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About A.K. DuBoff
Award-winning and USA Today bestselling author A.K. (Amy) DuBoff has always loved science fiction in all forms, including books, movies, shows, and games. If it involves outer space, even better! She is most known for her acclaimed Cadicle Universe space opera books, as well as the Nebula-nominated Dark Stars trilogy. As a full-time author, she can frequently be found traveling the world while writing timeless science fiction, science-fantasy, and comedic sci-fi. When she's not writing, she enjoys wine tasting, binge-watching TV series, and playing epic strategy board games.
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Blog postAt long last, the third book in the Taran Empire Saga is almost here! This novel picks up a couple months after the end of Empire Uprising when the investigation into the mysterious Coalition comes to a head.
The storyline is set parallel to the Shadowed Space trilogy co-authored with Lucinda Pebre. If you haven't read that series yet, I recommend reading it before this one, but it can be read afterward, too.
The book will be released on May 13th. I hope you enjoy this preview3 months ago Read more -
Blog postOkay, so it turns out that filming a movie is a lot of work (shocker, right?!)! I've watched behind-the-scenes footage from film sets before, but the real thing was an entirely different experience.
First off, I loved the team spirit of the experience; it reminded me somewhat of my past life as a proposal manager, working with a small group on a tight deadline to make the best finished product we could. We had a wonderful team and got to joke around in addition to doing some awesome f8 months ago Read more -
Blog postThe second book in the Taran Empire Saga is almost here! This installment picks up seven Taran months after the end of Book 1 and dives into the dealings of the shadow faction causing problems in the Outer Colonies.
Empire Uprising will release on August 20, 2021. Buy on Amazon or read it in Kindle Unlimited!
And now, an exclusive look inside the first two chapters of the book...
CHAPTER 1 They could only skirt the issue for so long, and Wil Sietinen had exceeded his pa1 year ago Read more -
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Blog postFor immediate release: Readers' Favorite announces the review of the Fiction - Science Fiction book "Empire Reborn" by A.K. DuBoff, currently available at www.amazon.com/dp/B08XYF7QY7.
Readers' Favorite is one of the largest book review and award contest sites on the Internet. They have earned the respect of renowned publishers like Random House, Simon & Schuster, and Harper Collins, and have received the "Best Websites for Authors" and "Honoring Excellenc1 year ago Read more -
Blog postAt last, Empire Reborn is almost here! This will be the first novel in the Taran Empire Saga, which is a sequel to the original Cadicle series but also serves as a new entry point to the broader universe.
About Empire Reborn When Jason Sietinen is assigned to investigate a mysterious attack, he finds evidence of powerful transdimensional beings never before seen. Or so he thought.
Jason soon learns that critical information was lost through the millennia: Tarans had an ancient1 year ago Read more -
Blog postWe are excited to announce that the Cadicle TV pilot script by James Fox and Darrell Gabonia is once again a film festival finalist, this time at FilmQuest! FilmQuest is one of the leading genre film festivals, so it's exciting to see the Cadicle Universe represented alongside the stories being told by top people in the industry today.
You can read more about the Top 50 finalists here: http://www.filmquestfest.com/speakers/2020-feature-screenplay-finalists/
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Blog postThe third book in the Verity Chronicles co-authored by T.S. Valmond and A.K. DuBoff is almost here! "On the Run" continues the adventures of Iza and crew as they attempt to stay ahead of Victor Arvonen's hands while trying to get Joe back from his exile to Earth.
About the Book Sometimes the past is best left buried.
Breaking the rules got Joe Anderson kicked out of the TSS and shipped back to his primitive home planet, Earth. Captain Iza Sundari is left on the Verity2 years ago Read more -
Blog postSci-fi and fantasy have long been a means of escape for fans. These works pull readers and viewers into an alternative reality where they can follow heroes as they overcome obstacles.
Unfortunately, with the state of the world, most in-person gatherings were canceled in 2020. This has left many friends without a gathering place to share in their nerdom and escape the trials of real life.
So, I founded SFFCon—something for people to look forward to as a bright point in an otherw2 years ago Read more -
Blog postAt last, the second book in the Shadowed Space co-authored by Lucinda Pebre and A.K. DuBoff is almost here! Shadow Rising continues the adventures of Kali, Mika, and the band as they try to find the missing women and unravel the truth about Tregaren's place in a larger scheme.
About the Book Kali must stop a new threat rising in the Outer Colonies.
As kidnappings continue, it’s new TSS Agent Kali Wietris’ job to find out why. Her investigation points to a secretive planet, Red2 years ago Read more -
Blog postAt last, the second book in the Verity Chronicles co-authored by T.S. Valmond and A.K. DuBoff is almost here! "Divided Loyalties" continues the adventures of Iza, Joe, and crew as they try to keep the mysterious sphere out of enemy hands.
About the Book No good deed goes unpunished when you’re a crew of criminals.
Agent Joe Anderson finds a home on the Verity among the crew, but staying true to his TSS mission gets harder every day. Caught between his relationship wit2 years ago Read more -
Blog postHere's a first look inside Shadow Behind the Stars, the first book in the forthcoming Shadowed Space series set in the Cadicle Universe. This co-authored book by Lucinda Pebre and A.K. DuBoff is set in the years following the original Cadicle series, but it can be read as a standalone.
About the Book Kali's next test may be her last.
Kali Wietris wants nothing more than to become an Agent in the Tararian Selective Service. In this elite telekinetic branch of the Taran military3 years ago Read more -
Blog postPRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 7, 2020
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Cadicle Novels to Become TV Series The Cadicle space opera book series by A.K. DuBoff is being adapted for television
CALIFORNIA – Filmmakers James Fox and Darrell Gabonia have partnered with Nebula-nominated author A.K. DuBoff to develop a television adaptation of her Cadicle space opera book series.
The Cadicle series includes many element3 years ago Read more -
Blog postAfter months of waiting, here's a first look inside Exile, the first book in the forthcoming Verity Chronicles series set in the Cadicle Universe. This co-authored book by T.S. Valmond and A.K. DuBoff is set in the years following the original Cadicle series, but it can be read as a standalone.
About the Book Freedom comes at a price...
TSS Agent Jovani Saletas has a problem with authority. They say he’s insubordinate... or so it's called when you punch a superior officer duri3 years ago Read more -
Blog postI'm excited to announce the next new addition to the Cadicle Universe: R.L. Blalock!
The Fallen Dynasty series will follow Airion Dainetris. That's right—this series is about what REALLY happened to the Dynasty. So yeah, get ready for a fun ride!
About the first book
A mysterious girl will change the course of an empire...
The Fallen Dynasty series is set 200 years before the end of the Bakzen War. Airion Dainetris, the third heir to the Dainetris Dynasty, only3 years ago Read more -
Blog postI'm excited to announce a new addition to the Cadicle Universe: S.M. Hillman!
"Null and Void" is a military sci-fi series is set in the Taran outer colonies during the years following the Bakzen War, where the war-ravaged region is beginning to rebuild. A team of Tararian Guard soldiers is tasked with the clean-up efforts, but they soon discover that new conflicts are surfacing, and nothing is nearly as straightforward as the Guard's leadership would have them believe.3 years ago Read more -
Blog postI'm excited to announce a new addition to the Cadicle Universe: T.S. Valmond!
The Verity Chronicles will be set several years after the end of Scions of Change, featuring a diverse cast of characters on a small ship. If the cover is doing its job, the inspiration should be obvious ;-).
About the first book A grifter, a gambler, an android, a spy—and those are the good guys!
TSS Agent Jovani Saletas has a problem with authority. They say he’s insubordinate... or so it's3 years ago Read more -
Blog postI'm excited to announce a new addition to the Cadicle Universe: Lucinda Pebre!
The "Shadowed Space" series will be set several years after the end of Scions of Change. The main character is one of the captives liberated at the end of the book from the island, answering questions about what happened after those major events.
About the first book Kali Wietris wants nothing more than to become an Agent in the Tararian Selective Service. In this elite telekinetic branch o3 years ago Read more -
Blog postI'm thrilled to announce that several several co-authors are coming on board to to help me grow the Cadicle Universe.
There are too many stories in this universe for me to tell on my own, and I can't write quickly enough on my own to satisfy reader demand. I have always loved editing, so getting the opportunity to work with up and coming authors is a win-win all around. I will keep a strong hand in structuring, reviewing, and editing all books writing in the universe, so you don't3 years ago Read more -
Blog postWell, I didn't win.
However, I got what might be a once-in-a-lifetime to attend a conference as a finalist for a significant award in the industry, so that's pretty darn cool :-D. A highlight for me was being able to meet several of my online author friends in person, which is always a treat. I'm thrilled to be a part of the amazing author community, especially to be a peer to my fellow indie authors.
The winners for each award category are:
Best Novel winner: The Calculat3 years ago Read more -
Blog postI'm thrilled to announce that A Light in the Dark is a 2018 Nebula finalist for the Andre Norton Award for Young Adult Science Fiction and Fantasy! This award is voted on by members of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America (SFWA), and I'm so humbled to be acknowledged by my peers with this honor.
You can read about the other Nebula finalists in this press release: https://nebulas.sfwa.org/2018-nebula-finalists-announced/
This is only the second time a self-publish3 years ago Read more
Titles By A.K. DuBoff
Seven full-length novels by bestselling authors that explore the far reaches of the universe, the limits of the human mind, and the divide between man and machine. Aliens, AI, and post-apocalyptic adventure—you’ll find them all among the Savage Stars.
Download this collection of series starters today!
About the Books:
Starship Waking by C. Gockel
On an icy, barren world, a starship dreams of doom…Her nightmares will force an alien race to make contact with the most unlikely of heroes—6T9, a pleasure 'bot struggling to find purpose, and Volka, a lonely mutant on a repressive homeworld. The galaxy will be shaken to its core. The starship is waking.
Exin Ex Machina by G. S. Jennsen
When man and machine are one and the same, death is no longer an inevitability. Though Nika Tescarav has lived many lives, she no longer remembers them. But if whoever erased her past did so to silence her, they’ve failed. Enter a world of technological wonders, exotic alien life, captivating worlds—and a dark secret that will shatter it all.
Crystalline Space by A. K. DuBoff
Elle and a team of companions with magically enhanced abilities embark on an interstellar quest to stop an alien invasion. If Elle and her friends can’t stop the Darkness corrupting the crystalline network connecting the planets, their worlds and loved ones will be lost in shadow forever.
Star Nomad by Lindsay Buroker
The Alliance has toppled the tyrannical empire. It should be a time for celebration, but not for fighter pilot Captain Alisa Marchenko. After barely surviving a crash in the final battle for freedom, she's stranded on a dustball of a planet, billions of miles from her young daughter. She has no money or resources, and there are no transports heading to Perun, her former home and the last imperial stronghold.
The Legacy Human by Susan Kaye Quinn
What would you give to live forever? Elijah wants to become an ascender, a human/machine hybrid, but it’s forbidden for legacy humans like him. When he’s sponsored for the creative Olympics, he could win everything, including ascendance… or lose it all playing the ascenders’ Games.
Bypass Gemini by Joseph Lallo
Lex was the next great hoversled pilot until a fixed race got him banned. Now a freelance delivery boy, life couldn’t get any worse. Then a mysterious suitcase got him mixed up with mobsters, a megacorp, and a mad scientist. Now he must solve the mystery or die trying.
The Concordia Deception by J. J. Green
After spending 184 years in suspended animation, scientist Cariad begins a new life in a remote space colony. On a planet rife with intrigue, betrayal, and alien threats, can she fight to preserve humanity’s future in the stars?
They had a plan all along…
As the Taran Empire teeters on the brink of all-out civil war, the TSS prepares to take decisive action. Jason and his family still hold hope for a swift resolution to the conflict, but they’re rapidly running out of options.Meanwhile, the standoff with the Erebus and Gatekeepers comes to a head as the enemy’s master plans are revealed. But with political tensions high and the enemy’s true power still unknown, winning the impending war might come at the ultimate price.
Empire United is the fourth installment of the Taran Empire Saga set in the Cadicle Universe, perfect for fans of epic sci-fi featuring sprawling galactic empires, drama, intrigue, and psionic abilities. Read the exciting conclusion to this storyline!
NOTE: Though the pre-order release date says May 2023, that is a placeholder. The book will likely release closer to September 2022.
There is no hunting like the hunting of man, and those who have hunted armed men long enough and liked it, never care for anything else thereafter.
– Hemingway.
Bounty hunting is one of those morally gray areas that exist at the periphery of civil society. Few people know anyone whose job it is to find and retrieve fugitives, and bring them before the courts. In the future, however, one can envision any number of ways of how bounty hunting can be used (or abused) for any number of problems. Alien monsters haunting your space station? Bring in a team of hunters, and watch the double-crosses fly. Indentured workers flee ‘the system’ for the safety and anonymity of the Underhive? Facial recognition and some DNA sampling might help you find them. On the flip side of the coin, what if you were born wanted, and have been on the run your whole life?
Edited by Jamie Ibson, We Dare: Wanted, Dead or Alive is a collection of fifteen all-new stories that explore the wheres, the hows, and the whys behind this anti-hero filled profession.
Inside, you’ll find stories from:
Rick Partlow;
Quincy J. Allen;
A.K. DuBoff;
Jason Cordova;
Hinkley Correia;
Casey Moores;
William Alan Webb;
Rachel Aukes;
Josh Hayes ;
Tim C. Taylor ;
Matt Novotny;
S.C. Jensen;
Griffin Barber;
Christopher Woods, and
Jamie Ibson.
WINNER - 2021 Readers’ Favorite International Book Awards
A forgotten enemy’s return reignites an ancient war.
Jason Sietinen lives in the shadow of greatness. He’s worked hard to become a TSS officer in his own right, but having war heroes for parents is hard to top.
When Jason is assigned to investigate a mysterious attack, he finds evidence of powerful transdimensional beings never before seen. Or so he thought.
Jason soon learns that critical information was lost through the millennia: Tarans had an ancient treaty with the aliens. Unfortunately, rogue actions by a shadow faction within the Empire just broke the peace.
With the future of the Empire hanging in the balance, Jason must find a way to unite the Taran worlds, including the lost colony of Earth, against the mounting threat. There’s just one problem: how do you fight an enemy you can’t see or touch?
Perfect for fans of epic sci-fi featuring sprawling galactic empires, drama, intrigue, and psionic abilities, Empire Reborn is the first book in the Taran Empire Saga, a new entry point to the bestselling Cadicle Universe. Grab your copy today!
"A smartly executed jumping-off point for new readers in a complex SF saga." - Kirkus Reviews
"DuBoff has woven together a complex, high stakes plot that will be sure to keep even the most seasoned science fiction reader engaged." - The BookLife Prize
Ripley facing down the Xenomorph Queen. Sarah Connor fighting the Terminator. David Weber’s Honor Harrington. Science fiction novels and the silver screen are full of badass women kicking butt and taking names. Sometimes it’s the momma bear persona stepping up to defend her young, but, other times, she’s just the meanest one standing—bionic arm or not!
Edited by Jamie Ibson and Chris Kennedy, “We Dare: No Man’s Land” is a collection of 15 all-new stories with female leads. Whether it’s changing an engine on the outside of a spaceship’s hull or chasing SimNACs through the jungle, these heroines have only one goal in mind—to win at all costs! From defending asteroid bases to searching giant space stations, these women get the job done!
What makes female leads great? Does it matter—these women are incredible! Be warned though—they may be referred to as the “fairer” sex, but don’t cross these ladies, or you’re gonna get what you have coming! The authors dared write about these awesome women; will you dare to join them on their adventures? If so, step inside. But beware…this is No Man’s Land!
With stories by:
Marisa Wolf
Rick Partlow
A.K. DuBoff
Jamie Ibson
Marie Whittaker
Griffin Barber
Joelle Presby
Chris Kennedy
Sarah A. Hoyt
Quincy J. Allen
Melissa Olthoff
Jonathan P. Brazee
Rachel Aukes
Josh Hayes
Kacey Ezell
Everything Elle Hartmut and her friends thought they knew about the alien menace—and the nature of their universe—is wrong.
With mounting evidence that the aliens behind the Darkness reside on a hyperdimensional plane above spacetime, Elle and the Dark Sentinels will need a new approach to win. However, preventing the impending alien invasion will test their team in ways they never imagined.
The ancient artifacts wielded by the Dark Sentinels may hold the key to victory. If they can understand and master their true abilities, they may still be able to save the Hegemony and their loved ones before the invasion’s final stage consumes them all.
The Dark Stars trilogy combines high-tech sci-fi with traditional fantasy magic, perfect for fans of Final Fantasy, Star Ocean, and Xenosaga. Join Elle in her final battle against the Darkness!
*2018 Nebula finalist for the Andre Norton Award!*
The real invasion is about to begin.An alien fleet is coming. Elle and her friends are the Hegemony's best chance for fighting back, but they'll need to head straight into enemy territory in order to identify the Darkness' origin.
The Hegemony is out of time... and the war may already be lost before it even starts. The only chance for salvation is the mysterious shard of the Master Crystal, supposedly capable of initiating a universal-scale reset. Except, no one knows what a reset of that magnitude might entail, or if it's possible.
Despite the risks, no step is too extreme in the frantic fight for survival. Elle and her friends must stop the insidious alien menace before every world is consumed.
The Dark Stars trilogy combines high-tech sci-fi with traditional fantasy magic, perfect for fans of Final Fantasy, Kingdom Hearts, and Xenosaga. Continue the adventure today!
Some alliances were never meant to last…
Dark forces are working in the shadows within the Taran Empire. When a series of attacks hit the Outer Colonies, it becomes clear a new war is brewing.As Jason and his family try to track down the perpetrators, they soon learn that their enemies pose a greater threat than they could have imagined. The Taran Empire’s fight for survival is about to begin.
Empire Defied is the third installment of the Taran Empire Saga set in the Cadicle Universe, perfect for fans of epic sci-fi featuring sprawling galactic empires, drama, intrigue, and psionic abilities. Continue the adventure today!
Ancient secrets may hold the key…
In the months following formal contact with the Erebus, there’s been an unexpected peace. However, that all changes when a series of attacks reveals the Coalition’s devious plans for the Outer Colonies.
With the Erebus poised for another assault and rumors that the Coalition is developing an experimental bioweapon, the TSS needs a new defense of their own. The power core ‘gift’ from the Erebus has opened up new possibilities, but the ancient technology hidden on Earth could be the real game-changer they desperately need.
Unfortunately, the TSS soon learns that the Coalition’s influence runs deeper than anyone imagined. Jason and his family are in not only a fight for their lives, but for the very future of the Taran civilization.
Empire Uprising is the second installment of the award-winning Taran Empire Saga set in the Cadicle Universe, perfect for fans of epic sci-fi featuring sprawling galactic empires, drama, intrigue, and psionic abilities. Continue the adventure today!
The Taran Empire is fighting a secret interdimensional war... and they're losing.
When High Dynasty heir Wil Sietinen comes face-to-face with the Bakzen, a mysterious race skilled in advanced telekinesis, he's forced to confront his destiny. A secret war is being waged within a hidden dimensional rift, and his unique gifts can help win the fight.
As the dire nature of the conflict and the truth about his own abilities unfolds, Wil realizes he's at the center of a galactic conspiracy. And enemies are not who they seem.
With the future of the entire Taran Empire hanging in the balance, Wil holds the key to victory—but saving his people may come at the ultimate price.
The Cadicle series is a sweeping epic that will grab you from the first page, offering a rich blend of adventure, intrigue, and the intersection of technology with mental powers. Join multiple generations of one noble family in their battles against unimagined foes to change the course of an empire. This series is an entry point into the award-winning Cadicle Universe.
"Appealing characters and detailed worldbuilding draw the reader into a tale of politics, sabotage, kidnapping, telekinesis, and clones. [...] DuBoff weaves together sympathetic characters, an intriguing plot, devious villains, exciting space adventure, and hopes pinned on a chosen savior." - Publisher's Weekly
The Fractured Empire boxset contains the complete Cadicle series:
- Volume 1: Architects of Destiny
- Volume 2: Veil of Reality
- Volume 3: Bonds of Resolve
- Volume 4: Web of Truth
- Volume 5: Crossroads of Fate
- Volume 6: Path of Justice
- Volume 7: Scions of Change
For audiobooks, see the Cadicle series page: audible.com/series?asin=B06XK1ZV57
Print editions are available for the individual books: amazon.com/gp/product/B079P64Z5R
* First book in the Nebula-nominated Dark Stars trilogy *
"Do-overs" are possible.Elle was just a normal teenager enjoying her summer vacation when everything changes. After an emergency planetwide 'reset' on her homeworld, she instead awakens on a spaceship and is told that the fate of known civilization is in her hands.
A mysterious Darkness has infected the interstellar crystalline network. The unique properties of the crystals allow reality to be 'reset' to past moments in time, granting second chances. However, the Darkness isn't only threatening the reset process—it's consuming entire planets.
Paired with a team of strangers, Elle embarks on an interstellar quest to protect the Hegemony by sealing the Master Archive, the backup for the crystalline network. With only vague clues to guide them, Elle and her new friends must track down ancient relics and unravel hidden secrets before their worlds and loved are lost in shadow forever.
Crystalline Space offers a fun blend of sci-fi and fantasy adventure with a sleek high-tech skin on traditional magic, perfect for fans of Final Fantasy, Kingdom Hearts, and Xenosaga. Begin reading the complete, award-finalist Dark Stars trilogy today and be transported to a universe where second chances are real!
★★★★★ "Words cannot describe how fantastic this trilogy is. Immortality is what it deserves." - Amazon Reviewer
It’s the Twenty-Second Century. The galaxy has opened up to humanity as a hyperactive beehive of stargates and new technologies, and we suddenly find ourselves in a vast playground of different races, environments, and cultures. There’s just one catch: we are pretty much at the bottom of the food chain, and there’s only one way for humanity to move up—by becoming mercenaries.
In every mercenary’s life, though, there comes a time when things go wrong and even the best laid plans go awry. When they do, though, the best mercs fall back and work out new plans, and you can bet on one thing—hope is not their strategy. Whether you’re a kid looking to get off your planet, or an unarmed merc facing an overwhelming force, or even the sole survivor of a pirate attack, there’s always an edge—and it’s up to the merc to find and exploit it!
Edited by bestselling authors and universe creators Chris Kennedy and Mark Wandrey, “Hope is Not a Strategy” includes all-new stories in the Four Horsemen universe by some of the bestselling Indie authors currently in the business. These authors take on various aspects of the universe, giving you additional insight into a galaxy that isn’t at war…but definitely isn’t at peace. There’s only one thing for sure in the 4HU—anything’s possible…for a fistful of credits!
Inside, you’ll find:
Preface by Chris Kennedy
Golden Ticket by Jonathan P. Brazee
The Tide Changes by Craig Martelle
Something You Are Not by Kevin Steverson
Hijacked! by Terry Mixon
The Wagner Method by Josh Hayes
Paying the Price by Scott Moon
Without a Shot by Chris Fox
Raid by Mark Wandrey
Second Chances by Kevin McLaughlin
The Problem of the Qualis by Brian Niemeier
Eye on the Prize by Nathan Hystad
Earworm by Robert E. Hampson
A Guilded Affair by Chris Kennedy
Sunset by A.K. DuBoff
Survivor by Kacey Ezell
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