James L. Cambias Books in Order

Scientists studying intelligent life beneath an alien world’s ice become embroiled in a crisis after a reckless visitor is killed. Tensions with another spacefaring civilization threaten war, leaving the native inhabitants caught between competing outsiders.

Former classmates take opposing roles in a new era of space piracy: Elizabeth protects valuable shipments while David helps steal them. Their technological contest grows dangerous as criminal interests and high financial stakes draw them into deeper trouble.

Two science-fiction capers pit ambitious humans against dangers they underestimate. Activists liberating an alien discover their captive’s capabilities, while a crew of thieves recruits an archaeologist for a cosmic treasure heist complicated by competing agendas.

Arkad survives alone among aliens until three humans arrive seeking a treasure that could free Earth. Joining their journey across a dangerous planet, he must face hostile creatures, mercenaries and the hidden loyalties of his new companions.

After a sorcerer’s demon kills his family, Sam Arquero accepts a chance to infiltrate the magical order secretly ruling the world. Learning its powers may let him destroy it, but also threatens to turn him into the kind of monster he hates.

A sentient robot transport ship tries to earn a living near Saturn while navigating the risks of its trade. Rival machines, hazards in space and profit-hungry humans make every decision a test of practical survival.

An ancient AI helps its human companion Zee search for a mythical weapon after a rescue entangles them with criminals. Across the inhabited Solar System, Daslakh must protect Zee while keeping the weapon’s civilization-threatening secret from everyone else.

Scavenger Solana Sina boards a deserted space colony with an unusual crew, hoping to salvage valuables before it is sent away. Pirates, a secretive stranger and the mystery of the colony’s destruction turn the job into a fight to escape.

Zee visits his girlfriend Adya’s wealthy family on Miranda and discovers a conspiracy threatening her father. While Adya investigates, Zee and his AI companion pursue a lost treasure through political rivalries, mercenaries and dangerous family interference.

Spy Sabbath Okada travels to a vast Venusian city to investigate an undercover agent’s suspicious death. Accompanied by an AI determined to act as his conscience, he encounters rival spies, brutal police and a former love with dangerous loyalties.