About the Author:
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Timothy C. Ward
Horror, Post-Apocalyptic,
Suspense Thriller, Urban Fantasy
My love for writing started while co-authoring a Ninja Turtles comic in kindergarten. Dragonlance and Stephen King influenced my middle years, and then Orson Scott Card and the Dune Prequels added Science Fiction to my literary palate. After college, insecurity and a lack of community led to a few years off from writing, but then I discovered NaNoWriMo and podcasts. These helped me write and rewrite what became two trunked novels, but also put me firmly in the path of realizing my dream.Scavenger: Evolution last March. It’s a sand-divers in the apocalypse story of love and terror set in Hugh Howey’s world of Sand (with his permission). The audiobook is nearly complete, and the sequel will come out next summer.
My short story credits include “The Bomb in the President’s Bathroom,” an Amish science fiction thriller set in the world of Michael Bunker’s Pennsylvania, and published in the anthology, Tales from Pennsylvania; “Staring Into,” a time-travel love story published in Masters of Time; and “Marigold Bloom,” an as-yet published story in a redshirts-themed anthology, Expendable Assets, which will donate proceeds to The Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund.
My first Evolved Publishing novel is a magical thriller set in the rift between Iowa and the Abyss, inspired by equal parts of Stephen King’s Dark Tower series and The Stand.
I am also a former Executive Producer for the Hugo-Nominated podcast, Adventures in SciFi Publishing, and have reviewed books for them and SF Signal.
Featured Books by
Timothy C. Ward
GODSKNIFE: LINEAGE
(A Short Story)
Horror / Post-Apocalyptic /
Suspense Thriller / Urban Fantasy
His father died saving the world from a power that’s remained hidden until now. Will James unravel the mystery of his father’s lineage in time to stand up to the new fight?
“Great heart and well written! Cool intro to what seems to be an incredibly violent, thrilling world – nicely done!” ~ Dave de Burgh, Author of the “Mahaelian Chronicle” Series
“The start of a wild ride! Did I just witness the beginning of a giant insect apocalypse?” ~ Becky Stephens, Editor and Book Reviewer
On the day that changes everything, James wakes up to his usual struggles: school, basketball aspirations, and the reminder of his father’s death in service to his country. An unlikely friend will challenge him, offering a different perspective on the legacy left by those who’ve loved us, but whom we’ve lost. James doesn’t understand how one who loves you could leave you behind, but if the answer is courage, then he doubts he has what it takes to make the same kind of decision.
Yet as a new enemy rises to the surface of their world, he must use the example set by his father, and take full advantage of the life and lineage that his father saved, and he must rise to his own challenge.
GODSKNIFE: REVOLT
Horror / Post-Apocalyptic /
Suspense Thriller / Urban Fantasy
Caroline intended to visit a college campus, but stands instead at the edge of Hell on Earth.
“A tasty and addictive cocktail of the speculative fiction genre… Godsknife:Revolt is grimdark (oh yeah) and happening. The intro and conclusion are surprising, shocking, and every bit as intriguing as the entire plot.” ~ Anindita Choudhury
“It’s as if the author took our current society, stripped off a few layers, and added in a few Chinese puzzle boxes. It is believable and very well done. The characters are interesting and well developed. I love that there’s a good amount of dialogue that flows well and builds nicely into the story. I can’t wait for the next book of the series!” ~ Vicarious Bookworm Reviews
The cicada invasion has come, and a skin-crawling hum pervades the pitch-black Iowa sky. Cocoons line the streets, spilling forth their murderous offspring. Ancient magic has returned with a vengeance, bringing a threat greater than anything we saw in WW III.
An orphaned girl’s visit to Iowa State entangles her with a handsome Order mage, and with a priestess who’s triggered an apocalypse worthy of the gods of Earth and the Abyss.
When the impossible becomes reality, what price will Caroline and her new friends pay to survive the insect apocalypse?
