Young Adult

Meet the Heroes of RECON: Coming Soon

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Meet the Heroes of RECON for my upcoming novel that’s now underway.

Six Souls. One Mission. A World on the Brink.

The Luminari were the universe’s greatest protectors—beings of pure light from the realm of Elysara.

To save Earth from the encroaching Void, they underwent the RECON Protocol: shedding their immortality to be reborn as humans.

They have no memory of their past at first.

Only the echoes of their power and a drive to find one another before the shadows close in.

Joshua Scott | The Warrior

Identity: A battle-hardened Private Investigator and ex-military operative.

Luminari Essence: J’oshar, the Golden Flame.

The Power: Unyielding resolve and tactical combat mastery. When the blue light takes over, he becomes an unstoppable force of nature.

Timothy Collins | The Strategist

Identity: A brilliant, caffeine-fueled quantum physicist in New York.

Luminari Essence: T’mor, the Silver Whirlwind.

The Power: Strategic intellect. He doesn’t just see the world; he sees the equations and rifts that bind it together.

James Higgins | The Healer

Luminari Essence: J’mar, the Emerald Cascade.

The Power: Soothing energy that can mend fractured spirits and physical wounds alike, acting as the emotional glue of the team.

Identity: A calm, empathetic trauma therapist based in the English countryside.

Ray Regales | The Creator

Identity: A Silicon Valley tech prodigy and garage-dwelling inventor.

Luminari Essence: R’ael, the Azure Spark.

The Power: Pure ingenuity. Ray builds the tools and weapons the team needs to track and trap interdimensional horrors.

Susan Croft | The Truth-Seeker

Identity: A high-stakes investigative journalist who lives for the “big scoop.”

Luminari Essence: S’ura, the Crimson Blaze.

The Power: Exposure. Her light pierces through any illusion, revealing the Void infiltrators hiding in plain sight.

Bailey Underwood | The Seer

Identity: A nomadic astronomer living under the vast, starlit skies of Arizona.

Luminari Essence: B’aila, the Violet Storm.

The Power: Foresight. She bridges the gap between science and spirit, seeing the ripples in time before they strike.

“They are keys to awakening. Joshua, Timothy, James, Ray, Susan, Bailey. Embrace the human frailty; it harbors strengths we lack.” — The Council Elder

THE ENEMY: THE VOID LORDS OF VORATH

“Where light ends, we begin.”

While Earth flourishes with life and color, its mirror dimension—Vorath—is a wasteland of jagged obsidian and eternal decay. The Void Lords do not just want to conquer Earth; they want to harvest it, siphoning the planet’s life force to feed their starving, shadowed realm.

Lord Malachar | The Great Hunger

Role: Supreme Ruler of the Void.

The Form: A towering vortex of inky blackness, pulsing with a malevolent, rhythmic hunger. He does not speak so much as he vibrates with the screams of a thousand harvested worlds.

The Goal: To tear the dimensional veil wide enough to step onto Earth in his true form. If he succeeds, the sun will go dark, and humanity will become nothing more than fuel for his eternal expansion.

Vexara | The Weaver of Lies

Role: Mistress of Psychological Warfare.

The Method: Vexara is a shimmering illusion of beauty masking absolute rot. She is the one who whispers in the ears of the powerful, sowing the seeds of greed, paranoia, and war.

The Threat: She specializes in corrupting the “vessels” of the Luminari. She doesn’t want to kill the heroes—she wants to convince them that Earth isn’t worth saving.

Korvath | The Corrupted Juggernaut

Role: General of the Shadow Legions.

The Form: A hulking mass of corroded armor and ancient malice. Unlike the ethereal Vexara, Korvath craves physical destruction.

The Threat: He is the first to cross the rifts, manifesting as an unstoppable force. He hunts the “Seer” and the “Warrior” specifically, hoping to snuff out the team’s vision and their shield in one brutal strike.

THE INFESTATION: THE SHADOWS

The Void Lords rarely fight their own battles. They deploy Shadows—ethereal parasites that slither through rifts and possess human hosts.

The Politicians: Turning diplomacy into a weapon of division.

The Tycoons: Converting global resources into Void-anchors.

The Common Man: Feeding on everyday despair to widen the rifts.

“They are vulnerable in their flesh. They have forgotten their light. Hunt them. Break them. Let the Recon protocol be their tomb.” — Lord Malachar

Strange Tales: Uncover 21 Gripping Short Stories

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Well, after several years of writing short stories, I’ve finally pulled the trigger on putting this out.

Strange Tales: A Collection of Short Stories.

I used Amazon’s Creative Studio for their ads platform. So many good things about this. It was free. It was done with perfection, and I can use it on any platform I choose. Of course, they want to use it on their ad platform. I’m still figuring all that out.

So, here’s the teaser for your watching enjoyment. And if you so dare, click on the link and download this today. It’s exclusive on Amazon. Find it here: Kindle, Paperback, Hardcover and Kindle Unlimited
Start reading in 60 seconds — free with Kindle Unlimited.

And… here is the book teaser:

What if the mirror in your hallway wasn’t showing you? What if the man who looks exactly like you is trying to warn you… from tomorrow? What if catching a single butterfly could kill someone half a world away? What if the only way to save your dying son was to walk into the dark with Death itself?

Welcome to Strange Tales — 21 standalone short stories that twist the knife of ordinary life until something impossible bleeds through.

From a frozen mining crew fighting for one more sunrise on an alien world, to a grieving father bargaining with the Grim Reaper, to an undertaker whose nightmares refuse to stay buried… every story delivers a slow-burn of suspense, a gut-punch twist, and that lingering chill you can’t shake long after the last page.

Perfect for fans of Black Mirror, The Twilight Zone, Stephen King’s shorter works, and anyone who loves speculative fiction that leaves you questioning what’s real.

If you crave stories that start quiet, build dread, and end with a jolt you didn’t see coming…
Strange Tales is your next late-night addiction.

21 stories. One collection. No sleep guaranteed.

Grab your copy now — before midnight strikes and something stares back.

Trouble in Paradise: Pirates of the Galactic Empire Updates

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That’s right! Pirates of the Galactic Empire: Act 4 is in full swing. I’m at just under 5k for the Prologue (Chapter 0.5) and Chapter 1 is a wrap. On to Chapter 2 and beyond.

I don’t have a specific time for completion, but I’d like to see this wrapped up by years end.

Here’s some eye candy to prep you for what’s in store. What antics will the cybernetically enhanced Chimpanzee named, Bob, do?

Accompanying the crew are Cousin Otto, the enhanced orangutan, and our pirate extraordinaire, Sean Finnigan. His wife, Petra the Slayer, is also riding along with Duncan. Of course, Maximilian and his onboard AI computer, Claire, are all involved as well.

Ah yes, Paradise. That’s the one-hundred-mile long by forty-mile-wide habitat now occupying the Strilia system. All seems quiet as the GSF (Galactic Space Forces) have withdrawn most patrols from the Tarini Trade Lanes. Behind the scenes, President Dino Mathews is already preparing his revenge. He plans to implant an updated Cybers chip in George. George is a silver back gorilla that the GSF has had for many years. He’s been taught sign language and has been indoctrinated in the GSF. This new chip is the CB7-ER6 model, an upgrade from the CB7-ER5. Once his chip has been installed, he’ll be shipped over to the Pirate’s Habitat, Paradise.

Once George arrives, there truly will be ‘Trouble in Paradise.’

#SparkingImaginations

Salvage-5 Now on Audible: Dive into a Thrilling Journey

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Well, it took longer than expected. But Salvage-5: The First Mission is now out on Audible!!

So, very exciting that this first Tucker Petersen reboot audiobook is now ready for your listening ears.

Check it out today. You will be pleased because the story and characters come to life. This happens in this action-packed, thrilling First Contact book. This is jammed full of special sound effects. It includes background scores and various character voices. These elements really add to the entire journey.

#SparkingImaginations

Secret of the Crystal: First Chapter Audiobook Sample Released

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There’s so much going on, it’s been difficult making any updates here. Still, I just completed the first Salvage-5 rebooted audiobook. It’s scheduled for release on June 28th. That’s just next month. You can preorder on Spotify. Just go to the picture.

Progress is continuing on the Warlords Saga II audiobook; I’m now halfway finished with the final book, Return to Revein’sev.

I’m forecasting this being completed by fall… hopefully…

The biggest news is that my very first book I’ve ever written, is now in audiobook production.

That’s right. Secret of the Crystal: Brothers, is now underway. With the first chapter completed, I now have a five minute retail sample for your listening enjoyment.

I wrote this book over eleven years ago and was the very first book I ever wrote.

This scene, from chapter 1, where our hero’s brother, Jhovahkan has assembled his top officers. He begins to explain to them, that he is taking Jhahnahkan’s ship from him.

This clip also demonstrates just how evil Jhovahkan really is…

#SparkingImaginations

Warlords Book 6: Intrigue and Sacrifice in Revein’sev

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Well, it has begun. Book 6 in the Warlords franchise, Return to Revein’sev, is now officially underway. This book takes Race Jennings, Danielle Cooper, Darnash and Empress Ruki back to the realm.

Here’s the book teaser to tantalize your mind (after all, I do spark your imaginations.)

In this sixth Warlords installment, Danielle once again teams up with Darnash, Race Jennings and Ruki Grey’con, who must begin a quest to return a sick little Chipper to the Realm. It all begins as an innocent plan to save the squirrel-like creature from dying in their world. But when they return to the Realm, they’re faced with a new dilemma; one that must require a sacrifice.

Will they choose the right path before it’s too late to save the Antarians from extinction?
What happens next will shock you.

The Bron Vis’Ka has overcome the Kron’Shulooka and healed the Antarians of being Warlords…

… But at what cost? Will the price be too high? Find out in this series finale, Return to Revein’sev…

Now that you’ve read the book teaser, I’m sure you would be interested in a sound bite. Okay, good! Here is the prologue that will further tantalize your brain.

So, if you find yourself intrigued, click on that picture for the Amazon link to the eBook.

Enjoy and keep your mind sparking imaginations.

Time Dimensions: Exciting Progress Update

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Well, it’s official. Time Dimensions: The Adventure Continues (Time Series Book 4) has reached the half way point. I will be wrapping up recording the last 3 chapters tomorrow. Then, it’s just editing and producing all the sound effects and background scores and it’s done.

Pretty excited about getting this one completed. It’s an epic time travel adventure, that you’ll not want to miss.

Here’s the five minute retail sample I’ve selected for this work, for your listening pleasure.

Here’s the teaser for Time Dimensions:

Jonas Arnell and Tipper Montgomery return in this action-packed adventure. Follow along to a place that crosses the time dimensional gap. The dimensional fabric that separates the two universes has torn. As a result, vortexes start to open and close. These vortexes threaten to destroy this universe.

Now, it’s a race with time as they search for the rest of their crew. Then, they must seal the breach between the two universes before this one collapses.

 

I’ve already started working on redoing all of the Salvage-5 titles. They will all be finished with my voice. All of these will have accompanying sound effects and music scores to enhance your listening experience.

I’ll will start with Salvage-5: The First Mission, since the current contract with the first narrator expires this June. I will then continue with the three extra titles. They are ‘Next Mission,’ ‘Another Mission,’ and ‘Final Mission.’

These titles wrap up the Salvage-5 franchise.

Finally, I’m continuing to work on Return to Revein’sev. This is the single copy which will finish the two book edition, Warlords: Saga II.

 

 

 

 


 


   There is a lot going on and some very exciting times coming in this new year of 2025.

Happy New Year 2025. Let’s make this new year prosperous.

Escape Velocity: Join Tucker’s Team in the High-Velocity Series Finale

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Greetings one and all. Just a quick update while I’m finishing the final thee chapters to this series finale. Here is the teaser for the new release. This will be out in the next couple months, once editing is completed. I’ll be creating the preorder on Amazon and Draft 2 Digital in the coming week.

In the meantime, enjoy this teaser and eye candy…

Colonel Tucker Petersen, has been isolated in a new place within the core artificial reality simulator, or CARS programming. Echo-reality is much different from the simulated realities they’ve seen before. The colonel is no longer the colonel. Rather, Tucker is now a lieutenant, and the child prodigy and whiz-kid, Buster Clark, is now the colonel. There are few things similar that Tucker recognizes. There are also new challenges, that Tucker must overcome to keep everyone from thinking he’s gone mad.

Tucker’s team now battles the core artificial intelligence entity. They must create a new conduit, to bridge them to this new section within the core. They need to do this to free Tucker.

Come join Tucker and team in this, high velocity, action packed, series finale. Will they reach Tucker in time before Echo-reality is collapsed? Ride with our no-nonsense, whiskey drinkin’, cigar chomping hero, and find out in this exiting conclusion.

#SparkingImaginations #OneBookataTime

Colonel Tucker Petersen: Return in Mind-Bending Trilogy Finale

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It’s incredibly crazy to be on the final 5 chapters in this three book trilogy, Eye’s Wide Shut.

So today, I wanted to share with you this eye candy that will be the cover for this series.

I’m super excited for this trilogy to come out. It’s extremely mind-bending and action-packed fun.

“The crew of Salvage-5 returns to 15-Eunomia, but the crew aren’t who you think they are. Major Gus Jameson leads a team of two ships, to rescue Colonel Tucker Petersen and his crew. Things are not as they seem as Tucker, and is crew of five, have to be convinced their minds are inside an alien computer generated simulation.

Will Tucker and crew awaken in time to exit the alien complex?”

Won’t be long before you can ride along, once again, with the cigar chopping, whiskey drinkin’, no-nonsense hero, Colonel Tucker Petersen.

I’m thinking, this will be all wrapped up by the end of the month, provided life doesn’t get in the way. Which, it can and has 😱😂 And this will be ready for this holiday season in December or before.

So, stay tuned for when this will be ready to release.

#sparkingimaginations