David Wiley: 4 books

The Imperial Astrophysical Institute's official position is that, as a planet, Demeter should not exist. In a stellar system far older than Sol's, the lack of metal should have prevented any planet from forming around the weak red sun. But Demeter overcame the odds and the planet and its life survived...

Over five hundred years since the start of the Space Age and humanity has still not yet broken out of the prison of the solar system. Generation ships have been sent to nearby star systems, but the sublight speeds involved means that nobody has returned yet. Warp drives and worm holes have been around...

Ever wonder what happens after a major breakthrough? It's not always glamorous, often it's plain hard work. After the events covered in Saint Vladnitz, humanity's path to the stars seems clear and the most junior crew member from that voyage is determined to participate. Ernestine Borgia...

Mankind has spread across the galaxy but struggles to remain united. The latest incarnation of civilization, the Second Empire, is held together by means both official (the doctrines of the Church Universal) and unofficial (squads of Church-sponsored assassins, called Tawiin). The Tawiin, each led...