My Substack Books
The following are my books which had been posted here on Substack, arranged in alphabetical order. This list is confirmed by The Link Library. The number of âSubstack Booksâ so far: 14
Agent Jen | Michael P. Marpaung | Sci-Fi, Spy Thriller (S) (I) (F)
Stories taking place in the 35th century where the Great Game of the Electrosphere are being played. Starring Agent Jen of the EDC 717th, the tough yet vulnerable infiltrator: not the best fighter but always gets the job done, even if it means being rescued by her CO, Captain Paul Sobieski.
The Americans Used to Go This Way | Michael P. Marpaung | Science Fiction, Adventure | (NT) (C) ($)
500 years after the Three Days of Darkness, the people of Earth continued to live in the ecumenopolis left behind by the Dark Age Civilization. Prince Edward of Texarkana journeyed underground to the Bayuu to claim his bride, but Texarkana had many enemies. On their way home, the prince and his beloved must brave the dangers lurking within the dark undercities.
Bima Sakti | Michael P. Marpaung and Scoot | Science Fiction (S) (I) (F)
In the 23rd century, Earth is divided into nations and empires vying for their own piece of the pie. But the most powerful of them is above that, literally. Indonesia, placed strategically for both space travel and trade, was able to establish her own interstellar empire spanning thousands of star systems. Down on Earth were the North American Union and the Holy Chinese Empire. Up in the stars were the alien races of Landak and Kucing. Connecting the two sides are Indonesia, DKI Jakarta, the LASK, and⊠Bima Sakti.
Germanicus Publishing Flash Fiction | Michael P. Marpaung | Speculative (S) (I) (F)â($)
A collection of standalone flash fiction pieces. Each story is less than 1,000 words in length. Genres vary from science fiction to fantasy. The list is ever-growing.
The Holy League Universe | Michael P. Marpaung | Speculative (S) (I) (F)â($)
The Holy League Universe is a whole timeline spanning 14,000 years: from the creation of the universe to the end of time itself. Within this interplay of Divine Providence and human free-will are tales of heroism, romance, and adventure.
Indonesian and American Photography | Michael P. Marpaung | Photography (B) (I) (F)
Enjoy beautiful Indonesia from the perspective (and camera) of a man on the street.
The Iniquity of the Federation | Michael P. Marpaung | Science Fiction, Dystopian (NT) (C) (F)
The year is 4500 of the Common Era and the Federation reigned supreme. Pleasure rather than brutality marked Federation rule, as symbolized by the âbunny unitsâ. Our heroine is Unit 49,316 âSixteenâ, a bunny who felt the emptiness of her life and was desperate for love. Will Sixteen find what she was looking for, or is she doomed to a life in service of the Federation?
Inquisitor's Promise | Michael P. Marpaung | Science Fiction, Space Opera (N) (C) (F)
Young Inquisitor Aeneas Aquilanus made two promises: one to his dying father, the other to his beloved Galatea. To his father, Aeneas promised to finish his last mission to unify the Holy League and rally them against the apocalyptic threat of the Grey Globe. To Galatea, he promised the aspiring lady knight to become her lord and Inquisitor. But politics in the 74th century can be violent and complicated. The Five Factions of the Holy League had long seen each other with suspicion. Can they put aside their differences to save Earth? Even his promise to Galatea is not without problems for Aeneas as he has four additional girls who are in love with him. Each of these five girls are faction princesses, women who have close connections to each of the Five Factionâs leaders. Love and politics are an explosive combination, but the Inquisitor shall remain true to his pledged word.
Love Your Enemy: A UEC Story | Michael P. Marpaung | Military Science Fiction, Romance | (NT) (C) (F)
The United Earth Coalition (UEC) had just finished their brutal suppression of the Altair Prime Revolt when the Alliance of Planets came out of nowhere to invade Earth Space. Thus began the Lambda War. But this clash of civilization would take on a whole new meaning when Sergeant Major Marco Icardi of the UEC captured a prisoner of war: the Alliance medic Arlena Spektre.
NaNoWriMo, 2023 | Michael P. Marpaung | Creative Nonfiction, Personal Logs | (B) (C) (F)
Follow author Michael P. Marpaung as he tackles the National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) challenge for the year 2023.
Prisoner and Ransom | Michael P. Marpaung | Military Science Fiction / Psychological (NT) (C) (F)
Agent Jen is supposed to be an elite infiltrator for the Electrosphere Defense Corps, but now she has been reduced to a helpless prisoner held for ransom by the ruthless Megacorp. What will happen next?
The Santara Commentaries | Michael P. Marpaung | Fantasy, Military Fantasy (NA) (I) (F)
The Santara Archipelago is the homeland of the Yakobinians - the Sons of Yakob and the Chosen of El Shaddai, the God of the gods. But the Age of the Holy Kingdom is long gone. For over five centuries, the Yakobinians chafed under the dominion of distant Tionghoa. The wandering tactician Yu woke up with no memory, only to be rescued from his captors by King Aron of Dun-a-din, the last heir of the priest kings. From there, he was wrapped up in a war for freedom. But thereâs more to the Padri War than meets the eye.
Space Hulk Amsterdam | Michael P. Marpaung | Science Fiction; Thriller, Action (NT) (C) (F)
For almost a millennia, the legendary Space Hulk Amsterdam - an immense graveyard of lost starships - had drifted through the electro-currents of space. Rumors speak of Old Earth technology, including the last of the dreaded Klutuan bug horde, to be found within its ancient walls. Agent Jen of the Electrosphere Defense Corps never thought that sheâd step foot aboard this haunted derelict. But it was her recovery of The Amsterdamâs coordinates that had made this mission possible. And Captain Paul Sobieski of the EDC 717th chose her to join him, having the utmost of faith in her knack for unconventional missions. With the disappearance of the previous EDC team fresh in their minds, Agent Jen and Captain Sobieski will need to rely on one another. Space Hulk Amsterdam will be more than either of them can handle alone.
The UEC Stories | Michael P. Marpaung | Science Fiction, Military (S) (I) (F)
In the 26th century, Earth is united under the banner of the UEC, the United Earth Coalition. 100 years ago, it had seemed like Earth would have been conquered by the alien power known as the Vidivician Empire. But after that threat had passed, the UEC was free to expand their dominion. Spearheading the defense of Earth Space are the Independent Military Groups, also known as the Legions. Follow the Cisalpine Legion, the 13th, as they face off various threats to Earth Space.