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Austin Zaruba
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"Shadow City Justice: Silent Knight" -Zaruba's debut novel - is a relentless, high-octane steampunk thriller culminating in a literary fireworks grand finale guaranteed to resonate long after the story ends. Plunge into a world of intrigue, action, and the desperate pursuit of justice in a city where the gears of fate grind without mercy.
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"Novum Organum 21st Century" reimagines Francis Bacon's revolutionary "New Instrument" for our modern age, a time where the "idols" of the mind have mutated into insidious "anomalies," distortions amplified by technology.This is not merely a philosophical treatise, but a call to arms, a guide for intellectual liberation. It unveils the hidden dangers of our digital tools, the subtle biases that shape perception, and the urgent need for a new approach to knowledge.
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Experience the evocative power of words as "Dreamscapes and Curiosities" - a 26-poem chapbook, takes you on a carefully constructed journey into the subconscious, weaving together vivid imagery and profound introspection, offering a unique lens into the human condition. For those who forgot their dreams, and for any who are so curious, download your FREE PDF copy today!
Summer 2026
Prepare to have your reality shattered.In a world where the line between dimensions dangerously blurs, an ancient, hidden war is about to spill into our own. Caelen thought he was just taking a DNA test, but his rare "Aethelgard Bloodline" has marked him, drawing him into a cosmic conflict beyond human comprehension.His only hope is Jax, a mysterious "gun for hire" with an impossible gift: the power to manipulate time, freezing moments to move with blinding speed. But even Jax's incredible skill can only shield Caelen for so long as malevolent forces from the mystical realm of Aethelgard breach our reality.Join Caelen and Jax in an electrifying fusion of modern sci-fi action and ancient high fantasy. They must confront a relentless onslaught, unravel the profound secrets of the Children of the Light and the sinister Children of the Dark, and embark on a perilous quest that will determine the destiny of not just one world, but two."Bloodline and Breach" is a pulse-pounding adventure where science fiction and fantasy collide, pushing the boundaries of what you thought possible.
Fall 2026
"Terrormind" Unleashes a New Era of Horror This Halloween 2026.A Descent into Madness: Zaruba's masterful prose weaves a tapestry of dread, where the whispers of the damned become a chorus in your mind. The following excerpt offers a glimpse into the chilling world of "Terrormind":" 'Where do shadows go to play,
When darkness steals the light of day?
They dance with Ron, they sing with Les,
In the house where terror makes its nest.
Down, down, down, they'll softly creep,
While you, dear reader, fall asleep.
Forever lost, in endless night,
Within the pages of their fright.
Terrormind's tale, a whispered curse,
A living nightmare, ever worse.'This is the poem that Leslie reads, her voice catching on the final lines, the true horror of what she's reading taking hold, a horror that instantly attaches itself to her soul."
Winter 2026
Prepare for a literary journey where the boundaries of consciousness shatter and the future of humanity hangs in the balance. Austin Zaruba today announced the upcoming release of his highly anticipated novel\ "Aura, The 5G Genie", slated for publication in 2026. This electrifying science fiction adventure promises a unique exploration of artificial intelligence, unexpected friendship, and the profound impact of unseen power.This ground-breaking novel blends high-octane action with philosophical introspection and genuinely heartwarming moments, questioning reality, exploring the nature of consciousness, and ultimately charting a path toward a better world.
"Dime Novel Adventures" is an ambitious new choose-your-own-epic novel combining classic literary storytelling with the thrilling world of airship adventure. Join Frank Reed, father and son, as they pilot their audacious airship through 1898, bound for the heart of the Amazon and the legendary Lost City of Z. Your choices will dictate their fate in this unforgettable tale.
