Humanity finally reaches the stars—only to collide with new life in the most human way possible. War and politics. Crash McDuff, pilot and professional pain in the ass, is just a cog in the machine. He never expected more—until he's captured by the Trask Imperium. His captor, the reserved and enigmatic Kreemak, offers Crash a glimpse of something different. For the first time, survival isn’t the only goal. Romance was never part of the mission. Especially not for someone who’s always believed he couldn’t feel it at all. No pressure.

The Unhelpful Encyclopedia is back, and taking you on a deep dive into dark waters for more disturbing sea-dwelling specimens than you can shake a snorkel at in Murderfish, an Aquatic Anthology.

Wade into the water for the chance to witness the secret perils of fishing, grow a new set of gills, or devise a pact with an elder god. You will never look at your aquarium the same way when you learn that those languidly swum circles are really veiled threats.

Each of the twenty-two tales in the Murderfish anthology features an encounter with a different aquatic species and one or more illustrations to spark the imagination. Any fish could play the villain, victim, or victor. Get a final full breath and take the plunge to find out.

"A" is for Avian Anthology...

Join us for a fascinating, dangerous, and often irreverent romp through the most bizarre aviary ever encountered. Discover the wily machinations of the friendliest show-crows, negotiate borders between territorial landfowl, and take a trip through the stars to find your alien-parasite self stuck in a chicken. Each story in the Murderbirds anthology features a different species of feathered fiend, who is either the villain or intended victim of a deadly scheme. The twenty experts in the field include award-winning science fiction and fantasy authors such as Martin L Shoemaker, Wulf Moon, and Jody Lynn Nye, as well as several new Writers of the Future winners.

"B" is for Big Book of Bugs

The Unhelpful Encyclopedia returns for another adventure into the deep, dark, creepy, crawly places of the world. Lift up a few rocks to find the murderous machinations of your garden-variety pests, multi-legged specimens from other worlds, and seldom-witnessed hard-shelled giants forgotten by time but never by the survivors.

Each of the twenty tales in the Murderbugs anthology features an encounter with a different arthropod, who might play the villain, victim, or victor. So kick back in your mosquito net and enjoy installments from Desmond Astaire, David Hankins, N. V. Haskell, Ryan Cole, and more.

This “Ultimate Guide” helps teens embrace the wild, tackle survival scenarios, and develop skills that build confidence and resilience. Through hands-on projects, your teen will discover the thrill of nature while learning essential techniques and taking on responsibility.

Whether your teen struggles with money management, self-esteem, or everyday responsibilities, this audiobook provides step-by-step tools they can apply immediately. Unlike vague online advice, it offers age-appropriate solutions for real challenges. Give your teen (or yourself) the skills to navigate life’s complexities with confidence and purpose. With this guide, young adults won’t just survive the journey to independence—they’ll thrive.

On the distant world of Kosos, Corvidal is trying their best to live a quiet life and stay out of trouble. As Kosos becomes more densely populated by humans, genderless Ursuans like Corvidal have become the target of racially motivated hate crimes and bullying. Now, as the human holy day of Christmas approaches, the time of peace that Cor had hoped for evaporates, and Cor is pulled into darkness by a cruel man named Carson, who is determined to rid his world of aliens.

From the mind of Qualia Reed, comes this strange, sci-fi Christmas story that is action-packed, fast-paced, and a touch heartwarming.

He was exiled. He was insulted. Now he’s pissed.

Meet Percy: a short-tempered emperor penguin with delusions of grandeur, a vocabulary that could peel paint off an iceberg, and a dream of ruling the South Pole—with violence, vengeance, and unapologetic sarcasm.

After getting booted from his colony for flipper-based misconduct and general rage issues, Percy stumbles into the under-ice criminal underworld. What follows is a riotous rise through penguin slap-fights, seal mafia showdowns, and emotionally unstable puffins—with Percy building an empire of ice, fish, and fury.

Perfect for fans of irreverent humor, talking animals with attitude, and satirical crime fiction.

Emperor Pissed is a foul-mouthed, feather-ruffling, penguin-powered descent into madness—and you’ll love every profane, fish-slinging minute of it.

Calvin Daniels had the perfect life—until the crash that shattered everything.

His wife and son, gone. His body, broken. And yet…he wakes.

Dragged back from the edge of death, Calvin finds himself haunted by chilling visions—moments before strangers die. He doesn’t know why he sees them. Or why he came back. All he knows is every time he tries to help, something dark pushes back.

Now, Calvin is caught in a battle between forces he doesn’t understand—forces that twist reality and manipulate the world around him.

And the more lives, he saves, the more dangerous it becomes to keep his own.

Fitch Farrow never wanted to be a killer, but he’s damn good at it.

Using his powers of telekinesis, Fitch made a name for himself as the murderer Marionette. His criminal lifestyle never bothered him until he sees his younger brother headed down the same dark path.

As a member of the Bloody Hex, a notorious gang of witches, Fitch faces jail and a possible death sentence to keep his brother from following in his footsteps. While incarcerated, Fitch’s loyalties are tested to their limits.

Torn between the gang and the opposing government, Fitch teeters on a knife’s edge. Both sides try to control him by promising freedom or threatening harm. Ultimately, Fitch must decide what and who he believes. If that means betraying the gang, his brother, or himself... so be it.

This book contains graphic content and is best suited for adult listeners.

Listen on in the second installment of the Marionette series!

In a society of witches, trust is a tenuous thing. Especially for a (semi) reformed serial killer.

Fitch Farrow believed his win in court washed his hands of his murderous past. But, when he’s given the assignment to kill eight people in four weeks, it becomes clear that some things never change.

Working on both sides of the law has Fitch struggling to find balance. The leader of his gang wants those eight people kept alive, turning a murder plot into a mercy mission that complicates things at the Capitol.

Meanwhile, investigator Holland Lyle expects Fitch to prove his allegiance to the Capitol by informing on the gang to which he’s still loyal. Keeping Holland in the dark about his undercover work and his own lesser nature becomes increasingly difficult as Fitch debates how much further he’s willing to go down the path of villainy.

This book contains graphic content and is best suited for adult listeners.

A Humorous collection of short stories in the fictional life of Patnude Sheekey, a mortician in the mining town of Globe, Arizona. Working closely with I. M. Best of Best Funeral home, he meets a host of quirky characters, some alive and some dead.

When a young boy unknowingly recovers one ofthe Keys of Being from an old jacket, he meets the magical Fae-rens, protectors of Gaeya (Earth). They have come from the past on a quest to return the key to its proper place. But they are not the only ones interested in the Elka, the Key of Healing and Rebirth. The entire world is in danger from the Evil One and his followers, who want to use the key for a more sinister purpose...

Haunted Hawaii is a chilling ghost story that tells about the origins of the paranormal to the present date. One of the apparitions in the book is often portrayed as a wanderer and sightings of the familiar and popular goddess have been reported throughout the island chain for hundreds of years, but especially near volcanic craters and near her home of Kilauea, one of the most active volcanoes in the world. The rest of the apparitions mentioned in the book are many of the ancient Hawaiians.

For those listeners who are seeking an very interesting book story, look no further. This is a must-listen. The author of the book, Arsenio R. Pelayo, is a retired hotel manager, born and raised in Hawaii. He has a keen knowledge of Hawaii's history.