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2009/2010

The Long Way Home

SF from Double Dragon Publishing.

New release!

A surprise assault on an Exploration Corp starship by implacably hostile, xenophobic aliens leaves its one remaining long boat as the only option for warning the home worlds of their existence, but the starship had been a thousand light years from Earth. Theoretically, that sort of voyage in a long boat is possible but has never been attempted. In order to return they will have to stop on numerous unknown planets to renew supplies many, many times along the way. There is certain to be danger and inimical life forms, as well as the hazards of braving interstellar space in a ship meant only for travel within a solar system. And before they get anywhere close to earth they have to figure out a way to destroy a much larger and much better armed alien starship. It is shadowing their every move but must not be allowed to follow them home to Earth and its colonies. The long journey has to succeed, even as more and more of the crew fall prey to perils of the incredible journey. Humanity must be warned. There will be no second chance. Fail and the poorly armed home worlds will likely die.
Darrell's highest rated novel.
Available from Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble and book stores.
 

The Best of Bainstorming, Vol. I

Non-Fiction/general. Twilight Times Books.

An annotated collection of the first year and five months of the most popular feature at Darrell Bain's web site, enjoyed by readers, writers and fans world wide. Now read them as he comments on past subjects, remarks and controversy brought up by this informally narrated newsletter. It covers such a variety of subjects everyone can find interesting subjects to muse about--just as the author has done while compiling his newsletters. In editing and annotating the past newsletters for this book, he has devoted a lot of time to them to make sure you will enjoy the reading.

Introduction to The Best of Bainstorming
by Lida E. Quillen

Darrell Bain is one of the leading ebook fiction authors in the world. His ebooks typically garner multiple awards each year - Dream Realm Award, EPPIE, etc. For example, Warp Point was a 2006 Dream Realm award winner. Over 1000 copies of Warp Point have sold since release. Also, Human by Choice is a finalist for the 2008 Dream Realm Award in Science Fiction. Travis S. Taylor, PhD co-authored the book with Darrell. Over 1000 copies of Human by Choice have sold in ebook format since release. In any given month you'll find two or more of Darrell's SF ebooks on the Fictionwise best-seller list. You'll also find suspense, humor and non-fiction among the selections. Darrell has over 70 books available as ebooks and 40 books available in print. However, he'll be the first to tell you ebooks are where he got his real start in publishing.

For those readers who don't recognize the term ebook, these are digital books, which can be downloaded to hand held devices, phones, laptops or desk top computers. His monthly newsletter is posted on his web site, www.darrellbain.com. He freely admits that he got the idea of a monthly informal newsletter from Piers Anthony, a writer he admires, both for his fantasy novels and for the time he has devoted to encouraging the growth of the ebook industry. Since beginning his newsletter in August of 2005, it has become a very popular feature with fans who appreciate the eclectic subject matter and like to follow his activities and writing career, and with other readers who simply enjoy his discourses on varying topics.

This is the first volume of his monthly newsletters, covering the period from August 2005 through December 2006. Others will follow in a yearly schedule.

[Savage Survival] "...has it all-a fast and furious plot, powerful characters and a message as frightening as it is empowering."
Kate Douglas, author of Wolf Tales.

[The Focus Factor] "In this near future world money is tight, medical costs are skyrocketing, gas prices are still climbing, the government is broke and corruption is everywhere... Bain and Mills have written an impressive novel of the not too distant future that will make people think about the state of American politics and how it can be changed to create a better place for us all. Many of the ideas are not new but they are very reasonable and workable. This is another of those books I've read lately that should be required reading for everyone of voting age. Kudos to all for a job well done."
Reviewed by Barry R. Hunter for Baryon.

[The Melanin Apocalypse] "...isn't horror, but it is frightening in the respect that the scenarios the author describes could very well happen in the near future. A book that certainly makes you think. Excellent read."
Annette Gisby, author of Shadows of the Rose.

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