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Infinite Horizons: Book Four of the Shambhala Saga

Step into a world where the human spirit defies the limits of space and time, a spell-binding saga of adventure, self-exploration, and enduring love that will leave your imagination soaring among the stars.
In a future where advanced technology intertwines with intrigue and romance, Calli and Pavani’s destinies collide, setting them on an unforgettable odyssey. From the majestic Himalayas to the vast cosmic expanse, the two women brave thrilling adventures, confront inner struggles, and fearlessly face formidable foes. Bound together by a shared quest for a better tomorrow, their journey unfolds in a gripping tale of courage and determination.
As they venture on this path of self-discovery, the complex beauty of humanity and the transformative power of compassion are unveiled. However, lurking in the shadows, a manipulative force pulls strings that could tip the balance of control and alter the course of human history. In this enthralling narrative, nothing is as it seems, and the stakes are higher than they ever imagined.
Embark on an adventure through a vast universe, where intrigue, romance, and the promise of an extraordinary future await. Infinite Horizons is a gripping page-turner that delves deep into human nature, exploring the choices we make as we strive for a brighter tomorrow. Celebrating the complexities of humanity, the story exemplifies the resilience of love and the transformative power of compassion. Prepare to be moved, inspired, and forever changed by an unforgettable journey charting an awe-inspiring destiny.

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The Orange Light of an Alien Sun: Book Three of the Shambhala Saga

Traveling beyond the cosmos won’t help mend her broken heart. But will a life-changing voyage expand her horizons?
Anticipation lightens Callisto’s sorrow. Regretfully leaving her lover behind, the brilliant physicist joins the risky first warp-driven journey across the universe. And her emotions swing between hope and despair when their AI is damaged and the all-female crew makes the daring choice to settle a barren planet.
Though she’s excited as the group pours their energy into grounding their community based around compassion and cooperation, the lonely scientist battles overwhelming feelings of isolation. And lacking the innovative back-and-forth of a sprawling society, Callisto fears the solitary nature of their venture could prove fatal to all their futures…
Can her soul find its true place in an uncharted galaxy?
The Orange Light of an Alien Star is the poignant third book in the Shambhala Saga LGBTQ+ science fiction series. If you like courageous characters, inspirational utopias, and thrilling challenges, then you’ll adore Susan English’s quest through the stars.

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Cupid’s Arrow: Book Two of the Shambhala Saga

When her utopian moon base is targeted by Earth’s authoritarian powers, can she stand in the face of tyranny to prove love is stronger than hate?
Biologist Pavani Nampeyo is devastated to lose her soulmate. But with the world military preparing to raid their lunar science colony, the broken-hearted specialist makes the agonizing decision to stay behind while the love of her life escapes to another solar system. And when the brutal invaders fail to find the missing colonists, Pavani’s protective instincts steer her in the path of a violent assault.
Bruised but undaunted, she and her team attempt to drive out the troops by broadcasting video of the illegal occupation across the planet. But with the threat of reprisal looming, Pavani’s only hope of reconnecting with her true love might lie with the colony’s all-powerful artificial intelligence…
Can Pavani outwit a formidable force before all her dreams turn to cosmic dust?
Cupid’s Arrow is the second book in the captivating Shambhala Saga LGBTQ+ science fiction series. If you like character-driven stories, passionate beliefs, and unique takes on the genre, then you’ll adore Susan English’s visionary tale.

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Callisto 2.0: Book One of the Shambhala Saga

She had to travel beyond the planet to discover her true self. Will she find the courage to walk through the doorway to a new future?
Shambhala Space Station, 2097. Solitary physicist Callisto (physics, after all, is a jealous mistress) never accepted conventional wisdom. So when she’s recruited to work on faster-than-light technology by a beautiful and mysterious older woman, she eagerly accepts the career opportunity at the women-only research station orbiting Earth’s moon. But her enthusiasm suffers when her first discovery is unexpected heartbreak.

Throwing herself into work on a problematic warp drive prototype, Calli blossoms in the utopian female community that shows her love and acceptance for the first time in her life. But when a twisted conspiracy, a disingenuous affair, and a disastrous betrayal test her place in this unique environment, the brilliant scientist must dig deep to find her moment of truth.

Will Calli embrace her destiny in an unexplored cosmos?
Callisto 2.0 is the transformative first book in the Shambhala Saga feminist science fiction series. If you like compassionate characters, deep-space intrigue, and hopeful visions of the future, then you’ll adore Susan English’s cosmic adventure.

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The Olympus Reckoning: Book Three of the Medusa Legacy Trilogy

Forced to run, Mandy Burkhardt and Ryan Taylor escape protective custody from a defunct prison deep in the backwoods of Illinois. In a disturbing turn of tides, Mandy must now evade the very people who recently fought for her rescue.
Daughter of the ancient gods, Mandy has untold powers, only a fraction of which she’s discovered. But something is blocking her from using them. Unsure of who to trust, and needing full-strength to rescue Dino Marconi — captured in the attack on their transport convoy — Mandy sets off to find the reclusive witch known as Madame.
Meanwhile, the immortals bide their time, anxious to live out the prophecy of regaining their divine strength and ruling the dominion of mankind. But if there’s one thing the earthbound immortals want more than to rule the world, it’s Olympus. And Mandy is the key.
Bringing legend back to life, the Olympus Reckoning shatters the peace Olympian gods have upheld for centuries, reuniting the exiled immortals of earth with the privileged immortals of Olympus in a disastrous homecoming of epic proportion.

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The Dodona Prophecy: Book Two of the Medusa Legacy Trilogy

To save his life, Mandy Burkhardt brought Ryan Taylor back with her to ancient Greece. Now, they’re stuck. Unless they can find the witch who cast the spell of asylum and have it reversed, they face being trapped there forever.
Their journey is fraught with peril, their mettle tested against cunning and vicious foes of the time. With divine blood in her veins, great things are expected of Mandy though she’s yet to learn whether she’s gifted in any way – immortal, or even a god.
Back in Chicago, the present-day immortals await, the prophecy of regaining their strength and ruling the dominion of mankind at the forefront of their minds. Gathering for the next push, they prepare for the harvest -– her raw power so tantalizingly close.
While the immortals unleash havoc on the city of Chicago, Detective Dino Marconi fights to maintain order while learning his own hopes and dreams may be at odds with the fate of humanity.
Bringing legend back to life, the Dodona Prophecy teeters between present-day Chicago and ancient Greece — a time of gods, oracles, witches and cyclopes – unveiling myths with a new and exciting spin.