The first four books in 'Chronicles Of The Maca', a series of science fiction novels by Mari Collier, now in one volume!Earthbound: Marooned in 19th century West, Llewellyn meets young frontier woman Anna. The two become friends and comrades, their fates forever intertwined. They find themselves together in the prairies of 19th century Texas, the bordellos of Civil War-era New Orleans, to Prohibition in the 1920s, the Great Depression, and the vastness of space. But can they survive hardships through history, the enmity of their southern neighbors and the Civil War, to return to his home planet and exact his revenge?Gather The Children: Two aliens are living their lives in 1860's Texas. One is filled with rage against the world; the other drawn to return to his homeworld and reclaim his land. Before they learn to navigate a spaceship between the stars, they need to find trust in each other and stay alive in a hostile, dangerous land torn by civil war. But after two strong-minded Earth women alter their plans, they must make hard choices about their future. Is revenge more important than love?Before We Leave: Antoinette is in danger. After Red O'Neal delivers a beating to his half-brother Daniel for courting his sister Antoinette, she is sent to a convent until agreeing to marry an older, wealthier man. But after Antoinette sends a letter to her betrothed Lorenz MacDonald about the danger, he rescues her. Soon after, a neighboring ranch is attacked by Comanche raiders, and Antoinette and her mother-in-law are caught in a fight for life and death. Can their family survive the dangers of the violent Western frontier?Return of the Maca: Battle for Thalia is imminent. The exiled Maca of Don is returning to his homeworld to destroy the Justine and Krepyon conquerors, and break the rule of the House of Sisters. Things spiral out of control as the Sisterhood attempts to destroy all male Macas, and isolate the House of Don. With escalating conflicts, the Maca and his friends enter a battle to find a new life and free their people from the invaders. After the battle for Thalia is over, the galaxy will never be the same again. Mari Collier was born on a farm in Iowa. The farm where she grew up had no electricity or inside bathroom. She has lived in Arizona, Washington, and Southern California. She and her husband, Lanny, met in high school and were married for forty-five years. She has worked as a loan collector, bookkeeper, receptionist, and Advanced Super Agent for Nintendo of America. She has served on the Board of Directors for the Twentynine Palms Historical Society, and still serves as a Docent and writes a column for the Old Schoolhouse Museum. She began writing at the age of eleven, but did not pursue publishing until retirement. There are now seven Chronicles of the Maca, three Tonath Chronicles, and four anthologies. She is now working on her memoirs.
