Despite Our Shadows
by Steven Lyle Jordan
Price: $2.99 USD. 68160 words.
Published on October 24, 2011. Fiction.
In 2007, heiress Ellen Levinson vanished from a downtown Washington hotel under mysterious circumstances. Four years later, a series of blackmail letters leads investigator Alain Guest to Nashville, in search of the missing heiress. But things go wrong quickly, and as the investigation threatens to crumble, Alain's mental state just may go down with it...
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Steven Lyle Jordan
Biography
Steven Lyle Jordan originally took up science fiction writing as a hobby. Over 15 years and more than a dozen books later, he is a rapidly rising star with an incisive and realistic look at the future, and an international following. He has been interviewed for articles in the New York Times and in various blogs, including DigiReader and The Tainted Archive. He has also lent his web production talents and support to the Read an E-Book Week website, elucidating on and encouraging ebook reading around the world. He is loved by his wife, fondly spoken of by his family, and tolerated by his cat.
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Books
As The Mirror Cracks
by Steven Lyle Jordan
Price: $2.99 USD. 119940 words. Published on September 24, 2011. Fiction.
The Mirror is more than just another virtual reality; it is a worldwide phenomenon, with average and exotic character "reflections," a unique physics of its own, and social, political and financial aspects that are deeply entwined with those of the real world. So when a plot is uncovered to destroy The Mirror, it's serious.
Price: $2.99 USD. 119940 words. Published on September 24, 2011. Fiction.
The Mirror is more than just another virtual reality; it is a worldwide phenomenon, with average and exotic character "reflections," a unique physics of its own, and social, political and financial aspects that are deeply entwined with those of the real world. So when a plot is uncovered to destroy The Mirror, it's serious.
Verdant Pioneers
by Steven Lyle Jordan
Price: $2.99 USD. 132480 words. Published on July 21, 2011. Fiction.
After a year struggling to survive in deep space, an astonishing discovery and the disappearance of one of their freighters forces Julian Lenz and his staff to consider taking Verdant into hiding... or returning to Earth and risking their very survivability.
Price: $2.99 USD. 132480 words. Published on July 21, 2011. Fiction.
After a year struggling to survive in deep space, an astonishing discovery and the disappearance of one of their freighters forces Julian Lenz and his staff to consider taking Verdant into hiding... or returning to Earth and risking their very survivability.
Evoguía
by Steven Lyle Jordan
Price: Free! 232190 words. Published on July 21, 2011. Fiction.
(5.00 from 1 review)
A scientist in Atlanta creates a revolutionary breakthrough in accessing the untapped potential in humans, and in so doing, sows the seeds of a decades-spanning conflict between Homo Sapiens and a group of people—a 98-pound weakling, a police detective, a boy with learning difficulties and an illness-prone woman—who become the first generation of Homo Evoguía... the Self-Evolved Man.
Price: Free! 232190 words. Published on July 21, 2011. Fiction.
(5.00 from 1 review) A scientist in Atlanta creates a revolutionary breakthrough in accessing the untapped potential in humans, and in so doing, sows the seeds of a decades-spanning conflict between Homo Sapiens and a group of people—a 98-pound weakling, a police detective, a boy with learning difficulties and an illness-prone woman—who become the first generation of Homo Evoguía... the Self-Evolved Man.
The Kestral Voyages: The House of Jacquarelle
by Steven Lyle Jordan
Price: $0.99 USD. 88220 words. Published on November 22, 2010. Fiction.
THE THIRD KESTRAL VOYAGE: The industry-controlling governments of Lyrae Two and Lyrae Six have been enmeshed in corporate espionage for years, but it's beginning to escalate to dangerous levels. Carolyn Kestral and the crew of the Mary, as well as Coray Gheris of the Jovian Skies, get caught in a crossfire of rival corporate entities, con men, assassins and killer robots, all centered around the
Price: $0.99 USD. 88220 words. Published on November 22, 2010. Fiction.
THE THIRD KESTRAL VOYAGE: The industry-controlling governments of Lyrae Two and Lyrae Six have been enmeshed in corporate espionage for years, but it's beginning to escalate to dangerous levels. Carolyn Kestral and the crew of the Mary, as well as Coray Gheris of the Jovian Skies, get caught in a crossfire of rival corporate entities, con men, assassins and killer robots, all centered around the
Chasing the Light
by Steven Lyle Jordan
Price: $2.99 USD. 108520 words. Published on November 13, 2010. Fiction.
Tom Everson, forced to flee his home during the 2015 oil riots, returns eight years later to find the girl he had to leave behind, start a business and make a life for them both. But he had to sneak into the country illegally, the energy situation has only gotten worse, and the country may break out in renewed riots at any time! Did Tom arrive at exactly the wrong moment?
Price: $2.99 USD. 108520 words. Published on November 13, 2010. Fiction.
Tom Everson, forced to flee his home during the 2015 oil riots, returns eight years later to find the girl he had to leave behind, start a business and make a life for them both. But he had to sneak into the country illegally, the energy situation has only gotten worse, and the country may break out in renewed riots at any time! Did Tom arrive at exactly the wrong moment?
The Kestral Voyages: My Life, After Berserker
by Steven Lyle Jordan
Price: $0.99 USD. 59630 words. Published on October 7, 2010. Fiction.
The beginning of the popular Kestral saga! Introducing Carolyn Kestral, discharged Galarchy Ranger, hopefully starting a new life as a freighter captain. But is there a chance the dormant berserker virus inside her could be activated and turn her into a deadly human weapon? Will her new crew stick around long enough to find out?
Price: $0.99 USD. 59630 words. Published on October 7, 2010. Fiction.
The beginning of the popular Kestral saga! Introducing Carolyn Kestral, discharged Galarchy Ranger, hopefully starting a new life as a freighter captain. But is there a chance the dormant berserker virus inside her could be activated and turn her into a deadly human weapon? Will her new crew stick around long enough to find out?
Denial of Service: DOS Entire Saga
by Steven Lyle Jordan
Price: Free! 64160 words. Published on October 5, 2010. Fiction.
(4.33 from 3 reviews)
In the spirit of the successful USA Network series Burn Notice and Royal Pains comes a new series concept… well, actually, it’s an old concept… specifically, it’s the same concept as Burn Notice and Royal Pains, given a new setting, new characters, a new profession and a new catchy name that suggests the profession and situation of the main character.
Price: Free! 64160 words. Published on October 5, 2010. Fiction.
(4.33 from 3 reviews) In the spirit of the successful USA Network series Burn Notice and Royal Pains comes a new series concept… well, actually, it’s an old concept… specifically, it’s the same concept as Burn Notice and Royal Pains, given a new setting, new characters, a new profession and a new catchy name that suggests the profession and situation of the main character.
The Kestral Voyages: The Lens
by Steven Lyle Jordan
Price: $0.99 USD. 94230 words. Published on April 24, 2010. Fiction.
The second Kestral story— Strange planetary phenomena erupt on a terraformed world when a workers' leader, accused of being a terrorist, claims to be able to "feel" the planet's anger. Carolyn Kestral and the crew of the Mary, flush after a lucrative cargo run, arrive on Shura Dva to help out a friend in need... and discover that the planet itself may not allow them to leave!
Price: $0.99 USD. 94230 words. Published on April 24, 2010. Fiction.
The second Kestral story— Strange planetary phenomena erupt on a terraformed world when a workers' leader, accused of being a terrorist, claims to be able to "feel" the planet's anger. Carolyn Kestral and the crew of the Mary, flush after a lucrative cargo run, arrive on Shura Dva to help out a friend in need... and discover that the planet itself may not allow them to leave!
Verdant Skies
by Steven Lyle Jordan
Price: $2.99 USD. 148560 words. Published on August 14, 2009. Fiction.
(4.50 from 4 reviews)
The four giant satellites in Earth orbit were considered oases for humanity. But when a volcanic eruption threatens to finally ruin Earth's ecosystem, the remaining peoples of Earth demand access to the satellites, and threaten to overwhelm them. And as the satellites are under siege from below, a desperate gamble for the survival of the satellite Verdant is taken...
Price: $2.99 USD. 148560 words. Published on August 14, 2009. Fiction.
(4.50 from 4 reviews) The four giant satellites in Earth orbit were considered oases for humanity. But when a volcanic eruption threatens to finally ruin Earth's ecosystem, the remaining peoples of Earth demand access to the satellites, and threaten to overwhelm them. And as the satellites are under siege from below, a desperate gamble for the survival of the satellite Verdant is taken...
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