Find yourself tumbling down the wormhole? Pick up one of my novels on your way! These are tales where every entrance is a new destination.
Solo Novels and Collections
Pandora’s Box
Pvt. Brewer was a military brat in a “perfect” world. She fought to graduate from the Vanguard Academy. A bright future was awaiting her. Then an enigmatic leader called “the Overlord” rises up from the oppressed Camp Countries locked behind the New Iron Curtain and unleashes a deadly virus. Pandora’s world is shattered. She joins the fight against the “New Order,” vengeance consuming her, but guilt overwhelms her after she kills some of the virus’ zombie-like victims. Seeking redemption, she accepts a top-secret mission to defend a base housing the world’s last stockpile of WMDs. But the base is attacked, leaving her the sole protector of a coveted Pandora’s Box. Published by EDGE Science Fiction and Fantasy. Available from Amazon.com in print and on the Kindle. Read an excerpt here: Pandoras_Box_Prolog-web.
Ninjas and Talking Trees (Book One of The (Mis)Adventures of George Francis)
George Francis is a normal accountant in Fort Wayne, Indiana, who has it all. But when his hot girlfriend dumps him over his uber-nerd college buddies, said friends invite him to a renaissance faire to make it up. After entering a port-a-potty, George is transported to Loconia and chased by ninjas. He soon meets Sensei, a Talking Tree and former samurai. He insists George is the “Hero of Legend,” and it’s his destiny to liberate Loconia from the eccentric tyrant Marcus the Morally-Dubious in order to return home. George must survive Sensei’s grueling training and rescue Princess Pansy/Roze, who’s been cursed with a split personality—one good, one evil—that switches whenever someone snaps his fingers. But George isn’t alone. He recruits Loconia’s bravest and finest to battle Marcus’ Legions of Terror: an unknowingly hapless pretty boy; an inarticulate Barbarian carrying a well-spoken ax; and a redneck wizard whose spells work better when he’s drunk. Will George’s sanity survive? Published under my Mojnlighting Ninjas Media label. Available on Amazon!
The Worlds of Nathan Marchand
My first short story anthology collects (mostly) unpublished speculative fiction stories I’ve written over the course of my career. Includes stories originally published in Mammoth Monster Mayhem and Stone Tails. It has a little bit of everything–from cyberpunk to steampunk, from tragic to funny, and plenty of monsters large and small–so it’s a great sampler of my work. It also includes notes on each story, explaining their origins and purposes. Published under my Moonlighting Ninjas Media label. Available on Amazon in paperback.
Collaborations
Destroyer (with Natasha Hayden and Timothy Deal)
Dr. Steiner and his daughter Eva build a towering cyborg to end a long war. It possesses the image of a dragon, the brain tissue of a dead T-Rex, and more weaponry than an army. Dubbed “Rex-1,” the cyborg’s mission is to destroy military targets in Moscow. Followed by its creators and commanders and controlled by telepathic technology, Rex-1 wreaks havoc, smiting enemies like a demonic god. Then the unthinkable happens. Rex-1 goes berserk and attacks the ship transporting the Americans. Crashing behind enemy lines in the heart of Moscow, Dr. Steiner and his group are caught in the middle of Rex-1′s rampage. Now with distrust and madness tearing his fellow survivors apart, Dr. Steiner has only one goal: Destroy Rex-1! Published under my Moonlighting Ninjas Media label. Available in Deluxe Edition paperback on www.Amazon.com and as standard edition eBook from www.Smashwords.com.
Zorsam and the God Who Devours (with Nick Hayden and Aaron Brosman)
Zorsam is a mighty and savage warrior born in an undreamed of and unrecorded age, filled with strange kingdoms, fierce warriors, dark magick, nightmarish monstrosities, and terrifying deities. Among the latter is the dreaded Manrix, the God Who Devours, a bestial deity who demands the sacrifice of young female virgins to keep his appetite sated and appeased. His most powerful follower in that bygone era is the brutal King Margruxks, the ruler of the much-respected kingdom of Glaur, whose latest intended sacrifice is a young woman named Asundi. Zorsam is soon to learn, through a deadly series of trials he is put through by an avatar of Death itself, that the sacrificial girl is one of his tribe, and he becomes determined to do the unthinkable and take on his greatest trial yet: invading the lands of Glaur, oppose King Margruxks and his deadly minions, and dare to deny Manrix his demanded offering by rescuing Asundi.Among King Margruxk’s soldiers are the brothers Zaduk and Fria, unconquerable warriors who control the forces of fire and ice respectively, which will more than ensure Zorsam a challenge be a that shall truly earn him the title of one of the greatest warriors of all time — if he survives. For even if he gets through this incredible gauntlet, he must then face the deadly sword of King Margruxks himself, and ultimately, the power of the God Who Devours. Available on Amazon.
The Fall of the House of Kyzer (A Children of the Wells novella)
Book 1 of the Jaysynn Kyzer storyline in Children of the Wells.
In Thyrion, power is everything.
But not for Jaysynn, the youngest of the Kyzer royal family who rule the city with an iron fist. He alone is unable to manipulate magic, making him an outcast in his own family. However, General Dracon, himself non-Select, sees the prince’s potential and trains him to be a warrior in his own right. In the wake of the Cataclysm, Jaysynn is the only Kyzer to survive. Ascending to the throne, he is overwhelmed by the weight of the crown and the devastation of his city. What’s worse, he learns of a conspiracy brewing within his own ranks. Even as Emperor, he feels like an outcast. In the wake of the Cataclysm, Jaysynn is the only Kyzer to survive. Ascending to the throne, he is overwhelmed by the weight of the crown and the devastation of his city. What’s worse, he learns of a conspiracy brewing within his own ranks. Even as Emperor, he feels like an outcast. For more information and to read the free serialized version or purchase the eBook edition, click here. Now available on Amazon Kindle!
Children of the Wells: Jaysynn, Volume 1 (with John Bahler and Timothy Deal)
This print-exclusive edition collects the first three novellas in the Jaysynn Kyzer storyline in the fantasy serial Children of the Wells. This includes The Fall of the House of Kyzer by Nathan Marchand, The Rules Change by John Bahler, and New Wells Rising by Timothy Deal. The reluctant emperor ascends to the throne, is thrown off the throne, and now sets out to rebuild his crumbled kingdom while unknowingly discovering that magic isn’t gone–it changed! Get all of Jaysynn’s early adventures in one place! Click here to get the one-volume print collection on Amazon!
Destinies Entwined (with John Bahler, Laura Fischer, Natasha Hayden, and Nick Hayden)
Celebrating the first anniversary of Children of the Wells, Destinies Entwined is a collection of short fiction expanding the world presented in the first five novellas. Within, you’ll read about:
- The backstory of the soldier who took Calea’s arm, which was written before The Well’s Orphan was conceived.
- The lengths the Kyzer family went to bear Select children.
- A scientist forced into religion who has paid the greatest price for her beliefs.
- The many nights Kyrie waited alone with her thoughts.
- A clairvoyant religious zealot who gathers a community of followers.
Each story is inspired by one of the first five novellas, exploring the repercussions of the events of that novella. For the lives of soldiers and scientists and zealots are all entwined in ways one might never guess.You can purchase it here from PayHip. Pay whatever you like, and it’s yours! Now available on Amazon Kindle!
42: Discovering Faith through Fandom (with Eric Anderson) Don’t Panic! Despite what many churchgoers say, God doesn’t think Dungeons & Dragons is “Satan’s game” or that cosplay is childish. In fact, God has imprinted Himself into nerd culture. Yes, all your favorite stories and games point to the LORD Himself. You may doubt, but you know your nerdy hobbies are more than just escapism. They resound with you for a reason. Perhaps you’re not sure why, but they do. Regardless of your spiritual beliefs, there are profound truths to be mined from those tales. Join us on a 42-day journey of discovery. Why 42? A famous “Guide” would have you believe that’s “the Answer to Life, the Universe, and Everything.” The trouble is you have to know “the Question.” Maybe that question for you is, “How many days will it take me to learn the Truth?” Or maybe you already know the true “Answer” but want to deepen your faith. Either way, this book is for you! We promise it’ll be fun and challenging. You may never look at your favorite stories, characters, and/or hobbies the same again. Don’t forget your towel! Available on Amazon.
The New 42: God Terraforms All Things (with Eric Anderson)
Reboots. Reboots everywhere. You spent 42 days finding the Answer to Life, the Universe, and Everything, but the one constant in the ‘verse (besides the fact that everything freezes) is change. Good change, bad change, and everything in between. Even in our favorite nerd/geek franchises. DC Comics is (in)famous for hitting the cosmic reset button every few decades. The movie theatre is full of re-imaginings of nostalgic entertainment. Even video games aren’t immune to reboots. What about you? Do you feel like someone hit the cosmic reset button on your life? Has it left you lost and confused? How do the Answer and change interact? Can travelling through time and space lead us to Serenity amongst the chaos? Perhaps this change comes from a single Designer. In these pages you’ll learn about this Designer and His grand plan. Along the way you’ll learn how to navigate change from a scarred manslayer, some heroic robots, and even the world’s most famous kaiju, among many others. Most importantly, you’ll learn from the Promised One who has seen all of the change.Your next 42-day quest awaits! Available on Amazon!
The Fantastic 42: A Fellowship Facing Doom with Hope (with Eric Anderson, Darrin Ball, Nick Hayden, Chris Cooke, Becky Smith, and Scott Bayles)
The third entry in the nerd/geek devotional series has me and Eric Anderson inviting several friends to contribute character studies that examine the stories of heroes (and villains) from our favorite franchises to find God’s Truth. Available on Amazon in paperback.
Anthologies
The Day After (with Nick Hayden, Natasha Hayden, and Keith Osmun)
Natalya is an American mom and wife with a Russian name working as a spy for the Brazilian government in a Midwest American town. Balancing dual identities is dangerous–and sometimes comical–especially when her husband hasn’t a clue. Morana is on a suicide mission to transmit a bestial virus to her enemies when she encounters a smalltown family with the potential to break through her boundaries of hatred. But in the end, will it make a difference, or is it too late for redemption? Peter, a photojournalist, returns home late to meet his newborn son…but just in time to rescue his family from a national zombie infestation. As they travel toward safer ground, trying to maintain a modicum of normalcy, Peter has the urge to document the disaster, but at what price? Jacob is trapped in an endless maze of a house that appears to have no exits to the outside world except for a noose in his bedroom. He meets a mysterious stranger in the darkness and discovers pieces of letters he doesn’t remember writing. Who knows how long he’s been there? The noose is tightening. Four stories, four writers, four genres…one connecting thread. What happens when the main focus of your life is stripped away and all that’s left is the day after? This collection is available in paperback (and PDF) on www.Lulu.com and as an ebook on www.Smashwords.com. Now available as a Kindle download on www.Amazon.com!
Missing Pieces: Untold Tales from Your Favorite Bards at Gen-Con
A series of short stories from the authors of Gen Con’s Authors’ Avenue. Volume 5 includes the short story “Agony in the Dark” by yours truly, a tale set in the world of Pandora’s Box. In this story, it’s revealed that Dr. Pierce was captured by the New Order during the first siege of Area 51, and is being interrogated by an eccentric torturer. But is all as it seems? Volume 6 includes “Highway to Hell,” a tale that tells of Pvt. Brewer’s final, potentially test to graduate the Vanguard Academy. Finally, you’ll read an original four-part serial over four volumes titled Katabasis. In this, a young man is plagued by the distant voice of his supposedly dead unwanted fiancee, driving him to steal a spaceship and go to a dangerous planet on the edge of known space to find her. Available on Amazon. Click here for Volume 5. Click here for Volume 6. Click here for Volume 7. Click here for Volume 8. Click here for Volume 9.
A Time for Everything: A Science Fiction Anthology Inspired by Ecclesiastes 3
“To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven…”
With these words, the writer of Ecclesiastes launches into his famous list of twenty-eight “times”, a poem that explores the breadth of humanity’s relationship with life, death, and God. My story in this collection is titled, “A Time to Dance,” which focuses on a young woman who discovers she can tarvel back in time by dancing, so she tries to use it to keep her fiance from dying the day before their wedding. Published by Onward and Upward Media. Available on Amazon.
Finding God in Anime: A Devotional for Otakus, Volume 3 (Edited by Moriah Jane and Laura A. Grace)
Have you ever wondered if you’re the only Christian who loves anime? Wonder no more! Finding God in Anime is a devotional anthology series designed by Christian otakus for Christian otakus. Author Moriah Jane and YouTuber Laura A. Grace have collected a myriad of bite-size devotionals, penned by writers and anime fans, that are designed to equip, encourage, and help anime lovers grow spiritually through their favorite media: anime! Within this anthology, you’ll find a selection of devotionals inspired by anime across many genres. And so much more! With 60+ anime referenced throughout this volume, you’ll find many ways to be encouraged in your walk with Christ. So join us as we find God’s truths in anime! My contributions illustrate dedication to a cause using weird episode of the classic anime Science Ninja Team Gatchaman and discuss how young shouldn’t let older people look down on them as inspired by Gamera: Rebirth. Available in print and eBook on Amazon.
Attack of the Kaiju, Vol. 2: The Next Wave (Edited by Christopher Nigro)
If you ever had nightmares about your entire city being destroyed by gigantic, nigh-indestructible monsters – or daikaiju, as we like to call them in Japanese fashion – then Attack of the Kaiju Volume 2: The Next Wave is most definitely for you. Better yet, if you ever fantasized about actually being the kaiju that did the city smashing, then this anthology also has your name on it. Or, if you instead fantasized about being a gigantic superhero or the pilot of an enormous kaiju-busting robot – well, your dreams will find good representation here too!
This anthology includes my story, “The Shisa and the Dragon,” a tale inspired by the 1974 film Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla and an Okinawan legend.
Available on Amazon in eBook and paperback!
Attack of the Kaiju, Vol. 3: Giants on the Rampage! (Edited by Christopher Nigro)
We did it once! Then we did it twice! So, why not wreak total havoc on human civilization a third time with Attack of the Kaiju Volume 3: Giants on the Rampage?
This includes my story “Codename: Artemis,” a mecha vs. kaiju tale inspired by the 1992 movie Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla II. A Japanese-American mother/housewife with psychic abilities is secretly a long-distance pilot for a giant archer robot that deploys whenever a kaiju attacks. But her latest target proves too powerful–until she gets help from an unexpected source.
Available on Amazon in eBook and paperback!
Reign of the Titans, Vol. 1: Ragnarök…Now! (Edited by Christopher Nigro)
As before, you can expect a lot of mayhem from giant monsters, but this time you’ll do so via tales that explore the darker side of kaiju, featuring worlds where these titanic god-like beasts have succeeded in dethroning humanity from the top of the food chain, or are on the precipice of doing so. In these stories humanity will not be fighting to defeat their gigantic competitors because the war is already lost – now they will simply be struggling to survive with what little remains of the world they once knew.
This includes an nonfiction essay by yours truly on Marvel Comics’ Godzilla comic that ran for 24 issues in the late 1970s–and the many, many homages and one-off sequels that followed for several decades.