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ResAliens Press


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ResAliens Press is an independent publishing house specializing in releasing collections of spiritually infused speculative fiction. The latest anthology, "While the Morning Stars Sing," is available from CreateSpace.

Recent titles include T.M. Hunter's anthology of space opera stories, "Dead or Alive - An Aston West Collection" and Stoney M. Setzer's Twilight Zone-like anthology, "Zero Hour - Stories of Spiritual Suspense."

A free monthly magazine is available online at ResAliens.com. RA Press also publishes a magazine of spiritual horror and suspense at FearandTremblingMag.com.

Where to find ResAliens Press online

Website: http://www.resaliens.com/
Twitter: resaliens
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Blog: http://residentialaliens.blogspot.com

Where to buy in print

http://www.lulu.com/spotlight/resaliens

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West of the Texas Nebula    by Lyndon Perry
Price: Free! 2710 words. Published by ResAliens Press  on July 26, 2012. .
0.75 star(4.75)
While honoring the visiting dignitaries from Tau Ceti, Sol’s Mayor, Wit Thomason, had a heart attack. He spent a good couple of minutes twitching on the floor, soiling his finest suit, right there in front of aliens, citizens, and everybody. It was only a matter of time before some gunslinger made a move to take over the job. If I wanted to save my skin, it was time for me to get out of Dodge.
Beyond the Veil    by Lyndon Perry
Price: Free! 6490 words. Published by ResAliens Press  on June 20, 2012. .
0.75 star(4.75)
When a new arrival lands in hell, there's only so much one can do to help him adjust to his new surroundings. It doesn't make matters any easier when there's something worse awaiting your second death. "Beyond the Veil" is a short horror story by Gustavo Bondoni and Lyndon Perry.
Zero Hour - Stories of Spiritual Suspense    by Stoney M. Setzer
Price: $2.99 USD. 56900 words. Published by ResAliens Press  on December 27, 2011. .
Are you into tales of suspense reminiscent of the days of pulp fiction? Then you'll enjoy these 15 Twilight Zone-like mysteries served up with a spiritual twist. Author Stoney M. Setzer pulls together an anthology of supernatural thrillers that will transport you to that shadowland where anything is possible, complete with a spiritual twist.
Dead or Alive - An Aston West Collection    by T. M. Hunter
Price: $2.99 USD. 36150 words. Published by ResAliens Press  on July 19, 2011. .
(5.00)
ResAliens Press is proud to present "Dead or Alive - An Aston West Collection" by noted author T. M. Hunter. This special collection of 11 new and classic space opera tales features everyone's favorite space pirate, Aston West. Ride along with Aston as he treks across the galaxy and discover for yourself why he is so often wanted either dead or alive.
Sorrow Remains for the Night [3 Short Stories]    by Lyndon Perry
Price: $1.49 USD. 4930 words. Published by ResAliens Press  on July 5, 2011. .
Three Christian fables make up this short collection (about 4000 words) by Lyndon Perry. Often, it is the sorrow that we experience during the dark nights of life that are the most poignant when retold in the daylight.
Flash Fiction Five Pack - Volume 1 [5 Short Stories]    by Lyndon Perry
Price: $0.99 USD. 3590 words. Published by ResAliens Press  on July 4, 2011. .
Enjoy Five Flash Fictions (plus a Bonus Microfiction!) in this humorous collection of short stories. Two quick tales feature Mazaru the Space Monkey while a third introduces Billy Farnsworth, Zombie Hunter.
A Lesson in War - A Sword of Otrim Story [Short Story]    by Lyndon Perry
Price: $1.49 USD. 4950 words. Published by ResAliens Press  on July 1, 2011. .
0.5 star(4.50)
Fighting the barbarian hordes for the Queen of Idessa, Otrim - a fierce yet contemplative warrior - hadn't considered that his real enemy might just be his commander.

Books

Residential Aliens - Issue 4.11    by ResAliens Press
Price: Free! 25760 words. Published on July 11, 2011. Fiction.
(5.00 from 1 review)
This issue of Residential Aliens Magazine brings together 5 stories of speculative fiction. From 'sword and planet' fantasy and science fiction to magical realism and zombie exterminators, we have a great issue in store for you.

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  • The Castle of Endless Woe on Nov. 20, 2011
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    This is a solid novelette set in the same world as the author's epic fantasy trilogies known collectively as The Ursian Chronicles. The setting of this story is vivid and the pacing is steady, and like a novel it takes awhile to warm to the plot. But by a third of the way in I was hooked. Johnston is a deliberate writer, choosing words and images with care. His characters are soundly developed with just enough ambiguity to keep you guessing as to their drives and motives. As for the suspense, it definitely simmers but doesn't quite boil over, in my opinion, and ultimately the mystery surrounding the Castle of Endless Woe isn't fully explained. Not all loose ends need to be tied up, but I was expecting a bit more revelation as to the evil residing in the haunted manor. However, if you enjoy storylines with an episodic feel to them, this long short story will provide some engaging entertainment while leaving you wanting more. (Note: I downloaded a free promotional version of this story. It's now 99 cents, which is not a bad deal for an afternoon of reading pleasure.)
  • Winterland on Nov. 21, 2011
    star star star
    Winterland, a novella by Mike Duran, is part psychological fantasy, part intrapersonal suspense, and part allegorical thriller. Think Pilgrim meets the Phantom Tollbooth, but in Purgatory. The premise works well enough - and has since Dante took his journey of redemption - but as in many allegory-esque tales, the tension slips now and again due to the inevitable and somewhat predictable outcome. (But hey, we all knew Dorothy would return from Oz, so this doesn't necessarily mean this type of story can't work.) Duran is a solid writer (his novel, Resurrection, is published by Charisma House) and the opening hook pulls you in fairly quickly. Our heroine, Eunice, on her way to see her dying mother, winds up in a car accident on a SoCal freeway. She slips into a between-worlds darker dimension (Winterland being the opposite of the Faery's cheerful Summerland) where she must reach her mother before it's too late! (See what I mean about the tension level? At this point I started skimming a bit to get to the action that never quite reaches a climax.) Along the way, Eunice has to travel through the Swamp of Mlaise and face her family's generational demons of license, legalism, perfectionism, and regret. While not a straight up Everyman tale, the symbolism is fairly transparent. But again, this isn't necessarily a bad thing, it's just a particular style of storytelling, one that I'm not overly fond of. I'd give it a 6 out of 10, but if you like your morality fables spiced up with a bit of suspense, this novella might be right for you. It's competently self-published and at $2 isn't a bad bargain.
  • The Siege of Peter Marak on May 31, 2012
    star star star star star
    I had the privilege of publishing this story at Fear and Trembling - but that should say something, right? I enjoyed "The Siege of Peter Marak" when I first read it and now that it's available here, I'm glad it originally appeared in F&T. "Siege" is the right word! A man in fear of his life from those nasty microbes called germs, Peter Marak must face his attackers - and the mad scientist behind them - if he's ever going to break free of the phobia that has kept him a prisoner for oh so many years. Does he succumb or overcome? Read it and find out!
  • The Widows Greer on May 31, 2012
    star star star star star
    Creepy and suspenseful. Sort of a cross between a "cozy mystery and a cozy thriller" - although the spiritual warfare and doppelganger horror occurring behind the scenes is anything but cozy. (I think I'm using that term correctly - it signifies to me an adult themed, but clean, non-offensive writing style that ultimately ends on a hopeful note, but not before it takes you on a thrill ride of a story.) Recommended for its Christian values and Twilight Zone-like storytelling.
  • Bring Out Your Dead on May 31, 2012
    star star star star star
    I'm glad this story is online - I had the privilege of publishing both of Stoney's "Kirk Ransom" stories via ResAliens Press and really enjoy this new "secret agent" series. In this episode, Ransom uncovers a mysterious phenomena - and the dangerous perpetrator behind it. In the tradition of pulp mysteries and thrillers, Stoney's writing is picturesque and imaginative, transporting you to the days of radio theater or classic television. If you like that genre, you'll like this story.
  • The Other Woman on Sep. 11, 2012
    star star star star star
    Fun bit of mystery develops when an old girlfriend pops back into a young man's life and tries to disrupt his engagement to his current love. The thing is, the guy's current love has been his only love - he never had an old girlfriend! But the evidence she provides as to their romantic past simply piles up leaving him confused and his fiance with doubts. Is she a demon in disguise testing his resolve? Has he been living a lie? The answer isn't what you might expect and the gentle twist at the end makes this an enjoyable and agreeable read.
  • Overgrown on Sep. 11, 2012
    star star star star star
    I (via ResAliens Press) had the privilege of publishing this story in an anthology of spiritual suspense, so of course I'll give it 5 Stars! :) But the reason I included it and recommend it now is because Stoney has that ability to take an interesting plot idea, add a bit of humor, witty dialog, and that campy/pulp mystery style of writing into a fun "cozy thriller" that gives off the Twilight Zone vibe without going over the top. This is a fun read with a gentle lesson that will make for an enjoyable lunch break.
  • Angels Unawares on Sep. 16, 2012
    star star star
    I have to admit up front that I'm not a huge fan of angel stories. I find many of them formulaic and although this story does have a bit of a twist on the trope as the story reaches its climax, it didn't strike me as particularly unique. That being said, Setzer is a competent writer and can tell a solid story. If you enjoy speculative cautionary tales with strong moral sensibilities, then this is a good representation of this author's worldview and early writing style.
  • Dead Man Running on Nov. 18, 2012
    star star star star
    Dead Man Running is Stoney M. Setzer's first novel, which I had the privilege to 'beta read' this summer. I found a lot about it that I liked. It's a mystery/thriller and, while adult-themed, is a clean read which is a plus for those who don't want to always be on their guard against vulgar language. At times the plotting and characters get a bit predictable, but the premise had me intrigued (read the blurb) and kept me guessing early in the story. There are some twists and turns, but by and large this is a straight up suspense which wraps up nicely. A pretty fair debut novel. Setzer's typical output has been short stories, "spiritual/cozy thrillers" (a few of which I've published at ResAliens) that have an old time pulpy feel to them. This novel is more in the vein of a "traditional" mystery/suspense and, as Setzer puts it, "perhaps closer to Hitchcock than Twilight Zone." If you enjoy straightforward storytelling that balances a few quirky characters and fast plotting, give Dead Man Running a try.