Books published by publisher Patrick McDermott

Religion, science fiction, and fantasy join forces in this epic interplanetary adventure for young adult readers.Six months ago, Hickory discovered how to use her empathic powers to defeat an alien threat to Earth. Now, a new menace has arisen. The high-tech sword of the long dead heroine, Connat-sèra-Haagar, has been stolen and the rebel leader, Sequana, is using its ancient power to incite the northern tribes to war.The Galactic Alliance orders Hickory, Jess, and Gareth to return to Prosperine and get it back. Their mission takes them into the rugged country of Erlach where they join up with the rightful King, meet the mysterious Teacher once more, and come face to face with the Riv-Amok, a malignant telepathic dragon.If you get excited by visionary science fiction and fantasy, you'll love the Prosperine series.Download the eBook now and join Hickory in her quest for galactic truth!Note: Although Rise of the Erlachi is a great read on its own, PJ McDermott's fantastic science fiction space adventure is best read in chronological order:Prelude: Born of Fire (also available as an audio book)Book 1: The Alien Corps (also available as an audio book)Book 2: Rise of the ErlachiBook 3: The ScarfBook 4: Fractured ProphecyWhat Amazon readers are saying about this epic scifi adventure:“A Great read. Had me at the first chapter. Did not want to stop. Love the plot, the storyline, the action!!”“Great characters; storyline with action, drama, and fast-paced intrigue; and unique description of an alien planet, society and it's population. Highly recommended. I would get other books in the series.”“McDermott creates a very original and hopeful future world similar to the kind of sci fi I grew up loving. His alien characters are delightful and believable. I could not wait to read the second book, Rise of the Erlachi which is even better!”“This is a full-blown outer space action adventure. Well described characters and a story that has a nice flow to it. I read it straight thru cover to cover.”"The continuing tale of Hickory Lace and friends. Very readable, lots of action, a few twists and surprises....... I would recommend this series to anyone who enjoys well crafted sci-fi adventure tales. Can't wait to discover what this author will offer next!"

A sword and planet adventure with likable characters, heroic deeds, and exotic alien worlds!The mystic known as the Teacher is missing, presumed dead, after his spacecraft plunged into the fiery inferno of Prosperine's sun. Hickory is devastated by the tragic loss and leaves her command to seek solitude in a small town in the far north of Australia. A tiny flicker of hope the Teacher might have survived takes her back for one last mission on the Bikashi home world. The truths she uncovers on the enemy planet ignites a fierce new purpose in her heart.Join Hickory as she faces the might and power of the Bikashi warlord, and confronts Earth's corrupt government, in a struggle to free both planets from tyranny.If you are a fan of the classic stories of Asimov, Herbert, Heinlein, and Anderson, you'll love Fractured Prophecy.Author's note: Fractured Prophecy is book four in the sword and planet series, Prosperine, and can easily be enjoyed as a stand alone story. However if you want the full experience purchase book 1, The Alien Corps, to begin the adventure! The Prosperine Series comprises:Book 1: The Alien Corps (available in eBook, print and audiobook)Book 2: Rise of the Erlachi (available in eBook, print and audiobook)Book 3: The Scarf (available in eBook and print editions)Book 4: Fractured Prophecy (available in eBook and print editions)

Science fiction and fantasy merge in this exciting action adventure The ancient sword of the long-dead heroine, Connat-sèra-Haagar, is a symbiotic weapon bestowing great power, but also great danger, to any who wields it.When Hickory defeated Sequana and his Pharlaxian rebels, the Teacher sent it in the care of the Riv-Amok to the Scarf, a remote corner of the planet Prosperine. Alarm bells clamor within the Galactic Alliance when a Bikashi jet is spotted in the area. Hickory Lace and her team are dispatched to investigate. In this, the third episode of the science fiction action adventure series, Prosperine, Hickory faces her greatest fear, discovers the secret to the planet's past, and unravels the mystery of the Teacher.If you like action oriented science fiction fantasy adventure with strong female characters, then you'll enjoy this epic story from PJ McDermott. Join Hickory in her quest for galactic truth!Although The Scarf is great to read as a stand-alone adventure, PJ McDermott's fantastic space adventure series is best read in chronological order:Prelude: Born of Fire (also available as an audio book)Book 1: The Alien Corps (also available as an audio book)Book 2: Rise of the Erlachi (audio book in production)Book 3: The ScarfBook 4: Fractured ProphecyWhat readers are saying about this series.“A Great read. Had me at the first chapter. Did not want to stop. Love the plot, the storyline, the action!!”“Great characters; storyline with action, drama, and fast-paced intrigue; and unique description of an alien planet, society and its population. Highly recommended. I would get other books in the series.”“McDermott creates a very original and hopeful future world similar to the kind of sci fi I grew up loving. His alien characters are delightful and believable. I could not wait to read the second book, Rise of the Erlachi which is even better!”“This is a full-blown outer space action adventure. Well described characters and a story that has a nice flow to it. I read it straight thru cover to cover.”

Classic Science Fiction with a TwistThe supremacy of Earth and its allies depends on the faster-than-light Surfboard® technology developed by the Intragalactic Agency. Power for the Surfboard® is provided by the rare metal Crynidium, and the planet Prosperine is one of the few places in the galaxy it can be found.The Agency is currently negotiating with Prosperine’s Government for exclusive mining rights, but intelligence suggests a radical faction is plotting to seize power. If the rebels prevail, their manifesto to return the planet to the Dark Ages will prove catastrophic to the Agency's plans.The Alien Corps’ Hickory Lace and her team are sent to investigate.The mission soon develops into a galaxy-wide crisis. Interplanetary politics, telepathic reptiles, an alien who could be the incarnation of Jesus, and a sword with supernatural power are only some of the challenges Hickory and her team must deal with.®Registered Trade Mark of the Intragalactic AgencyProsperine: The Adventures of A Space Heroine includes:Book 1: The Alien CorpsBook 2: Rise of the ErlachiBook 3: The ScarfIf you enjoy action-packed science fiction/fantasy with a touch of the supernatural and a strong female lead, then you'll love this addictive trilogy by PJ McDermott.Also available in hardcover.What Amazon readers are saying about this epic space adventure.“A Great read. Had me at the first chapter. Did not want to stop. Love the plot, the storyline, the action!!”“McDermott creates a very original and hopeful future world similar to the kind of sci-fi I grew up loving. His alien characters are delightful and believable. I could not wait to read the second book, Rise of the Erlachi which is even better!”“This a full-blown outer space adventure. Well described characters and a nicely paced story that has a nice flow to it. I read it straight thru cover to cover.”Buy Prosperine today and see why readers are calling McDermott "a contemporary Asimov."

SCIENCE FICTION ACTION ADVENTURE WITH A SUPERNATURAL EDGE.Fans of The Foundation Trilogy, Dune, and Ringworld will love Prosperine. Three books in one super value volume.The people on the planet Prosperine are unlike any other in the galaxy. Prosperine didn't have an extinction event, so dinosaurs continued to rule...and evolve. But in 2179 of the modern era, the Avanauri look human—more or less—but they do hatch from eggs. It comes as a shock, therefore, when one of the locals is reported to be performing miracles.The Alien Corps' Hickory Lace and her crew, space pilot Jess Parker and the young genius Gareth Blanquette, arrive on Prosperine to check out the situation, but all is not as it seams. Interplanetary politics, a bloody revolution, alien mercenaries, a mystic known as "the Teacher," and a sword with supernatural powers are just some of the things they must deal with. Explosive and unexpected, the story evolves through each book to reach its dramatic conclusion.If you enjoy epic science fiction with a touch of the supernatural and a strong female lead, then you'll love this captivating story by PJ McDermott.Buy Prosperine today and see why readers are calling McDermott a ‘contemporary Asimov.’

An Epic Science Fiction/Fantasy Adventure With A Supernatural Edge.Prosperine didn't have an extinction event, so intelligent life on the planet evolved unlike any other in our galaxy. The inhabitants look human—more or less—though they do hatch from eggs. It comes as a shock, then, when one of the locals is reported to be performing miracles.The Alien Corps send Hickory Lace and her crew, space pilot Jess Parker and the young genius Gareth Blanquette, to check out the situation. But all is not as it seems. Interplanetary politics, a bloody revolution, alien mercenaries, a mystic known as "the Teacher," and a sword with supernatural powers are just a few of the things they must deal with. Explosive and unexpected, the story develops with each book in the box set to reach a dramatic conclusion.Included in Prosperine: The Adventures of the Space Heroine Hickory Lace Book 1: Avanaux Book 2: Rise of the Erlachi Book 3: The Scarf If you enjoy epic science fiction/fantasy with a touch of the supernatural and a strong female lead, then you'll love this captivating story by PJ McDermott. Also available in paperback and e-Book.

The Galactic Alliance built an empire on the back of its Surfboard® FTL technology. But the Surfboard's reliance on a rare catalyst to achieve light speed has left the G.A. vulnerable. The alien known as the Teacher is presumed dead after his spacecraft plunged into the fiery inferno of Prosperine's sun at the end of the previous episode. Hickory is devastated by the tragic loss and has isolated herself in a small town in the far north of Australia. A tiny flicker of hope he might still be alive takes her back to the Corps for one last mission on the Bikashi home world. The truths she uncovers on the enemy planet ignites a fierce new purpose in her heart.If you are a fan of the classic stories of Asimov, Herbert, Heinlein, and Anderson, you'll love The Prosperine Series. Author Note: Fractured Prophecy is book four and can easily be enjoyed as a stand alone story, however if you want the full experience buy book 1, The Alien Corps, to begin the adventure!The Prosperine Series comprises:Book 1: The Alien Corps (also available as an audiobook)Book 2: Rise of the Erlachi (also available as an audiobook)Book 3: The ScarfBook 4: Fractured Prophecy

Religion, science fiction, and fantasy join forces in this epic interplanetary adventure. Six months ago, Hickory discovered how to use her empathic powers to defeat an alien threat to Earth. Now, a new menace has arisen. The high-tech sword of the long dead heroine Connat-sèra-Haagar has been stolen and the rebel leader Sequana is using its ancient power to incite the northern tribes to war. The Galactic Alliance orders Hickory, Jess, and Gareth to return to Prosperine and get it back. Their mission takes them into the rugged country of Erlach, where they join up with the rightful King, meet the mysterious teacher once more, and come face to face with the Riv-Amok, a malignant telepathic dragon. If you get excited by visionary science fiction and fantasy, you'll love the Prosperine series. Buy the audiobook now and join Hickory in her quest for galactic truth! Please note: Although Rise of the Erlachi is a great listen on its own, PJ McDermott's fantastic science fiction space adventure is best listened to in chronological order.