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Scott Sigler’s Galactic Football League (GFL) Series

The GFL is a “Space Opera” series of books described as STAR WARS meets THE BLINDSIDE meets THE GODFATHER.

Set in a lethal pro football league 700 years in the future, THE ROOKIE is a story that combines the intense gridiron action of “Any Given Sunday” with the space opera style of “Star Wars” and the criminal underworld of “The Godfather.” Aliens and humans alike play positions based on physiology, creating receivers that jump 25 feet into the air, linemen that bench-press 1,200 pounds, and linebackers that literally want to eat you. Organized crime runs every franchise, games are fixed, and rival players are assassinated.

This multi-part scifi/crime/sports mashup follows a professional American football team across a far-future galaxy. Travel to new worlds, meet new races, and put their quarterback into the dirt.

Each novel and novella in the series is or will have its own season, so be sure to start from the beginning.

Season 1: THE ROOKIE (GFL Book I) | 27 episodes

Follow the story of Quentin Barnes, a 19-year-old quarterback prodigy who has been raised all his life to hate and kill those aliens. Quentin must deal with his racism and learn to lead, or he’ll wind up just another stat in the column marked “killed on the field.”

Season 2: TITLE FIGHT (GFL Novella I) | 10 episodes

Season 3: THE STARTER (GFL Book II) | 36 episodes

Season 4: THE ALL-PRO (GFL Book III) | 36 episodes

Season 5: THE RIDER (GFL Novella II) | 16 episodes

Season 6: THE DETECTIVE (GFL Novella III) | 10 episodes

Season 7: THE REPORTER (GFL Novella IV) | 12 episodes

Season 8: THE MVP (GFL Book IV) | 38 episodes

Season 9: THE REEF (GFL Novella V) | 13 episodes

Season 10: THE CHAMPION (GFL Book V) | 39 episodes

Season 11: THE STONE WOLVES (GFL Novella VI) | 33 episodes

Next Season: THE GANGSTER (GFL Book VI)

Written and Performed by Scott Sigler

Produced by AB Kovacs and Arioch Morningstar

Engineered by Steve Riekeberg

Production Assistance by Allie Press

Copyright 2026 by Empty Set Entertainment

Consultation by Evo Terra

For more from Scott Sigler, please visit https://scottsigler.com

Latest Episodes:

THE ROOKIE (GFL Book I) | Ep. 18 Oct 12, 2023

Show notes

The conclusion of the Sky Demolition game: can Quentin pull off the upset?

Written and performed by Scott Sigler
Produced by Arioch Morningstar
Post-Production by Steve Riekeberg
Production Assistance by Allie Press
Copyright 2023 by Empty Set Entertainment

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THE ROOKIE (GFL Book I) | Ep. 17 Oct 09, 2023

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Pine is injured, so it's up to Quentin to guide his Krakens (1-2) to a win against the Sky Demolition (0-3).

Written and performed by Scott Sigler
Produced by Arioch Morningstar
Post-Production by Steve Riekeberg
Production Assistance by Allie Press
Copyright 2023 by Empty Set Entertainment

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THE ROOKIE (GFL Book I) | Ep. 16 Oct 08, 2023

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Quentin only has a few days left to bond with the team before their next game. He needs to make them want to play for him instead of just biding their time until Pine returns from his injury. Quentin bathed with the Ki; what can he do to ingratiate himself with the Sklorno and the Quyth Warriors?

Written and performed by Scott Sigler
Produced by Arioch Morningstar
Post-Production by Steve Riekeberg
Production Assistance by Allie Press
Copyright 2023 by Empty Set Entertainment

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THE ROOKIE (GFL Book I) | Ep. 15 Oct 05, 2023

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Quentin begins to see his dreams coming true as he makes his first start in the GFL. Unfortunately, it's against the best team in Tier Two, the Whitok Pioneers (2-0). Will Quentin throw the game so that he can keep the Krakens out of the playoffs and see his contract bought out by Tier One powerhouse To Pirates? Or will he lead his Krakens to victory and get them back into the playoff hunt?

Written and performed by Scott Sigler
Produced by Arioch Morningstar
Post-Production by Steve Riekeberg
Production Assistance by Allie Press
Copyright 2023 by Empty Set Entertainment

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THE ROOKIE (GFL Book I) | Ep. 14 Oct 02, 2023

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The Krakens try to recover from a loss to the Hydras with a Week Three road game against the Whitok Pioneers (2-0).

Written and performed by Scott Sigler
Produced by Arioch Morningstar
Post-Production by Steve Riekeberg
Production Assistance by Allie Press
Copyright 2023 by Empty Set Entertainment

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THE ROOKIE (GFL Book I) | Ep. 13 Oct 01, 2023

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Ionath takes on the Grontak Hydras (0-1) in Week Two action.

Written and performed by Scott Sigler
Produced by Arioch Morningstar
Post-Production by Steve Riekeberg
Production Assistance by Allie Press
Copyright 2023 by Empty Set Entertainment

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THE ROOKIE (GFL Book I) | Ep. 12 Sep 28, 2023

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Hokor is furious with Quentin's independent streak. Quentin has to pay the piper for not following Hokor's directions in the huddle. Quentin and Tweedy finally have a confrontation. Who will come out victorious, and what will the stakes be?

Written and performed by Scott Sigler
Produced by Arioch Morningstar
Post-Production by Steve Riekeberg
Production Assistance by Allie Press
Copyright 2023 by Empty Set Entertainment

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THE ROOKIE (GFL Book I) | Ep. 11 Sep 25, 2023

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It's time for the season opener! The Krakens play host to the Woo Wallcrawlers in a critical Week One matchup. It finally sinks into Quentin's skull that he's the third-string quarterback. Will he see any playing time against the Wallcrawlers? If he does, is he ready for real Tier Two football?

Written and performed by Scott Sigler
Produced by Arioch Morningstar
Post-Production by Steve Riekeberg
Production Assistance by Allie Press
Copyright 2023 by Empty Set Entertainment

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THE ROOKIE (GFL Book I) | Ep. 10 Sep 24, 2023

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Quentin arrives in Ionath City and has his first practice on the Kraken's home field. This is Ionath Stadium, which seats 185,000 sentients and is known as The Big Eye. Full contact is finally here, and Quentin finds out what it's like to be hit by Tier Two players.

Written and performed by Scott Sigler
Produced by Arioch Morningstar
Post-Production by Steve Riekeberg
Production Assistance by Allie Press
Copyright 2023 by Empty Set Entertainment

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THE ROOKIE (GFL Book I) | Ep. 9 Sep 21, 2023

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Coach Hokor thinks Quentin could be the best player in the league two to three years from now. Gredok tells Hokor they don't have that long. The Krakens must win this season if Hokor wants to keep his job. Quentin is busting his ass to adjust to the speed of Tier Two, but he's got a long way to go. The Krakens arrive home at Ionath City, which is located on the planet Ionath.

Written and performed by Scott Sigler
Produced by Arioch Morningstar
Post-Production by Steve Riekeberg
Production Assistance by Allie Press
Copyright 2023 by Empty Set Entertainment

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