Dean Wesley Smith Books

Sudden disruptions in power and other major services sends a city into chaos. In the blink of an eye, the modern technological world fails. Is it a government plot? Experiment gone wrong? A foreign cyber attack? Alien invasion? A mystical incursion from beings beyond this dimension? Who knows? Now the noise and the bustle of the city has vanished and an eerie silence settles over the urban landscape. Within, there are stories of human violence, depravity, and desperation, but also heroism, selflessness, and sacrifice. Silence in the City is an anthology of speculative tales asking what happens when a city, and all of modern civilization, is plunged into darkness.

Set in a neighborhood that feels eerily familiar yet unsettling, the story explores the lives of its inhabitants who experience bizarre and surreal events reminiscent of classic tales from The Twilight Zone. Each character faces their own unique challenges and confronts the thin line between reality and the extraordinary, leading to unexpected twists and revelations. The narrative weaves together elements of suspense, mystery, and psychological depth, inviting readers to question the nature of their own realities.

Eight thrilling puzzle mystery stories unfold in this collection, featuring the Cold Poker Gang, a group of amateur sleuths who tackle intriguing cases. Renowned author Dean Wesley Smith weaves together suspenseful plots and clever twists, inviting readers to engage in the mysteries alongside the characters. Each story promises to challenge the mind and entertain with its unique blend of intrigue and deduction.

The 1970s are back! Why better decade for a new anthology of space opera stories than the one that gave birth to a certain epic set long ago, in a galaxy far, far away?The stories in this book feature the distinctive style of the 70s, transported to thrilling new worlds, fleets, and conflicts in the farthest and most exciting reaches of the universe. Groove to tales of cosmic heroes in bellbottoms and platform shoes… alien ships like glittering mirror balls... soundtracks of gritty soul, disco, and hard rock. You’ll find everything from kung fu fighting to streetwise private dicks... all souped up with incredible ray gun/rocketship action brought to sizzling life by some of the most talented scifi scribes of today and tomorrow.Buckle up for the latest dazzling adventures by Marc Scott Zicree, Dean Wesley Smith, Cat Rambo, Peter David, Ian Douglas, Robert Jeschonek, Craig Martelle, Blaze Ward, Ron Collins, Annie Reed, Mike Baron, Mark Leslie Lefebvre, and Jim Gotaas... plus an introduction by the one and only Barbara Bain, who played Dr. Helena Russel on classic 70s scifi TV series Space: 1999.

Set in a near-future Earth, this science fiction saga explores profound questions about our understanding of the solar system and humanity's role within it. With a blend of advanced astronomy, thrilling action sequences, and intense drama, it pushes the boundaries of belief and invites readers to reconsider their perspectives on the universe.

HAVE TECH, WILL TRAVEL STARFLEET CORPS OF ENGINEERS Need a gigantic, marauding starship explored? Is your global computer system starting to break down? Call in the crack team from the Starfleet Corps of Engineers. Overseen by Captain Montgomery Scott from his office at Starfleet Headquarters, the S.C.E. can build, rebuild, program, reprogram, assemble, reassemble, or just figure out everything from alien replicators to doomsday machines. Just don't expect them to perform miracles -- unless they absolutely have to. Captain David Gold, his first officer Commander Sonya Gomez, and the crew of the U.S.S. da Vinci put their lives on the line to save a colony world threatened by a deadly alien and rescue a ship trappedin the ravages of interphase. Join Starfleet's miracle workers for a wrenching journey through the new frontier!

They are the self-appointed protectors of the Federation. Amoral, shrouded in secrecy, answerable to no one, Section 31 is the mysterious covert operations division of Starfleet, a rogue shadow group committed to safeguarding the Federation at any cost. Someone or something is trying to kill Seven of Nine. As the crew races against time to save millions of refugees from an imminent stellar cataclysm, the former Borg becomes the target of several seemingly random but potentially lethal "accidents." The investigation reveals a truth more terrifying than anyone ever imagined, as Captain Kathryn Janeway and the crew of the Starship Voyager fight for their lives against the most unexpected enemy of all.NO LAW. NO CONSCIENCE. NO STOPPING THEM.

Here's what you, the fans, have demanded for decades! An anthology featuring original Star Trek "RM", Star Trek: The Next Generation "RM", Star Trek: Deep Space Nine "RM", and Star Trek: Voyager "RM" stories written by Star Trek fans, for Star Trek fans!After a lengthy competition that drew thousands of submissions, these astounding stories, written exclusively by brand-new authors, were selected for their originality and style.These eighteen fantastic tales rocket across the length and breadth of Federation time and space, from when Captain Kirk explored the galaxy on the first Starship Enterprise "TM", through Captain Picard's U.S.S. Enterprise 1701-D and from Captain Sisko's Deep Space Nine to Captain Janeway's Starship Voyager "TM", with many fascinating stops along the way.Contains original short stories by: Landon Cary Dalton, Phaedra M. Weldon, Keith L. Davis, Dayton Ward, Dylan Otto Krider, Jerry M. Wolfe, Peg Robinson, Kathy Oltion, Bobbie Benton Hull, Alara Rogers, Franklin Thatcher, Christina F. York, Vince Bonasso, Patrick Cumby, J.A. Rosales, jaQ Andrews, Jackee C., and Craig D.B. Patton.Find out what happens in the Star Trek universe when fans -- like you -- take the helm!

Many light-years away from the safety of the Federation, the "Starship Enterprise" stands guard over an alien world whose unique natural resources could change the balance of power throughout the galaxy. The ship's crucial assignment: to maintain a Federation presence on the Planet below, to defend the world's newly arrived inhabitants from hostile aliens, and to fight a solitary battle against all who would claim the planet's riches for their own. Thin AirAgainst all odds, Kirk and his crew have preserved the struggling Federation colony on Belle Terre, but their heroic efforts may have been in vain In a last-ditch attempt to drive the entrenched settlers off their new home, the alien Kauld have contaminated the planet's atmosphere with a destructive biochemical agent that will soon render the entire world inimical to human life. With only weeks to spare, Spock races to find a scientific solution to their dire predicament, while Kirk takes the battle to the enemy, determined to wrest the secret of their salvation from the very forces out to destroy the future of this new Earth!

Desperately seeking supplies on an abandoned planet, the crew of Voyager must solve the mystery behind the strange phenomenon that caused an entire civilization to disappear--before they become the next victims--Novelist.