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December Box Set Sale: Backworlds & Rifters

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December Box Set Sale: Backworlds & Rifters

The holiday season is here, and I’m celebrating with special box set pricing for the Backworlds and Rifters series. Whether you’re a longtime reader or looking to dive into a new universe, these collections make it easy and affordable to get started.

Backworlds Box Sets

best-selling science fiction seriesBox Collection Books 1–3: $ 4.99 $0.99 
Includes:

  • The Backworlds (free to read individually too!)
  • Stopover at the Backworlds’ Edge
  • Boomtown Craze

Grab this set here: Books 1, 2, 3

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best-selling science fiction seriesBox Collection Books 4–6: $8.99 $4.99
Includes:

  • Beyond the Edge
  • Worlds on Edge
  • Precipice

Buy directly from my store and use the coupon to get $1 off: Direct
Or: Books 4, 5, 6

Rifters Box Set

popular steampunk sereiesBooks 1–3: $4.99 $0.99
Includes:

  • The Rifters
  • The Initiate
  • The Reader

Grab it here: Rifters 1-3

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These sets are perfect for binge-reading or gifting to a friend who loves sci-fi and adventure. They’re an affordable way to escape with stories full of twists, exploration, and characters who will stick with you long after the last page.

Don’t miss your chance to grab these box sets at their lowest prices of the year. Start your adventure today. The Backworlds and Rifters are waiting!

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Incoming Galactic Report December 2026

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Here’s the scoop on what I’ve been up to!

M. Pax upcoming releases

🚀 Project One: Completing the Space Squad 51 Series

Status: KS completed. Regular launch at retailers 

  • Spaceberg: The new version is out in the universe.  Get it HERE
  • Space Trash: Completed. Will release 3/10/2026. PREORDER
  • Space Hitched: Completed. This was a Kickstarter exclusive. Will be available as an add-on during future Kickstarter campaigns.
  • Space Weed: Completed. Will release 5/12/2026. PREORDER
  • Space Worms: Completed. Will release 1/13/2026. PREORDER
  • Space Rock: In final edits. Will be available to newsletter members by February 2026. SIGN UP

🌟 Project Two: Shroomtopia

Status: Steady as she goes!

Writing the rough draft live on Discord. A new episode is uploaded every month. Come join me at Paxport!

🌌 Project Three: Completing the Rifters Series

Status: Charting new dimensions! The Rifters series has new covers! I’m currently rereading the series to refresh my memory before starting on The Generals. The plan for these new books is to launch via a party on Kickstarter in the fall of 2026.

  • The Generals (Rifters Book 5): At 30% plotted, this novel is laying the foundation for epic twists and turns. My target is 70-80,000 words, and it’s going to be worth the wait!
  • The Warder (Rifters Book 6): The final installment is 30% plotted My aim? Another 70-80,000 words of world-saving, dimension-bending awesomeness.

🌙 Project Four: Hetty Locklear Series Now The Hybrids Series

Status: In the line up after the Rifters series is complete

I’ll be giving The Renaissance of Hetty Locklear a new title and a new cover, but it will be the same content. I have the new covers! Hate that I have to wait to show them off.  Have made more notes on what to do with the new stories. The titles will be: Cloaks, Powers, and Masks.

 

The final box set of the Backworlds series is on PREORDER as well. It will release 7/14/2025.

Keep your comm channels open for more updates. If you haven’t joined the M. Pax Dimension yet, come join me! MPAX DIMENSION

Stay tuned and peace out,
M. Pax

 

 

 

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The Backworlds Series Gets a Glow-Up!

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After years of adventures, betrayals, and galactic twists, the Backworldsseries has received a brand-new look! Whether you’re a longtime fan or a reader discovering the universe for the first time, these refreshed covers capture the spirit of each story in bold, eye-catching detail.

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Start with the Free First Book

The journey begins with The Backworlds, which is completely free! Dive in and meet Craze, the galaxy’s reluctant hero, navigating a post-war universe filled with danger, deception, and impossible choices.

Why a Refresh?

New covers aren’t just about looks, they’re a celebration of the stories, characters, and universe that readers have explored over the years. Whether you’re revisiting the series or jumping in for the first time, the new designs highlight the energy, stakes, and emotion of each adventure.

Join the Adventure Today

Start your journey with the free first book and explore the Backworlds universe: BACKWORLDS

Happy reading, and welcome back to the Backworlds!

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Sci-Fi Worth Reading: Extinction by Douglas Preston Book Review

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Not Jurassic Park, But Just as Wild.

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Extinction lands squarely in Douglas Preston’s wheelhouse: fast-paced, addictive, and crackling with suspense. It grabbed me from chapter one, and I HAD to keep reading and keep reading. The entire plot is one of my favorites with the revival of extinct animals and mysterious deaths. What is eating the people?

The characters kept saying, “This is not Jurassic Park,” and I’ll admit, I was kind of hoping it would be. The setup flirts with that familiar science-run-amok vibe, but Extinction takes a different and unexpected path. While it didn’t deliver exactly what I thought it might, it still paid off with a twist I didn’t see coming. And that’s part of what Preston does best. He lures the reader in with familiar ground, then shifts the landscape.

Relic is one of my all-time favorite reads, and Extinction definitely echoes that in flavor. It blends science, mystery, and tension with that creeping unease Preston builds so well. There’s always something just out of reach, just out of sight, and the more the characters try to uncover it, the higher the stakes become.

The suspense is top-notch, the science fascinating, and the pace relentless. Preston knows how to keep readers hooked.

If you enjoy thrillers that blend cutting-edge science with high-stakes mystery and sharp turns, Extinction is up your alley. Are you a Preston fan?

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Fantasy Worth Reading: Wheel of the Infinite by Martha Wells

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Book Review: The Wheel of the Infinite by Martha Wells

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As a devoted fan of Murderbot, I decided to try another of Martha Wells’ books, and I’m glad I did. Wheel of the Infinite shows off Wells’ gift for crafting immersive, layered worlds. I slipped easily into this one, as if I was there, watching the scenes unfold.

The main character, Maskelle, is a force. She’s cranky, complex, and definitely not your typical chosen one. I loved that this wasn’t a predictable fantasy arc. The story swerved in ways I didn’t expect, keeping things fresh.

Wells shifts effortlessly between action and quiet reflection, just like in Murderbot. And while this world is vastly different from her sci-fi work, it shares that same richness of character and depth. The mix of unique magic, religious ritual, and political tension had me turning pages fast.

A great standalone for fans of complex heroines, unexpected twists, and worldbuilding with real depth.

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Death of the Author by Nnedi Okorafor

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Nnedi Okorafor writes beautifully complex stories that don’t always seem complex at first, but as the story unfolds, she layers in issue after issue, challenge after challenge, until you’re swimming in questions about identity, autonomy, authorship, and what it means to truly be yourself.

Death of the Author is no different. The story mirrors itself in fascinating ways. Zelu’s life and the robot’s story are deeply entwined, and by the end, there’s this intriguing metafictional twist: the robot speaks about its main character, Zelu. It raises the question: Did the robot write the Zelu parts? Did Zelu write the robot parts? Or did they both co-create this narrative? It’s meta and kind of mind-bending in a good way.

Zelu is a deeply flawed human who maybe is learning to accept herself. She challenges societal norms, both in her Nigerian community and in broader American culture. The robot, too, is challenging its own world and expectations. Both stories force the reader to confront big questions about identity, voice, and control.

If you’ve liked Okorafor’s other stories, this one will feel familiar in the best way. It’s thoughtful, subtle, layered, and rewarding.

 

 

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