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 tale of comedic fun and swashbuckling a...

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 an unsuspecting world, "Joatman!" is one crime-fighting...

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.

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...

When an elite star trooper freezes on the battlefield, Doctor Bill Morris races to find the seed to the hallucination that stopped him flat. Elite troops are tough, fearless, and immune to such attacks. If the enemy has found a new virus, the Empire's iron-fisted dominance may come to an abrupt end.Richard Alan Dickson, author of "G-Blade" and "Gateway: Left Behind," presents a psychedelic tale from the days of magic mushrooms and mystery tours. With a charming hero and a captivati...

When the woodland elves strike north against the elves of the ice, a former prankster finds himself alone, the last of his kind. With an enemy castle now at his doorstep, he vows his revenge. One against many might be long odds, but neither Kringle nor his army have ever faced a dark elf like Jack Frost.Richard Alan Dickson, author of "The Fifth Horseman," presents a different look at the traditional winter wonderland. With a unique perspective and a clever tale, "Taking the North ...

Three delightful Halloween tales of ticklish tricks and tasty treats from Richard Alan Dickson and Tor Richardson. Fire up the flashlight, tuck the blanket to your chin, and take a welcome trip down memory lane. Stories include "Big Enough for Halloween," "The Menace of the Unseen Terror," and "Boo? Boo Who?"

Jim and Jon Bruce enjoy a summer break filled with television, videos, and online gaming in their dark bedroom sanctuary... until they're blamed for some stupid brush fire they didn't start. When their punishment casts them from their room, they must catch the real culprits or remain banished to the strange world of fresh air and sunshine for the rest of the summer.Richard Alan Dickson, author of "Mister Majestor's Magnificent Menagerie" and "Crash Cogburn and the Video Warriors," ...

When law and order fail on Earth, Deputy Griffin Douglas hops a transport to a sleepy lunar colony untouched by the turmoil, but a cry for help diverts the ship. Pirates are raiding the frontier mining camps. The miners need justice, justice needs a lawman, and one dejected lawman finds that perhaps he's not yet ready to hang up his guns, after all.Richard Alan Dickson, author of "G-Blade" and "Gateway: Left Behind," presents a gripping tale of action and adventure set within his G...

First dates are hell, no question about it. But when Derek Adams finally wins that lucky first date with the girl of his dreams, he believes—for one brief instant—that he's finally got it made. Let the misadventure begin.Richard Alan Dickson, author of "Love, Venusian Style," presents a comic tale of mixed messages and first-date follies. With its unique humor and delightful twists, "Crossed Signals" will keep the laughter going to the very end.* * *This electronic ...

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...