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Books and Audio Books
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Owl Dance
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In the 1870's, Sheriff Ramon Morales of Socorro, New Mexico meets a beguiling woman named Fatemeh Karimi
of Persia, escaping oppression in her homeland. When an ancient lifeform called Legion comes to Earth,
they are pulled into a series of events that will change the history of the world as we know it. In their
journeys, Ramon and Fatemeh encounter mad inventors, dangerous outlaws and pirates. Their resources
are Ramon's fast draw and Fatemeh's uncanny ability to communicate with owls. The question is, will that be
enough to save them when a fleet of dirigibles from Czarist Russia invades the United States?
"Owl Dance has everything. Airships, owl-ornithopters, a clockwork wolf, a multiple alien entity, a fast-shooting sheriff, a Russian plot to conquer America, and a very sexy, eco-aware, Bahá'í Persian healer-woman - I mean everything! Heaps of fun!" Richard Harland, author of Worldshaker and Liberator "A rip-snorting, Wild West steampunk extravaganza with a touch of Arabian Nights that comes alive with authentic insight into the magic, peoples, and landscapes of the Southwest. Satisfies as both science fiction, and a western that is fantastic, and comes alive with realism. The kind of book that makes me proud to live in Aztlán." Ernest Hogan, author of Cortez on Jupiter and High Aztech "In David Lee Summers' seventh novel, Owl Dance, he explores the American Southwest in a crazy 1800s Wild West Steampunk adventure. This was the perfect brain candy for me and diving into the first chapter, I felt right at home … Clockwork wolves and owls, cutting edge submersibles, dirigibles, and one Persian lady who whistle-talks to owls. It's a great ride. If you're looking for a good read and satisfying adventure, jump into Owl Dance." darkcargo.com (Click the link to read the full review)
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The Slayers
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Dragon bellies are full of powerful carbide that allows them to breathe fire. Dragon carbide is a
valuable treasure. Rado is a young man who sails the winds in a flyer. He signs aboard a mighty dirigible called
the Slayer to hunt dragons. However, he soon learns that Captain Obrey will not rest until he strips
the teeth and carbide from a mighty gold dragon. First published in 2001, "The Slayers" is a fun retelling of
Moby Dick in a fantasy world with dragons. This story was first published in the August 2001 issue of Realms of Fantasy Magazine. This is a special tenth anniversary ebook edition.
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The Pirates of Sufiro
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The Pirates of Sufiro is a novel by David Lee Summers. It tells the
story of the colonization of a planet by pirate captain, Ellison
Firebrandt, his first lieutenant, Roberts, and Suki, his lover. The
planet soon becomes a refuge for people of all sorts, looking for a new
life and a chance to start over. Things go wonderfully, until Captain
Jerome Ellis of the Mao Corporation discovers the rare mineral, Erdonium,
on the planet. Soon, the old settlers are battling the new entrepreneurs
for control of the planet. At the same time, the galaxy faces a new
threat...a power that destroys space ships at will...an enigma called
the Cluster. An all new edition of The Pirates of Sufiro with a new cover and four interior illustrations by Laura Givens is now available!
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Children of the Old Stars
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Children of the Old Stars is the title of the sequel to The Pirates
of Sufiro. In this story, Jerome Ellis' son, Captain John Mark Ellis
embarks on a search for the enigmatic Cluster. He is joined in his quest
by an alien warrior/philosopher, and an evangelist -- who believes that
the Cluster is God incarnate. Meanwhile, Ellis' mother, Suki Firebrandt Ellis,
discovers that the leaders of the known galaxy know more about the Cluster
than they are revealing.
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Heirs of the New Earth
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The Earth has gone silent. John Mark Ellis and the crew of the Sanson are
sent to investigate. When they arrive, they find vast alien machines known as
Clusters in orbit. Fearing the worst, they land and discover that the once
overcrowded, polluted Earth has become a paradise of sorts. The problem is over
half the population is dead or missing and the planet's leaders don't seem to care.
As Ellis works to unravel the mystery, sudden gravitational shifts from the
galaxy's center indicate something even worse is in the offing. Can Ellis save
the galaxy from the heirs of the new Earth? This novel reunites John Mark Ellis, Kirsten Smart, Espedie Raton, Ellison Firebrant and Carter Roberts in an exciting conclusion to the trilogy! "In Heirs of the New Earth, David Lee Summers has come up with a creative vision of the future." S. Derrickson Moore, Las Cruces Sun-News "This is a well-crafted and thoughtful piece of science fiction. Highly recommended." Mark Anthony Brennan, Author, Editor, and Publisher.
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The Solar Sea
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Now available! The Solar Sea tells the story of humanity's first voyage
to the outer planets. Thomas Quinn, heir of the powerful Quinn Corp,
designs and builds the space ship Aristarchus. Meanwhile,
the VLA radio telescope in New Mexico makes a strange discovery
about Saturn's moon, Titan, and marine biologist Myra Lee has
discovered an unusual phenomonon in the oceans of the Earth...
I've had this idea for a number of years, and even started it twice. Ultimately, I threw away what I'd started as simply not working. Inspired by the Cassini mission to Saturn, I made a fresh start for the National Novel Writing Month, November 2004. The book is now available from LBF Books. "[A novel] I was glad to read." Fred Cleaver, The Denver Post
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Space Pirates
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Avast there ye scurvy dogs! So you think you're brave enough to join us on this here voyage through space and time? If you come with us, you better be prepared to loot, pillage and maim. This is no voyage for the lily-livered amongst you. If you dare open these pages, Robert E. Vardeman will take you out into the solar system where a man must defend his ship and his discovery from a fierce pirate lass who is not afraid to kill everyone aboard. Neal Asher will take you to the surface of a distant planet where a ruthless monster battles a crew of unsavory buccaneers. Some aliens think they can mock us humans and C.J. Henderson shows them that it's better to be a pirate than be the butt of an intergalactic joke. In this volume you'll find fifteen swashbuckling tales guaranteed to shiver your deck plates. You'll join pirate crews as they raid starships carrying fortunes. You'll see brave men and women as they defend themselves against terrifying corsairs. Of course, not all space pirates are the same. If you come with us, you'll meet corporate raiders and even pirates who grab their pleasures where they can, even if it means fighting military satellites and stealing their entertainments directly from the networks. Aye, and we pirates seem to attract more than our share of ghosts wanting to exact revenge on the foolhardy. You've been warned. Dead men tell no tales and even if they did, you couldn't hear them in the vacuum of space. Arrr! Still think you want to come along? Then pick up yer bottle o' rum and sign on with this crew that includes Daniel M. Hoyt, M.H. Bonham, Carol Hightshoe, Uncle River and many more. "An absolute 'must' for dedicate fans of robust science fiction adventure is David Lee Summers' deftly edited anthology Space Pirates: Full-Throttle Space Tales #1 (9780981895703, $16.95), a series of fifteen swashbuckling short stories of piracy in outer space by some of the best new writers working today." Midwest Book Review
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Space Horrors
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What horrors lurk among the stars? If you dare venture into space, you will find planets where the rain will dissolve the flesh from your skeleton in a matter of minutes. There are undead stellar corpses that warp the very fabric of reality. There are bursts of radiation that will cook you alive within the walls of your spaceship. And those are just the terrors we expect to face when we leave Earth. In this volume you'll find seventeen tales guaranteed to send a shiver down your spine. You'll meet cold and dispassionate aliens--some so large they'll swallow your starship whole, others so small they'll turn your blood to dust. The prospect of encountering undead creatures such as vampires and zombies on Earth is frightening enough. Imagine meeting them while trapped during an interstellar flight. You'll join men and women as they dare to explore haunted spaceships. In the end, you may discover that the most frightening creatures we'll encounter among the stars are humans themselves. We invite you to peer into the darkest reaches of space with Ernest and Emily Hogan, Sarah A. Hoyt, Dayton Ward, Danielle Ackley-McPhail and a dozen more new and veteran writers.
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Culhwch and Olwen
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The story of Culhwch and Olwen, first committed to paper around
1100 A.D., is one of the oldest writings of King Arthur and his knights.
Prior to being written down, the story had a long oral tradition. This
audio version of Culhwch and Olwen was designed to bring the story
to modern audiences much as it was originally intended. This quirky
tales tells us just how difficult it was to get a good haircut in sixth
century Britain. "Culhwch and Olwen, based on The Mabinogion, shows the sixth century Welsh bard's love of exaggeration and repetition. There is also a certain amount of silliness that will delight modern audiences, at least the way David presents it...Abetting the long oral tradition is the Celtic styling of musicians Kevin Schramm and Nancy McCallion...The spirited music embodies that final hunt, and then the happy nuptials of Culhwch and his bride. David's musical lilt is wonderfully engaging, almost mesmerizing." A.M. Stickel, Deep Magic. |
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The Image of Mary
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This is an audio CD featuring three tales told by David Lee
Summers. The title story, "The Image of Mary" is an original story of
King Arthur. Also included are "Rhonabwy's Dream," and "The Three Maidens
from the Lake." "Rhonabwy's Dream" is a story of the battle of Camlan
from the Welsh book, the Mabinogion. "The Three Maidens from the Lake" is
a traditional Welsh story about a lonely shepherd and his fey wife. In
addition to the stories, David and his daughter, Myranda, perform the
classic song, "Pastyme with Good Company."
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Vampires of the Scarlet Order
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Vampires of the Scarlet Order is an action-adventure novel about
an elite cadre of vampire mercenaries who have worked throughout history
as pinpoint assassins. Under the command of Desmond, Lord Draco, the
Scarlet Order was involved in wars with the Ottoman Empire, The French
Revolution and even the conquest of the Americas. Now, at the dawn of
the 21st century, vampires are too expensive, too untrustworthy, and
frankly, too passé for governments to employ any longer.
Nanotechnology can be employed to engineer more reliable super soldiers.
What's a vampire to do? Though Vampires of the Scarlet Order is first and foremost an action novel, it is also about fear. The problem of fear is that it corrupts even the best people. Fear can drive a well-intentioned individual to rash, frightening acts. Likewise, fear can drive leaders of the best nations to commit atrocities in the name of security. Few creatures understand fear as well as vampires. In Vampires of the Scarlet Order I invite you to view the world of the 21st century through the eyes of vampire mercenaries who have seen history itself unfold. You may be surprised at the world revealed. Visit artist Steven C. Gilberts's gallery of cover and interior art from the novel.
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Here's a sample of what the critics are saying:"A novel with bite. An amalgam of Blade and The Name of the Rose with a touch of X-Files thrown in for good measure." Neal Asher, author of Gridlinked and The Skinner."We now have our very own Southwestern vampire lore and tradition thanks to the imagination and painstaking research of Summers." S. Derrickson Moore, The Las Cruces Sun-News. "Worthy... the vampires form the Scooby-Doo gang to fight evil. They must infiltrate Los Alamos and rescue fellow vampires being used for government weapon's reasearch." Fred Cleaver, The Denver Post. "Summers writes richly, making us care about and identify with the ultimate group of outsiders who band together to protect the human race from its destructiveness and ultimate lack of humanity... This is a fun book to sink your teeth into and a good addition to the libraries of those readers with a taste for inventive vampire fiction." Roy Van der Aa, The Ink. |
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Dragon's Fall
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Dragon's Fall is a five-novella series based on the novel, Vampires of the Scarlet Order.
Together these paranormal romances will create a complete story that begins in ancient Greece and culminates
in 15th century Transylvania. Over the course of this series, you'll find out about Lord Draco's origin and learn much more about the vampires Alexandra and Roquelaure.
To learn more about Dragon's Fall visit
dlsummers.wordpress.com
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Blood Sampler
Subtle Sips and Spicy Shots
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Collected here are 35 short vampire tales by David Lee Summers and Lee Clark Zumpe. You'll find humor,
horror, and history, loss, love, and legends, sex, seduction, and surprises. Many are good tales
for couples to share. You'll find vignettes such as "Jornada del Muerto,""On the Ramjet," "Nosferatu
Watches Dracula on the Lateshow," "Until Tonight,""The Poet," and "Ostrava, 1995." These particular pieces first ran in the magazine Blood Samples between 2001 and 2003. You'll also find longer works here
including "Dragon Reborn" which is an excerpt from Dragon's Fall that tells the origin of Lord Draco
from Vampires of the Scarlet Order and Lee Clark Zumpe's story "Becalmed". The collection is
lavishly illustrated by Caroline O'Neal.
Blood Sampler is a must-read, even if you don't care for the usual suckers.
"If you like vampire stories, this may be the best seven dollars you can spend." Chris Paige, ConNotations, Volume 19, Issue 1 |
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