Black Ocean: Not a Dog - Spring 2026 Hardcover Special Edition

Pre-orders ship shortly after release day, April 7, 2026

Grab this Spring 2026 Hardcover Special Edition short story collection for a limited time! The collection features Kubu's best moments from around the Black Ocean universe. Relive the journey of the Black Ocean's favorite megalodog/munching giant and witness as he takes his place in the galaxy—and brings his people along with him.

Collection contents

Previously-released short stories:

• Our Little Secret
• Kubu's First Date
• Puppy Pirates of Poltid

Excerpts from:

• Galaxy Outlaws
• Mercy for Hire
• Passage of Time

Plus 9 all new short stories:

• To the Zoo, Zoo, Zoo
• In View of Recent Events
• Grandsonofabitch
• Welcome to the Jungle
• If it Ain't Broke
• Naughty Training
• 12 Trials of Barkules
• The Smell of Family
• Raider's Credo

And other bite-sized microfiction.

If your favorite Black Ocean story is "lots", this is the collectible volume for you!

Special edition features

This special edition hardcover features holographic foiling and a blue ribbon bookmark.

Note the cover image is a mockup representation, not a photograph of the actual book.