is the second book in the Skylark series and is set a year or so after the events in The Skylark of Space. During that time Marc "Blackie" DuQuesne (pronounced "Du Kane") has used the wealth he was given by the Kondalians of the planet Osnome to buy a controlling interest in World Steel, a large company known for its ruthless attitude, aiming to get what it wants by fair means or foul.
in the Universe of Bill Axon
Bill Axon is a lecturer at the University of Southern Arkansas. He shares man's dream of going to the stars. The discoveries of a colleague, a Professor of Quantum Physics, are set to make that dream a reality. Read how that reality progresses.
When the Inter-Planetary Corporation's (IPC) crack liner, "IPV Arcturus", took off on a routine flight to Mars, it turned out to be the beginning of an unexpected and long voyage.
The Masters had ruled all space with an unconquerable iron fist. But the Masters were gone. And this new, young race who came now to take their place--could they hope to defeat the ancient Enemy of All?
Jeff Tovette was the low man on the totem pole in the T'Sharan's geology department, and the only man. The outlook on the decade-long survey mission in the Beta Quadrant was good, but he didn't have any friends on board the ship yet. He just had seven of the most beautiful women he'd ever seen working with him in geology. And they were all senior to him.
A story in the A Thousand Years of Peace! Universe
A psychic all his life thinks he is writing something for mankind. Wait until he figures out he is predicting his own future. Come and enjoy an adventure.
in the Universe of Bill Axon
Bill Axon now heads the Space Service. He shares man's dream of going to the stars, and now he's well on his way. He meets some unexpected friends, and makes some new ones. Read how that reality progresses. This story carries on closely from where 'Per Ardua Ad Astra' finished.