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Cannon Fodder 2025: Tales from the Gun Crew (Cannon Publishing Anthology Series Book 1)

Fifteen stories from Cannon Publishing Authors, each taking from the universes of their novels to bring you perspectives and deepen their world. From 27th century mercenaries fighting on distant planets and young soldiers riding with Arthur to defeat Saxon hordes, to enchanted weapons dealing damage in hands of Fae, we bring you the best of Science Fiction and Fantasy!

Al Hagan
Brian Gifford
Charles Hackney
Charli Cox
Dan Gainor
Dan Kemp
David Hensley
J.F. Holmes
Jason Weiser
Jason Kyle
Jonathan LaForce
Kevin Harris
Michael Morton
Sam Robb
Scott Huggins

VFW: Veterans of the Future Wars

A daring admiral seeking to save Earth’s last colony ship from religious fanatics… A colonel with a heavy heart facing down an alien invasion… A temporally-displaced sergeant seeking to rekindle freedom in the 31st century… These are the stories of the Future Wars, and the Veterans who fight them. Within these pages lie tales of valor, of brave men and women tanding their ground and serving their country in the world beyond tomorrow. VFW is thrilling military sci-fi from the following authors: Dan Gainor, Pete Aldin, Ted Blasche, Martin T. Ingham, Dave D’Alessio, Alex Stevens, Joseph Conat, Neal Wooten, Karl G. Rich, Therese Arkenberg, David W. Landrum, Michael Janairo, Mary Pletsch, Sam Kepfield, & Edmund Wells.

Life of the Dead

A science-fictional look at the deadly departed! Amidst frightening tales of terror, there lie hidden questions: What does it feel like to be dead? What motivates undead beings to do what they do? What is the scientific rationale behind their existence? Why do they always seem so hungry, and seek the flesh of the living? Explore the lesser-told stories of zombies and other undead individuals. Go beyond the horror and discover the true nature of people risen from the grave! Stories by: Emily Swaim, Edmund Wells, Ken MacGregor and Kerry G.S. Lipp, L. Rigdon, Mark Olivares, Joseph Conat, James S. Dorr, Karl G. Rich, Jay Wilburn, Tim Mucci, Neal Wooten, Ross Baxter, JL Mo, David Greske, Larry Hinkle, Barry Rosenberg, Lauren A. Forry, and Dan Gainor

Yarr! A Space Pirate Anthology

Ahoy, matey! Space be a realm of riches, just waiting to be plundered! There be rights and wrongs to be righted and wronged, and thems that sail the skies of tomorrow waving the jolly roger (or some alien equivalent). Yarr be full of tales of these space buccaneers, outlaw souls who roam the spaceways seeking wealth, blood, and freedom in many forms… and lusty pirate wenches! Be readin’ ye these tales to thrill and chill, lest ye be forced to walk the star-plank!

The Temporal Element II

The secret of time travel continues to elude the brightest minds of our time, yet the dream of traversing the natural boundaries of linear existence persists. Tales of these fantastic adventures continue to stir the imagination, and propel us into different realms, of the past as it once was, or the future as it could be. What sort of mayhem could a time traveler inflict upon history… or the world beyond tomorrow? The Temporal Element II brings us more thrilling tales of time travel adventure, of people from various time periods visiting their past, or their future, in various ways. Where will they come from, and who will they be? Featuring stories by Lauren A. Forry, Dan Gainor, Bruno Lombardi, Mark Olivares, Diane Arrelle, Nina Longfield, Alex J. Stevens, Jeff Provine, DJ Tyrer, Martin T. Ingham, Kent Swarts, Rocky Hutson, Sheila Crosby, Benjamin Cooper, Joe Adams, Michael Kellar, Mark F. Bailey, Michael Siciliano, and SMNilsen.

We Were Heroes

What happens when superheroes get old? Do they take it with grace, or do they rage against the dying of the light? Do they get crotchety or start waxing poetically of the good old days? Do they ever beat their lifelong nemesis, or do they continue to duke it out in the nursing home? These are questions We Were Heroes dares to explore! We Were Heroes is a collection all about super-powered individuals in their waning years. Retired crime-fighters with special talents and technology, crusading vigilantes who find their bodies failing, and old warriors passing the torch to the next generation; this anthology will show us what life is like for these people as they get old. Go beyond their heyday, and see what these legendary heroes will become.

Altered America

21 exciting tales of Alternate History! What if fate had turned out differently in these United States? What if the Louisiana Purchase never happened? What if George Washington had been a Loyalist? What if a billionaire cloned the Founding Fathers? What if the Vikings had settled North America? What if the Apollo 11 moon landing had failed? These and many other scenarios are explored in Atlered America! Featuring stories by Jackson Kuhl, Dan Gainor, Bruno Lombardi, Edmund Wells, Sam Kepfield, Brad Hafford, Erik Bundy, Dusty Wallace, Owen Morgan, Ryan McCall, Jason Sharp, Sean Menken, William R.D. Wood, Jeff Provine, James S. Dorr, Martin T. Ingham, Lauren A. Forry, Cyrus P. Underwood, Charles Wilcox, and Philip Overby.

Our Heroes Through Tomorrow (Martinus Publishing Author Spotlight Series Book 2)

Heroes are the people we all dream of being. Whether it’s a teenaged boy in West Texas caught in a war, a billionaire intent on saving the spirit of his nation or a starship captain hundreds of light years from earth, they all want to be the best people they can.

This book is dedicated to those who have to make those monumental choices and perhaps the ultimate sacrifice. Nationally recognized media critic and writer Dan Gainor has woven tales of alternate history, time travel, aliens, zombies, space epics and war into a collection any lover of classic sci-fi should love.

Enjoy six scintillating stories from a modern master of speculative fiction!

Unintended Consequences: In a future where nuclear weapons no longer function, conventional warfare rears its ugly head as America becomes the target of a hostile invasion, and a young computer wiz finds himself in the thick of the fight.

We The People: A billionaire rancher seeks to rekindle the spirit of America… by cloning the Founding Fathers!

Soul Tracker: A science-fiction epic of alien worlds, conjoined souls, and one man’s quest to become the ultimate warrior.

Original Sin: College students set out on a quest to prove that time travel is possible, only to find themselves stranded in an all too familiar past, with a crucial decision to make about altering fate.

Just Desserts: Aliens seek to neutralize the “human threat” through a virus that makes “zombies” all too real… only, what will be the true consequence of this bio-warfare? If the world is ready for one more zombie story, at least it can find one that can make it laugh.

Drawing A Line: In a future where humanity is conquered and fragmented amidst the stars, the last sailors must hold the line between warrior and pirate as they struggle to fight for freedom and survival.

Amish Rule the World

Simple, devout, pacifist… dominant?!? Explore ten imaginative tales in which the Amish way of life takes charge over the Earth. From alternate histories to post-apocalyptic prophecies, dare to explore what the world would be like if the Amish were in charge.

Featuring stories by Diane Arrelle, TL Barrett, Bruno Lombardi, Jeff Provine, Dave D’Alessio, Barbara Austin, Danny Glasser, Shawn Cook, Dan Gainor, and Martin T. Ingham.

Planetary Anthology Series: Pluto

Pluto, the Roman god of death and wealth, ruled the underworld far away from all of the other gods.

In this volume you will find Vikings, knights, and warriors defending home and hearth. Tales of triumph and tragedy, and, yes, even the god himself.

You will read tales of great courage and great loss. Of sacrifice for a greater good and of justice delivered to the overly greedy.

These are the stories of the ninth planet – yes we said NINTH – in our vast solar system: Pluto.