Star Trails Tetralogy Volume I Choices, even seemingly small, insignificant ones, can have tremendous consequences as each character discovers in this fast-moving space adventure. Teenage siblings Dirck and Creena Brightstar have never gotten along, even in the best of conditions, so being confined in a cramped starship cabin as the family emigrates to another planet inevitably results in an explosive argument. Desperate for some time alone, Creena explores the ship’s labyrinth of passageways hoping to find someplace to escape from everyone. She succeeds, but getting fired off in an escape pod was a bit more than she bargained for. With no support from starship authorities to help in the recovery, her father has no choice but to find her himself. Space travel, however, is never simple. Time passes at different rates based on velocity, complicating their separation with not only the vastness of intergalactic space but time as well, triggering...

Star Trails Tetralogy Volume II Cyraria is a hostile world with weather extremes beyond imagination. With Opposition, the worst of the heat season on the way, Dirck Brightstar and his father, Laren take on the challenge of modifying their primitive shelter to withstand the hostile environment in what is rapidly becoming a dystopian nightmare. Their attempt to build a heat exchanger (air conditioner) to maintain a survivable temperature is interrupted when Laren is arrested in a midnight raid and incarcerated as a political prisoner as a part of Augustus Troy’s Integration recruiting efforts. Dirck is thus left on his own to fend for his family, more separated now than ever before. His friend, Win, proves to be a valuable ally though his little brother, Deven, becomes the real hero thanks to his strange alliance with an indigenous race known as the bnolar. Creena, another family member separated from the family...

Star Trails Tetralogy Volume III After finding refuge in Cyraria’s underground network of caverns to survive Opposition, it doesn’t take Dirck Brightstar long to discover these are no ordinary caves. When he and his mother share a shocking veridical dream it is made clear his imprisoned father is in grave danger with immediate action required. Following a harrowing prison break, the entire family plunges into a world of intrigue as the Integrator’s hold on the planet continues to tighten. At long last Creena makes it home only to find her family still separated by forces beyond their control. Laren is confined to Cira City since discovering the Think Tank’s transport capability results in magnetometer blooms that could reveal their location deep within enemy territory. Discovery of the caverns by Integrator forces would thus not only threaten their personal safety but assure enemy victory if cristobalite crystals fell into their hands....

Star Trails Tetralogy Volume IV A discovery that links two dimensions of time...A prison ship's dirty little secret...Esheron has answers, but will they arrive before it's too late? Creena Brightstar believes the crystals discovered in the caverns can bring her family back together at last. But before she can finish unlocking their secrets, Integrator troopers discover their underground hideout, forcing a harrowing escape loaded with unexpected consequences. The dark and lonely days that follow change Dirck forever as fate plays out a hand dealt on Earth years before. Will time relent and give everyone a second chance? Meanwhile, Augustus Troy is on the move again, armed with a weapon capable of destroying anyone opposed to his despotic goals. Do the Brightstars have what it takes to survive their final battle? Or will the family's longed-for reunion take place in another dimension of time and space?

Side Story to Star Trails Tetralogy Book 2, "A Dark of Endless Days" Readers' Favorite Review Excerpt "'The Terra Debacle' by Marcha Fox will appeal to readers who like a hefty dose of science with their science fiction….I liked the idea behind The Terra Debacle by Marcha Fox: a science fiction novel that actually has some science in it, albeit a lot, and has a unique plot which is a refreshing alternative to the endlessly rehashed plots in other sci-fi novels about space battles and star ships. But be aware—the science in this novel is real. " --Paul F. Murray for Readers' Favorite DESCRIPTION May 30, 1978 started out as a normal night at Hill AFB in Ogden, Utah--until a UFO requests permission to land. A human girl in her early teens and a robot exit the craft, a strange botanical lifeform found onboard later by a landing party. The...

If you want to learn more about astrology but currently know nothing more than your own Sun Sign, then this is the book for you! This easy to comprehend guide provides all the information you need to understand astrology's basic principles and terminology in addition to some of its many applications. This ancient cosmic art allows you not only to understand yourself and those around you at a deeper level but can also aid in career selection, parenting, getting along with others (both at home or in the workplace), and even selecting the best time for any endeavor. If you already consult with an astrologer the information within will help you speak astrologese and thus get even more out of your professional readings.

What would you ask your dead ancestors? Family histories are often boring compilations of pedigree charts accented by dry narratives. Family folklore opens the door to everyday experiences and emotions that bring individuals alive. It's also an excellent way to get children involved and started early on compiling their own personal history. This handy guide provides all the information you need to start discovering, identifying, and collecting your own family's folklore. It includes descriptions of which genres are included and examples as well as a memory-jogging checklist and resources for those who might want to take it to the next level.

DEAD HORSE CANYON TRILOGY BOOK 1 Readers' Favorite 5-Star Review: "Brimming with drama and suspense, 'The Curse of Dead Horse Canyon (Cheyenne Spirits)' by Marcha Fox and Pete Risingsun is the first book in an exciting new series. Opening with a heart-rending scene, the story captured my interest from the outset. "Infused with a sense of danger, the intricate plot and dramatic storyline create a breathtaking and intense story. Containing a fascinating combination of Cheyenne and Dine spiritual practices seasoned with astrology, the novel is educational as well as entertaining. "The Cheyenne fasting vigil, spirit animals, and the medicine wheel combined with astrology readings are intriguing aspects of the story that are genuine and authentic. It is an exceptional novel complete with conspiracy, intrigue, and murder that will enthrall everyone who has an affinity for suspenseful thrillers with just a smidgen of the paranormal. " --Susan Sewell for Readers' Favorite...

DEAD HORSE CANYON TRILOGY BOOK 2 When Charlie Littlewolf and Sara Reynolds discovered why her husband, Bryan was murdered, their lives changed forever. While Charlie swore to avenge his white brother's death, the path to do so remains unclear. His job with Lone Star Operations allows him to use his college education and earn a generous income. However, it conflicts with everything he knows to be right. Is violating the Earth wrong or not? Little does he realize that his work will ultimately return him to the Northern Cheyenne Reservation where his true destiny will manifest in ways he never imagined. Sara is determined to fulfill Bryan's last request to expose the government corruption coupled with the lethal forces that stole his life. Releasing the scandalous Top Secret data via WikiLeaks infuriates those with much to lose, who place a high price on her demise. When her response gets too...

DEAD HORSE CANYON TRILOGY BOOK 3 Paralyzed from the latest attempt on her life, Sara returns to Colorado where Charlie promises to help her regain her health. While some progress is made, before they can restore her ability to walk the unthinkable happens, which disrupts and redirects their plans. Having promised his grandfather, Eaglefeathers, that someday he would complete his four-day ceremonial fast, Charlie journeys to the Sacred Mountain where he experiences a series of visions that reveal the full scope of his destiny which includes restoring the ancient Earth Giving Ceremony known as the Massaum. A Peace Gathering of Indigenous Leaders is scheduled for later that year. Has the time come at last for all tribes to band together to fulfill Black Cloud's curse as well as another 19th century prophecy? Phase I of the PURF complex is complete. A gala open house to celebrate is scheduled to occur...