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.
There were fortunes to be made transporting intensely radioactive Polonium ore from Mercury to the orbiting power stations of the Tri-Planet System, and Aaron Sandoval was one of many willing to accept the dangers involved. What he didn't count on were a sentient ships computer, a scheming rival, a rapacious corporation and a green eyed beauty named Mike.
A Swarm Cycle Story
Jack discovers that his new CAP score has already reached the ears of his female colleagues, and he is able to help one of the husbands as well, not to mention a cougar who is sadly doomed because of her menopause. Favors change hands, but in the end, the sponsor must take charge.
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.
A boy returning home meets a girl on the tram. After they have sex a few boys from a gang try to take the girl and he defends her. When he wakes in the hospital he finds out the rest of the gang are after him.
A Swarm Cycle Story
In this, part 10 of the Outpost Series, Frances continues her journey of self-discovery. Along the way she manages to help other people and learn to live a fuller life.