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

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...

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,...

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...

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...

Perry Ellison cleans cages at his grandfather's traveling show. It's a lame job and a lame scam where animals in cheesy props parade around like mythical creatures. But when his grandfather vanishes and the demons attack, Perry finds that not only is it real, he discovers he's supposed to keep the world from ending How? Good question. The only one who seems to know that answer is a talking cat. "A Boy, a dragon, and a talking cat. Demons beware "

The simple life of a scuba-diving rebel doesn't fit his parents' idea of a good career. Gil doesn't care. He likes simple. Unfortunately, his simple life disappears when he finds clues to a sunken treasure that history insists can't possibly exist. Unknown to Gil, his simple life may soon turn downright deadly. Others want that treasure, and some of them will stop at nothing to get it.

"The Doom of Order, stolen from Chaos and hidden away for all time." When Perry Ellison learns that a demon lord seeks the Demon Crown, he decides the world might soon be in for one very bad day. His talking cat agrees. Ignoring Majestor's advice, he races off to grab the crown first. After all, nothing could be worse than letting the demon lord succeed, right? So... why is the dragon suddenly so nervous? * * * Second in the Majestor Series.

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. Grounded from their room, they must catch the real fire starters or remain banished to the strange world of fresh air and sunshine for the rest of the summer.

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...