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Middle Grade / Juvenile Readers

Published August 29th, 2018

"This book was a great read that brought a smile, tear, laugh, and dislike for the nasty characters."
​ - HomeNanna

Dreamshaper
J.W. Crawford

Orson Bailey is used to trouble finding him. He has spent his young life ridiculed and bullied by his peers and tormented by his baby sister. Unfortunately, things are about to get a whole lot worse. At night, strange happenings have begun to creep into Orson's mind: vivid dreams and nightmares so realistic and frightening that they start to affect his already sour relationship with both his classmates and family. His entire world is thrown into upheaval when his darkest wish is granted and his sister disappears, stolen into the world of dreams. Through the darkness, Orson unexpectedly develops a bond with a few of his classmates. Together, they must find a way to survive a world filled with magical creatures of pure and dark origins, a world of dreams where anything can happen and where Orson must discover his destiny as the one true Dreamshaper in order to save his sister.

Tales from Mardell:
​Volume 1
J.W. Crawford

This is not your every day town. There is something dark here, something that lies beneath the surface.
The kids that live here know this more than anybody. Everybody has a story, and not all stories have happy endings.

​Welcome to Mardell.

Available as both a paperback and Kindle on Amazon!

Horror, Science Fiction & Fantasy

Published February 3rd, 2019

Taken Over: The End Arises
​Richard Fauph

In the quiet town of Belton, something has changed. A wave of violence has erupted among the citizens, unleashing a bloodlust that has never been seen in Belton before. In the midst of the chaos, two police officers are forced to put their lives on the line in order to help a small group of citizens survive the night.

Available as a paperback, pocketbook and Kindle on Amazon!
"Apex Five” fuses brilliantly the fantastical of science fiction with the sociological of politics."
 - Roxie Lou

Apex Five: The Plane
​Book One
​Sarah Katz

For millennia, the people of the Plane have worshipped five megaliths as relics of the mysterious Zaam.
In recent years, the nation of Tabira has employed remarkably advanced technology to subjugate the entire Plane and eradicate all belief in the Zaam. Now, the three remaining nations must uncover the secret behind Tabira's sudden forward leap in civilization.
At the forefront, a doctor, three intelligence officers, and a freedom fighter embark on their respective journeys to restore a balance of power to the Plane.
Available now on Kindle!
"A creative, terrifying vision. I don’t think I’ll ever look at dogs the same way!"
 - Sheri McInnis

Hounded
​Ellie Douglas

When Calloway Foster woke up that morning, he never expected it to be a deathblow to life on earth. 
Nothing can prepare him for one of the world’s most loved species to turn into the undead. Four-legged zombies now run rampant-hungry and intelligent, they are merciless to those still struggling to survive. 
Follow Cal on a turbulent journey filled with horrific loss, new love, and unbelievably terrifying events.
Will he find his twin brother in time? Can he keep his family safe?
A terrifying surprise twist will test the survivors to the brink of humanity’s very existence.  
READERS CHOICE AWARDS 2017
NEW APPLE SOLO MEDALIST AWARD FOR HORROR 2017
“I couldn’t put it down, and now that I’m done reading it I can’t wait to find out what happens next!"
​ - Amazon Review

Into Armageddon
Jeff DeMarco

The Order, a mysterious and powerful organization, has infiltrated the U.S. government at the highest levels, bent on remaking humanity in its image. Deep in their underground genetics facility, they've created a new race of enhanced humans, among other deadly creations in their arsenal. 
As an infant, Erica escaped the facility, but will she ever be able to escape her fate? In hiding for over 15 years, she's been hunted. Her only wish, to live free and in peace. 
Now the world has changed. A viral outbreak manufactured by The Order, human apex predators roam freely, humanity has bound together in pockets of resistance. The children of The Order have turned on their masters in a race for supremacy; spread out across the country, systematically taking over key military installations. 
Though not entirely human, Erica may hold the key to humanity's survival. Will she run, as she always has? Will she stand, one against many and risk losing all she holds dear – Her freedom, her family, her very existence? 
"You will not be disappointed if you give this wonderful story a chance."
 - Jim Taylor

Zombie Complex
The Battle for Chattahoochee Run
Alexander Pain

The neighborhood smelled bad before the dead people shuffled in. Jake and Karen lived in an apartment complex that housed a hodgepodge of cultures—some of which cooked the nastiest smelling foods. When zombies arrived between paychecks, the couple had no place to go and no money to get there. Their neighbors were mostly guest workers from India. Their homes and families were 12,000 miles away. They were all trapped together. Survival would mean uniting to fight the dead. This is the story of very different people coming together, improvising, getting supplies, and uniting for the fight of their lives. They made their stand at a place called Chattahoochee Run Apartments--a place that will always be known as the Zombie Complex!
"This book is a labor of love -- that much is clear.:
 - Tom Occhipinti

The Gates of Golorath
Chaos of Souls: Book One
​R.M. Garino

The Gates of Golorath separate the lands of humanity from the realm of the Lethen'al. Arielle is descended from the founder of the Areth'kon. She dreams of becoming a Mala'kar, a Bladeless Master, like her noble parents before her. An element of her past returns that may ruin her plans. Angus has forsaken the teachings of the Magi that almost fatally failed him. He has chosen to train with his father's people at the Gates, but he is not prepared for what's to come. Their fates intersect when their squads arrive at the Gates of Golorath to complete their final year of military training. Competing amongst themselves and the other cadets, they struggle for prominence and acceptance. But, as Angus and Arielle are drawn closer and the tensions between their squads mount, those around them begin to fear that which was foretold long ago. Will they choose to rise as saviors, or fall as destroyers? Beyond their realm, the enemy of their people, the shrulks, mass in the human lands. For now, the Lo'ademn, the demons imprisoned since The Fall, still slumber in their prisons. Will this unlikely band of misfits become the heroes both worlds need or aid in its annihilation?

"What a thrilling read this was! It was jammed pack with action scenes and loaaaaads of new information. R.M. Garino’s writing is so beautiful, he knows how to make you laugh, cry, be angry, and excited, and I felt all of these throughout reading this book."
- Marissa Golub

Angels of Perdition
Chaos of Souls: Book Two
​R.M. Garino

Prophecy. Vanishings. Murder. 
The Soul Chamber is hungry for blood.
One of the squad's own has disappeared, and many more have gone missing from the village of Andover. Some blame the reclusive E’ine. 
Against protocol, the Immortals reach the lost city of Raqui looking to rescue the victims.
Angus and Arielle, now unified, are more powerful than imagined: perhaps too powerful. 
The prophecy foretold long ago plays out in a magical storm of chaos and blood. 
The terrible price is more than any of them can bear. ​
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