Books with author Michael W. Garza

Now in paperback, the third book in the Donovan series returns to the treacherous alien planet where corporate threats and dangerous creatures imperil the lives of the colonists.Corporate assassin Tamarland Benteen's last hope is the survey ship Vixen. Under the supervision of Dr. Dortmund Weisbacher, the scientists of Vixen are tasked with the first comprehensive survey of the newly discovered planet called Donovan. Given that back in Solar System, Boardmember Radcek would have Benteen's brain dissected, he's motivated to make his escape.The transition that should have taken Vixen years is instantaneous. Worse, a space ship is already orbiting Donovan, and, impossibly, human settlements have been established on the planet. For Dr. Weisbacher, Donovan is an ecological disaster.Down on Donovan, Talina Perez takes refuge in the ruins of Mundo Base with the wild child, Kylee Simonov. But the quetzals are playing their own deadly game: one that forces Talina and Kylee to flee farther into the wilderness. Too bad they're stuck with Dortmund Weisbacher in the process.Back in Port Authority, Dan Wirth discovers that he's not the meanest or deadliest man on the planet. Tamarland Benteen is making his play for control of PA. And in the final struggle, if Benteen can't have it, he'll destroy it all.

The bond between twins can bend but never break.Elizabeth is crazy, at least that’s what everyone believes. She sees things, terrible things no one wants to hear about. Her twin sister, Jessica, used to see things too, but she convinced herself long ago it was all in her head. The sixteen-year-old was left to drift through the chaos alone, abandoned by her other half. But now the darkness has come calling.Vision of the Elder This YA Paranormal Series follows the trail of those children forced to bear witness to the sacred rites of the Cult of the Elder. Their eyes are opened to the darkness beyond the void, and their lives are forever changed. Book I: NeverHaven Book II: Children of the Mark (www.amazon.com/B085HZ8S25) Book III: The Crimson Door (Forthcoming)Leap deeper into the shadowy world of the Cult of the Elder within the pages of Rise of the Elder and much more!Rise of the ElderThis Horror Survival Series documents the last days of those mortals foolish enough to pry into the affairs of the Cult of the Elder. The dark secrets are tempting, but few live to tell of the horrendous wonders beyond the void.Book I: Drums in the Abyss (www.amazon.com/B07D2HQ9Q8)Book II: The Grief That Lingers (Forthcoming)Book III: A Temple on the Witch-mound (Forthcoming)Get the dark collection of macabre tales that started it all:The Elder Unearthed: Tales of NasNoroth and the Cult of the Elder (https://www.amzn.com/B00J1Q4YYM)Investigative Role Playing in a Modern World of Gothic Horror:Children of the Mark: The Role Playing Game (www.amazon.com/B00TWSNANK)

Summer vacation was never supposed to be like this.It was bad enough Naomi had to be shipped off to her dad's home for the summer and deal with her half-brother Gavin, but when the siblings are forced to spend their break with their great-grandmother in upstate New York, everything changes. An investigation into the strange disappearance of their great-grandfather forces them to retrace his footsteps. They discover a gateway between worlds and encounter extraordinary creatures in a land where the people are desperate to escape the coming of a shade lord. To survive their adventure, Naomi and Gavin must settle their differences and find the elusive shadow gate that will take them home again.*Grab a copy today and begin your search for the Shadow Gate*THE SHADOW GATE CHRONICLES: Book 1: The Last Shadow Gate Book 2: A Veil of Shadows Book 3: The Shadow of War (Forthcoming)Praise for THE LAST SHADOW GATE:"If this book had been around when I was a kid, I’d have held it right up there with The Chronicles of Narnia and Lord of the Rings.”- Sunshine Somerville, Author of THE KOTA SERIES"I found myself devouring it in one sitting, because I couldn't stop reading it.” - Sami Airola, risingshadow.net"You won't want to miss out on the thrilling yet perilous world beyond the shadow gates!"- J. Cornell Michel, Author of JORDAN'S BRAINS*If you love fast-paced, YA Fantasy, THE SHADOW GATE CHRONICLES, is the series for you. Continue the adventure with book II, A VEIL OF SHADOWS. Grab a copy here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B075FWNXYS*

A desperate search leads to a new world.Naomi and Gavin are on the run. Having narrowly escaped Azzmon’s clutches, they find themselves hunted by Malick, another Shade Lord. He has amassed an army of foul creatures, and the city-state of Tarravale stands on the brink of chaos. Naomi’s ability to open Shadow Gates makes her an alluring target, and the Shade Lord will stop at nothing to possess her. The children must find a way to escape before their new world is buried in an unwinnable war.Begin your search for the Shadow Gate today.THE SHADOW GATE CHRONICLES: Book 1: The Last Shadow Gate Book 2: A Veil of Shadows Book 3: The Shadow of War (Forthcoming) Praise for A VEIL OF SHADOWS:"A lovely and charmingly old-fashioned yet modern YA fantasy novel for readers of all ages!” - Sami Airola, risingshadow.net"Perfect for young adult and adult audiences alike." - M. Addison"These are the kinds of books I want to read to my kids someday." - Marleyreads*If you love fast-paced, YA Fantasy, THE SHADOW GATE CHRONICLES, is the series for you. Grab a copy of the first book in the series THE LAST SHADOW GATE here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MSW5VO4*

The third book in the thrilling Donovan series, a sci-fi action adventure set on a treacherous alien planet where corporate threats and dangerous creatures imperil the lives of the colonists.Corporate assassin Tamarland Benteen's last hope is the survey ship Vixen. With a load of scientists aboard under the supervision of Dr. Dortmund Weisbacher, Vixen is tasked with the first comprehensive survey of the newly discovered planet called Donovan. Given that back in Solar System, Boardmember Radcek would have Benteen's brain dissected, he's particularly motivated to make his escape.The transition that should have taken Vixen years is instantaneous. Worse, a space ship is already orbiting Donovan, and, impossibly, human settlements have been established on the planet. For Dortmund Weisbacher, this is a violation of the most basic conservation tenets. Donovan is an ecological disaster.Down on Donovan, Talina Perez takes refuge in the ruins of Mundo Base with the wild child, Kylee Simonov. But the quetzals are playing their own deadly game: one that forces Talina and Kylee to flee farther into the wilderness. Too bad they're stuck with Dortmund Weisbacher in the process. Back in Port Authority, Dan Wirth discovers that he's not the meanest or deadliest man on the planet. Tamarland Benteen is making his play for control of PA. And in the final struggle, if Benteen can't have it, he'll destroy it all.

Some things, terrible things, cannot be unseen.AJ Scott is a typical teenager and the only thing he wanted to do was survive high school. Clair and Dougie have been his friends since the third grade. The teens stumble across a bizarre ritual, quickly turning an evening of adventure into a nightmare. They witness the culmination of a bizarre cult’s attempt to summon a monstrous deity from the netherworld and a hasty escape leaves the teens terrified and AJ marred from the event. His newfound malady proves to be much more than a simple mark and the trio are pulled into a race to save themselves, their families, and possibly the entire world.Vision of the Elder This YA Paranormal Series follows the trail of those children forced to bear witness to the sacred rites of the Cult of the Elder. Their eyes are opened to the darkness beyond the void, and their lives are forever changed. Book I: NeverHaven (www.amazon.com/B07GJNWRN6) Book II: Children of the Mark (www.amazon.com/B085HZ8S25) Book III: The Crimson Door (Forthcoming)Leap deeper into the shadowy world of the Cult of the Elder within the pages of Rise of the Elder and much more!Rise of the ElderThis Horror Survival Series documents the last days of those mortals foolish enough to pry into the affairs of the Cult of the Elder. The dark secrets are tempting, but few live to tell of the horrendous wonders beyond the void.Book I: Drums in the Abyss (www.amazon.com/B07D2HQ9Q8)Book II: The Grief That Lingers (Forthcoming)Book III: A Temple on the Witch-mound (Forthcoming)Get the dark collection of macabre tales that started it all:The Elder Unearthed: Tales of NasNoroth and the Cult of the Elder (https://www.amazon.com/B00J1Q4YYM)Investigative Role Playing in a Modern World of Gothic Horror:Children of the Mark: The Role Playing Game (www.amazon.com/B00TWSNANK)

Addiction is not just an individual disease. Unfortunately, children often don't understand that when a parent or loved one is struggling with addiction and it has nothing to do with them. All the child understands is that Mommy or Daddy are gone. Have You Seen My Mother, seeks to explain the absence of a parent who is striving toward finding Recovery. While this is an uncomfortable and ugly topic, once the foundation of Recovery is set, the relationship between Addict and Child can be beautiful!

The third book in the thrilling Donovan series, a sci-fi action adventure set on a treacherous alien planet where corporate threats and dangerous creatures imperil the lives of the colonists.Corporate assassin Tamarland Benteen's last hope is the survey ship Vixen. With a load of scientists aboard under the supervision of Dr. Dortmund Weisbacher, Vixen is tasked with the first comprehensive survey of the newly discovered planet called Donovan. Given that back in Solar System, Boardmember Radcek would have Benteen's brain dissected, he's particularly motivated to make his escape.The transition that should have taken Vixen years is instantaneous. Worse, a space ship is already orbiting Donovan, and, impossibly, human settlements have been established on the planet. For Dortmund Weisbacher, this is a violation of the most basic conservation tenets. Donovan is an ecological disaster.Down on Donovan, Talina Perez takes refuge in the ruins of Mundo Base with the wild child, Kylee Simonov. But the quetzals are playing their own deadly game: one that forces Talina and Kylee to flee farther into the wilderness. Too bad they're stuck with Dortmund Weisbacher in the process. Back in Port Authority, Dan Wirth discovers that he's not the meanest or deadliest man on the planet. Tamarland Benteen is making his play for control of PA. And in the final struggle, if Benteen can't have it, he'll destroy it all.

Summer vacation was never supposed to be like this.It was bad enough Naomi had to be shipped off to her dad's home for the summer and deal with her half-brother Gavin, but when the siblings are forced to spend their break with their great-grandmother in upstate New York, everything changes. An investigation into the strange disappearance of their great-grandfather forces them to retrace his footsteps. They discover a gateway between worlds and encounter extraordinary creatures in a land where the people are desperate to escape the coming of a shade lord. To survive their adventure, Naomi and Gavin must settle their differences and find the elusive shadow gate that will take them home again.*Grab a copy today and begin your search for the Shadow Gate*THE SHADOW GATE CHRONICLES: Book 1: The Last Shadow GateBook 2: A Veil of ShadowsBook 3: The Shadow of War (Forthcoming)Praise for THE LAST SHADOW GATE:"If this book had been around when I was a kid, I’d have held it right up there with The Chronicles of Narnia and Lord of the Rings.”- Sunshine Somerville, Author of THE KOTA SERIES"I found myself devouring it in one sitting, because I couldn't stop reading it.” - Sami Airola, risingshadow.net"You won't want to miss out on the thrilling yet perilous world beyond the shadow gates!"- J. Cornell Michel, Author of JORDAN'S BRAINS*If you love fast-paced, YA Fantasy, THE LAST SHADOW GATE is the book for you.*

The Ghost Town Detective Agency is on the case!This series targets new independent readers with easy to follow plots and grade level appropriate text. Help build a better reader today!When Chase is dared to sleep over at the old Williams house, he stumbles into a haunting situation. The third grade is hard enough for him and his best friend Rosie and cousin Zach, but one night in a haunted house might be more than they can stand. The children discover a family secret that could free the entire town of Gum Springs from the Williams family curse forever.Are Chase and his friends courageous enough to take the case?GHOST TOWN DETECTIVE AGENCY: Book 1: One Ghost Too Many! Book 2: The Haunted Clock Tower (Coming Soon) Book 3: The Shadow in the Woods (Coming Soon)*If you love action-packed fun for kids, ONE GHOST TOO MANY! is the book for you.*

A desperate search leads to a new world Naomi and Gavin are on the run. Having narrowly escaped Azzmon’s clutches, they find themselves hunted by Malick, another Shade Lord. He has amassed an army of foul creatures, and the city-state of Tarravale stands on the brink of chaos. Naomi’s ability to open Shadow Gates makes her an alluring target, and the Shade Lord will stop at nothing to possess her. The children must find a way to escape before their new world is buried in an unwinnable war. Begin your search for the Shadow Gate today THE SHADOW GATE CHRONICLES: Book 1: The Last Shadow Gate Book 2: A Veil of Shadows Book 3: The Shadow of War (Forthcoming) Praise for A VEIL OF SHADOWS: "A lovely and charmingly old-fashioned yet modern YA fantasy novel for readers of all ages!” - Sami Airola, risingshadow.net "Perfect for young adult and adult audiences alike." - M. Addison "These are the kinds of books I want to read to my kids someday." - Marleyreads *If you love fast-paced, YA Fantasy, THE SHADOW GATE CHRONICLES is the series for you. Grab a copy of the first book in the series THE LAST SHADOW GATE here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MSW5VO4*

The Ghost Town Detective Agency is on the case! This series targets new independent readers with easy to follow plots and grade level appropriate text. Help build a better reader today! When Chase is dared to sleep over at the old Williams house, he stumbles into a haunting situation. The third grade is hard enough for him and his best friend Rosie and cousin Zach, but one night in a haunted house might be more than they can stand. The children discover a family secret that could free the entire town of Gum Springs from the Williams family curse forever. Are Chase and his friends courageous enough to take the case? GHOST TOWN DETECTIVE AGENCY: Book 1: One Ghost Too Many! Book 2: The Haunted Clock Tower (Coming Soon) Book 3: The Shadow in the Woods (Coming Soon) *If you love action-packed fun for kids, ONE GHOST TOO MANY! is the book for you.*