Books with author Nicholas Smith

Zona Nox faces annhilation...The human defenders can only hold on for so long...James and his crew of survivors head desperately to the wasteland city of Dead Stone, seeking safety. But will they find it?Danny faces corporate espionage and an impending civil war in the south.Leri marches feverishly towards death, as the Xank approach Fort Nox - the last bastion of safety in northern Zona Nox.Will humanity be able to survive this reckoning, or will they perish under the blood-red sands of their unforgiving planet?Find out in this third installment of the Warpmancer Series, a thrilling sci-fi series for fans of Warhammer 40k, Firefly and Star Wars.It is the 36th century of the old Terran Calendar and humanity is spread across the stars. For many Earth is an obscure legend. A dead world, only of interest to ancient historians.The humanity of the future is mainly concerned with galactic warfare with myriads of alien empires, the discovery of ancient mysteries and the taming of the enigmatic warp energy that infuses all things.In this future is there a space for humanity among the stars and will we be able to fight for it?

The empire scarred herAnd now she wants revenge...Re’lien, a young alien girl on a frontier planet, is the Devil Child. A symbol of all her society hates. She is a blight in the face of the holy Imperial Council, the largest empire the galaxy has ever seen.She is tortured every day for a crime she did not commit, until she is saved by Kei, a charismatic young man and the leader of the rebellion…Now she wants revenge against those who wronged her. But can a young girl and a handful of rebels stand up to the Empire itself?Find out in this seventh instalment of the Warpmancer Series, a thrilling sci-fi series for fans of Warhammer 40k, Firefly and Star Wars.It is the 36th century of the old Terran Calendar and humanity is spread across the stars. For many Earth is an obscure legend. A dead world, only of interest to ancient historians.The humanity of the future is mainly concerned with galactic warfare with myriads of alien empires, the discovery of ancient mysteries and the taming of the enigmatic warp energy that infuses all things.In this future is there a space for humanity among the stars and will we be able to fight for it?

Re'lien escaped the Imperial CouncilBut she isn't free yet...Re'lien, an alien girl living on the human world of Mars, used to be the Devil Child.A scorned and hated heretic in the totalitarian Empire.But among the humans, she is safe. And she thinks she is free...But Re'lien isn't safe yet.Many humans remember what people like Re'lien did in the wars of the past - and they want vengeance.Will Re'lien be able to make a life for herself on Mars, or will the hatred of her species push her off the edge?Find out in this eight instalment of the Warpmancer Series, a thrilling sci-fi series for fans of Warhammer 40k, Firefly and Star Wars.It is the 36th century of the old Terran Calendar and humanity is spread across the stars. For many Earth is an obscure legend. A dead world, only of interest to ancient historians.The humanity of the future is mainly concerned with galactic warfare with myriads of alien empires, the discovery of ancient mysteries and the taming of the enigmatic warp energy that infuses all things.In this future is there a space for humanity among the stars and will we be able to fight for it?

He thought he would live and die for the empire.Now he wants it to burn…Kei was a loyal servant of the Imperial Council. Until they killed his family.Now he is out for revenge. With his military training and access to heretical texts, he will spark a rebellion that will destroy the greatest empire the galaxy has ever seen.But this isn’t just an empire of mortals. There is a god sitting on the throne of Imperia.Kei will stop at nothing to avenge his family, even if it means killing a god.Godkiller is the thrilling sixth installment of the Warpmancer Series. Fans of Star Wars, Firefly and exploring alien worlds will love this much anticipated addition to the Warpmancer Universe.Enter the realm of the Imperial Council.It is the 36th century of the old Terran Calendar and humanity is spread across the stars. For many Earth is an obscure legend. A dead world, only of interest to ancient historians.The humanity of the future is mainly concerned with galactic warfare with myriads of alien empires, the discovery of ancient mysteries and the taming of the enigmatic warp energy that infuses all things.In this future is there a space for humanity among the stars and will we be able to fight for it?

An alien invasion. A planet on its knees. Does one thief have what it takes to turn soldier and save the world?Zona Nox, 3555. James Terrin and his gang of thieves love dominating the war-ravaged streets of his backwater planet. He and his fiercely loyal crew are virtually untouchable as they battle rival gangs, dodge the military police, and escape vicious raiders. But when violent extraterrestrials invade and kill his gang, all James has left is his burning desire for revenge…Setting aside his former rivalries, James finds himself fighting alongside men he used to despise as his street-wise survival skills clash with the rule-bound corps. While he questions his decision to enlist, his focus remains on a single-minded mission: kill as many aliens as possible.Can James lead a rag-tag unit against galactic invaders, or will his unorthodox methods end in another bloody massacre?Fall of Zona Nox contains the first three books in the epic Warpmancer Series. Start your journey in the 36th century with:- Shadow- Trooper- Captain

The story of the Bronfman family is a fascinating and improbable saga. It is dominated by "Mr. Sam," the single greatest figure in the history of the liquor business, the man who made drinking whiskey respectable in the United States and who in the 1950s and 1960s built Seagram into the first worldwide empire in wine and spirits. After Sam's death in 1971, his oldest son, Edgar, maintained the business, though he was distracted by his matrimonial problems. Nevertheless, in the 1980s he masterminded a major coup when he translated a small investment in oil made by his father into a 25 percent stake in the mighty DuPont company. But in the 1990s, Edgar allowed his second son, Edgar Jr., to indulge his ambition to become a media tycoon. The stake in DuPont was sold, and the money reinvested in Universal, the film and theme-park empire. Edgar Jr. then paid more than $10 billion to buy Polygram Records and thus fulfill his fancy to be king of the world's music business. But at the same time, he remained in charge of the liquor business, which started to stagnate--indeed, to fall apart. Then came the final disaster when the increasingly divided family sold out to Jean-Marie Messier, overreaching empire builder of Vivendi, the French conglomerate. But the story of this amazing family over the past century is about more than booze and business. The Bronfmans is a spectacular account that details the larger-than-life personalities and bitter rivalries that have made the family so famous and, sometimes, so infamous.

The New York Times and USA Today bestselling series They dive so humanity survives … More than two centuries after World War III poisoned the planet, the final bastion of humanity lives on massive airships circling the globe in search of a habitable area to call home. Aging and outdated, most of the ships plummeted back to earth long ago. The only thing keeping the two surviving lifeboats in the sky are Hell Divers -- men and women who risk their lives by skydiving to the surface to scavenge for parts the ships desperately need. When one of the remaining airships is damaged in an electrical storm, a Hell Diver team is deployed to a hostile zone called Hades. But there is something down there far worse than the mutated creatures discovered on dives in the past -- something that threatens the fragile future of humanity.

The New York Times and USA Today bestselling series They dive so humanity survives. Now they take to the sea. In the fourth installment of the Hell Divers series, the Sea Wolf sets out to search for the Metal Islands. Leading the expedition is legendary Hell Diver Xavier Rodriguez. After enduring for a decade on the poisoned surface, his survival skills will be put to the test on the dangerous open seas. But storms, sea monsters, and the cannibalistic Cazadores aren't the only threat to X and his small crew. Their mission will uncover hard truths about the history of the war that left humankind stranded in the air for centuries. And the fate of those still living on the airships might very well rest on this fragile and perilous journey to find a new home.

The reader joins a Penobscot family where Little Devil Fish gets to hear some of his favorite stories as he learns the skills and social relationships described in detail as family and friends move camp with the seasons.A realistic narrative of Penobscot Indian life in the Maine woods before Europeans arrived, based on a lifetime of research by Nicholas N. Smith, PhD:“I have lived close to the Indians for several years and learned much from them. I have eaten their food, learned some of their language, and become acquainted with many of their customs. If I tried to present a list of all those that have given me information, it would make a long list. There are many Indians in Maine and New Brunswick who hope the Indian departments will give them more understanding and a better chance in life. I shall mention only one Indian, Peter L. Paul, to whom this is dedicated ... He has taught me a great deal of the Indian ways, encouraged me to go on with my research, and made me feel like I were one of his family.”From the Afterword: "I accompanied Edwin Tappan Adney’s best friend, the late Peter L. Paul (1902–1989), a Maliseet Indian, to Adney’s cabin at Upper Woodstock, New Brunswick. We turned left off the highway, passing through a grove of tall pines that insulated the cabin from all road noise and isolated it from civilization." The author proceeds with key insights into translation and linguistics.

There’s a ghost inside in my head…And I need to slay three monsters by lunchtime.What could go wrong?Well, I’m also trying to pass university, make friends, and find the man who killed my parents. And I’ve got rent to pay, a cat to feed, and I’m pretty sure the local grocery store is haunted.This is a crazy world we live in. Monsters roam the streets, vampires run nightclubs, necromancers sacrifice little girls. Somebody has to do something about it.My name is Kat Drummond, and I’m a Part-Time Monster Hunter.Part-Time Monster Hunter is the first book in the Kat Drummond Series, an action-packed urban fantasy for readers who like their main characters bad-ass and their world filled with danger.

Being a hero sucks…You can slay a hundred monsters and some people will still look down on you. And for every person that calls you a hero, there’s another that calls you a murderer.I’ve been punished for doing my job and tossed to the side to solve a sham of a case, when I’d rather be busting the heads of undead and necromancers.People go missing in Hope City every day. But this new case is special.There is something happening in my city, and I need to solve it before anymore people wind up dead.My name is Kat Drummond, and I’m a Part-Time Monster Hunter.Blood Cartel is the action-packed, edge-of-your-seat, sequel to Part-Time Monster Hunter. Continue this thrilling urban fantasy series by reading it today.

What would you do if you lived in a world where your every move was scrutinized by your own personal artificial intelligence--a world where everything is regulated, from power usage to relationships--a world where everything you thought you knew turned out to be a lie? Welcome to Tisaia - The last hub of modern civilization in a world left scorched by the nuclear fires of the Biomass Wars. Surrounded by a fortress of steel walls and protected by a fierce and loyal Council of Royal Knights, Tisaia seems relatively safe for state workers. A plentiful supply of Biomass powers their homes and food is abundant. But securing the city against the horrors beyond the walls has come at a heavy price for the average citizen and there are whispers of a revolution. Spurious Timur is one of the lucky state workers helping keep the wheels of prosperity turning in Tisaia. When he meets members of a rebel faction the state has deemed a terrorist organization, he begins to understand he may hold the key to restoring Tisaia to a just and free state. But doing so will come at a great cost; both to Spurious and those he cares about, because in Tisaia nothing is ever what it seems. And as more of his past begins to surface, he is faced with the ultimate decision--on which side of the revolution should he fight?