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Series · 15
books · 2011-2015

Books in series

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#1

Aurora

CV-01

2011

Episode 1 A world recovering from a devastating plague… A brutal enemy threatening invasion… A young man seeking to escape the shadow of his father… A ship manned by a crew of fresh academy graduates… A top-secret experimental propulsion system… A questionable alliance with a mysterious green-eyed woman… What destiny has in store for the crew of the UES Aurora, is far greater than any of them could ever imagine. And this is only the beginning… "Aurora: CV-01" is 77,000 word novel, and is Episode 1 of The Frontiers Saga. Episode 2, "The Rings of Haven"is available now!
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#2

The Rings of Haven

2012

A ship stranded halfway across the galaxy. A difficult and lengthy journey home. A homeworld in urgent need of their return. And now they are running out of food. The crew of the Aurora must now trust their new allies in order to survive. But their situation may be far more serious than they imagined. And their actions could have repercussions across the galaxy. Their journey home may just have gotten slightly more complicated. (c)2013 Tantor Audio
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#3

The Legend of Corinair

2012

Episode 3 A captain coming into his own… A handful of refugees stranded on board… A possible traitor in their midst… A voyage into the territory of the very enemy that pursues them… Sometimes legends become realities in unexpected ways. It seems that fate has the crew of the Aurora firmly in its clutches. “The Legend of Corinair” is a 72,000 word novel, and is the 3rd episode in The Frontiers Saga. Episode 4, "Freedom's Dawn" is available now.
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#4

Freedom's Dawn

2012

Episode 1.4 A ship under siege… A world on the brink of civil war… A distraught people seeking a new beginning… A battle weary crew that can barely hold it together… Even a legend can use a little help from time to time. The crew of the Aurora, the Karuzari, and the Corinairans must find a way to work together or else they may all perish.
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#5

Rise of the Corinari

2012

A time to recover… A chance to make a new ally… A brief respite to repair and rearm… An opportunity for a people to regain their honor… For every civilization there comes a moment when a stand must be made against tyranny. The time has come for the Alliance to draw a line in the sand.
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#6

Head of the Dragon

2013

Time is running out… An ally has all but fallen… Resources are running low… The time for attack has come... The Alliance must strike deep into the heart of the empire. This time, the Aurora will be going home, or going to her grave. “Head of the Dragon” is a 133,000 word novel, and is the 6th episode in The Frontiers Saga.
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#7

The Expanse

2013

Episode 7 A newly repaired ship… A willing and eager crew… A host of new technologies… A long anticipated return home… The crew of the UES Aurora finally has the chance to fulfill their mission, but first they must complete a long and dangerous journey across a thousand light years of unexplored space. “The Expanse” is a 104,000 word novel, and is the 7th episode in The Frontiers Saga.
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#8

Celestia CV-02

2013

Episode 8 A world divided… A ship under construction… A military scrambling to prepare a defense… A moment that everyone hoped would never come… The Earth Defense Force must find a way to defend their world against invasion by the Jung Empire. More importantly, they must protect their newest ship, the UES Celestia, as she may be their last hope.
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#9

Ep.#1.9 - "Resistance"

2013

Episode 9 A chance to gain much needed resources… A group of highly trained, merciless soldiers… A half-completed ship on a trajectory to nowhere… A lone operative on familiar yet dangerous ground… Captain Scott and the crew of the Aurora have a chance to get everything they need to liberate their home world, but they may have to fight someone else's war first. “Resistance” is a 97,000 word novel, and is the 9th episode in The Frontiers Saga. Episode 10, “Liberation” is coming soon!
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#10

Liberation

2014

Episode 10 Heartfelt reunions with friends… Desperate plans to gain advantage… Opportunities that cannot be ignored… Discovery of family once thought lost… The time has come for Captain Scott to fight for that which was taken… the very freedom of the world he was sworn to protect. “Liberation” is a 108,000 word novel, and is the 10th episode in The Frontiers Saga. Episode 11 is coming soon!
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#11

Born of the Ashes

2014

Episode 11 A world in chaos… An eager new ally… A newly acquired ship… An even greater threat on its way… Captain Nathan Scott must decide whether to stand and fight to the end, or live to fight another day… even if it means the end of his world. “Born of the Ashes” is a 122,000 word novel, and is the 11th episode in The Frontiers Saga. Episode 12 is coming soon!
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#12

Rise of the Alliance

2014

Episode 12 A new ally providing aid… An old ally joining the fight… Their resources growing with each passing day… Their homeworld finally on the road to recovery… Things finally seem to be coming together for Captain Scott and the Alliance, as he takes his forces on the offensive. However, the Jung may in turn give him more trouble than he bargained for.
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#13

A Show of Force

2015

Episode 13 The liberation old worlds… The addition of new allies… The fall of a regime… The death of a trusted friend… The Aurora begins clearing a 20 light year sphere of safety around Earth, taking out Jung forces as they liberate the core systems. However, Captain Scott and the Alliance quickly discover that not every world wants to be liberated, and the Jung have a few surprises of their own. “A Show of Force” is a 137,000 word novel, and is the 13th episode in The Frontiers Saga. Episode 14, "The Weak and the Innocent" is coming soon!
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#14

The Weak and the Innocent

2015

Episode 14 A ship in the hands of their enemy… A liberation gone wrong… A chance to double their ranks… A bold and daring plan… Their support from the Pentaurus cluster dwindling fast, the Alliance faces new and unpleasant realities in the Sol sector. But untoward changes also bring unexpected opportunities… The 'trick' is in how you use them. “The Weak and the Innocent” is a 110,000 word novel, and is the 14th episode in The Frontiers Saga. The Conclusion of Part 1, Episode 15, "Which Other Men Cannot Do" is coming soon!
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#15

That Which Other Men Cannot Do

2015

Episode 15 New forces grow… Old friends are lost… New alliances are forged… Old weapons are made new… With political unrest growing, the Alliance must rush to rebuild their fleet and expand their 'sphere of influence' before their support runs out. But when the Jung up the ante, the Alliance must turn up the heat. Captain Nathan Scott and the Sol-Pentaurus Alliance must put everything on the line to save the Sol sector once and for all. “That Which Other Men Cannot Do” is a 160,000 word novel, and is the 15th and final episode of Part I of The Frontiers Saga. Part II of the Frontiers Saga is coming soon!

Author

Ryk Brown
Ryk Brown
Author · 49 books

Born in 1960 and raised on an overdose of television, NASA, and science fiction, Ryk Brown has worked as a cook, rock guitarist, stage lighting technician, and paramedic. He currently resides in Northern California with his wife, daughter, and cat. By day he fixes computers, and by night he creates stories. Having spent his entire life "thinking stuff up", the advent of digital publishing has finally given him an excuse to write it all down and share it with others. ("Others" meaning someone other than his poor wife and daughter.) A long-time fan of all things science and space, his goal is to write and publish an on-going series of sci-fi adventures. To be set in his own version of humanity's future, his characters will explore the vast reaches of the galaxy, and perhaps even the universe. He invites you all to join him on this journey through his vivid imagination.

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