Books published by publisher Beyond Time - A Next Chapter Imprint

Socrates Blackwing - wizard, warrior and bounty hunter - has fallen into disfavor with his grandfather, The General.It's the year 2070, and Socrates is stationed against his will in Tacoma, PC-Washington. Socrates's mission is to report back his assessment of the people living in this Plane of Reality, and locate the ne'er-do-wells from his own Known Seven Planes that may have crossed over to wreak havoc, to send them back.But is his magic stronger than the technology of 2070, and what will he do when confronted with one of his own kind?

After Garryn returns to claim the throne of his homeworld, he's plagued by dreams of a mysterious star system with a yellow sun.Consulting a mentalist for help, Garryn learns that he is not the only one with the same dreams, and sets on a quest to understand his visions.Soon, the truth behind the dreams reveals a secret that changes Garryn's life, and shakes the Empire to its foundations.Praise:★★★★★ - "I literally could not put this book down until I finished it. If you like space operas, you'll love this book."★★★★★ - "My favorite thing about this book is the world building. The story takes place in a futuristic society, yet it's more like opulent Victorian England."★★★★★ - "I thoroughly enjoyed this. Fast paced, easy to fall into. I'll look for more books by Linda Thackeray."

When Rick Hughes receives a relic as a gift from an old friend, he has no idea what he's getting himself into. Drawn to an old excavation site, Rick stumbles upon a portal that takes him back to the 8th century, in the middle of a Viking invasion.After discovering a shocking link to the present, Rick is determined to intervene and save the village from devastation - and to find a scientific explanation for what is happening.With the perils of 8th century England surrounding him, can Rick save his new friends and live to tell the tale?Praise:★★★★★ - "A great romp through a time vortex into Anglo-Saxon Lincolnshire. Loved it."★★★★★ - "I love the blend of Sci-Fi and Historical Fiction this novel offers. It’s a time-travel novel, but the settings and lifestyle of the time period our main character, Rick, finds himself in, feel real and well-researched. Highly recommended."★★★★★ - "A sympathetic, convincing portrayal of this neglected period in history."

Rachel’s father called it the running game. Count the exits, calculate the routes, and always be ready to run. She is a Reacher, wanted by the government and the criminal underworld for her psionic powers. Charlie and his brother John have a reputation for accomplishing the impossible. But after losing his family, Charlie is a broken mess and John is barely keeping him afloat. In desperation, they take a job from a ruthless crime lord, only to discover the girl they are hunting is a Reacher. One of their own kind.With the help of dangerous and dubious allies, can Rachel turn the game around and save herself?Praise:★★★★★ - "This dystopian, paranormal thriller provides plenty of action, mystery and entertainment with deft storytelling. Wonderfully written.★★★★★ - "Kept me captivated and wanting more. A great read."

When the perfect job comes up, Charlie doesn't have to think twice.This is the break he's been looking for, and nobody - not even the rest of his team - can persuade him otherwise. The job means working for an old enemy and crossing the border into London.Both are risky, but Charlie has no idea how high the stakes really are. The team will have to confront their past, each other and a killer who is closer than they realize.But can they make it out of the city alive?

Thousands of years ago, the Overseers scattered humans across the galaxy. Now, one of them has found her way back home.On a mission to recover an escaped alien life form, young Justice Keeper Anna Lenai pursues the felon into uncharted space, and accidentally finds the lost homeworld of her ancestors.While Anna tries to adapt and survive in a strange, hostile environment, she accidentally uncovers a conspiracy that will shake their world to its foundations.Praise:★★★★★ - "Fresh take on sci-fi with wonderful characters that draw you in."★★★★★ - "Intelligent, articulate, witty and thought-provoking."

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?

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."

Winds of war sweep across Europe.Threatening to take over the entire planet, the cloning company Phoenvartis is taken over by a World Council henchman, and they launch an inquisition of torture and murder.When a revolutionary group opposing the World Council gains access to the cloning machine, they plan to revive a madman from the 20th century. Meanwhile, the previously cloned Founding Father and a group of former Phoenvartis employees flee to the central highlands of Vietnam.From their jungle base, they form a coalition of freedom-loving patriots from around the world. But can the forces of democracy beat fascism - or will evil triumph and release a plague upon mankind? Praise:★★★★★ - "Loved the quirky characters and surprise twists and turns in the plot."★★★★★ - "An amazingly creative book."

Three years have passed since Jack Hunter changed the course of history.Now, a terrorist threatens to fracture the delicate alliance between Earth and Leyria, and Jack finds himself neck-deep in a world of danger and scandal. Allegiances shift as conspiracies surface, and distinguishing friend from foe will be the most difficult test Jack has ever faced.Praise from readers:★★★★★ - "The Justice Keepers Saga just keeps getting better."★★★★★ - "R.S. Penney has pulled me into a richly-woven tapestry of action and adventure that I cannot get enough of."

Something evil is terrorizing a small Leyrian town, and Anna Lenai and Keli Armana are sent to investigate. Soon, they come face to face with a deadly enemy.Meanwhile, on a mission to the edge of known space, Jack Hunter is pursued by starships from the other side of the galaxy. Soon, he realizes that the ships belong to the ruthless Admiral Telixa Ethran.Harry Carlson must choose between his love of law enforcement and his love for his family. But there are forces in this world that will hunt him down - no matter what he chooses.