The Complete Aliens Omnibus: Volume Three (Rogue, Labyrinth): (Rogue, Labyrinth)

Sandy Schofield’s The Complete Aliens Omnibus Volume Three gathers two distinct narratives set within the established universe of extraterrestrial horror. The first story, Rogue, transports readers to Charon, a former penal colony where Professor Ernst Kleist governs with paranoia and tyranny. Kleist utilizes underground tunnels to shelter an Alien hive while making humans disappear. Captain Joyce Palmer arrives with hand-picked Marines to confront this threat, specifically targeting Kleist’s creation known as the Rogue. The second narrative, Labyrinth by S. D. Perry, shifts focus to the space station Innominata. Here, Dr Paul Church constructs a complex maze of tunnels to hide his experimental results. His objective involves merging human and Alien biology into a single entity. Colonel Dr Tony Crespi seeks to collaborate with Church but witnesses men dying during these attempts at melding. As Crespi reaches the heart of the labyrinth, he encounters a chamber of horrors that threatens his survival. This collection appeals to fans of military science fiction and gothic horror tropes. It suits readers who enjoy stories about authoritarian figures and biological experimentation within confined spaces. Those seeking lighthearted adventure or traditional romance will find little resonance here. The text relies on tension between human ambition and alien threat rather than character-driven emotional arcs.