Alpert L Pine: 27 books

Fernando Alberto Ruiz, AKA El Rey Del Mar, may have been the world's most famous (or infamous) drug lord. But even after a Hollywood film, not many know the entire story of his wild life. The drugs. The violence. The mermaids. Now, with the news of the late drug lord's passing, what better...

We make decisions on where to spend our money based on the reviews of others. A history of bad experiences related by others can scare us away from a new store, just as a number of glowing reviews can sway us to try a new restaurant or shop. But what if this process were reversed? What if it...

When a communication from an alien source is decoded, it turns out to be an invitation for humanity to visit—complete with schematics for a ship which will make the interstellar journey in mere weeks. After some international disagreements, a French expedition is eventually sent to meet the...

As incredible as it sounds, Janet has just come face to face with her Guardian Angel. For some reason, he's hanging out in her bathroom. But all Janet wants to do is take a relaxing shower after a long day of work, so she throws him out. It doesn't occur to her to find out WHY her Guardian...

A robot gone mad!A newly constructed military robot escapes from the research center where it is birthed. Can it be recovered before its programming leads to an inevitable violent and destructive showdown? And what kind of person do you call anyway, when an escaped war machine needs to be quietly reclaimed before all hell breaks loose?A short story of about 4200 words.

Thurston is a simpleton, a stablehand at the inn in the village of Coremark. Thurston might not be the brightest man, but even he understands the value of the jewel-encrusted golden ring he discovers stuck to a large spider web in the Wood near the village. Unfortunately, poor Thurston has...

Magnus is an adventuring warrior. As such, there are two things he loves more than anything: wenches, ale, and loot. Okay, three things. Unfortunately, the warrior has been having some bad luck lately. He keeps finding cursed items. Strange and rare and oftentimes dangerous artifacts with effects...

When a priceless artifact from the near-mythological world of Toridia goes missing aboard the starliner Nova Celeste, the ship is put on lock down. Suspects are gathered under the watchful eye of Purser Darwin MacArthur. To help him catch the thief or thieves, the Purser has the aid of an unusual...

Nancy lives and works on an asteroid called Haven, aka The Rock. The Company which employs and houses her has strict policies regarding who goes and who stays; her co-worker Martin, who wishes to transfer off The Rock, is discovering this fact first-hand. Some of those who've managed to leave...

On the surface of an unexplored planet, Mary Smith is a member of a four-person team tasked with data-gathering and exploration for the Vespal Company. Tragedy soon befalls two of the crew, leaving Mary and Commander Clark Hammond to attempt a dangerous rescue mission. As they struggle to understand...

Blake Starwater is captain of the Starship Perilous. Traveling along with him are the frisky Felioness, Kitty, and the cynical robot, OMBot. Together they soar between the numerous Known Worlds, taking on the jobs that other space crews won't do. The risky jobs. The dangerous jobs. The sometimes less-than-legal...

Blake Starwater is captain of the starship Perilous. Traveling along with him are the frisky Felioness, Kitty, and the cynical robot, OMBot. Together they soar between the numerous Known Worlds, taking on the jobs that other space crews won't do. The risky jobs. The dangerous jobs. The sometimes less-than-legal...

Will Parsons is part of a small UN team sent to the Democratic Republic of Congo to investigate a series of bizarre happenings. Entire villages have been mysteriously abandoned, the occupants of these remote villages seeming to disappear without a trace.The local military man, Ndobe Ngeralt,...

Blake Starwater is captain of the Starship Perilous. Traveling along with him are the frisky Felioness, Kitty, and the cynical robot, OMBot. Together they soar between the numerous Known Worlds, taking on the jobs that other space crews won't do. The risky jobs. The dangerous jobs. The sometimes less-than-legal...