scientists warn that collisions with fishing gear are contributing to their decline.The political climate that surrounds the world's most endangered large whale is conte...

Cross Infinite World is excited to bring you emeth: Island of Golems, Grand Prize Winner of the 3rd Square Enix Novels' Award, fully revised with new art by Mura Karuki and new scenes added by the authors for its first-ever English release! Co-authors Souki Tsukishima and Tora Tsukishima have served as writers for many epic games and novels, such as Final Fantasy Type 0 -The Last Truth-, Final Fantasy Agito, Imaginary Range, Root Double, Ingress the Animation, and more!