New Release Books by AM Scott

Soaring means leaving the nest. Q of Cygnus is tired of running. She’s safe with her found family, healing and learning to control her talents. But her enemies are getting stronger, too. She must take the fight to them and eliminate the threat, once and for all. Before she can go on the offensive, former allies destroy her plans. Trapped with a possible traitor, Q must outsmart artificial intelligences, Familia operatives and her own self-doubt. While battles will be won and lost, Q will learn if she has what it takes to win the war. The final exciting installment of the Quantum Fold Series is here!

The exciting continuation of the Folding Space Series, starting with Lightwave: Lost! United we fall, divided we run. Saree’s secret identity isn’t so secret anymore, so she agrees to leave Lightwave behind—forever. When every mercenary, bounty hunter and opportunist is searching for you, traveling alone is terrifying. But if she stays on Lightwave, their enemies will find them. While Lightwave and her crew run for the fringes of known space, Saree and her seemingly sentient shuttle, Hal, head the other direction. But are they really safer apart? Will Hal’s impulsive behavior thrust them straight into a black hole? And what happens when the Time Guild decides to interfere? This, and many other adventures await in the Folding Space Universe!

Something is wrong at Adzari Net Academy. Really wrong. It all seemed so right—Quinn’s big chance! She’d leave the mud, giant lizards and back-breaking labor behind forever and gain so much more: skills, connections, a job, a real life. Then Quinn arrives to find the academy under new ownership and everything’s changed. Mean girls, strict schedules and tough teachers aren’t a problem. Quinn’s got the brains, discipline and training to beat them at their own game. But the new owners raised the stakes and the house always wins. Quinn’s big adventure has become a fight for survival. Light years from home, with no power or backup, how can she endure? Some might give up and fail. But not Quinn. She’s determined to not just survive, but escape and do a little damage on her way out. They’ll never know what hit them.

Adulting sucks like the big black hole of Andromeda. Just as Q is about to reunite with her Lightwave family, she ends up alone and friendless in uncharted space. Hal, the AI who controls her ship, is too busy fighting off another AI to even answer her questions. As food, water and power dwindle, Q tries to help, and it all goes wrong. Convinced she’s a danger to all, Q strikes out to make her own way in the universe. A young woman alone draws the wrong kind of attention and Q must develop new skills and strengths to protect herself. A chance encounter and poor decisions put her in even more trouble. Surviving will take all she’s got. Escaping will take more than she can imagine. Saving others will require sacrifice beyond comprehension. But Q does nothing by half measures.

No plan survives first contact with the enemy. When the enemy is your former commander? You need a new plan. Growing up in mercenary company Phalanx Eagle, Ruhger has a set of skills most teens can only dream about. But when the leaders of his merc company go to the dark side, Ruhger and his friends must save the orphans of Jericho Mining Colony to save their parent’s reputations—and all their lives. Since the usual procedures won’t work, Ruhger must use his cunning, marksmanship and piloting skills to lead his team on a daring mission to save the orphans. Cheat to win is his motto for this mission—this is not a test. Join Ruhger and his friends on their first solo mission through the spooky tunnels of Jericho Mining Colony. Will this rescue forge the future crew of Lightwave into an unbreakable team or shatter them completely? This short story was originally published in The Expanding Universe 5.

The complete seven-book classic space opera series is ready for binge-reading! This set includes Books 1.0 through 3.0, plus the prequel novella Book 0.5, Lightwave: Nexus Station! Saree’s got a secret. A truly unique talent. Trillions rely on her rare gift. If they knew, they’d betray her in a heartbeat for the huge reward. Despite Saree’s best efforts, rumors fly. Desperate, she jumps on Lightwave Fold Transport just ahead of a bounty hunter. But Lightwave might not be safer. Lightwave’s crew were mercenaries. Mercenaries who destroyed her childhood home. Saree barely escaped last time. Will they recognize her? Worse, will they discover who she really is? Discover Saree’s secret today.

There’s no place like home—and sometimes that’s a good thing. When Quinn returned to the Sisters of Cygnus, she didn’t plan on staying. But two years later, she’s still there—and her enemies are closing in. Desperate to escape, she’s offered a job on the high-profile research vessel Quantum Fold. The offer seems too good to be true. And maybe it is—everyone is watching, including those who won’t hesitate to sell her out. Quinn can’t run, because her secret abilities could be a game changer for the mission. But if she can’t run, and she can’t hide, what’s left?

Safety is a longshot, but it’s better than no shot at all. With a Gov Human military task force protecting Lightwave, Saree is content. Add in her new relationship with Ruhger and Saree is truly happy. Then an unknown enemy attacks the task force, creating chaos, and Lightwave is back on the run. Elements inside Gov Human blame the attack on Saree, using the destruction to instigate a military rebellion. Saree finds herself and Lightwave firmly in the cross-hairs of Gov Human and their allies. With enemies on all sides, “safety” shoots right out the airlock. Mere survival is a longshot… The thrilling conclusion of the Folding Space Series is finally here!

Journey to worlds near and far... The Great Beyond anthology is a compilation of timeless space adventure tales. From humanity's first footsteps into space, to galaxies far away, to alternative versions of Earth, these fun and hopeful tales will transport you far from our present reality. Featuring bestselling authors as well as fresh new voices, begin your journey into the great beyond. Grab your copy today! Stories include: "The Long Way Home" by Mark Henwick "The Mixon Drive" by J.R. Handley "A Fair Trade" by A.M. Scott "Weightless" by Raven Oak "Improbable Meat" by Richard Fife "The Captain's Yacht" by Marcus Alexander Hart "Star Cadets" by C.W. Lamb "The Day the Earth Was Graded" by P. Andrew Floyd "Reservation Earth" by David Alan Jones "Integration" by A.K. DuBoff

United we fall, divided we run. Saree’s secret identity isn’t so secret anymore, so she agrees to leave Lightwave behind—forever. When every mercenary, bounty hunter and opportunist is searching for you, traveling alone is terrifying. But if she stays on Lightwave, their enemies will find them. While Lightwave and her crew run for the fringes of known space, Saree and her seemingly sentient shuttle, Hal, head the other direction. But are they really safer apart? Will Hal’s impulsive behavior thrust them straight into a black hole? And what happens when the Time Guild decides to interfere? Find out in Lightwave: Lost, Folding Space Series 4.0!

Is the aging teen idol a shooting star? Or shooting at Saree? Desperate for paying passengers, Lightwave takes an aging teen idol on board. Temper tantrums, ridiculous demands, and crazy fans are sure to follow, but they need the credits. Saree doesn’t want anything to do with the flirty, spoiled star. She can’t trust anyone. The star is probably trying to lure her in, discover her secret and turn her in for the huge reward—just like everyone else. Can Saree and Lightwave survive the pop star and his adoring legions? If they do, what about those old enemies still lurking? Find out in Lightwave: Shooting Star, Folding Space Series 3.0!

Stuck between a hot rock and a cold, hard place. The Sisters of Cygnus provide the crew of Lightwave a safe, quiet place to rest and relax. But when Lightwave makes their usual resupply run, they find marauding prospectors attacking the colonists. The Inquisitors, as they’re known, search for transuranic metals deep underground; stealing, raping and pillaging the outlying ranches. The Sisters need help to oust the evil from their planet. Unwilling to resume a mercenary life, Captain Ruhger offers to evacuate the Sisters, transporting them to a new world. But Mother Ferra, the Sister’s leader, desperately wants some startup credits to ease their way and the Inquisitors aren’t willing to let slave labor just fly away. Saree, Hal and Lightwave’s crew have no idea how far either will go… Can Saree survive the dangerous caverns of Cygnus Gliese? Can Lightwave hold off the Inquisitors? Find out in Lightwave: The Sisters of Cygnus, Folding Space Series 2.0!

Saree’s got a secret. A truly unique talent. Trillions rely on her rare gift. If they knew, they’d betray her in a heartbeat for the huge reward. Despite Saree’s best efforts, rumors fly. Desperate, she jumps on Lightwave Fold Transport just ahead of a bounty hunter. But Lightwave might not be safer. Lightwave’s crew were mercenaries. Mercenaries who destroyed her childhood home. Saree barely escaped last time. Will they recognize her? Worse, will they discover who she really is? Discover Saree’s secret today. This seven-book classic space opera series is complete and ready for binge-reading! It was revised for readability in Aug 2022, but the story hasn't changed.

United we fall, divided we run. Saree's secret identity isn't so secret anymore, so she agrees to leave Lightwave behind-forever. When every mercenary, bounty hunter and opportunist is searching for you, traveling alone is terrifying. But if they stay together, their enemies will find them. While Lightwave and her crew run for the fringes of known space, Saree and her seemingly sentient shuttle, Hal, head the other direction. But are they really safer apart? Will Hal's impulsive behavior thrust them straight into a black hole? And what happens when the Time Guild decides to interfere? Find out in Lightwave: Lost, Folding Space Series 4.0!