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EARTH'S SECRET ALLIANCE

Uncover alien mysteries, secret military alliances, and unlikely young heroes in the Earth’s Secret Alliance sci-fi novella series.

It’s Hidden Figures meets Arrival meets The Iron Giant, all with a clear voice and purpose.

Roswell: First Contact Dossier
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Roswell: First Contact

When a young Black soldier meets a downed alien in the desert, it changes history forever.

A peaceful alien crash-lands in 1947 Roswell. What happens next could save—or doom—two worlds.

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What if the Roswell aliens weren’t invaders… but asked for our help?

The Earth’s Secret Alliance series is historical sci-fi with a heart—where aliens come in peace, and the greatest threat might be us.

Why You’ll Love This Series

Where Do I Start?

Short stories or full epic?

Each novella is a standalone “Episode 1” focused on a different character:

Or Read all 6 in The Novella Collection

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From Roswell to Area 51

From Roswell to Area 51 reads like a five-part film series—complete with tense political standoffs, heartfelt character arcs, mysterious crashes, and a countdown to interstellar war.

Told through multiple points of view, this is first contact as you've never seen it: not with guns, but with courage, compassion, and impossible choices.

It's:

  • Arrival meets Hidden Figures, with the layered world-building of The Giver
  • Stranger Things tone, Stargate premise, Star Trek values
  • • Clean, character-driven sci-fi grounded in real 1947 history
From Roswell to Area 51

About the Author

Hi, I’m Tony B. Richard. I write science fiction that blends heart, history, and hope.

If you like classic sci-fi with fresh perspectives and alien alliances built on diplomacy—not destruction—you’re in the right place.

Tony B. Richard

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Ages 12 to 99+

Who’s your target market? I always answered that questions saying, “Star” fans (Star Trek, Star Wars, Stargate, Battlestar Galactica, etc). I found out this is called Soft Science Fiction. Specifically:Star Trek fans will love General Jones. He might remind you of a Vulcan as he is very logical.Star Wars fans will love “The Force” like […]

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JUNIOR WRITING CONTEST WINNER

Waldertier By Wilmer Kaether.

Along the path, I saw lush grasslands stretching as far as I could see, dotted here and there with bright yellow flowers and tall, leafy trees. There was no wildlife, except for the occasional birdsong or hum of an insect. There wasn’t even a squirrel within eyesight.

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Vol. 1 & 2 Updates, A Darker Turn… and a New Junior Writing Contest

Vol. 2 of Earth’s Secret Alliance is moving along nicely!

It’s a little darker — in the spirit of The Empire Strikes Back — but still completely family-friendly, full of courage, mystery, and hope.

I’m also excited to be sponsoring a new Junior Writing Contest for young writers ages 13–17 — a wonderful free opportunity to get published.

More soon… and stay tuned. 🙂

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