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July 4, 2017
A Fistful of Credits: Stories from the Four Horsemen Universe
Mercenary science fiction in the same vein as David Drake’s “Hammer’s Slammers”
Fourteen outstanding authors. Fourteen extraordinary stories. One bestselling universe.
Alongside such eminent authors as Mark Wandrey, Chris Kennedy, Chris Nuttall and a host of others, I have had the distinct pleasure of having my short story, ‘Dead or Alive’, included in the first anthology based in the Amazon bestselling Four Horsemen Universe.
‘Dead or Alive’ follows Peacemaker Sally Sinclair across multiple worlds in her single-minded hunt for a group of murderous space pirates.
I’ll say no more you’ll just have to pick up a copy and enjoy her story along with the other great tales in this anthology.
If you want to learn more about the Four Horseman Universe check out Chris Kennedy’s blog http://chriskennedypublishing.com/imprints-authors/mark-wandrey/the-four-horsemen-books/
The Blurb:
It’s the Twenty-Second Century. The galaxy has opened up to humanity as a hyperactive beehive of stargates and new technologies, and we suddenly find ourselves in a vast playground of different races, environments, and cultures. There’s just one catch: we are pretty much at the bottom of the food chain.
Enter the Four Horsemen universe, where only a willingness to fight and die for money separates Humans from the majority of the other races. Enter a galaxy not only of mercenaries, but also of Peacemakers, bounty hunters, and even a strung out junkie in the way of a hired assassin.
Edited by bestselling authors and universe creators Mark Wandrey and Chris Kennedy, “A Fistful of Credits” includes all-new stories in the Four Horsemen universe by a variety of bestselling authors–and some you may not have heard of…yet. The fourteen authors take on various aspects of the universe, giving you additional insight into a galaxy that isn’t at war…but definitely isn’t at peace. There’s only one thing for sure–anything’s possible for a fistful of credits!
Inside you’ll find:
Foreword by Dr. Charles E. Gannon
“The Last Alpha” by Mark Wandrey
“Breach of Contract” by Terry Mixon
“Paint the Sky” by Jason Cordova
“Surf and Turf” by Jon R. Osborne
“Stand on It” by Kevin Ikenberry
“Lost and Found” by Jon Del Arroz
“Gilded Cage” by Kacey Ezell
“Legends” by Christopher Woods
“With the Eagles” by Doug Dandridge
“Dead or Alive” by PP Corcoran
“Hide and Seek” by Christopher Nuttall
“Information Overload” by Charity Ayres
“Enough” by Chris Kennedy
“CASPer’s Ghost” by Brad R. Torgersen
Invasion, book 1 of The K’Tai War series.
The Carter’s enjoy life on the colony world of Agate. Then K’Tai invade. Can the Carter’s use their secret past to save Agate from K’Tai aggression?
Allow me to introduce my new three book sci-fi series – The K’Tai War.
Invasion, book 1, chronicles a war of aggression between the 1,000 year + K’Tai Imperium, an empire which spans hundreds of star systems, and the up-and-coming new kid on the block: humanity. Humans occupy a number worlds which are governed centrally by ‘The League’.
The K’Tai treat humans with disdain, containing human expansion by controlling access to the mineral Redlazore, the key ingredient in the construction of ‘the’ star drive. This monopoly is destroyed by the discovery of massive reserves of Redlazore on the border planet of Agate. The K’Tai are unhappy with this power change, in addition, the K’Tai Imperium itself is threatened by a seemingly unstoppable cancer, in the form of the ‘Secessionists’.
The Secessionists demand a root and branch reform of K’Tai society, formal recognition and equality for the Valan and the Sona, two previously conquered races subjugated by the Imperium. An increasing number of planets and systems are joining the Secessionists, drawing off loyal forces of the Imperium.
In a bold move Sidal, the Devisee (or heir) to the Imperium’s throne, orders the invasion of Agate. If successful, the invasion will secure a fresh supply of Redlazore for the Imperium, containing human expansion and sending the League a signal. Do not challenge the K’Tai!
In the midst of the political maelstrom are the seemingly ordinary Carters. Dave, is a mid-level executive with Henderson Shipping. Sue, is a high school teacher, Jodee and Chris, the teenage kids, complete the family circle.
When the K’Tai invade Agate the family are separated during the fighting, however, the Carters are not what they seem and nothing, neither K’Tai pulse rifles nor stretches of booby trapped wasteland will stop Dave and Sue reuniting their family. In the course of this the Carters are drawn into bloody armed conflict with the K’Tai occupation forces.
Invasion is on special pre-order price of $2.99 which will increase to $3.99 following it’s general release on 22 July 2017.
April 19, 2017
The Empire at War: British Military Science Fiction Box Set – FREE FOR A LIMITED TIME –
Start a compelling military-based sci-fi series by contemporary British authors.
This bundle contains four full-length science fiction novels, three exclusive short stories, one of which is lavishly illustrated by award winning artist Andy Bigwood, and two essays.
“Richards is up there with the best MSF writers. No lie.”~Amazon Reviewer on C.R.O.W.
“..thrilling stuff, heroes, self sacrifice, traditional ott bad guy!.”~Amazon Reviewer on Discovery of the Saiph.
“If you have never read Nuttall, you are in for a real treat!”~Amazon Reviewer on Their Darkest Hour.
“..I was hooked and on an adventure like no other I have ever taken.”~Amazon Reviewer on Marine Cadet.
The Novels-
Their Darkest Hour by Christopher G. Nuttall.Aliens take control of Britain’s cities and force the remainder of the British military to go on the run. With the government destroyed, the population must choose between fighting and collaborating with the alien overlords. .
Discovery of the Saiph by P.P. Corcoran.The Marco Polo leads mankind to Proxima Centauri outside Earth’s Solar System where the ship’s scientists detect power readings they are artificial, alien and emanate from Planet III… a wasteland that suffered a devastating nuclear bombardment many thousands of years before. Archaeologists discover an alien library deep underground and are astonished to unlock its secrets with human DNA.
C.R.O.W. by Phillip Richards.Andy Moralee knew that life with his new company of Dropship Infantry would be hard, but nothing could prepare him for life in one of the toughest units in the Union army. New arrivals, nicknamed ‘Crow’ by their platoons, are the lowest form of life in his Company, and he finds himself at the mercy of unforgiving commanders and bullies, all the time knowing that the real enemy are waiting for him at the end of his journey through the void. The enemy know that the Union are coming, they have dug in and fortified, and they are ready
Marine Cadet by Tim C. Taylor.2565 A.D. When seventeen-year old Marine Cadet, Arun McEwan, forges an unlikely friendship with an alien scribe, he crashes into a world of treachery and conspiracy. How can he possibly survive three more years until graduation when every day brings a new deadly threat?But survive he must because his new alien allies show him glimpses of his destiny — a vision of a better future that only he can forge.
A dream called the Human Legion.
The Exclusive Short Stories-
Haven One-Eight by P.P. Corcoran.A relentless foe seeks to murder the Faithful in their haven, but who are these unstoppable servants of Satan? The answer will shock you.
The President’s Son by Tim C. Taylor.The characters in the Human Legion series have been isolated from the rest of humanity for centuries, but their distant ancestors were taken as children from Earth. In The President’s Son, a short story exclusive to this collection, we hear the story of that first group of slave children.
Fallen Witness artwork by Andy Bigwood and words by Tim C. Taylor.
The third short story in the collection is special. The sumptuous cover artwork for The Empire at War was produced by Andy Bigwood, whose cover art has twice before won the best artwork award from the British Science Fiction Association. Andy has supplied seven fantastic pieces of artwork that are interspersed with the other stories.
Currently #1 Amazon Best Seller in Free Kindle Store > Space Opera
October 1, 2016
PP Corcoran joins Tickety Boo Space Dock as acquiring editor…
07 September 2016
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September 5, 2016
Behind the Story: Through Glassy Eyes
Josh Hayes and Scott Moon talk with Paul about his story, “Through Glassy Eyes” from the “Through the Wormhole” anthology which features 14 authors, all writing in the same shared universe.
September 3, 2016
Explorations is Out Now!
Hi All!
We haven’t spoken in a while and this is one of the reasons why.
Today is launch day for Explorations: Through the wormhole published by Woodbridge Press and as the tagline says it’s
14 STORIES. 14 WORMHOLES. ONE UNIVERSE.
A fantastically varied anthology of short stories written by some of the best indie SF authors of today.
My short story is called ‘Through Glassy Eyes’ and hypothesises the consequences of terrorists hacking an implant linking the human brain to any computer in the world.
You can of course Buy it Now
or if you’re a *Kindle Unlimited subscriber you can read it free.
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*Remember you don’t need to have a kindle or an ebook to read this book, you can read it anywhere by downloading the free Kindle App. Get the FREE KINDLE APP here.
Stay tuned for a free chapter of Through Glassy Eyes – available only in Explorations: Through the Wormhole.
June 27, 2016
Interview with PP Corcoran by SFF World
SFF World Published 27 June 2016: by Dag R. SFF WORLD, The Best in Sci Fi, Fantasy and Horror
http://www.sffworld.com/2016/06/interview-with-p-p-corcoran-author-of-the-saiph-series/
March 29, 2016
Novel Ideas: Paul Corcoran
Connor McKernan of Northern Visions TV (NVTV) talks to science fiction author Paul Corcoran about his new novel, The Empire at War: British Military Science Fiction Box Set
January 28, 2016
The Empire At War Collection
Hi folks in case you wonder where I’ve been hiding for the last couple of months I’ve been working on this collection of what I consider to be the best of British Military Sci Fi over the last couple of years.
Why don’t you have a look and see what you think. If you like what you see visit the web site www.EmpireAtWar.co.uk for more images of what is inside the box set and news from the authors and artist.
Between the ‘The Empire at War’ contributors they have amassed over 19,000 five star Goodreads and Amazon reviews. A USA Today bestseller. Multiple #1 best-sellers in Amazon’s military SF charts and two BSFA Best Cover awards – proving the British view point on future war is something SF readers the world over adore.
The Empire is at War… and we’re lovin’ it!
This collection comprises of:
4 x unabridged best-selling military SF novels.
3 x exclusive short stories, one of which is lavishly illustrated by award winning artist Andy Bigwood.
2 x essays.
Each author showcased in The Empire at War collection has had multiple top-10 bestsellers in the Amazon.com military SF book charts in the past two years.
The Novels-
Their Darkest Hour by Christopher G. Nuttall.A novel of alien invasion, occupation, collaboration and resistance. The actions of British collaborators in Their Darkest Hour are powerful enough to appall contemporary readers.
Discovery of the Saiph by P.P. Corcoran.An epic-scale adventure story of humanity’s war for survival against an implacable enemy. Space battles, alliances and treaty negotiations, special ops and alien technology… it’s all here.
C.R.O.W. Phillip Richards.This first book in the Union series, tells the story of Andy Moralee, a young Combat Replacement of War in the English Dropship Infantry, as he progresses through training and hazing through to his first experience of combat.
Marine Cadet by Tim C. Taylor.The series starts in what appears to be a standard boot camp scenario,but there are dark conspiracies maneuvering in the background, angling for advantage before this region of the galaxy explodes into a civil war, after which nothing will be the same again.
The Exclusive Short Stories-
Haven One-Eight by P.P. Corcoran.A relentless foe seeks to murder the Faithful in their haven, but who are these unstoppable servants of Satan? The answer will shock you.
The President’s Son by Tim C. Taylor.The characters in the Human Legion series have been isolated from the rest of humanity for centuries, but their distant ancestors were taken as children from Earth. In The President’s Son, a short story exclusive to this collection, we hear the story of that first group of slave children.
Fallen Witness artwork by Andy Bigwood and words by Tim C. Taylor.The third short story in the collection is special. The sumptuous cover artwork for The Empire at War was produced by Andy Bigwood, whose cover art has twice before won the best artwork award from the British Science Fiction Association. Andy has supplied seven fantastic pieces of artwork that are interspersed with the other stories.
Box Set Exclusive Preview-
Phillip Richards presents an intriguing peak at his new SF series with the opening chapters of Escape from the Hive.
And finally, words from Tim C. Taylor-
SitRep: The State of British Military SFAn essay which attempts to grasp the current state of British military SF and how American science fiction publishing has transformed in the past five years.
Roll Call: British Military SF authors.Information on the authors in this collection.
This is The Empire at War: British Military SF. Now, go lose yourself in the stories within!
January 22, 2016
2016 New Year: New Series – Audiobook Deal
Got an email about this today, who knew? You can currently download select audiobooks (loads of genres) for just $6.99. A bargain! And guess what? Discovery of the Saiph is on sale too!
To browse the deals click here
If you’re interested in Discovery of the Saiph or other audiobooks narrated by Eric Summerer click here.
