Lisa Herbert

It's been two years since Lisa first left her home planet to help reconnect people generations after the Savage Rain. A new year finds her learning more about the Savage Rain. She visits a world where no humans are living, and another where women rule due to their fear of raiders from a planet known only as "Barbaree."Lisa knows that if her work is to continue, she has to face down these raiders. That means going to war. Is she ready to fight for what she believes in? Can she defeat the raiders while still showing that brains are better than brawn?"There are more worlds to visit, and more things to learn," Lisa says. Will she learn enough to resolve the difficulties she faces? Robert Collins is the author of the science-fiction novels "Monitor," "Lisa's Way," and "Expert Assistance." He's also author of the fantasy novels "Cassia" and "The Opposite of Absolute," and the young adult novel "True Friends." He has several short-story collections available, including "The Frigate Victory Omnibus Collection" and "The Case Files of Gwen Conner." Lisa Herbert uses her wits, compassion, and common sense to rebuild her interstellar society decades after the "Savage Rain."

This collection assembles 6 short stories featuring Lisa Herbert, the title character of the novels Lisa's Way and Lisa's War. The first 4 stories take place between the novels; the other 2 take place after the events of Lisa's War. These stories see Lisa going to new worlds and taking on new responsibilities as she helps rebuild interstellar society.​​​​​​​Also included in this books are a pair of short stories from the original vision of Lisa Herbert, when her adventures were confined to post-collapse Earth. Author Robert Collins wrote a few words about those stories to let you know more about his first vision of Lisa's life and how that vision changed. Robert Collins is the author of the science-fiction novels "Monitor," "Lisa's Way," and "Expert Assistance." He's also author of the fantasy novels "Cassia" and "The Opposite of Absolute," and the young adult novel "True Friends." He has several short-story collections available, including "The Frigate Victory Omnibus Collection" and "The Case Files of Gwen Conner." Lisa Herbert uses her wits, compassion, and common sense to rebuild her interstellar society decades after the "Savage Rain."

Another couple of years have passed since Lisa's battle on Barbaree. A new year sees her visiting new worlds as part of her effort to rebuild what was lost during the "Savage Rain."This time around Lisa has to deal with old grudges and new concerns. There's also the ruler of the main town on the planet of Glades. He seems interested in trade, but he doesn't seem to think anyone else should have his job.​​​​​​​How will Lisa and her friends overcome these new obstacles? What new ideas can she come up with to improve life? What are the truths that Lisa lives by, and how will those truths help her cause? Robert Collins is the author of the science-fiction novels "Monitor," "Lisa's Way," and "Expert Assistance." He's also author of the fantasy novels "Cassia" and "The Opposite of Absolute," and the young adult novel "True Friends." He has several short-story collections available, including "The Frigate Victory Omnibus Collection" and "The Case Files of Gwen Conner." Lisa Herbert uses her wits, compassion, and common sense to rebuild her interstellar society decades after the "Savage Rain."

Another year brings another handful of planets for Lisa to visit, as her struggle to rebuild society generations after the "Savage Rain" continues.These journeys won't be like any other Lisa and her friends have taken. One world was devastated by a mysterious disaster in the past. On another world, an ancient machine is still running. And past that second world is Earth.​​​​​​​Why didn't Earth stop the Savage Rain? Can they help Lisa's effort? What will Lisa discover when she goes through that last hyperspace gate? Robert Collins is the author of the science-fiction novels "Monitor," "Lisa's Way," and "Expert Assistance." He's also author of the fantasy novels "Cassia" and "The Opposite of Absolute," and the young adult novel "True Friends." He has several short-story collections available, including "The Frigate Victory Omnibus Collection" and "The Case Files of Gwen Conner." Lisa Herbert uses her wits, compassion, and common sense to rebuild her interstellar society decades after the "Savage Rain."