Books with author Mary Collier

"A page-turning, extraordinary excursion that crosses genres." - Daniel Scott White, editor of Unfit MagazineMarooned in 19th century West, Llewellyn meets young frontier woman Anna. The two become friends and comrades, their fates forever intertwined.They find themselves together in the prairies of 19th century Texas, the bordellos of Civil War-era New Orleans, to Prohibition in the 1920s, the Great Depression, and the vastness of space.But can they survive hardships through history, the enmity of their southern neighbors and the Civil War, to return to his home planet and exact his revenge?Praise:★★★★★ - "Well written and thoroughly researched, with realistic characters and events. I could not put the book down."★★★★★ - "A great story with memorable characters, but to me the most fun was the historical aspect of it. Mari has done her research."★★★★★ - "One of the most unusual sci-fi stories I've read... I love these books and recommend them completely."★★★★★ - "I don't usually read western-themed books but this book breaks the mold, blending western, historical, and sci-fi / paranormal all into one. It was spellbinding."Earthbound is an Amazon Sci-fi Western Bestseller.

"A page-turning, extraordinary excursion that crosses genres." - Daniel Scott White, editor of Unfit MagazineMarooned in 19th century West, Llewellyn meets young frontier woman Anna. The two become friends and comrades, their fates forever intertwined.They find themselves together in the prairies of 19th century Texas, the bordellos of Civil War-era New Orleans, to Prohibition in the 1920s, the Great Depression, and the vastness of space.But can they survive hardships through history, the enmity of their southern neighbors and the Civil War, to return to his home planet and exact his revenge?Praise:★★★★★ - "Well written and thoroughly researched, with realistic characters and events. I could not put the book down."★★★★★ - "A great story with memorable characters, but to me the most fun was the historical aspect of it. Mari has done her research."★★★★★ - "One of the most unusual sci-fi stories I've read... I love these books and recommend them completely."★★★★★ - "I don't usually read western-themed books but this book breaks the mold, blending western, historical, and sci-fi / paranormal all into one. It was spellbinding."Earthbound is an Amazon Sci-fi Western Bestseller.

Antoinette is in danger.After Red O'Neal delivers a beating to his half-brother Daniel for courting his sister Antoinette, she is sent to a convent until agreeing to marry an older, wealthier man.But after Antoinette manages to send a letter to her betrothed Lorenz MacDonald about the danger, he rescues her. Soon after, a neighboring ranch is attacked by Comanche raiders, and Antoinette and her mother-in-law are caught in a fight for life and death.Can their family survive the dangers of the violent Western frontier?Praise from readers:★★★★★ - "Fantastic character development... twists, turns and surprises kept me turning the pages. I'm looking forward to the next Mari Collier novel."★★★★★ - "This is a story that can captivate generation after generation, filled with well-researched ideas and powerful imagery."

Two aliens are living their lives in 1860's Texas.One is filled with rage against the world; the other drawn to return to his homeworld and reclaim his land. Before they learn to navigate a spaceship between the stars, they need to find trust in each other and stay alive in a hostile, dangerous land torn by civil war.But after two strong-minded Earth women alter their plans, they must make hard choices about their future. Is revenge more important than love?Praise from readers:★★★★★ - "The author has done a masterful job of combining history and fantasy in this saga."★★★★★ - "This story puts you right into Texas in the 1850s. As a fan, and student, of science fiction for 40 years, I can honestly say this is one of the best. Thank you, Mari."★★★★★ - "This story of the juxtaposition of western and space aliens is interesting. The clash of cultures is not quite what might be expected, but it leads to an interesting read."★★★★★ - "I enjoyed the purely western start, and the aliens and otherworldly part fit seamlessly. An odd combination to be sure, but the author makes it work."★★★★★ - "I highly recommend this to everyone that is searching for a sci-fi story that they can actually relate to. Cannot wait for the next novel."

Battle for Thalia is imminent.The exiled Maca of Don is returning to his homeworld to destroy the Justine and Krepyon conquerors, and break the rule of the House of Sisters.Things spiral out of control as the Sisterhood attempts to destroy all male Macas, and isolate the House of Don. With escalating conflicts, the Maca and his friends enter a battle to find a new life and free their people from the invaders.After the battle for Thalia is over, the galaxy will never be the same again.Praise from readers:★★★★★ - "Not one who regularly picks up science fiction, I found Collier's book to be engaging from the very beginning. There is so much room for supposition regarding possible future stories. Well done."★★★★★ - "An unusual book with interesting characters and plot. The author's vast imagination has created an incredible world, but shows that no matter where or in what time we live we all have the same emotions and desires. I recommend Return of the Maca to anyone who enjoys a great story."

After a spaceship crashes into the planet Tonath, the lone occupant survives and fights his way to the sunlit part of the planet.When a passing freighter finds him and takes him to the Western Starshift Institute of the Way, he finds the Teacher. Tonath is a planet torn apart by the forces of nature, and only the Teacher can predict the movement of the stars and interpret the prophecies.But will the Teacher be able to recognize True Man and True Foe in time to save Tonath from a thousand years of burning?

A new force has awakened in the galaxy.Thalia has defeated the Justines, the Krepyons, and the Sisterhood. After claiming his Earth son Lorenz, the Maca of Don returns to Earth for a family reunion.But the planet has changed: it's the 1970's, and one of their family members is trying to dismantle their business. Another has killed four men, and the doctors are beginning to suspect that there's something strange about the MacDonald family.Meanwhile, the newer members of the MacDonald and Rolfe clans are unaware of their alien heritage and abilities, and General MacDonald is carrying a heavy secret of other alien beings.Soon after their arrival, The Maca of Don and Lorenz learn that there is a new presence in the galaxy... one bent on conquest and destruction.

After the destruction of a Golden One spaceship, the Maca of Ayran is hunting down the one responsible.Having ignored the orders of his superiors, he has formed an alliance with Lillie, daughter of the Guardian of Flight.After an unknown alien vessel attacks them near a De'Chin mining outpost, they come across a female prisoner with shocking news about their common enemy: the Draygons. Unable to penetrate the Draygon mind with their telepathic powers, they summon help from the Justine Refuge.But what they find out will bring their part of the galaxy to the brink of war... and beyond.

This is the inspiring photobiography of Wilbur and Orville Wright, whose determination and curiosity led them to create the first working airplane. The newest edition adds common core-aligned critical thinking activities for even further learning in the classroom or at home. Packed with intriguing photos of Wilbur and Orville Wright, their family, and their many experiments, this photobiography reveals the personalities and lives of these extraordinary young men who resolved those problems of flight that stumped the experts and built the first airplane that really could fly!

Two aliens are living their lives in 1860's Texas.One is filled with rage against the world; the other drawn to return to his homeworld and reclaim his land. Before they learn to navigate a spaceship between the stars, they need to find trust in each other and stay alive in a hostile, dangerous land torn by civil war.But after two strong-minded Earth women alter their plans, they must make hard choices about their future. Is revenge more important than love?Praise from readers:★★★★★ - "The author has done a masterful job of combining history and fantasy in this saga."★★★★★ - "This story puts you right into Texas in the 1850s. As a fan, and student, of science fiction for 40 years, I can honestly say this is one of the best. Thank you, Mari."★★★★★ - "This story of the juxtaposition of western and space aliens is interesting. The clash of cultures is not quite what might be expected, but it leads to an interesting read."★★★★★ - "I enjoyed the purely western start, and the aliens and otherworldly part fit seamlessly. An odd combination to be sure, but the author makes it work."★★★★★ - "I highly recommend this to everyone that is searching for a sci-fi story that they can actually relate to. Cannot wait for the next novel."