Galis City, crime-ridden capital of Zona Nox, was formed in the desperation of war. For mafia boss, Danny Marzio, this desperation is opportunity. Where the rest of the city sees grit and dirt, he sees glitz and red lights. For Danny, crime is a business. Violence is just a part of the job. But when one of his men is assassinated, Danny realises that Galis cannot stay like this forever. In the flames of a perpetual gang war and the shadows of conspiracy, Danny Marzio sees an opportunity. He doesn’t want to be an emperor, but to ensure the survival of his business – he is willing to do whatever is necessary.

It is the 36th century of the Old Terran calendar and humanity is spread across the stars… Within the vast Warpmancer Universe, a multitude of characters carve their places into the galaxy… In the darkness of space, a hotshot freighter pilot is faced with a perilous spaceship graveyard and merciless alien pirates. On a frontier planet, a gentleman gangster tries to build a criminal business empire while beset by psychopaths and violence. In a mysterious alien hive, an insectoid creature experiences something his species should not have – free will. Read each of these warped sci-fi stories and the first book in the Devil Child side-series, Outcast of Empire, in this wonderfully gritty and expansive collection of stories. If you like your universes as big as Star Wars, as gritty as Warhammer and as creative as Philip K Dick and Robert A Heinlein, then you will love Warp Worlds. Pick up your copy today!

A master thief turned soldier... The fate of a planet… Zona Nox is a war-torn planet at the edge of the known galaxy. On it is Galis City, a sea of shanties ruled by gangs and violence. James is the Shadow of Galis, a master thief and skilled killer. Through cunning and near inhuman agility, James has become a living legend among the criminals that rule Galis. But not even the blood-thirsty gangs of Galis can stop the invasions of the alien Xank Empire. James realises he cannot stop the horde alone and embraces the defenders of humanity – the Trooper Order. But despite all his skill, can a master criminal be a good soldier?

Short story set aboard the Kolheim ship which is attacked by space pirates. Alien pirates. No ammo. Starfleet ain’t coming. Erryn Kolheim is the best damn freighter pilot this side of the core worlds. She was born in space, bred in it. She’s one of the best, but even the best fear pirates. On a routine run across the galaxy, Erryn’s ship is stopped by Pegg pirates. While small, the nasty creatures make up for their size with a love for violence. Erryn can go around them. Space is big, after all. But it ain’t safe. Avoiding one danger might mean another, if they can even avoid the first danger at all. But Erryn’s a damn good pilot, and she won’t give up her ship without a fight. Will Erryn overcome the scourge of space? If you like space sci-fi like Firefly, you’ll love this short story addition to the expansive Warpmancer Universe. Make sure to buy your copy of Shipborn today!

When you’re all alone, all you can do is think… Peron thinks a lot. It is all he can do. He wants to talk. But there’s nobody to talk to. Surrounded by millions, but alone. Why? Because he’s a freak. It isn’t that nobody wants to talk to him, it is that he’s the only one who can. Peron is a Gleran – a humanoid insect living in a hive alongside countless like him. Peron feels a strong connection to the hive. It’s his family, after all. But in his efforts to talk with his family, he may end up hurting himself more than anything else.

Gudradd was promised death… A release from the rot that tormented all squogg. But as a gunner on the almost indestructible and titanic dreadnought Cold Death, Gudradd has been spared the mercy of a fiery demise. Until now… Humans have engaged the Black Fleet, and Gudradd and his companions ache for the death that will finally release them from their anguish. It is time for the Endbreach.