Cooperative Realm

The day the Cooperative Realm finds Arkhide, Katla is alone on top of an active volcano, checking sensors in the sulfuric steam. Within hours, she's standing before cameras as her planet's only diplomat-not because she's qualified, but because she's broken. In a world of enhanced humans and synthetic beings, Katla's failed implants make her the odd one out. She can't join mental conversations, needs actual screens to read messages, and definitely can't eat and text at the same time. But the galaxy-spanning Cooperative refuses to talk to anyone "contaminated" by enhancements-and they think synthetic humans shouldn't exist at all. That makes Katla the only adult on Arkhide who can negotiate with them. No pressure. Perfect for fans of Becky Chambers' Wayfarers, Martha Wells' Murderbot Diaries, and Lois McMaster Bujold's Vorkosigan Saga.

Dive into the depths of The Elders of Arkhide and uncover an underwater world of intrigue and discovery! Ex-military operative Mondrian Delacroix thought her days of high-stakes missions were behind her. But when the reclusive augmented humans of Arkhide come calling with a puzzle even they can't solve, Mon finds herself unable to refuse. The assignment seems straightforward: travel to an underwater base and assist with a perplexing linguistic challenge. For years, the Arkhideans have been detecting strange signals from the depths of their oceans-patterns that defy conventional analysis and hint at something far beyond their understanding. As a rare individual with the ability to Listen-to "hear" far beyond normal human range-Mon begins to sense something in the strange transmissions that others have missed. Something that could change everything. There's a world down here that no one in the Cooperative Realm has ever heard of.

Frankie Styles wants to get away from it all. A week on the beach while her spaceship is overhauled is just the ticket. Too bad the weather, an old friend, and her new boss have other plans. Space opera meets comedy of manners in this rollicking moon-bound adventure! Readers who love second-chance stories, cats with attitude, robots of all sorts--and a little light espionage--will love Frankie! A Cooperative Realm story, Frankie Takes a Holiday takes place directly after the events in Cargo Trouble

Start the Frankie Styles series with this special bundle containing books 1 & 2! Get the complete introduction to Frankie's universe-from laying claim to a cargo ship (and a couple of stowaways) to discovering her charming new client is the son of the man who destroyed her planet. Two adventures for less than the price of a fancy coffee, because even in space, everyone needs a better deal than the Skolls are offering. Includes: • CARGO TROUBLE: Frankie just wanted quiet cargo runs. She got a giant snake, a shipping monopoly trying to destroy her, and a pretty boy with secrets. • FRANKIE TAKES A HOLIDAY: A beach vacation turns into a free-for-all when Morgan Cloud's real identity threatens everything. Perfect for fans of Becky Chambers' Wayfarers and T. Kingfisher's Paladin series-readers who love twisty stories with heart, humor, and hope in unexpected places.

When guests start dying in mysterious watery accidents at the glittering Valdes Underwater Resort, the indomitable Frankie and her loyal partner Spike dive in to investigate. As they navigate the resort's luxurious domes and high-tech corridors, they uncover a sinister plot threatening innocent lives. With time running out and suspects at every turn, Frankie must use her quick wit and tech-savvy skills to unravel the truth before another victim is claimed. Author Nicky Penttila seamlessly blends science fiction wonder with classic mystery intrigue in this page-turning adventure. Perfect for fans of Martha Wells and Lois McMaster Bujold, "Frankie Takes a Dive" is a rollicking, unforgettable journey filled with laughter, heart, and edge-of-your-seat suspense. Join Frankie and Spike as they dive headfirst into a world where cutting-edge technology and human greed collide, and nothing is quite what it seems.

Frankie Styles took on a small-time cargo route at the edge of Cooperative space to get away from the constant pressure of her life in Central sector. She's about to find out that edge space is just as turbulent as the life she left behind. And a lot weirder. A rollicking novella set in the Cooperative Realm.

Cargo shouldn't breathe. Or fight back. When Frankie Styles accepts a simple delivery job from her off‑the‑books employer, she expects the usual-boring cargo run, terrible station food, maybe some light search and rescue. Instead, a cryo crate tries to gas her and the job detours to a research base that's officially too toxic to visit. With her cyber‑enhanced cat, Spike, Frankie does what she does best: ask the wrong questions in the wrong place. Someone wants this delivery forgotten. She isn't so great at letting things go. Perfect for fans of Becky Chambers' cozy space opera, Martha Wells' Murderbot, and anyone who suspects the cat is the brains of the operation.

When guests start dying in mysterious watery accidents at the glittering Valdes Underwater Resort, the indomitable Frankie and her loyal partner Spike dive in to investigate. As they navigate the resort's luxurious domes and high-tech corridors, they uncover a sinister plot threatening innocent lives.With time running out and suspects at every turn, Frankie must use her quick wit and tech-savvy skills to unravel the truth before another victim is claimed. Author Nicky Penttila seamlessly blends science fiction wonder with classic mystery intrigue in this page-turning adventure.Perfect for fans of Martha Wells and Lois McMaster Bujold, "Frankie Takes a Dive" is a rollicking, unforgettable journey filled with laughter, heart, and edge-of-your-seat suspense. Join Frankie and Spike as they dive headfirst into a world where cutting-edge technology and human greed collide, and nothing is quite what it seems.