Books with author Michael Decker

Engineer Janet Thompson steps through a Doorport to San Diego, but lands in San Francisco instead.Trying to fix the portal system, she realizes that years of use have begun to have an effect on our world. As the space-time permutations become increasingly numerous and pervasive, Janet must save our dimension from complete collapse.The worldwide Doorport network had operated without a glitch for decades. What could possibly be going wrong?

Studying ancient sites on a backwater planet, Archaeologist Nosuma Okande finds more of them than The Institute has on record.On her first day, she digs up an odd statuette. After receiving death threats, the Institute sends Nosuma to another excavation site. Later the same night, she stumbles upon a strange ceremony in the village square.Undeterred, Nosuma decides to unearth the mysteries the planet holds. But can she untangle the enigmatic past of an Edifice Abandoned?Praise:★★★★★ - "It has been a long time since have enjoyed a SF novel this much."★★★★★ - "A thoroughly enjoyable, thought-provoking read."★★★★★ - "This is the most exciting science fiction book I have read since my first reading of STRANGER IN A STRANGE LAND 53 years ago."

It might be hard to imagine, but Joel Embiid didn't always know he wanted to play basketball. Born in a part of Africa called Cameroon, Embiid wanted to be the president of Cameroon when he grew up! Later, he decided his math skills would be best used as an astronaut. Volleyball showed Embiid he could be good at sports. Even once he found basketball, Embiid's journey didn't get any clearer or easier. His path to greatness included his parents concerns, physical injuries, and the death of a loved one. Despite all this, the star continued to play, to train, and to wow the world.

Don't go near the water.On a distant planet, xenobiologist Janine Meriwether finds herself haunted by a recurring dream: being dragged to her death by the Nartressan seaweed.Soon, she learns of three others - a traumatized emergency responder, a troubled seafood mogul and a high-priced escort - who share the same nightmare.When they begin to investigate the origin of their dream, they discover an abandoned underground research station... and set on a mission to unlock the terrible secrets hidden in the age-old facility.

This book is sure to crack up young Amy Poehlers and Aziz Ansaris . . . and inspire them to take (and drop) the mic themselves. Why did the pig become a pastry chef? He was good at bacon! And kids will be baking up their comic routine with the help of more than 500 jokes, which range from animal quips to sports puns. Blossoming comedians will also find tips on how to succeed onstage.

After the collapse of an ancient empire, Casper, Nadika, Jayani and Sharif each acquire a crystal with extraordinary properties.Their minds and futures intertwined, the four begin a journey to find clues about the mysterious empire, and discover its secrets.But in their search for Lemuria, have they unleashed powers they can't comprehend - or control?

Murderous nanobots are on the loose, and detective Maris Peterson is going to find out why.After a young woman plunges to her death from a penthouse and the vicious bots eat another victim from the soles up, surly city detective Maris digs deep into the steamy world of reproduction, where mega-companies collect sperm and ovum from unwilling donors, fetuses are conceived in Petrie dishes, and children grow to viability in factories by the thousands.After the Coalition takes over his investigation, Maris goes underground and delves ever deeper into the brutal, repressive serfdom endured by the factory-grown Organo-humes. But can he find out who is behind the murders?

Following a civil war, an empire grapples with the devastating fallout.His conscience heavy, Peasant General Guarding Bear wants to usurp the tyrannical emperor’s throne. But the general’s rivals continue to play games, seeking to avenge their name and reclaim the Northern Imperial Sword.With his reign threatened and no progeny to his name, the Emperor plots to conceive an heir by stealth. Soon, Guarding Bear enters a world of deception, smoke and mirrors, and must decide where his loyalties lie.

Born in war. Yearning for revenge. Trained to kill.After a near-term princess is betrayed in the battle to conquer the galactic core, her unborn daughter Serena is taken from her body, raised in a foreign empire, and trained to be a lethal weapon.Twenty years later, attempts are made on Serena's life, but she will defy anyone who would use her toward their own ends.Chased across the galaxy, she begins a deadly mission against her oppressors. But can she discover who she really is?Praise:★★★★★ - "The first book I read from Scott Michael Decker was Edifice Abandoned, and I was blown away by the originality of his writing. A breath of fresh air."★★★★★ - "Extremely well developed characters that add to the plot."