Bøger af Milo James Fowler

Rookie investigator Sera Chen is having a rough week. Her partner is a clone of the man she killed. His ghost still haunts her nightmares. Her boss seems to be going out of his way to block her investigation. And not only has a dangerous criminal escaped from custody, but a bizarre cult may be involved in a rash of deaths across the Ten Domes of Eurasia. Life has always been precious, but it's even more so now with the last remnants of humankind living in ten interconnected biospheres along the Mediterranean Sea. When dust addicts threaten to disrupt the delicate equilibrium of the Domes, it will take a demigod to balance the scales. But even with her special abilities, Sera must first overcome her personal demons before she can stop a powerful emergent threat intent on total domination.

Maikro collects 112 haiku and 47 works of microfiction, most falling in the speculative fiction realm (science fiction, fantasy, horror) with a few literary pieces tossed into the mix: slick sea stones glimmergolden leviathan sinksnight soars on gulls' wings wise elder wordsmythtelling tales of earth that wasblue skies in our minds Fallen AngelLeathery wings tangled, she falls from heaven's love-making, crashes to Times Square. Rises from the crater. Smiles at the morning after.

"Brace for impact!"The unthinkable has happened: someone has stolen AGROTHARN's mighty broadsword. Now he must travel to the farthest corner of the galaxy-nay, the universe-in order to reclaim it. But in the process, his beard falls out, his muscles shrink, and his eyes begin to glow. Is this due to the magic flowing through his veins? Or is something more nefarious afoot?Meanwhile, Fred and Lank are abducted by space pirates, and AGROTHARN must partner with Captain Astridia in order to rescue them. Concurrently, an alien armada decides to invade the Earth, and it will be up to the Death Valley Barbarians, Xargon's Xenodian hunters, and the Lady Witch Veronika to repel this extraterrestrial threat-with or without Nimrod's help. The only thing that could possibly make matters worse would be a visit from the bona fide Continuum Keepers!

Meet Captain Quasar, a cross between James T. Kirk and Dudley Do-Right -- except in Quasar's case, things seldom ever go right... Join Captain Bartholomew Quasar and the crew of the Effervescent Magnitude in this hilarious collection of short stories as they confront bands of nefarious space pirates, cantankerous bandits, exotic aliens, devious powers of persuasion, mysterious ghosts from the past, deep space identity crises, a runaway hyperspeed train, an insidious computer virus, and a villain with the fastest thumbs in the quadrant. *Includes the prequel novella Captain Bartholomew Quasar: The Bounty Hunters from Arachnxx Three Short Stories - Science Fiction / Action and Adventure / Humor

Horror, humor, and science fiction collide in this collection of weird tales about possible futures, warped present-day realities, and alternate history. Unreliable narrators run rampant alongside aliens, ghosts, bullies, cannibals, home invaders, heroes, villains, unimaginable creatures, and gifted individuals of all ages. Paranoia, fear, and bizarre situations abound in these reality-bending stories guaranteed to take you places you've never been. 40 Short Stories - Horror / Science Fiction / Humor

Collects the novellas Doppelgänger's Curse, Up in Smoke, and Death Duel: A woman stalked by her double. A detective in over his head. In a city where the cops are on a mobster's payroll, private investigator Charlie Madison stands in the gap. When a wealthy young socialite asks him to help her catch a threatening stalker, he takes the case. But things aren't what they seem, and Madison has to act fast before he's framed for murder. A life ended in flames. A detective sorting through the ashes. Madison saw plenty of bloodshed during the war, but he's never seen a billionaire burst into flames in his office. Until now. Searching for answers, Madison uncovers more than he bargained for: a bizarre mystery of human combustion that's smoking with jealousy, revenge, and murder. Add a pair of cops on his tail who are more interested in putting him out of business than seeking justice. It's just another action-packed day for the Charlie Madison Detective Agency. Now accepting...unusual clients. An honest cop impaled through the chest. A detective fighting his way to the truth. Private eye Charlie Madison has never seen anything like this on home soil. The culprit can't be human. A mandroid, then? Cyborg? Madison's investigation takes him deep into the underground world of extreme fighting-duels to the death, showcased beneath the city's biggest casino. Along the way, he discovers a new steroid quietly coming out of Little Tokyo. If rumors are true, it can turn a man into a killing machine. Before vengeful police can find and execute the murderer, another officer is found slain. With rogue yakuza, the Russian mob, and Federal agents in the mix, Madison must put the pieces of this violent mystery together before the city loses another good cop. Problem is, the killer may be one of his own clients.

How are your survival skills? It's the late 19th century, and you're a young English aristocrat lost in the American Southwest. A lynch mob is after you for horse theft. Irritable natives are on your trail. And the woman with you is not the type you'd bring home to your mother. Would you survive long enough to find safety? Or would you curl into a fetal position and cry? This is where Clarence Oliver Edwards finds himself in Westward, Tally Ho! Bored with his privileged life in England and weary of the relatives who share his family estate, Clarence follows his recently dismissed butler, Guthrie, on a non-stop adventure from the busy streets of Boston to the dusty trails of Santa Fe. What begins as Guthrie's search for his long-lost daughter becomes a shocking introduction to the American West for Clarence. His idea of proper etiquette is stretched to the limit as he's bombarded with characters of all types: tough gunslingers, seductive saloon girls, crafty frontier traders, an eccentric Zuni Indian chief, and a wild hermit. Through it all, Clarence realizes the value of loyalty and the cost of redemption. But most importantly, he discovers a degree of inner strength he never knew he possessed. Will Guthrie find his daughter? Will Clarence survive unscathed? Take a wild ride through the Old West and find out!

A Criminal Cover-Up Invited to the heart of Maine for a weekend getaway on Lake Chumgichkook, quirky Inspector Broekstein is at once mistaken for someone mysteriously known as The Dutchman. Then he's robbed. And somebody starts shooting at him. He has encountered his share of odd situations in the past, but this time he's up against a rogue bull moose, short circus performers, and rumors of a haunted forest-not to mention a cold-blooded killer. As always, all is not as it seems, and Broekstein will need to keep his wits about him, headstrong and heartstrong, if he's to root out the crime festering deep in Passamaquoddy County.

"Good can conquer evil!" Centuries from now, long after the days of recorded history, during the broken-down age of the Post-Apocalypse on a much older Earth, AGROTHARN roams the desert Wastes in search of...something? For some strange reason, he can't remember. And he's not the only one whose memories have become muddled by dark magic. Could it have something to do with the arrival of Khrug, Warlock of the Wastes, and his thousand-strong army of desert warriors? Or the cancellation of the most spectacular stunt show the Post-Apocalypse has ever seen? Or too many enthralling side quests to count? AGROTHARN will have to keep his head on straight as he grapples with shocking truths about himself, his mighty broadsword, and his worst frenemy, culminating in an epic showdown between the most powerful forces of good and evil on the planet!

"I will bring your demise!" Long ago, before the days of recorded history, during the Hyperbolean Age of a much younger Earth, AGROTHARN the Interstellar Semi-Barbarian roamed the ancient volcanic lands in search of fame and fortune. These are his somewhat heroic tales, sure to enthrall the most adventurous of readers! When AGROTHARN learns that his long-lost witch-mother is still alive, he sets off on a perilous journey with his loyal Triceratops to find her. Along the way, they meet a conniving trickster, a vengeful T-Rex, and a bunch of bloodthirsty aliens from a distant planet. Nonstop adventures take AGROTHARN deep into space and back through time as he unravels new truths about the reality he's always taken for granted. What he discovers will forever change his life, setting him on a new path to rewrite the past and forge a glorious future for one and all!

Threats Beget Violence Quirky, lovelorn Inspector Broekstein is back, this time in a mystery that begins with a random bar of soap on a factory assembly line and a simple message carved on one side: Help me. A peculiar situation turns into something much more sinister when Broekstein learns that his female coworkers are being threatened and stalked. The war is over, and someone apparently does not want them working on the line anymore. All is not as it seems, however, and Broekstein will need to keep his wits about him if he is to solve a dangerous case of infidelity, misogyny, and vengeance-without losing his head or his heart in the process.

Captain Quasar is out of time.Pursued by vengeful Goobalob toll collectors, savage Arachnoid bounty hunters, and formidable Amazonians, Captain Bartholomew Quasar must do whatever he can to keep the crew of the Effervescent Magnitude out of harm's way. All in a day's work-except time is not on his side. Torn from the present to relive his past, he vows to keep mistakes from occurring the second time around. But is he doomed to repeat history? Or can he erase his regrets? Villains will be vanquished. Lives will be lost. Bonds will be betrayed. Heroes will be heroic. Join the crew of the Effervescent Magnitude for a hilarious time-travel space adventure the likes of which you've never seen!The Hitchhiker's Guide meets Star Trek in this series for fans of Galaxy Quest, Guardians of the Galaxy, and Star Wars Legends.

Who is Mercer? Coyote. Soul Smuggler. A body-hopping, phantasmal anti-hero. A disenfranchised spirit doomed to inherit the earth, cursed by both Heaven and Hell. An enemy of God, but no friend of the devil. Soul Smuggler collects 9 Mercer tales: "The Coyote" - In the future, Mercer's services are requested by a powerful man seeking to keep his stepdaughter quiet about certain indiscretions. "Soul Smuggler" - An orphan boy seeks Mercer's help in reuniting with his dead mother. "The Second Option" - Father Thomas, assassin from the clandestine Terra Sacra order, sets out to destroy Mercer once and for all. "Abomination of Desolation" - A boy with horrifying powers is at the top of the Church's extermination list, replacing Mercer for the time being. Father Thomas makes Mercer a deal he can't refuse if he helps rid the earth of the young abomination. "The Coyote's Word" - When Mercer says he'll take a soul across the border, he's true to his word. But navigating the afterlife is no easy feat, even for the Soul Smuggler. "Back for Blood" - A ravenous monster is on the loose in the city, and a young nun seeks out Mercer's help. It may take a monster to get rid of a monster, but Mercer has never dealt with anything like this before. "A Coyote's Revenge" - Armageddon is coming, and the devil wants his due: those suicidal souls Mercer has been escorting to the Pearly Gates. "Mercer's Ghost" - In this weird western, a young man on the frontier in search of fame and fortune instead finds himself swindled and left destitute. But help arrives in the form of a phantasmal, body-hopping gunslinger who seems to have ulterior motives. "Coyote for Breakfast" - In this post-apocalyptic tale, a young girl grieving after a recent loss seeks out Mercer's help, but both she and the Soul Smuggler get more than they bargained for. Short Stories - Dark Fantasy / Horror

Murders Most Foul "What would you say if I were to tell you I believed...that in the heart of every man and woman alive, there lies the potential for ultimate evil?" So begins a mystery of murder, jealousy, and revenge, as old friendships are tested and new alliances form. When a wealthy heir invites half a dozen people to his recently inherited estate, all hell breaks loose, and it will be up to the quirky, lovelorn Inspector Willem Broekstein to find out whodunnit. But of course all is not as it seems, and Broekstein will need his wits about him if he's to keep from losing his head-or his heart-along the way.

Captain Quasar is on a mission.Centuries have passed since evil Emperor Zhan attacked Earth and sent humankind packing in a mass exodus. Now the human race is scattered throughout the galaxy, and United World Space Command is no more. Captain Bartholomew Quasar and the crew of the Effervescent Magnitude have one purpose: to reunite the descendants of Earth's diaspora and save their planet from the monstrous machines Zhan left behind to ensure Earth's ultimate demise. Quasar and his intrepid crew will have to brave dangerous aliens, killer robots, vicious space pirates, and a mysterious artificial intelligence in order to build the United Earth Fleet and return home, where all new perils await.The Captain Quasar series continues with this hilarious romp through space.

Unlikely heroes unite! When the eccentric Baron Rauxtund is kidnapped from Havenwaye Manor by a cabal of traitorous knights, it will be up to a handful of peasants to save the day. But what can a young serf, an old village priest, and a few loyal yet quarrelsome subjects do against such overwhelming odds? And who is this masked Strange One who rises to the occasion while kicking below the belt? WARNING: This is not your cute fairy godmother's adventure story. It is a tale of uncommon heroes and horrid villains, of virtues and vices, of courage against powerful evil schemes. Gird up your funny bone, for intense giggles, groans, and gasps in equal measure await! Uncommoner: A GrimFarce was originally serialized on Kindle Vella.

There's Trouble on the Range In these thrilling tales from yesteryear, Coyote Cal and his trusty sidekick Big Yap encounter a wizard able to change his shape at will, a scheming witch, a confused zombie, la chupacabra grande, bloodthirsty vampyres, and other sordid fiends. Our heroes will have to rely on their wits, skills, and loads of hot lead to ensure justice prevails. This volume collects all 9 weird western stories in the Coyote Cal Adventure Series, including: "Fool's Gold" - Coyote Cal and Big Yap encounter their most challenging adversary yet: a Portuguese wizard able to change his shape at will. Our heroes will have to rely on their wits, skills, and loads of hot lead if they hope to foil this shape-shifter's evil schemes before he ends them, once and for all. "Coyote Cal's Guide to the Weird, Wild West" - Coyote Cal must match wits with Donna "the Witch" Jamison, a master of the dark arts intent on planting him in the ground. Cal has stood toe to toe with his fair share of villains in the past--but this time, he's up against something altogether different in the form of a metal-mouthed gunslinger named Sleepy Rider and his dead brother, Easy. "El Diablo de Paseo Grande" - Something's attacking the livestock outside the little town of Paseo Grande, and our heroes are hot on the monster's trail. But Coyote Cal, Big Yap, and Donna "the Witch" Jamison may have bitten off more than they can chew this time, and only one of them will be able to save the day -- or die trying. "Harbinger of Arroyo Seco" - Like many heroes, Coyote Cal was once a boy... There's a storm brewing over the town of Arroyo Seco, and a sheriff with his uncanny eye on the future sees nothing but trouble for our hero-in-the-making. In love with an older woman and hunted by a gang of outlaws seeking retribution, young Calvin must walk a fine line between protecting the one he loves and becoming a ruthless killer. Short Stories - Weird Western / Horror / Humor

Two murders. One detective. Half a brain. 1931, New York City: Detective Vic Boyo may not be the brightest bulb in the chandelier, but that doesn't stop him from solving cases as only he can. With a little luck and a whole lot of gumption, Boyo sets out to find the murderer of a local cop. Problem is, Boyo's more interested in a gorgeous femme fatale accused of killing her husband. She's destined for the electric chair, but Boyo's got a hunch she might be innocent. And nobody gets in the way of Boyo's hunches, not even Vic Boyo himself.

In Black Chaos, Big Pulp has assembled 25 frightening, funny, gloomy, and grim SF, fantasy, and horror tales examining the zombie. Some of the best indie and small press writers around will take you from the burbs to the racetrack, from New York to the UK, from the Civil War to the near future to show you their visions of the undead. You think you know zombies? Not until you've read this collection! Featuring work by: Peter Andrews, Steven Axelrod, Noah Bogdonoff, Rebecca Boyle, Cecelia Chapman, J. Adrian Cook, George Cotronis, Harri B. Cradoc, John Dodd, Douglas Ford, Milo James Fowler, KJ Hannah Greenberg, Rich Hawkins, Christopher Keelty, Gerri Leen, Thomas Logan, Paul Lorello, E. Manning-Pogé, K.J. Newman, Conor Powers-Smith, J. Rohr, Katherine Sanger, Shane Simmons, Cheryl Elaine Williams, Lee Clark Zumpe

Cholera. Plane Crashes. Assassinations. Lobotomies. Crib Death. Suicide. Sex Addiction. Miscarriages. Mental Illness. Drug Abuse. Car Wrecks. Cancer. With a family history like that, you'd think they were cursed. The American Camelot meets Grand Guignol in The Kennedy Curse, the latest anthology from the publishers of Big Pulp magazine! Featuring fiction and poems by Nick Andreychuk, R.H. Blackburn, Patricia Bruce, Gary Cahill, Harri B. Cradoc, Jarrid Deaton, Liz Dolan, Milo James Fowler, Raymond Gallucci, A.A. Garrison, Walter Giersbach, John Grey, Atar Hadari, John Hayes, L.L. Hill, Jack Horne, Tony Laplume, Tim Lieder, Paul Lorello, Zoe McAuley, Terrence McCauley, James Penha, Terrie Leigh Relf, James Frederick William Rowe, E.F. Schraeder, Mike Sharlow, R.J. Spears, Anna Sykora, and Sarah Delap U