Zachry Wheeler

Blade Runner meets Black Mirror in this tech noir saga. * B.R.A.G. Medallion Honoree * Readers' Favorite 5-Star Selection "Transient is an exceptionally well-written, thought-provoking novel that ultimately carries a humanist message, contrasting feigned morality with perceived evil." - Lex Allen, Readers' Favorite In a dark and distant future, death is obsolete. Jonas is a transient: a human spy living as an eternal. His mission is simple: always learn, never get caught. In the year 2578, an immortal regime controls the planet. Endless war has pushed humanity to the brink of extinction. Desperate to survive, the remaining factions deploy teenage spies, hoping to defeat the enemy from within. After years in the lion's den, Jonas has grown to admire the eternal civilization. He is learning to love what he blindly hated, blurring the mission and himself. But a reckoning is coming. The fates of billions hang in the balance. When the axe falls, Jonas must choose between his family and his species.

Book One of the Immortal Wake

Transient

"One of the finest pieces of sci-fi satire I have ever read. Anywhere. Bar none." - Eric Michael Craig, Rivenstone Press * Gold Medal Winner - Global Ebook Awards * Finalist - National Indie Excellence Awards * Finalist - Next Generation Indie Book Awards * Finalist - Dante Rossetti Book Awards * Finalist - Best Book Awards * Finalist - NMAZ Book Awards It's spring break and Max is stuck at home all by himself. Just the way he likes it. He games online, feasts on junk, and wonders why his cat can suddenly talk. Thanks to a bizarre mishap, Max has started shifting between parallel universes whenever he falls asleep. A curious affliction, and one that steadily erodes his sanity. Day after day, he awakes to a strange new reality and struggles to make sense of his surroundings. But then one day he awakes to a hyper-advanced version of Earth where humans have colonized space. Determined to fulfill a lifelong dream, Max and his cyborg cat venture into the black, only to entangle themselves in an intergalactic conflict.

Book One

Max and the Multiverse

Dip your toes into the award-winning book series! "Zachry has another fun short adventure for Max. Sparkle Pirate takes humorous aim at romance, and again he's hit the mark." —Geoff Habiger, Artemesia Publishing Max shifts between parallel universes whenever he falls asleep. A curious affliction, especially for a nerdy teen lost in an alien prairie. Max awakes to the sights and sounds of a balmy meadow. It’s a welcome shift for once, so he decides to relax and enjoy it. However, the serene environment seems a bit too serene, and the reveal of his seductive new physique only complicates the affair. * Haven't read the books? No problem! Max and the Multiverse shorts are stand-alone tales that serve as entry points into the series. And if you're hungry for more, this short also includes the first chapter of book one as a springboard into the saga. * Also available in the Series Box Set (3 Books, 3 Shorts).

a Max and the Multiverse short

Sparkle Pirate

Max's misadventures through the multiverse continue, this time with more snark. Ross, Zoey, and Perra return for another wild romp, along with several new faces that only a mother could love. Having survived the perilous plunge into Hollow Hold, Max emerged as an unlikely hero and earned a coveted title as Perra's grease monkey intern. He and the crew swing by a colossal space station for resupply, only to be targeted by unknown assailants. The resulting shenanigans take them to a roaming planet inside a creepy nebula inhabited by one of the strangest beings in the universe. All the while, Max bumbles his way through bizarre new realities, everything from transparent skin to a world without Bob Dylan.

Book Two of Max and the Multiverse

Max and the Snoodlecock

Book Three of Max and the Multiverse

Max and the Banjo Ferret

Puki Horpocket Presents is an intergalactic literary series dedicated to the plinths of legend. In this arena, cosmic glory is written in permanent ink. The story of Roy is a dizzying tale of love, loss, and spectacular folly. His colossal midlife crisis would spark The Incident, an infamous period of chaos that paralyzed the largest space station in the universe. With the aid of footage and eyewitness accounts, this book will reconstruct the events that turned a broken man into a folk hero.

The Most Chaotic Midlife Crisis in Cosmic History

A foolish choice leads to a fateful trap. After a night on the town, Nate is hungover and sick as a dog. He is also late for a cosmic cruise and nearly misses the launch. As he settles in for an epic voyage, his dream vacation is slowly revealed as a deadly snare. *** DISCLAIMER *** Twisted Simulations are chilling tales from the dark corners of the universe. Fair warning: the stories do not shy away from shock and gore. In fact, one might presume that the author is not right in the head. Enjoy at your own risk.

A Sci-Fi Horror Short

Starship Eternity

The world writhes as a remorseless terror sweeps across the planet. The age of immortals is drawing to a close and the vestige of humanity lies in tatters. Jonas, the failed leader of the human resistance, is adrift in a world that rejected him. Having witnessed the cold cruelty of annihilation, he spent hours in a state of debilitating shock. But now he must venture back to the ruins of civilization in search of hope.

The Mortal Vestige

Dip your toes into the award-winning book series! "I'm already a huge fan of Max and the Multiverse, and this story pulled some good giggles." - S. Shane Thomas, Science Fantasy Hub Max shifts between parallel universes whenever he falls asleep. A curious affliction, especially for a nerdy teen trapped on a spooky spaceship. Max awakes aboard a large and mysterious vessel. It's dark, it's smelly, and he's bleeding from the head. His crewmates are nowhere to be found. Not the best way to start a day, and matters are made even worse when he begins to uncover the truth of his predicament. * Haven't read the books? No problem! Max and the Multiverse shorts are stand-alone tales that serve as entry points into the series. And if you're hungry for more, this short also includes the first chapter of book one as a springboard into the saga. * Also available in the Series Box Set (3 Books, 3 Shorts).

Nibblenom Deathtrap

Book Three of the award-winning sci-fi comedy series! "Hijinks and mayhem ensue, there's a lot of things blowing up, and a giant purple ferret. It's a crazy fun ride." - Geoff Habiger, Artemesia Publishing A wise tiger once said that you should never shift on a world that you don’t want to inhabit for the rest of your life. Good advice, especially when visiting a jungle planet full of lizard bears. Max learns an extraordinary truth about his furry companion while stranded on said planet, but there is no time to dilly-dally because he and Ross need to find Zoey and Perra, who have been captured by a familiar foe. The race is on to reunite the crew and unlock the mysteries of the Banjo Ferret.

The harrowing conclusion to the Immortal Wake series. "Wheeler has somehow managed to elevate The Mortal Vestige from just being a science fiction story into a work of art, and the best art will always leave you changed after you've experienced it." - Ben Ragunton, TG Geeks The world writhes as a remorseless terror sweeps across the planet. The age of immortals is drawing to a close and the vestige of humanity lies in tatters. Jonas, the failed leader of the human resistance, is adrift in a world that rejected him. Having witnessed the cold cruelty of annihilation, he spent hours in a state of debilitating shock. But now he must venture back to the ruins of civilization in search of hope.

Book Three of the Immortal Wake

Max shifts between parallel universes whenever he falls asleep. A curious affliction, especially for a nerdy teen tasked with saving the world. Max awakes to a wondrous realm that has been cursed by a mystical corruption. A quest ensues to rescue the kingdom from its impending doom. Along the way, Max and his merry crewmates must brave an endless barrage of fantastical tropes.

A Max and the Multiverse Short

The Item of Monumental Importance

Book Two of the award-winning sci-fi comedy series! "Holy smokes! Wheeler is the funniest living author I've read." - S. Shane Thomas, Science Fantasy Hub Max’s misadventure through the multiverse continues, this time with more snark. Ross, Zoey, and Perra return for another wild romp, along with several new faces that only a mother could love. Having survived a perilous plunge into a lawless underworld, Max emerged as an unlikely hero and secured his spot as the spaceship intern. He and the crew swing by a colossal station for resupply, only to be targeted by unknown assailants. The resulting shenanigans take them to a roaming planet inside a creepy nebula inhabited by one of the strangest beings in the known universe.

King Ralph meets Mars Attacks in this sci-fi comedy about a colossal blunder. "Even as a short story, Nimi sets itself apart as a work of deranged brilliance." —Ben Ragunton, TG Geeks Puki Horpocket Presents is a limelight series that profiles extraordinary beings. In this arena, cosmic glory is written in permanent ink. Nimi Korble was a nobody. That is, until the day he wasn't. His meteoric rise to fame would culminate in a tragic event seldom seen in the universe. Nimi takes it all in stride, as he never sought the notoriety that doomed his species. This short interview will explore what happens when a civilization completely botches its first contact. Puki Horpocket is a literary titan with a loyal fandom that stretches across the universe. His merits are unchallenged, unsurpassed, and unquantifiable. To say that his works are renowned would be to redefine the very notion of fame. Zachry Wheeler is an award-winning science fiction novelist based on Earth. His merits are modest by comparison, but he does enjoy the occasional kudos. He serves as translator for all terrestrial editions. * Puki Horpocket Presents is a nonsequential collection of books and shorts. The entire series can be read in any order you please. As a special bonus, this short also includes the first chapter of Roy: The Most Chaotic Midlife Crisis in Cosmic History.

When First Contact Becomes Last Call

Nimi

Dip your toes into the award-winning book series! "I did laugh out loud on several occasions. Truly, this short story is another worthy of the Douglas Adams mantle." - Keith Lane, TG Geeks Max shifts between parallel universes whenever he falls asleep. A curious affliction, especially for a nerdy teen tasked with a holy quest. Max awakes to a wondrous realm with dragons, elves, and a highly munificent genie. However, the lands have been corrupted by a dark and deadly magic. Max and his merry crewmates must save the kingdom by braving an endless barrage of fantasy tropes. * Haven’t read the books? No problem! Max and the Multiverse shorts are stand-alone tales that serve as entry points into the series. And if you're hungry for more, this short also includes the first chapter of book one as a springboard into the saga. * Also available in the Series Box Set (3 Books, 3 Shorts).

Blade Runner meets Black Mirror in this tech noir saga. "A fascinating take on the vampire mythos, one that I didn't quite expect and was thoroughly engaged after the first chapter." - Keith Lane, TG Geeks In a dark and distant future, death is obsolete. This box set contains the complete trilogy of books: Transient The year is 2578. An immortal regime has pushed humanity to the brink of extinction. Jonas, a human spy, must infiltrate the eternal realm and defeat the enemy from within. Thursday Midnight Two years after fleeing the city, Jonas remains in hiding. His plans to remake society are slowly progressing, but then a frightening new foe rises from the ashes. The Mortal Vestige Having witnessed the cold cruelty of annihilation, Jonas is stunned and disoriented. With nothing left to lose, he must sift through the ruins of civilization in search of hope.

A Tech Noir Series (3 Books)

Immortal Wake Box Set

"One of the finest pieces of sci-fi satire I have ever read. Anywhere. Bar none." - Eric Michael Craig, Rivenstone Press Futurama meets Rick and Morty! Max and the Multiverse is an award-winning sci-fi comedy series about a bumbling nerd who shifts between parallel universes whenever he falls asleep. This box set contains six titles in the ongoing saga: Max and the Multiverse (Book 1) Max is enjoying a spring break all to himself, but then a bizarre mishap launches him and his talking cat into an epic adventure through the cosmos. Max and the Snoodlecock (Book 2) After surviving a perilous plunge into a lawless underworld, Max emerges as an unlikely hero, only to be targeted by unknown assailants. Max and the Banjo Ferret (Book 3) Max learns an extraordinary truth about his furry companion, but there is no time to dilly-dally because his crewmates have been captured by a familiar foe. *** BONUS! *** This collection also includes three Max and the Multiverse shorts. These are stand-alone tales that poke fun at other genres through the lens of science fiction. The Item of Monumental Importance (epic fantasy) Nibblenom Deathtrap (action horror) Sparkle Pirate (speculative romance)

A Sci-Fi Comedy Series (3 Books, 3 Shorts)

Max and the Multiverse Box Set

The thrilling sequel to the critically acclaimed Transient. "Thursday Midnight is quite simply one of the most compelling and intelligent science fiction books to come along in a very long time." - Ben Ragunton, TG Geeks Two years after betraying humanity and fleeing the city, Jonas and Anna remain in hiding. Their plans to remake society are slowly progressing, albeit under the constant threat of death. Victor Korovin is a NExUS agent tasked with eliminating the human scourge. After centuries in the field, his life as a feared enforcer has quieted. He lingers as an unused asset, trapped behind a desk in downtown Seattle. His accord with Jonas brought an end to the eternal war and marked the official extinction of the human race. The world has enjoyed a lasting peace ever since. That is, until a frightening new foe rises from the ashes.

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