Slave Empire - Prophecy    by T C Southwell
Price: Free! 68120 words. Language: English. Published on December 17, 2010. Fiction » Science fiction » Space opera.
(4.67 from 12 reviews)
Alien hunters invade a dying Earth in search of a saviour, and an ancient prophecy predicts a golden child who will save a galactic empire. A mysterious black ship is Rayne’s guide and a masked outlaw known as the Shrike her guardian. Others want to slay her and prevent the prophecy from coming true. In the midst of two great empires’ strife, the Shrike holds the power to save or destroy her.

The Honour of the Knights (First Edition) (The Battle for the Solar System)    by Stephen Sweeney
Price: Free! 124890 words. Language: English. Published on August 8, 2010. Fiction » Science fiction » Space opera.
When starfighter pilot Simon Dodds is enrolled in a top secret military project, he and his wingmates begin to suspect that there is a lot more to the theft of a legendary battleship and an Imperial nation's civil war than either the Confederation Stellar Navy or the government are willing to let on.

Space Opera and Planetary Romance Reader Guide    by Blue Tyson
Price: Free! 62850 words. Language: English. Published on May 29, 2010. Nonfiction » Reference » Publishing and books.
A ratings guide for these sub-genres of Science Fiction, both by Author and by Type.

The Phoenix Conspiracy    by Richard L. Sanders
Price: Free! 120390 words. Language: English. Published on May 12, 2011. Fiction » Science fiction » Space opera.
(4.89 from 9 reviews)
Calvin, an intelligence operative, is sent to eliminate a dangerous traitor. But as he chases his prey across the stars, he realizes they are both pawns in a shadowy chess game that threatens humankind everywhere. If he is to uncover the conspiracy he must confront, and embrace, the darkest elements of the galaxy. And throw himself, his career, and everyone he loves into the line of fire.

Majesty's Offspring (Book 1)    by AJ Vega
Price: Free! 93860 words. Language: English. Published on August 7, 2011. Fiction » Science fiction » General.
(5.00 from 3 reviews)
More than a century ago, war hero Julius Verndock helped end a galactic war with Majesty—the first living machine. Today in 2213, he and his partner Laina command a pirate ship, and despite their desire to retire from the pirate life, are drawn into another galactic conflict where they must once again save humanity, but this time with help from Chorus—Majesty's secret offspring...

Smallworld: A Science Fiction Adventure Comedy    by Dominic Green
Price: Free! 92470 words. Language: English. Published by Fingerpress  on December 19, 2010. Fiction » Science fiction » High tech.
(4.25 from 4 reviews)
"A showcase for Green's bone-dry satire. A delight." - The Telegraph "A talented writer having lots of very smart fun" Mount Ararat, a world the size of an asteroid yet with Earth-standard gravity, plays host to an oddball community whose children are protected by the Devil, a mechanical killing machine. But who placed the robot there, and who - or what - is really in need of protection?

Astra: Synchronicity    by Lisa Eskra
Price: Free! 104980 words. Language: English. Published on January 5, 2011. Fiction » Science fiction » General.
(4.31 from 13 reviews)
In 2310, humans persecute psions and hunt them to extinction regardless of guilt; Magnius Zoleki is one of them. He has everything a fifty-year-old man could want -- except for the psionic assassin trying to kill him. The last thing he needs is to get mixed up in an ugly interstellar war, but in order to escape the clutches of his nefarious mentor, he’s willing to risk it or die trying. Book 1.

Neptune Crossing    by Jeffrey A. Carver
Price: Free! 103920 words. Language: English. Published on September 9, 2010. Fiction » Science fiction » Hard sci-fi.
(5.00 from 1 review)
When John Bandicut encounters an alien intelligence on Neptune's moon Triton, his life changes irrevocably. Urged by the alien quarx now sharing his mind, he accepts an audacious mission—to steal a ship and hurtle across the solar system in a desperate bid for Earth's survival. Book 1 of The Chaos Chronicles, by the Nebula-nominated author of Eternity's End—with a new Afterword by the author.

Star Wars - Artoo Detoo: Droid of a Kind (Volume 1)    by Mark A.J. Cristobal
Price: Free! 145800 words. Language: English. Published on May 8, 2012. Fiction » Science fiction » Space opera.
(4.33 from 6 reviews)
Ever wonder where R2-D2 came from, how he came to be in Naboo, what made him special, why he seemed to have more personality and sense of creativity than any other droid of the same make and model? Witness the adventures of Star Wars' most beloved and iconic droid R2-D2 here in my first fan-fiction novel! Don't forget to RATE and REVIEW! Thank you and May the Force be with you all, always!

Status Quo (Oolite Saga Part 1)    by Drew Wagar
Price: Free! 50870 words. Language: English. Published on September 29, 2010. Fiction » Science fiction » Space opera.
(4.00 from 1 review)
Part 1 of the Oolite Saga. A brilliant scientist uncovers a terrifying plot to begin a galactic war. Aided by a talented, but reluctant and embittered combateer, he must stop the deployment of a super weapon he invented. A weapon so powerful it threatens to destroy entire worlds.