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The Grissom Contention

Honor and glory await those who graduate from the Explorer Academy. Or so she’s been told... Fresh from the mission to Earth, Siti Kassis, daughter of the "Hero of Darenti Four," enrolls in the Colonial Explorer Corps academy--the same academy where her father was the captain of the grav-ball team and still holds flight records for the extreme piloting competitions. As a "Legacy"--the offspring of a high-ranking alum--she's expected to lead her classmates to victory in every training scenario and game. But Siti wants to prove her own worth. Shunned by the other legacies when she refuses to play by their unfair rules, she joins a band of misfits for her class's most arduous trial: Prime Survival Week. When Siti and her friends discover they've been dropped into PSW with no rules and no end, will they figure out how to survive? Or will they devise a plan to win? The audio is narrated by the ethically sourced AI voices at Spoken.press
By Julia Huni, ago

The Earth Concurrence

Dad's a hero--with big expectations. Siti just wants to have fun.  Siti Kassis, daughter of the “Hero of Darenti Four,” doesn't know what she wants out of life. A lot of her friends are taking time to travel and see the galaxy. But her father wants her to attend the Explorer Academy and follow in his footsteps. Then the decision is taken from her. The Hero is offered one last assignment: take a team to find and explore the deserted homeworld of mankind. It’s a twenty-year mission, and he doesn’t want to leave his only child behind. Siti's going, whether she wants to or not. It's an exciting mission to join, a chance to make history--even if twenty years in deep sleep is a bummer of a way to start her “gap year.” But when they arrive, nothing is as they expected. Surprising finds and dangerous conditions cause her father to overreact, keeping Siti on a tight leash. When unknown enemies rear their dangerous heads, that might spell doom not just for Siti, but for everyone.
By Julia Huni, ago
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Galactic Junk Drawer

This paperback book contains the shorter Space Janitor stories previously available only in e-book. Join Triana Moore and her friends in this laugh-filled collection of short stories, full of the usual Space Janitor silliness, a little adventure, and a lot of heart. Orbital Operations: Before they met Triana, brand new agents O'Neill and Vanti took on their first mission on SK2. They must battle corrupt politicians, a flamboyant hairdresser, and the Poelish mafia to ear their places in Board Security. The Trouble with Tinsel: Triana doesn't hate Christmas, but tinsel tidying is terrible. When her bots stop vacuuming on Christmas Eve, Triana must find out why a charismatic stranger with amnesia has access to the most secure sections of the station, including the corporate Christmas party. Christmas on Kaku: It's the holiday break at the TechnoInst, and Triana isn't sure she wants to go home with her roommate for Christmas. But when a trio of extra-planetary visitors ask for help, can she find what they've lost and still get to Kara's in time for eggnog?
By Julia Huni, ago

Krimson Flare

The last piece falls into place. It will open the door to freedom... or failure. When they crushed the Russosken, Quinn and Tony knew the Federation would come gunning for them. But they can’t hide—too many depend on them. While Tony searches for a missing Krimson agent, Quinn must fight off pirates and rescue an old friend. Francine and her siblings struggle to salvage the remains of their new inheritance. When the Marconi family arrives looking for assistance, will they have the resources to respond? As the Federation lines up their pawns for battle, Quinn and her team move their own pieces into place. With the help of a fresh-faced academy cadet, a famous newscaster, and, of course, Sashelle, can they bring liberty to the Federation? The final battle will test everyone to their limits and only the strong will survive. This book was originally published by CMI, with Craig Martelle listed as a co-author. If you're a Kindle reader, please check your library before buying it again! 
By Julia Huni, ago

Orbital Operations

Politics, passion, and pudding. No, this isn't a steamy romance. When Vanti and O'Neill graduated at the top of their academy class, they thought they'd get their dream assignments. Instead they end up in security on Station Kelly-Kornienko. Sure, the station if glitzy, but they're basically well-dressed security guards. Until someone murders the chair of the board. O'Neill and Vanti go undercover to find the killer. Along the way, they learn much more about the station--and each other--than they ever expected. This short story is a prequel to the complete Space Janitor series. It's available in audio and ebook, and in print only as part of Galactic Junk Drawer. audio sample: [audio mp3="https://juliahuni.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/retail-sample-Orbital-Operations-SF-Mystery.mp3"][/audio]
By Julia Huni, ago
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Reduced World

Five hundred years after the Earth was evacuated, fifteen-year-old Peter Russell awakes inside the Dome--a sealed world created to provide refuge for those left behind. While he's been in suspended animation, the world has changed around him. Everyone looks the same. Disabilities are nearly nonexistent. And the Dome is ruled by an insane scientist and the minions who worship him like a god. When his little brother Jacob disappears, Peter must find allies to help him search--and avoid those who would prefer Jacob not exist at all.
By Julia Huni, ago
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Recycled World

When the world ends, where do you go? Fifteen-year-old Peter Russell has waited all his life to escape a dying Earth and head for the stars. Days before his ship is scheduled to leave, the corporation in charge of the Exodus disappears, abandoning the rest of humanity. The Exodus is over, with thousands left behind. No messages. No excuses. No way out. Left behind on a dying planet with no power and no food, Peter must find a refuge for himself, his mom, and his little brother. Taking a chance on a rumor, the family begins the terrifying journey to the Dome, a self-sustaining colony located hundreds of miles away. Along the way, they must protect themselves from the desperate remains of humanity. Even if they survive the journey, the Dome harbors secrets deep inside. What do you do when there’s nowhere to go? 
By Julia Huni, ago
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Abandoned World

When you have it all, you've got a lot to lose. Zane Torres, seventeen-year-old VidTube star, has a perfect life: a wildly popular video channel, a super hot video-star girlfriend, and a black belt in awesome. His fans don’t know he lives with an alcoholic step-dad, a narcissistic step-brother, and Type I diabetes. Zane doesn't want them to know. ‘Pitiful’ doesn’t gain followers. Exocorp has been evacuating the polluted planet for decades and there are only a few years to go. But company executives and the top levels of the government leave the planet early, abandoning Zane and thousands of others to die, suffocating in the bad air. How will Zane find a place with clean air, food, and the insulin he needs to stay alive? Get the ebook for free by signing up for my newsletter! Paperback available at Amazon.
By Julia Huni, ago
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Sweeping S’Ride

It's a big galaxy, and somebody needs to clean it. When maintenance technician Triana Moore arrives on the planet Sally Ride, she just wants to get through the high-lev meeting and get her relationship with Agent Ty O'Neill back to normal. But everywhere she turns, she's reminded of the serial killer who got away. When a short escape from the boredom leads her to an eerily familiar crime scene, she starts to wonder if she's losing it. With the help of Ty, her frenemy Vanti, and a cupcake truck, will Triana survive the most boring meeting in the galaxy? And will she finally sweep her nemesis out of her life? Or will she run away again--this time for good? Scoop up the next book in the Space Janitor Series! Audio sample: [audio mp3="https://juliahuni.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/39-Retail-S_Ride.mp3"][/audio]
By Julia Huni, ago
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Glitter in the Stars

Cleaning the galaxy, one cruise ship at a time.   When maintenance technician Triana Moore gets temporarily transferred to a passenger liner, she doesn’t expect luxury and relaxation. Bot-minding is the same on a station or ship. But with twelve-hour workdays and five roommates in her cabin, Triana thinks she should have read the employment contract more carefully.  Days into the cruise, her boss, Les, goes missing. Triana dusts off her sleuthing skills to start snooping. Together with a retired Marine Corps dance instructor, a socially inept hospitality intern, and her favorite security agent, she must navigate more than just the solar system. They dodge dance competition divas, reality show cameras and the occasional wealthy sociopath to search for the missing supervisor.  Will they find Les before she goes dancing through the stars? And will they find time to hit the buffet before all the chocolate strawberries are gone? Originally published as Stars, Stiffs and Stains. Audio sample: [audio mp3="https://juliahuni.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/33-Glitter-Retail-sample.mp3"][/audio]
By Julia Huni, ago