Books with author Michael G. Thomas

The Alliance Navy's renowned assault carrier ANS Relentless is sent into action for the first time in more than a year. She’s been significantly enlarged, upgraded and improved with Byotai armour and heavy weaponry. But most significant of all, Relentless is the first carrier to embark a squadron of the alliance’s newest fighters, the deadly F26 Firehawks.Nate and Billy have completed their Academy training and are thrilled to find they’re to be returned to their old home, the Alliance assault carrier Relentless. They are to bolster the ranks of the enlarged Knighthawk Squadron, as two of its most famous pilots. What they find in the Rim will stun every soul in the Alliance and threatens to bring an old enemy back into the fray. With the Alliance on the brink of a new civil war, only Relentless and her band of plucky pilots can make the difference.

Is your career adrift? God is waiting to discuss it with you. God said "Come to me with your ears wide open. Listen, and you will find life." (Isaiah 55:3a NLT) God works with anyone who comes to Him with their ears wide open and builds their career on what He says. Change Business Career with God is a book for people who can't seem to stop drifting. Years of making quick fixes hasn't worked. Secular, self-serving approaches to your career have left you despondent. You have nearly lost hope of ever find a meaningful career and are looking for a deeper reality. Change Business Career with God will help anyone who wants to work in a business that belongs to someone else or build a business of their own. This book contains 40 daily exercises. The first part of the book will help you ask God specific questions about your career. As you listen to what He says, a picture of your future emerges. The next part of the book helps you change beliefs that keep you drifting. Fear, anxiety, money, temptation, and pleasure can keep you rushing around in circles. In the final 14 days of the book, God's Word is converted into products and services. The products and services that you seek need to be sustainable and in line with your unique gifts. Then you knock on doors to change the world in your new career. This book is not just a spiritual journey. Michael Dean Thomas BComm Hons CA(SA) CFA has experience in investment banks, a Big 4 audit firm, and in a startup. He has worked in London, Singapore, and South Africa. In this book, he integrates what God says with practical advice for changing careers. Working with God is the only long-term solution to a career that means anything. You won't worry whether there is something else you should be doing. You won't spend time comparing yourself to peers. God's goal is not to merely help you get better at working in the secular way, but to change every part of your career with His creative life!

Nate had never expected to see a real war, but that was a month ago. Back when he'd been a videogamer with dreams of space combat. Now he was a pilot in Knighthawk Squadron, and in the middle of a violent warzone. The Star Empire and its vast legions are utterly committed to the elimination of the shattered Byotai Empire. They are ruthless, and ambitious beyond measure. As the terror spreads, millions of loyalists flee to the borders, desperate to avoid the violence while pursued by ruthless militias bent on destruction and enslavement. There is a faint glimmer of hope for the Empire, and it takes the shape of the fifteen ships of the Orion Battlegroup. Safely hidden inside this fleet is the sole survivor of the Byotai Royalty, and with him, the only chance of peace in the region. With time running out, Admiral Churchill and his officers hatch an audacious plan. It is a plan that could allow them to escape the clutches of the Star Empire, and rally all remaining loyalists to this last prince. If they fail, nothing will stop the spread of the insidious new enemy its quest for total domination.

Black Widows: Episode 2 is the second story in a thrilling science fiction series about the infamous all-female mercenary unit. Aboard their heavily-armed ship Medusa, they embark on secretive missions throughout the crumbling Confederacy as it wages a terrible and bloody civil war. The Black Widows head for the massive transport ship MS Monterey, captained by the tough as nails Lothar Bartholomew. Following a series of difficult operations, they need to take on supplies and collect payment for a recent contract. While the Widows look forward to some time away from Medusa, Syala has other plans. She is looking for information as she desperately tries to locate her missing sister and the sinister slavers they tore her home apart. What none of them realise is that something left Skylla with them, and now it’s on the ship and stalking its prey. As the death count rises, only the Black Widows can save the day, and Syala is caught up right in the middle of it all.Black Widows is serialised over multiple short-read episodes per season, in the same fashion as a TV series. The first season of six episodes is also available in one complete box set. See my website for news on the next thrilling release at www.starcrusader.com.Season 2 is due for release in September 2017.

Nate and his friends in Ironclad Squadron are returning to the fleet when they detect a mysterious signal. Sensing a trap, Colonel Gun sends Nate out alone in his captured fighter to scout the source. The signal is emitting from inside the heart of the abandoned Kalar Anchorage. This massive facility was once the Byotai Empire’s greatest shipyard, but now it lies cold and lifeless. Or does it? Upon arrival Nate runs headlong into the centre of a fierce battle. On one side are the numerous forces of the insidious Orion Interstellar Empire. On the other, the powerful attack cruisers of the Byotai outlaw, Warlord Katanga.Kalar Anchorage has become a refuge for the lost and the damned. The former facility is populated by displaced people and wounded soldiers that have fought, and lost against Star Empire incursions. As well as the exhausted crews of a number of ships. Yet the forces of Katanga, though weakened by the fighting, still wish vengeance upon those that seek their utter annihilation. Katanga’s desire for further violence may come earlier than expected. An entire fleet along with numerous ground forces has entered the system, and they will not leave until every defender is dead or captured. With no time to fully abandon the station, the preliminary skirmishes erupt into a major battle. The last stronghold that stands between the Orion Interstellar Empire and the hastily mobilised fleets of the Alliance. The Siege of Kalar has begun.

Black Widows: Episode 3 is the third story in a thrilling science fiction series about the infamous all-female mercenary unit. Aboard their heavily-armed ship Medusa, they embark on secretive missions throughout the crumbling Confederacy as it wages a terrible and bloody civil war. The Black Widows land at the massive Kharybdis 1 Trading Post, deep inside the debris of the shattered moon. A valuable contract is on offer to retrieve an ancient artefact, but to their astonishment, the infamous Seven Sons mercenaries have beaten them to it. With funds low, and Medusa needing much needed repairs, they are stranded and in serious trouble. Until Syala, desperate to prove her worth to the mercenaries, sets out to steal the details of the contract from their competitors. Her success will enable the Widows to beat the Seven Sons to the prize and retrieve the reward for themselves, but at what cost?Black Widows is serialised over multiple short-read episodes per season, in the same fashion as a TV series. The first season of six episodes is also available in one complete box set. See my website for news on the next thrilling release at www.starcrusader.com.Season 2 is due for release in September 2017.

Nate has a talent for space combat after hundreds of victories in the Star Crusader videogame simulation. His skills are unique, enough to gain him a rare privilege. The chance to join five other Alliance cadets and escape the dull routine of the classroom. They will enter a fierce competition light-years away in the ancient Byotai Empire. Yet days after their arrival a rebellious faction begins a bloody mutiny that spreads like wildfire. The time for competition has ended; the time of war has begun.This box set Includes the full novels Legends of Orion, Dreadnought and Renegades.STAR CRUSADER SERIESHero of the Alliance (Star Crusader Book 1)Knighthawk Squadron (Star Crusader Book 2)Operation Hellfire (Star Crusader Book 3)Battleship Furiosa (Star Crusader Book 4) Battle Fleet Victorious (Star Crusader Book 5) Siege of Kalar (Star Crusader Book 6)Legends of Orion (Star Crusader Book 7) - included in this collectionDreadnought (Star Crusader Book 8) - included in this collectionRenegades (Star Crusader Book 9) - included in this collectionTides of War (Star Crusader Book 10)All these books are available on Amazon.com and Audible as well as in paperback.Please visit my website for more information: starcrusader.com

Nate has a talent for space combat after hundreds of victories in the Star Crusader videogame simulation. His skills are unique, enough to gain him a rare privilege. The chance to join five other Alliance cadets and escape the dull routine of the classroom. They will enter a fierce competition light-years away in the ancient Byotai Empire. Yet days after their arrival a rebellious faction begins a bloody mutiny that spreads like wildfire. The time for competition has ended; the time of war has begun.A handful of capital ships attempt to avoid the massacre, but only Relentless escapes. Nate and his friends are aboard, part of the few to make it out alive. Relentless is a heavily armoured assault ship, a relic from another age, but most of her crew members are dead or missing. Nate and his fellow cadets have to face the unthinkable. Under the guidance of Lieutenant Higgins, the ship's last fighter pilot, the six cadets have just days to practice operating the ship's fighters. There are no others. Only they can defend the ship, or face death at the hands of the enemy.This box set Includes the full novels Hero of the Alliance, Knighthawk Squadron and Operation Hellfire.STAR CRUSADER SERIESHero of the Alliance (Star Crusader Book 1) - included in this collectionKnighthawk Squadron (Star Crusader Book 2) - included in this collectionOperation Hellfire (Star Crusader Book 3) - included in this collectionBattleship Furiosa (Star Crusader Book 4) Battle Fleet Victorious (Star Crusader Book 5) Siege of Kalar (Star Crusader Book 6)Legends of Orion (Star Crusader Book 7)Dreadnought (Star Crusader Book 8)Renegades (Star Crusader Book 9)Tides of War (Star Crusader Book 10)All these books are available on Amazon.com and Audible as well as in paperback.Please visit my website for more information: starcrusader.com

Black Widows: Episode 4 is the fourth story in a thrilling science fiction series about the infamous all-female mercenary unit. Aboard their heavily-armed ship Medusa, they embark on secretive missions throughout the crumbling Confederacy as it wages a terrible and bloody civil war. Syala and the Black Widows have located a rich prize hidden deep inside the debris filled remnants of the Kharybdis debris field. It is a massive transport ship, crippled by an unknown enemy and ripe for plunder. If their information is correct it could leave each of them wealthy beyond their dreams. Syala is not interested in loot, all she wants is the information hidden inside, information that could lead to finding her missing sister. The Widows are not the only ones in the area though, and when a familiar warship arrives the routine salvage quickly turns into a desperate battle for survival deep in space. The Widows are outclassed and outgunned in every way, and it’s a battle only one ship will escape from.Black Widows is serialised over multiple short-read episodes per season, in the same fashion as a TV series. The first season of six episodes is also available in one complete box set. See my website for news on the next thrilling release at www.starcrusader.com.Season 2 is due for release in September 2017.

Black Widows: Season 1 includes the complete first season of six Black Widows episodes, previously only available separately:The Black Widows are an infamous, all-female mercenary unit. Aboard their heavily-armed ship Medusa, they embark on secretive missions throughout the crumbling Confederacy as it wages a terrible and bloody civil war. Each of the Widows is an elite operative, with skills and expertise that command a high price. Their very names spread fear and terror into the hearts of their foes.Episode 1The lives of Syala and her twin sister Arana are changed forever on the day the slavers hit their home on the Skylla. It is a day that started like any other, before turning into a terrifying massacre as soldiers and hideous creatures swarmed through the facility killing or enslaving anyone in their way. The sisters struggle to survive as a desperate few try and fight back, but nothing can hold back the horde. Until they find a single mercenary dressed in black armour who refuses to back down. Her name is Zhang Wei, and she is a Black Widow. This chance encounter will send the twin sisters on an incredible journey with the mercenaries, one that transforms their lives forever. Episode 2The Black Widows head for the massive transport ship MS Monterey, captained by the tough as nails Lothar Bartholomew. Following a series of difficult operations, they need to take on supplies and collect payment for a recent contract. While the Widows look forward to some time away from Medusa, Syala has other plans. She is looking for information as she desperately tries to locate her missing sister and the sinister slavers they tore her home apart. What none of them realise is that something left Skylla with them, and now it’s on the ship and stalking its prey. Episode 3The Black Widows land at the massive Kharybdis 1 Trading Post, deep inside the debris of the shattered moon. A valuable contract is on offer to retrieve an ancient artefact, but to their astonishment, the infamous Seven Sons mercenaries have beaten them to it. With funds low, and Medusa needing much needed repairs, they are stranded and in serious trouble. Until Syala, desperate to prove her worth to the mercenaries, sets out to steal the details of the contract from their competitors. Episode 4Syala and the Black Widows have located a rich prize hidden deep inside the debris filled remnants of the Kharybdis debris field. It is a massive transport ship, crippled by an unknown enemy and ripe for plunder. If their information is correct it could leave each of them wealthy beyond their dreams. Syala is not interested in loot, all she wants is the information hidden inside, information that could lead to finding her missing sister. The Widows are not the only ones in the area though, and when a familiar warship arrives the routine salvage quickly turns into a desperate battle for survival deep in space. Episode 5Syala and her new-found comrades are heading to the infamous Alpha Three Anchorage when their faithful ship Medusa finally succumbs to her wounds. With few options left, they are forced to seek refuge and assistance at the most unlikely place, the Ángel Salvage Facility on the planet of Euryale. It isn’t long before Syala discovers that Carlos Ángel, the enigmatic owner of the facility has many dangerous new friends. Episode 6Syala and the Black Widows are heading home to the infamous haven for mercenaries, traders, criminals, and cutthroats from a dozen worlds. To Syala it is a chance to follow a lead on her missing sister, but to the Widows it’s their home. This heavily defended installation is the Alpha Three facility, known colloquially as The Anchorage. The Widows run directly into a massive flotilla in the middle of a violent battle and each of them is on the run from their former home. Something has taken root at the Anchorage, and only by working together can have any chance of retaking the massive installation.

Black Widows: Episode 5 is the fifth story in a thrilling science fiction series about the infamous all-female mercenary unit. Aboard their heavily-armed ship Medusa, they embark on secretive missions throughout the crumbling Confederacy as it wages a terrible and bloody civil war. Syala and her new-found comrades are heading to the infamous Alpha Three Anchorage when their faithful ship Medusa finally succumbs to her wounds. With few options left, they are forced to seek refuge and assistance at the most unlikely place, the Ángel Salvage Facility on the planet of Euryale. It isn’t long before Syala discovers that Carlos Ángel, the enigmatic owner of the facility has many dangerous new friends. When Syala pursues her own investigation, she uncovers a plot that threatens not just her life and those of the Black Widows, but one that could end the Confederacy once and for all. Violence is inevitable, and Syala will have to fight harder than ever to prove she has what it takes to be a Black Widow.Black Widows is serialised over multiple short-read episodes per season, in the same fashion as a TV series. The first season of six episodes is also available in one complete box set. See my website for news on the next thrilling release at www.starcrusader.com.Season 2 is due for release in September 2017.

Black Widows: Episode 6 is sixth story in a thrilling science fiction series about the infamous all-female mercenary unit. Aboard their heavily-armed ship Medusa, they embark on secretive missions throughout the crumbling Confederacy as it wages a terrible and bloody civil war. Syala and the Black Widows are heading home to the infamous haven for mercenaries, traders, criminals, and cutthroats from a dozen worlds. To Syala it is a chance to follow a lead on her missing sister, but to the Widows it’s their home, and a place to rest and resupply for their next mission. This heavily defended installation is the Alpha Three facility, known colloquially as The Anchorage. To their surprise, the Widows run directly into a massive flotilla in the middle of a violent battle and each of them is on the run from their former home. Something has taken root at the Anchorage, and only by working together can have any chance of retaking the massive installation. With nowhere else to go, Syala and her friends are thrust into the middle of a major military operation with people they can never truly trust. And this time, the consequences have never been greater.Black Widows is serialised over multiple short-read episodes per season, in the same fashion as a TV series. The first season of six episodes is also available in one complete box set. See my website for news on the next thrilling release at www.starcrusader.com.Season 2 is due for release in September 2017.