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— M. Andrew Jones 2022/10/01 —
Writings in Analog!
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Under Oblarra
Book 2 of The Chimera Cycle is here!
After narrowly escaping his own execution, Duke Creigal berDuvante is still intent on finding the thief, Humbert—but first he must escape Ebertin—a city where enemies abound. And while Creigal travels in the Bunderhilt Mountains, a covert war to destroy his duchy begins to unfold in the Saot…
After standing up for the duke, the priestess Wenifas finds herslef banished from her home and surrounded by foreigners she does not understand. And what of her friend, the shaman that saved them all? He is scarred and unconscious after his confrontation with the chimera, Kezodel. At least he is safe among his Jindleyak friends, including his sister—as they plan to sneak him east, to the great city of Hearthstone…
Meanwhile, an undead menace haunts the land and searches for a young soldier he means to destroy…
ALL THIS - AND SO MUCH MORE!
(400 pages)
1 copy sold (as of 2024/08/01)
The End of Marvelous
A mostly impossible Tale of Woe and Redemption
Nathan Marvelous was never the same, and public sentiment toward the celebrity has only declined, ever since he quit boxing in a huff. Years later, the reclusive star has been all but forgotten—when a meteor is discovered and projected to impact the Earth.
Despite a seeming lack of qualification, Nathan is tapped by a local politician that punches well above his weight, and the prizefighter is tasked with saving Southern Europe (and Northern Africa).
But as the assignment goes forward, secrets come to light, and an old enemy creeps from the shadows intent on destroying anything and everything Nathan holds dear…
At time poignant, at times zany—and always with another twist approaching—The End of Marvelous explores what it is to be human, or nearly so.
”Loved it!” — Becca R.
“M. Andrew Jones is incredible at creating off-the-wall, bizarre stories. He takes you away from daily life and catapults you to another time and place. Of all his writings, this book is my favorite!” — Kelly C.
“It reads well.” — John C. Dvorak
(334 pages)
162 copies sold (2024/07/11)
Metal
A ROCK ‘N ROLL STORY OF A SORDID OBSESSION And COld Hard Cash
Sophie saw her opportunity. She stood, charged across the room, and sat herself on Gabriel’s lap—before he could pick some other lucky contestant. She licked the side of his face and whispered in his ear. “I don’t mind a little choking. It’s nothing worse than I got at the ol’ foster home,” she grinned. “Still, I’d rather talk music.”
You know what I want,” Gabriel leaned in close, a dirt smirk on his face. “I want to murder you and get away with it,” he winked.
Sophie snorted. She didn’t believe it. She knew a lot of jokers, all-bark no-bite, prodding at their limits. Gabriel wasn’t really the wrong kind of guy. Sophie knew the wrong type—truly vicious and reprehensible. This strutting cock was just edgy. With a chuckle of her own, Sophie leaned in.
“You know what I want,” she rubbed up against him. “I want a hundred thousand dollars and six months to spend it,” she smirked, satisfied with his jovial answer…
"As a bathroom reader, Metal is a perfect bit of literature...delightfully intriguing.” — Kyle A.
“Alluring, suspenseful, edgy, twisted, metal.” — Kelly C.
(65 pages)
356 copies sold (2024/07/11)
Children of the Broken Moon
AN Epic High Fantasy — Book one of the Chimera Cycle
Follow along as Duke Creigal berDuvante abandons his duchy and takes to the road with a handful of guards. He's in search of a thief—but his enemies catch wind of his mission and hatch their own diabolical plans!
So begins this tale of obsession, grief, and betrayal—but there is also love, courage, and redemption at hand!
(244 pages)
270 copies sold (as of 2024/07/11)
The Story of Number
Where Belief and knowledge meet for Tea
This book is an exploration of various philosophical and religious themes set in a numerical framework. This book is a poetic examination of language, religion, magic, and the occult that aims to prove you are at the center of everything (in a manner of speaking). What sort of proof, you might ask? The kind provided by basic math! At 64 pages, it is a quick read—though I recommend reading it slowly, playing with the numbers, and even skipping around.
(64 pages)
422 copies sold (as of 2024/07/11)