Humanity has sought evidence of intelligent life beyond Earth since we first peered through a telescope. Space holds the answer to an enduring mystery of whether we are alone in the universe. We want to make first contact with extraterrestrial life.

What if making first contact takes a dangerous or deadly turn?

Ripples in Space, the first science fiction anthology from Samak Press, presents compelling first contact tales from fourteen talented science fiction authors. From sinister aliens to rogue artificial intelligence, these stories explore first contact scenarios that will take readers to unexpected destinations. Travel with these authors on captivating journeys from derelict spaceships to strange far-flung worlds at the edge of the galaxy. Meet truly strange creatures who fit the definition of alien perfectly.

Ripples in Space features new original stories from Jean Marie Bauhaus, Phillip Carter, David Castlewitz, Charles Chin, Sarah Connell, John Coon, Angelique Fawns, Katherine Kerestman, Winston Malone, Christopher W. McGuiness, K.L. Mill, Mike Morgan, Brian Reindel, Darren Todd.

If you're a fan of intelligent and suspenseful science fiction, this anthology will keep you turning the pages.