The Series / Status: Kickstarter Launch Fall 2025, Books Complete and Releasing 2026
The universe may be ridiculous, but Squad 51 isn’t. This crack team of space rescuers tackles bizarre crises from giant icebergs in space populated by carnivorous moss balls (Spaceberg), to out-of-control space junk (Space Trash), to an invasive cosmic weed (Space Weed). They take on the dangers in the Sol with skill, courage, and a touch of wit. No matter how absurd the disaster, Squad 51 rises to the challenge and keeps the Sol safe.
What Inspired Space Squad 51?
- Love of space opera
- Love some fun laughs
- Love of amusing bad science fiction movies
- Love of disaster movies
- Love of fist responder television shows
This series continues to make me smile with its exploration of life in space and some of the silliness that unfolds. My favorite scene is probably space charades in Space Weed. My favorite characters of all time are definitely the space barons in Space Trash. There are a ton of Easter eggs in the Space Squad 51 series. They were liberally sprinkled throughout the books. See how many you can spot.
Fun Fact: There is a Space Squad 51 book 2.5 called Space Hitched. It’s only available through Kickstarter. Be on the lookout for my next campaign if you want to get your hands on this gem!
The Books in Order
Space Worms – Releasing 1/13/2026. Now on Preorder! You can thank my Kickstarter backers for this extra Space Squad 51 adventure. It’s a delicious mix of boy bands, genetic experiments, and our heroes first taste of saving the Sol. I had a blast writing with my Kickstarter backers and putting several of them in the story.
Spaceberg – Was originally published in Pew, Pew Volume 1. A giant iceberg in space has another problem. It’s populated by carnivorous moss balls!
Space Trash (coming soon in 2025) – In book 2, an illegal space dump appears in orbit around Saturn, causing huge troubles for Rhea. Oh, and this trash is alien trash from the future.
Space Weed (coming soon in 2025) – Weeds are always an issue, especially in the middle of space.
Bonus Reading: FREE
Stories
- The Sky is Not Empty
- The First Council
- Currents of Absence
- Lucy Before She Was Lucy: It’s Not the Pirate’s Life for Me!
- Gambits of Fortune
- Off Duty Rescue: Dag Dag and the Sump
- Embarking in Motion
- DAT is for Disaster
Worldbuilding Articles
- The Mini Suns: The Key to the Outer Sol’s Colonization
- What Happened to Earth?
- Inner Versus Outer Sol
- Who Saves the Day in the Sol System? Meet ORS: Orbital Rescue Services
- The Use of AI in the Squad 51 Universe
- The Newshang
- DAT: Disaster Aversion Team
- CHOPS: Governing the Sol
- Space Travel in the Sol System
- Life in the Colonies
There are other characters in the books, but these are the ones who often take center stage:
- Nikili Echols – from Orcus in the Outer Sol. The best of the best in ORS. Lead on Space Squad 51. Formerly married to Hook Raeder. Mother to Saverna Raeder.
- Lucy Ashida – moved to Orcus as a teenager. Best friend and partner to Nikili Echols on Space Squad 51. Has a crush on her best friend.
- Saverna Raeder – genius daughter of Nikili Echols and Hook Raeder. About to start college.
- Hook Raeder – originally from Europa. Is a salvage operator, father to Saverna, and involved with Chaquita Peebles.
- Chaquita Peebles – Harbor Master on Orcus. In a deep romance with Hook Raeder.
Here’s a glimpse at some of the mayhem:
