When a groggy Martian forgets the toilet seat after a wild wedding night, his new bride-the Queen of Venus-promptly declares war. So much for the honeymoon. Forgetting his pants, he flees his dripping bride in a dash for the safety of Mars, but the wacky space race is already off to a rocky start because even among artificial life forms, space ships included, naked Martians get very little respect. Richard Alan Dickson, author or "The Fifth Horseman" and "Mister Majestor's Magnificent Menagerie," creates a hilarious romp through the inner solar system in the style of Douglas Adams and Terry Pratchett. With imaginative twists and clever turns, "Love, Venusian Style" is a madcap adventure that's sure to keep readers laughing to the very end.

Dragons, wizards, swords and spells. Jason Cogburn knows they aren't real. They only exist in nice, safe video games. But when his latest trip to the video games parlor goes terribly wrong, the young man's nice, safe world becomes the myth. Tonight, Jason Cogburn learns the terrifying truth: magic is real; science is the lie. Richard Alan Dickson, author of "Mister Majestor's Magnificent Menagerie" and "Diver Down " returns with a wondrous tale of adventure, spirit, friendship, and danger. Once again, he has created an engaging novel with a clever spin for young readers of all ages, including those who simply refuse to grow up.

Let's face it... humans hog all the good stories. That's just the way they are. Even in Science Fiction and Fantasy, where we expect writers to push the limits, we still see those pesky humans horning in and taking the spotlight. But heroes come in all shapes and sizes, from dogs to cats to little green men (or little green elves, in this case). This collection includes five short stories that give the nod to the non-humans of the bunch, including: Road Rage Cat Patrol Delta, Episode #1: Earthfall Doom Cows from Outer Space The Dawn of Spring The Case of the Missing Cookies

Jim and Jon Bruce enjoy a summer break filled with television, videos, and online gaming in their dark bedroom sanctuary... until they're blamed for some stupid brush fire they didn't start. When their punishment casts them from their room, they must catch the real culprits or remain banished to the strange world of fresh air and sunshine for the rest of the summer. Richard Alan Dickson, author of "Mister Majestor's Magnificent Menagerie" and "Crash Cogburn and the Video Warriors," returns with an amusing tale of buddy detectives with vastly different styles who must work together to solve the crime. With savvy heroes and proper villains, he has created an engaging and entertaining story that readers are sure to enjoy.

With the universe about to be unmade, Perry Ellison scrambles to find a new way to fight the Demon King. Only a devil can teach the young man what he needs to know, but devils are no longer welcome in the Menagerie-especially the one who volunteers... a devious she-devil with a hidden agenda and a secret that could prove far more dangerous to Perry than even the Demon King, himself. Richard Alan Dickson, author of "Diver Down " and "Crash Cogburn and the Video Warriors," ramps up the thrilling adventure into the realm of demons, dragons and talking cats that began in "Mister Majestor's Magnificent Menagerie." With valiant heroes and terrible villains, this is an engaging tale that young readers are sure to enjoy.

For generations, the Canine Cartel and the Space Cat Alliance have warred across the galaxy. On a mission to investigate an enemy signal, Cat Patrol Delta crashes on the little-known planet Earth. Delta discovers a war between cats and dogs down there, too... and the cats are losing. Stranded, Delta seeks out the Feline Resistance and offers its help with the war. Four space cats should be more than a match for the combined armies of Earth dogs, but Delta soon learns that it isn't the only extraterrestrial combat unit on the planet. The Reaper and his Canine Cartel have landed troops on Earth, as well. It's Cat Patrol Delta to the rescue, and doom for all the the dogs This collection includes the following episodes: Episode #1: Earthfall Episode #2: Cracking the Iceberg Episode #3: Traitor in the Mist Episode #4: Enemy Of My Enemy Episode #5: A Brand New War * * * Cat Patrol Delta: Series fiction brought to you by Grey Cat Press.

When Perry Ellison learns that an angry demon lord searches for the most powerful artifact ever created, he decides the world might soon be in for one very bad day. Along with his talking cat, he sets off on an amazing adventure through otherworldly realms to foil the demon's plans. But with demons, all may not be as it seems. Perry's rash decision may very well spell the end. Richard Alan Dickson, author of "Diver Down " and "Crash Cogburn and the Video Warriors," continues the exciting adventure in the realm of demons, dragons and talking cats that he began in "Mister Majestor's Magnificent Menagerie." Once again, he has created an engaging book filled with brave heroes and evil villains that is sure to keep readers turning pages to the very end.

When Gil Adams runs from the life that his too-proper parents picked for him, he never expects to find himself searching for an impossible sunken treasure. He never expects a girl to complicate his carefree life, either. But mostly, he never expects that others might be searching for the treasure, too... killers who will stop at nothing to find it. Richard Alan Dickson, author of "Mister Majestor's Magnificent Menagerie," returns with another wondrous tale of high excitement and underwater adventure set in the islands of the Pacific Northwest. With a colorful cast and a clever quest, "Diver Down " is a gripping story that readers of all ages are sure to enjoy.

The day Perry's grandfather rescues him from a foster home is the happiest of his life... until he learns he'll be cleaning cages at some stupid traveling curio show, a place where animals in cheesy props pretend to be griffins, centaurs and creatures of old. But when the demons attack, Perry learns the amazing truth behind the incredible world of Mister Majestor's Magnificent Menagerie. Richard Alan Dickson, author of "Diver Down " and "Crash Cogburn and the Video Warriors," returns with an exciting tale of high adventure into the realm of demons, dragons and talking cats. He has created an engaging story filled with wonderful heroes and dastardly villains that every young reader is sure to enjoy.

The one man who can stop Armageddon is... a boy? On a quest, the Horseman who wields Divine Retribution finds hope of man's salvation in a sassy girl with a passion for puppy-dog causes. When she runs afoul of a secret satanic cult, however, both the girl and that hope may die. Can she and the immortal teen survive, or will the world be doomed to face the reawakened fury of The Fifth Horseman? Richard Alan Dickson, author of "G-Blade" and "Gateway: Left Behind," returns with an exciting adventure into the dangerous universe hidden just behind the curtain of the ordinary. With rich characters, an intriguing storyline, and some clever twists, "The Fifth Horseman" is an engaging tale that will entertain readers to the very end.

When the Confederation needs a scapegoat, Fleet Admiral Meredith Donovan gets kicked to an isolated outpost. With no real power, she must keep the Confederation from falling to the enemy, head off a political coup, and avert a looming civil war. Her best hope lies among the stars, but if finding a group of disgraced knights will be hard, convincing them to save the galaxy may well prove impossible. Richard Alan Dickson, author of "Gateway: Left Behind" and "The Fifth Horseman," returns with a gripping tale of action and adventure, friendship and suspense. With imaginative twists and colorful characters, "G-Blade" is a fast-pace story that entertains to the very end.

When a Gateway station explodes, Rupert Cole races to find the cause. With terror factions already ruling the Earth, only Gateway keeps them from those who've fled to the safety of space. If the factions have finally discovered a way to escape, there will be no putting them back, and nowhere left for everyone else to run. Richard Alan Dickson, author of "G-Blade" and "The Fifth Horseman," returns with a story of action and adventure in the style of "Escape from New York," but with terrorist as inmates and Earth as the prison. With rich characters, plentiful action, and more than a few imaginative twists, "Gateway: Left Behind" is a thrilling book that readers will enjoy to the very end.