Books with author Benjamin Lunt

After years spent studying alien life in the seas of Europa, Dr. Kiara Lacroix has become one of Earth’s foremost exobiology experts. Her research brings her to the attention of the Global Space Federation, which has a top-secret mission for her: an advanced alien civilization has been discovered in the depths of an icy planet five light-years from Earth, and Kiara is expected to join the crew making first contact.Kiara has her hesitations, but as usual her scientific curiosity gets the better of her. She and her crew will be using experimental technology which establishes long-distance contact via a dream-reality beamed through a wormhole: the spacetime sequence. It’s even riskier than it sounds.Of course, Kiara’s not the only one with hesitations about the GSF’s actions. And some of those people have the resources—and the access to GSF’s classified mission information—to do something about them.A Spacetime Tale is high-concept hard science fiction at its finest.Cover Art by Jeff Brown

Stories of a scout, growing up in a Mormon troop, from when he was just turning twelve to getting his Eagle at the age of sixteen. A story of a favorite campout, where the hike was almost more than he could handle, and a 100-foot wall of water sweeping him off his feet. Fishing stories that you won't believe. Stories of how a scout troop turned a tall skinny kid in to a young man ready for whatever life had in store for him.These are short stories told by a grown man of his memories of being a young scout, learning the rules and ways of life. Going to Scout Camps, learning how to cook over an open fire. Stories that scared him silly, stories that made him laugh, stories that made him cry.Stories where he learned how to be trustworthy of his actions, loyal to his fellow scouts, helpful to others, and a good friend. He learned to be courteous, kind, obedient of his leaders, cheerful as activities were near, and thrifty with the few dollars he might have had. He was sometimes brave and clean, though usually more brave than clean, and learned to be reverent when that time came upon him.

After years spent studying alien life in the seas of Europa, Dr. Kiara Lacroix has become one of Earth’s foremost exobiology experts. Her research brings her to the attention of the Global Space Federation, which has a top-secret mission for her: an advanced alien civilization has been discovered in the depths of an icy planet five light-years from Earth, and Kiara is expected to join the crew making first contact.Kiara has her hesitations, but as usual her scientific curiosity gets the better of her. She and her crew will be using experimental technology which establishes long-distance contact via a dream-reality beamed through a wormhole: the spacetime sequence. It’s even riskier than it sounds.Of course, Kiara’s not the only one with hesitations about the GSF’s actions. And some of those people have the resources—and the access to GSF’s classified mission information—to do something about them.A Spacetime Tale is high-concept hard science fiction at its finest.Cover art by Jeff Brown

All right, I’ve got good news and bad news. The bad news? You’re dead―and I don’t mean “you’re in big trouble” dead―I mean “brain dead with no chance of resuscitation” dead. How do I know this? If you’re reading this right now, it means that 1) you have left your corpse, and 2) you are now in the Egyptian afterlife known as the Duat, a realm of shadows, lakes of fire, and monsters with really bad names. Confused yet? Don’t worry, I was in your position once, too, so I know that the Egyptian afterlife is one of the most perplexing and dangerous realms ever. My name’s Ani, and I'm going to guide you through the confusing Egyptian pantheon. I'll show you everything from hydromancy to super-speed using revamped spells from The Book of the Dead for the Modern Dead Guy, the ultimate guide to surviving the Duat!Learn about Egyptian mythology the modern way, with lightning-fast information on everything from deities to amulets!Laugh at the misadventures of the gods when learning ancient Egyptian myths!And, most importantly, survive and prosper in the Duat!So what are you waiting for? Get your ultimate guide to the not-so-ancient Egyptian afterlife now!

Pirates. Those notorious scum of the sea. Those men who make a living defiling other's majestic ships. Robbing the rich and poor alike. Having no mercy. And taking no prisoners.In a time when pirates ravage the seas, Damean Briggs' mutinous crew kidnaps the Admiral's daughter, Penelope. James Cutlass must join forces with pirates to find her and combat the murderous Pirate King. Neither allies nor enemies are ever as they seem out on the great seas! Forced to trust such strangers, will James be able to save his friend or will they all meet their miserable demise in Davy Jones' locker?Does a life at seaInterest young thee?Then I'll tell you the way to goMerchants too kindThe navy be blindWith Pirates is where ye belongIt be the best wayBut just know you'll stayIt's a life ye shan't e'er leave!

Stories of a scout, growing up in a Mormon troop, from when he was just turning twelve to getting his Eagle at the age of sixteen. A story of a favorite campout, where the hike was almost more than he could handle, and a 100-foot wall of water sweeping him off his feet. Fishing stories that you won't believe. Stories of how a scout troop turned a tall skinny kid in to a young man ready for whatever life had in store for him. These are short stories told by a grown man of his memories of being a young scout, learning the rules and ways of life. Going to Scout Camps, learning how to cook over an open fire. Stories that scared him silly, stories that made him laugh, stories that made him cry. Stories where he learned how to be trustworthy of his actions, loyal to his fellow scouts, helpful to others, and a good friend. He learned to be courteous, kind, obedient of his leaders, cheerful as activities were near, and thrifty with the few dollars he might have had. He was sometimes brave and clean, though usually more brave than clean, and learned to be reverent when that time came upon him.

James Cutlass' mother is alive! Or so he's been told...Join James and his friends as they once again join forces with miserable pirates this time on a quest to save his mother from the vile Kraken's Curse. Will they be able to save Isabel Cutlass or will their plans be foiled by the dreaded Demetrius Galland and the famous Blackbeard himself. Either way, the second installment of the James Cutlass series is sure to spark your interest in the mystery of the sea!Trust a baker to bake his bread,Trust a scholor to be well read,Trust an enemy to want ye deadBut never trust a pirate!You can trust a theif to always steal,Trust a doctor to help one heal,Trust a chef to make ye a meal,But never trust a pirate!Trust a leader to lead with pride,And trust a coward to run and hide,Trust the ocean to pull back the tide,But never trust a pirate!They always steal and forever lie,They take from anyone even their ally,They will stab your back, don't ask me why,Just never trust a pirate!

Benjamin Lumley (1812-1875) who wrote under the pen name Hermes was an opera manager and solicitor. In this capacity he gave legal advice to the financially troubled manager of His Majesty's Theater, Laporte, who came to rely on him extensively. Soon Lumley was taking all the managerial decisions for the theater, and when Laporte died he took his place. He wrote a standard handbook on Parliamentary Private Bills and was studying for the Bar. A great admirer of the stars of opera and ballet, a profligate giver of fetes and parties, management of the Royal Italian Opera was the vehicle of his dreams, which he duly repaid by bringing the best of Italian Opera to Victorian London. Lumley's reputation is probably well characterized by the words of one of his singers, who called him un faiseur habile et audacieux. In his later years he returned to the law and wrote two works of fantasy and a legal reference book. His previous successes were never to be repeated. Among his other works is Another World: Fragments from the Star City of Montalluyah (1873).