The Rapture has occurred, just as the Bible predicted. The faithful have risen up to Heaven. Those left behind are in a living hell. Earth burns, hell-like in its oppressive heat. Every volcano in the world has erupted, and tsunamis and earthquakes continue to devastate the planet. Clouds continually rain ash onto the scorched landscape, sparking fires all around. Plants and animals are dying. Food is scarce. The night sky is devoid of stars, and the moon - when it can be seen - is the colour of blood. The remnants of humanity fight for survival. Most have fled the cities and now hide in...

Two years ago, Tom's younger brother, Josh was kidnapped. Josh has been missing ever since. Tom saw who took him. Problem is - nobody believes him. In fact, most people think he's mad. That's because Josh was taken by creatures who aren't meant to exist. Creatures from another realm - fairy creatures that only Tom can see. In the fairy realm known as the Unseen Country, Flynn, an apprentice fairy who is in danger of failing, stumbles upon a conspiracy that could mean the downfall of both worlds. Together, the friendless boy and the fairy who can't fly need to rescue a boy from a fate worse...

The year is 3149. Extensive genetic engineering is commonplace resulting in widespread human variation. Humankind has reached the stars and colonised hundreds of planets thanks to two main technological breakthroughs; anti-gravity and faster than light propulsion known as the Slipdrive. The Slipdrive enables ships to travel above normal space, slipping into another dimension known as Nospace and shortening voyage time between stars from years to weeks. Unfortunately, someone or something, got there earlier: the Shiva. Previous attempts to contact these creatures has resulted in but one...