A sexually repressed, emotionally, mentally and psychologically abused middle-aged woman snaps and murders her mother. After her death, her soul is harvested and transported to Aetheria, an alternate earth. This is the story of her redemption.
Tommy had been serving in the military in Iraq but his tour of duty was ending. He was looking forward to coming home to his girl, Becky. Finally, the day arrived that he was on his way home...
On the planet of New Berne, a mysterious pirate craft is robbing the passengers and cargo of Stratoliners with impunity. Lieutenants Jared Burkhalter of the Sky Police and Freya Sondergaard of the Planetary Marines are assigned to combat this menace and in doing so they encounter an even greater mystery.
A Swarm Cycle Story
Episode 9 in the Outpost Series. Frances continues to tell the story of Heinlein Station. In this story she doesn't tell her own story so much as take a break from reliving the past. In doing that she reaches a turning point.