About Fall of the Cities: Putting Down Roots

As Harry and the other residents of Orchard Close struggle to survive, a new crop of problems present themselves. Unstable electricity damages equipment, days are spent scavenging for ammo, weapons, food, glass bottles, and of all things, yarn. Elsewhere, gangs carve out their territory throughout the city. Residents pay for protection through coupons, barter or worse. Citizens fleeing the city gangs, violence and lack of food flock to Orchard Close, but how many can they take in? Worse, as time goes by, life changes from surviving to enduring. What’s the point of maths if you are going to starve to death? The peace is fragile with only a bullet away from having the whole world change again…and it does.

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About Into the BeanStalk: Book One of the Jack: Cyberpunk Series

Winner of the 2023 Best Indie Book Award in Cyberpunk!
Winner of the 2023 American Fiction Award in Sci-Fi / Cyberpunk!

A corrupt megacity. A broken world. A girl who can no longer afford to hide from her past.

Jack is a techie and long-time shut-in, driven to save her father from corporate servitude. That means getting her hands on scrip, and lots of it. Going into debt with the most violent bikers in Hope Megacity will get her the cybernetic limbs she needs to overcome her disabilities, but that’s only the beginning.

A vicious betrayal, a lethal cyberattack, and some broken neural hardware has Jack seeing things — namely a huge column of light climbing all the way to the Global Corporations’ city in the clouds. She’ll need to join up with the city’s most notorious hacker to find out what the elite are hiding from the millions of people living under their feet.

Action, suspense, and wit, presented in an accessible take on the genre. If you like complex worlds of near-future tech, dystopian struggle, and memorable characters, you’ll love Into the BeanStalk!

“Fully fleshed-out characters that are both interesting and unique drew me into this thrill-a-minute, absorbing read. J. Paul Roe’s plotting is razor-sharp and ingenious…I am sure we will see lots more from this highly talented author.” – Tracy Traynor

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About S.T.E.A.M.C.A.P.P.: The Rising of the Moon (THE STEAMCAPP ADVENTURES Book 1)

August 1901: Anarchist terrorists strike in the Adirondacks, abducting fifteen-year-old Gladys Gwynn. Her wealthy industrialist brother turns to the one team that can save her–S.T.E.A.M.C.A.P.P. The Strategic Tactics And Extraordinary Consultation And Protection Partnership!

The elite team includes the dashing and daring Kierian McKenna (Codename Piper), the beautiful and wise-cracking Emma Dareheart (Codename Banshee), genius inventor Dr. Balthazar Waatt, and Rescue Automaton Model 7.

But as STEAMCAPP sets out to rescue Gladys, one deadly peril after another is thrown in their way, setting the stage for a thrilling, high-stakes adventure.

Can STEAMCAPP rescue Gladys? What ancient artifact is hidden within the Temple of the Bear? Who is the mysterious power controlling the Anarchists? As the clock clicks down and the awful truth emerges, can STEAMCAPP complete their mission and prevent the United States from falling into ruin in this Alternate Steampunk reality?

“STEAMCAPP: Rising Of The Moon” promises a riveting, humor-infused adventure against the backdrop of a British-American Cold War. Join the quest into the Adirondack forest and uncover the answers that could change the fate of a nation.

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About The Shattered Stars: Breach of Contract

Bobby B is given a choice: death or the Army. His choice leads him to become a Timer – a group of soldiers so disposable that only about 10% survive a ten year tour. Because the corporations that run society value property more than life, they don’t even give them real bullets. Timers are only issued plastic flechettes so they don’t damage precious buildings and equipment. Bobby and a few other Timers join together to make their own squad, Beebi’s Basteds, which does things their own unorthodox way but still manages to keep them alive. As the missions get harder, so do the men. They work their way up the military ranks faster than ever – giving their elite squad extra attention – good and bad. As they gear up for their biggest mission yet, none of the Basteds could imagine where their squad would end up – space. A military science-fiction thriller that will keep you glued to the pages. Breach of Contract – The Shattered Stars is only book one in a riveting new series by accomplished author Vance Huxley.

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About Whispers in Marshmallow Fields

Within “Whispers in Marshmallow Fields,” wander through the enigmatic labyrinth of Gabriel’s existence, a journey not of heroism, but of profound disorientation. As Gabriel navigates through the shifting sands of reality, he is not a beacon of virtue but a man profoundly lost, seeking to piece together the fragments of a fractured identity in a world as surreal as it is disturbing. Each step is not just a movement forward but a desperate search in the murkiness of his own psyche, confronting the phantoms of his past and the elusive truth that seems forever just out of reach.

Gabriel’s life, once mundane, is now unrecognizable as he’s thrust into a web of cosmic intrigue. Facing adversaries and allies who are often indistinguishable, his journey spirals him into the depths of his own enigma. As the lines between sanity and madness blur, his once dark hair now streaked with ethereal white symbolizes not wisdom but the tangible manifestation of his internal chaos. His quest, fueled by a need to find meaning in the chaos, becomes a relentless pursuit through a dystopian society where the AquaMallow Grain’s secrets whisper of a larger, darker narrative.

Ultimately, “Whispers in Marshmallow Fields” reflects the precariousness of human nature and the fragility of societal constructs. Delving into the collective conscience of a civilization in decline, it is less about the restoration of a fractured world and more about the relentless pursuit of truth by a man who might never find it. Gabriel’s journey is a poignant exploration of the human condition—a man lost in the chasm between the world he knew and the unfamiliar reality that unfolds before him.

Gabriel stands not as a hero but as a soul adrift, pondering whether the world around him is a solid construct or merely a mirage of his fractured mind, a perpetual wanderer in the vast expanse of his own existential doubt.

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About The Shattered Stars: Riding the Spear

Trapped on an alien ship, Beebi is preparing for the barrage to come.

Nine rockets are bringing a second wave, almost four hundred fighters promised huge bonuses for killing any survivors and taking control of the ship for their bloc. Even if the mutineers weather this storm, Earth’s corporate blocs will send an unending stream of rockets and Troopers to stamp out the rebellion before it can spread. As if that isn’t bad enough, the spaceship AI informs the Basteds and Putes they are the last chance of survival for the human race.

Beebi only knows one answer to overwhelming force and impossible odds – attack. Beebi’s Bigger Basteds are heading for Earth, and they’re bringing the homecoming party from hell!

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About Numan Versus Numan: A Dark Sci-Fi Comedy

“Sharply observed and outrageously funny.” ★★★★★

Two tribute bands. One ultimate prize. Zero room for failure.

We all have idols. Five’s idol was Gary Numan, and it was his destiny to become the world’s leading tribute act.His band, ‘The Romford Bombers’ became an instant sensation in Essex. On top of the world, Five had no idea things were about to turn savage when a new group, ‘The Storm Troopers’ fronted by Ross, burst onto the scene. With the Romford and Dagenham Gary Numan Fan Club going into liquidation, they have organised one last competition. The all-time battle of the Numan tribute bands. Five will do absolutely anything to win it. The problem is, so will Ross.

Editor’s Note:

This book is not just for Gary Numan fans, but please be warned it contains middle-aged men wearing eyeliner.This book can not cure erectile dysfunction, despite what you might have heard.Most of the characters come from Essex. If you are not familiar with that part of the United Kingdom, you may come away with rich cultural insights that change the way you perceive human existence.No lobsters or geography teachers were harmed in the writing of this book. If you are offended by bad language, then you have come to the right place. This book is specifically designed to offend you.

Glossary:

Numanoid – (slang) A fan of the English pop star Gary Numan.
Numanoidist – A fan that is enamoured with Gary Numan to the point he seeks to emulate him as a tribute artist.
Numanoidiac – A tribute artist who believes he actually is Gary Numan (Medical attention is usually required).

What the Reviews are Saying

“This is in equal parts unique, mysterious and hilarious.”
“Sharply observed and outrageously funny throughout.”
“Fabulously ridiculous, action packed, riddled with heartache, true love, intrigue and downright devilish behaviour.”
“I needed something to make me smile. I laughed so much at parts of this story that I have enough in the tank to see me through to the summer.”
“Crazy, funny and slightly bonkers!”
“I suspect Numan Versus Numan will appeal to anyone who has ever idolised a star and who has a good sense of humour.Truly a gem of a book.”
“Dark, funny, spiritual and captivating with many strange twists and turns.”
“When’s the next one out?”

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About Hot Love Inferno: A Standalone Sci-Fi Comedy (Prophecy Allocation Book 2)

‘Read it in one sitting and couldn’t stop laughing. Gag a minute. Dark comedy at it’s finest!” (Goodreads)

A half-woman, half-cockroach fused in a bizarre gardening accident? That would be Mrs. Jittery Twitch, dwelling in the shadows of our misdeeds. If in danger, you can call upon her help… all she asks is your soul as payment. But she’s just a legend, so no need to worry.

Barry Harris is a 28-year-old man, still living with his dear old mum in a little flat above a hairdresser. His obsession with Star Trek and the martial arts won’t help him when he’s forced out on a date. And nobody knows about the weird string of events that’s about to put everyone’s lives in danger. A trio of samurai warriors and the strangest offer of help lead Barry on a perilous mission to save the day.

This book is the second in the Prophecy Allocation series but works fine as a standalone read.

Why You Should Read This Book:

It explains revolutionary insights into the nature of reality that debunk the myth of free will (probably).
It proves the multiverse has only two parallel universes (depending on your criteria for what makes up proof).
It contains 50% extra innuendo-based gags than Book One in the series. Some of them might be considered funny (again, this is relative).
The author achieved a heightened dynamic tension not found in other books. He was heavily constipated during its creation. There may be a link. The author is in no way suggesting that this makes it better than every other book ever written.
All British slang terms are helpfully translated for the international reader, along with a short explanation of why British people are a little strange.

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About Escape From Samsara: A Series & Standalone of Sci-Fi Comedy (Prophecy Allocation Book 1)

He thinks he’s a deadly time-travelling ninja. But, he’s Barry Harris, and he still lives with his mum.
(OVER 300 FIVE STAR REVIEWS ACROSS AMAZON AND GOODREADS!)

Barry’s been patient, but after 27 years of trimming hedges for people he hates, he’s had enough. All he wants to do is to find his missing father and to discover his inner ninja. But life’s not done with throwing him curveballs. A fatal mistake catapults Barry into the adventure of a lifetime.

With talking hedges, samurai ghosts, meddling psychotherapists, and an inexplicably non-linear time pattern conspiring against him, Barry must do battle to save his hide, unleash the ninja within, and rescue his father from an ancient army, a dark sorcerer, and a raging inferno.

Perfect reading for fans of Douglas Adams, Robert Rankin, Tom Holt or Christopher Moore.

What the reviews are saying:

‘I read it in one night. Quite a few times I laughed out loud and my husband had to ask me what was going on.’

‘It’s very rare to find a book that relates to my humor, this author got it spot on.’

‘I’ve read a lot of first books since I got my Kindle and I have to say this is up there with the best.’

‘The story oozes with a dark humour.’

‘Very funny laugh out loud lines along with scenarios that make you cringe on behalf of poor Barry.’

‘I was cracking up from the first line.’

‘This book was roaring fun.’

‘A Confederacy of Dunces across the pond with ninjas. And it totally works. The book was enjoyable and flat out hilarious.’

‘There are so many wonderful and unpredictable gems in this book.’

‘This is a fun, bizarre, and unique read that stretches the imagination.’

‘A crazy journey into a dark and funny world.’

‘You’ve got gardening, ninjas, Buddhism, bowel humour, time travel, violence and grannies. What’s not to like?’

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