With ten science fiction awards under his belt, author Brian McCullough delights readers again as he catapults them to a time when Earth's existence is threatened, past indiscretions are duly noted, and prices must be paid. No salvation. No absolution.
No escaping The Scourge of 555 . . .
She sat back in the leather chair of the small executive jet, mentally cycling through what she had to accomplish prior to her arrival. Once she boarded the flight, both pilots were instructed to put the metal to the pedal, and neither questioned the dynamic woman who exuded a commanding presence—from their armed services experience, the knew when to obey a directive.
'The young man—a teenager, really—sighed, and began explaining the situation as if he were speaking with a child. “The Selected are people chosen to live above ground in specially-designed enclosures that offer protection from the Vorang—and, anything else which might try to kill them. They have housing, gardens, and recreational space—and, they make things which they trade to us for crops we grow.” He paused for a moment as he considered the ever-present danger. “Although, getting stuff to them is hit-and-miss with the threat of the Vorang . . .”
Award-winning author, Brian McCullough, does it again! On the Edge of Now: Book VI—Enlightenment, brings the Travelers to their most critical and dangerous challenge—one which places everything on the line. Transported to a world whose society fractures itself by distinguishing population classes, Tag, Rose, Claire, and Devin strive to help underground residents establish their independence, knowing they will instigate a civil war. The down-trodden fight for freedom, and the Elites strive to suppress their efforts. Who will succeed?
“They’re huge, easily half again the size of a normal human male—and, they’re bipedal as well as obviously intelligent,” Devin offered. “Or, they wouldn’t have gotten this far. They’re reptilian looking with green and brown coloring and wart-like bulges protruding from their skin. They appear to communicate with each other—although that’s not a big surprise.” He paused for a moment. “And, they seem to be mean sons of bitches. Did I miss anything?”
Brian McCullough’s On the Edge of Now: Book V—Jagged Edge transports readers to a time and place where humans must forfeit their freedom, forever doomed to unspeakable slavery and personal atrocities. Immersed in a cruel, corrupt, conquered society, the Travelers find themselves face-to-face with the overlords of a massive, reptilian military whose sole purpose is to conquer the world. Armed with advanced Wave technology, the Lizards seek and destroy anything in their path—until they come face-to-face with Tag, Rose, Claire, and Devin. It’s only then things begin to change.
Their distance provided a margin of safety, but only if they used hand weapons with a standard projectile. Anything based on beam technology—or, a long gun—would be devastating, and beyond range for effective return fire. In the brief glimpse of them, there were no apparent weapons. He considered retreat—however, it was a choice against the nature of his people’s militaristic psychological makeup. Besides, they were walking for days since arriving in their new world and, at the forest’s edge, was the first sighting of a species other than birds, animals, or critters that slithered. Evidence of civilized society did not exist.
Brian McCullough’s On the Edge of Now: Book III—Redemption transports readers to an empty world—or, was it? After days of searching and solitude, the Travelers find themselves in the hunt with an unknown enemy—Tag, Rose, Claire, and Devin are prey! The threat of perishing a constant concern, they fight for their lives as they look for a new way home!
It’s difficult to maintain train of thought when looking down the muzzles of multiple automatic weapons. Tag cleared his throat, and started again. 'As the lady just advised, we aren’t on any particular side—we just arrived, and we don’t know what’s going on.” Just by looking at the soldier, the Travelers had the collective thought he would rather shoot them than clog up his day—he appeared not to adjust well to complications, and Tag knew to tread carefully.
Brian McCullough’s On the Edge of Now: Book IV—Fulcrum transcends time, transporting readers to a world they never imagined. As the Travelers continue their search for the portal to lead them home, they find themselves embroiled in an epic civil war, unsure of where they are and for whom they stand. Ancestry, the future, and the environment play pivotal roles as Tag, Rose, Claire, and Devin come to grips with the fact they may never see home again.
Brian McCullough’s On the Edge of Now, Book I—The Departure, the first in a seven-book, teen and young adult science fiction award-winning series, transports readers to a parallel realm mirroring Tag’s own existence—but things aren’t the same. Cities look like his with only slight nuances to buildings and culture—until, that is, he finds himself immersed in a universe ruled by those who crave unity. And, power.
'It was time. She retreated to her position directly in front of the archway feeling the immense void of the light’s source drawing her toward its opening, filling her with an almost physical compulsion to step inside. The voices! Closer now! With little time to think, her mind formed a picture of her mother looking back at her, smiling.
“Oh, what the hell!”
She stood quietly for a few moments, enjoying the brief tranquility until a sudden, loud noise and bright, flaring light reflected from the buildings a few blocks away. What on earth? What is that? The light slowly diminished after pulsating several times in timed succession. She watched as it flickered out, quickly realizing she shouldn’t dally—there would be hell to pay if he discovered her taking a break. No such luck. 'Lucy! Is that all? Do I have to come down there, and beat you again?” “No, Master—I’ll do better. Please let me try.”
Brian McCullough’s On the Edge of Now, Book II—No Man’s Land, the second in a six-book series, transports readers to a time and place when history shifts, the forgotten come to life, and authority disintegrates. Tag, Rose, and Claire discover societal atrocities still exist as they search for a way out. For a way back to their families. For a way back home.
