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The Characters of Memory of Dragons

June 11, 2020 By Michael G. Munz Leave a Comment

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It’s time to get to know the characters of Memory of Dragons! Okay, so the only real way to get to know them is to actually read the book–which you can now preorder for Kindle at a discount!–but here’s an introduction to the main folks. Note: there are minor spoilers here, but not much more than you’d get from reading the cover. And there will still be a few other intriguing supporting characters (people? monsters? faerie creatures?) to discover when you dive into the novel itself…

Austin: A twenty-nine-year-old American graduate student, Austin was a year away from earning a PhD in physics when the woman he loved perished in a car accident. Now, he travels to Britain to honor her memory. Austin’s worldview is evidence-based, and soon he must reconcile his disbelief in the supernatural with a terrifying firsthand experience of magical power and a literal monster attack. If magic and monsters are real, then what about life after death? And is that glowing crystal he found really talking to him?

Corinna: A twenty-five-year-old Irish woman living in England, Corinna makes her living as a barista and part-time musician. She also picks tourists’ pockets as a hobby. When her most recent pick gets her more than she bargained for, Corinna is filled with memories that are not her own, a sudden aptitude for magic, and a powerful impulse to recover a mystical crystal from the Welsh coast. It’s a quest that will bring her and Austin together, but only Corinna truly knows why.

Maeron: A genteel man in his late-thirties with a broad smile, Maeron is a sorcerer specialized in mnemonimancy, a form of magic based on memory. He is as deadly as he is personable. Born in a world called Rhyll, which uses our own world as a dumping ground for its undesirables, Maeron came to Earth as part of an expedition to recover a crystal that holds a lost dragon spirit. He soon betrayed his fellows, executing them one by one, until only Rhianon survived. Now, he’ll stop at nothing to recover the crystal again.

Rhianon: The youngest member of the expedition from Rhyll, Rhianon was the only survivor of Maeron’s treachery. She struck the strongest blow against his plans, hiding the crystal beyond his reach. A practiced student of mnemonimancy herself, she begins Memory of Dragons on the run in the English city of Bath. For her, ours is a world filled with amazing machinery, but few allies. The sacrifice she makes to safeguard the crystal alters not only her own fate, but the fate of two worlds.

Boden: A dragon, once from the world of Rhyll, now disembodied and imprisoned within a magical crystal. A holder of power, wisdom, and secrets, many seek Boden, for many reasons. Even so, Boden will only speak with one American tourist, who had not intended to find him at all.

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Preorder Memory of Dragons for a Discount

June 9, 2020 By Michael G. Munz Leave a Comment

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Preorder now for cheap!

It’s nearly book release time! In less than a week, Memory of Dragons, my new contemporary fantasy set in modern Britain, will be released. This one has been a long time coming, so I’m super excited to finally let everyone read it. I’m so excited that I’m running a preorder special: Order Memory of Dragons for Kindle now, and you’ll lock in the 99 cent discount price and be ready to read the second it goes live (well, after a brief downloading time, I suppose) on June 15th.

Here’s a taste of what advance reviewers have said about Memory of Dragons:

“The novel is set in present day England and Wales which made such a nice change to most fantasy novels. I did have some reservations as to how this setting would work for a story involving magic and dragons but Munz expertly intertwined these two seemingly opposites. It brought the magic and otherworldly aspects to a more recognisable setting which is quite a unique feat.

The characters were likable and each had their own quirks, making them unique to this novel. Personally, however, the concept of this book was the star of the show and I loved the individuality to it. I also liked how well everything was explained and at no point was I confused with the plot or where it was going.”

-Alice and Her Bookshelf (read the full review here)

“I couldn’t put this book down from a chapter one- it has everything, love, magic, dragons and an epic battle to save the world. This book is a fast-paced, gripping ride where the author allows you to know the back story without lengthy explanations or descriptions and has plenty of twists and turns without straying too far from the plot and leaves you longing for more.”

-Goodreads review (read the full review here)

“I think this is an excellent book for those who enjoy both adult and YA fantasy. Munz successfully crafts a nice, easy to follow storyline that hosts elements fans of both genres will appreciate.”

-Goodreads review (read the full review here)

Like I said, I can’t wait for all of you to get a look at it. Grab it now while it’s less than a buck!

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Release Day! Zeus Is Undead: This One Has Zombies

February 27, 2019 By Michael G. Munz Leave a Comment

It’s ALIIIVE! Er, wait, no.
It’s UNDEAAADD!

It’s here! My latest comedic fantasy, Zeus Is Undead: This One Has Zombies is published and available today! It’s taken me far longer than I would have liked to get this book out there, but I’m pleased it’s finally ready for you. It’s definitely something I can be proud of.

But just in case any of you are new here, perhaps I ought to answer the question of just what, exactly, is Zeus Is Undead?

I’m glad you asked, hypothetical person!

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Get A Shadow in the Flames FREE!

September 14, 2016 By Michael G. Munz

A Shadow in the Flames, the first book in my now complete cyberpunk series The New Aeneid Cycle, is now available for FREE on Kindle, Nook, iTunes, and Kobo! Start the series for free today! (Or tomorrow, or Friday. You know, whatever.) 😀

It’s already the #2 free cyberpunk genre book on Amazon!

As of 5:40pm PST on Sept 14th. Sights set on #1...

As of 5:40pm PST on Sept 14th. Sights set on #1…

 

Now FREE!

Now FREE!

Northgate is in turmoil. Decaying, violent, and corrupt, it is a common enough city in 2051, yet soon, discoveries beneath the Moon’s surface will mark the city with their first distant echoes.

New arrival Michael Flynn is jobless and down to his last few dollars, but he still dreams of making a positive difference of his own. He has no family, no friends—save for the freelancer known only as Diomedes—and tonight the apartment they share will burn to the ground.

When Diomedes becomes his mentor in a search for the arsonist responsible, Michael will get the chance to realize his dreams. Joining them is Felix, a wise-cracking “information bounty hunter” who claims that neither the arsonist nor the man Michael idolizes are quite what they appear.

Will Michael find the courage to pass through the flames unscathed, or will the violence that surrounds him incinerate all that he is? Those who search the Moon will be watching…

And now it’s free!

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A Dragon at the Gate – RELEASE DAY!

August 17, 2016 By Michael G. Munz Leave a Comment

It’s finally here!

A Dragon at the Gate is now officially available! The saga of my cyberpunk series The New Aeneid Cycle is now complete! You can finally find out what’s going to happen with the timed nanopoison in a certain character’s heart, if another character’s fractured memory can be salvaged, and just what the heck is lurking in the unexplored parts of the crashed alien craft on the moon!

A Dragon at the Gate launch promo

Plus, for a limited time,  you can get the ebook versions of A Shadow in the Flames and A Memory in the Black (books 1 & 2) for just 99 cents!

Reviews from early readers are already starting to come in:

“A Dragon at the Gate was a perfect way to finish a creative and inventive series. If you are into dark, futuristic fiction with a great touch of humor, The New Aeneid Cycle is a fantastic series for you.” —2BookLoversReviews.com

“From the first page to the last, A Dragon At The Gate was packed cover to cover with action, mystery and those nagging little questions that keep you turning pages hours after you should have already been asleep.” —Kelly Upton, Amazon review

“For the first 150 pages, the adventure from the first two books in the series continues. There are some surprises, but I saw the novel as a nice, well-done continuation. And for the record, I was worried about recalling the events of the first two, but I shouldn’t have been. There are subtle reminders to jog your memory without seeming obtrusive or out of place. Then, wow, this goes places I could never have imagined.” —Matt Ward, Goodreads review

“Michael’s narrative style is fast paced, often sliding into a conversational tone, making the book a fun read. He never tells you what happens, he relates it, which is a hallmark of the great writers.” —Cain Latrani, author of Rise

I’m EXCITED!!
(Did I mention that?)

Right now, A Dragon at the Gate is in a limited release, available in both paperback and ebook on Amazon only. In November it will also be available on Nook, iTunes, and Kobo, but for the moment I’m taking advantage of an Amazon advertising program that’s only available if the book is exclusive to them. The better a book does in its first 30 days on Amazon, the more attention it gets for the rest of its life, so I’m doing all I can to boost it there.

So hey, why not grab the book right now? And then have some ice cream! You deserve it!

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A Dragon at the Gate available for pre-order! Plus a 99 cent sale!

August 8, 2016 By Michael G. Munz Leave a Comment

As the August 17th release day hurtles toward us for A Dragon at the Gate, the final book in my cyberpunk adventure series The New Aeneid Cycle, I’m excited to announce that you can now pre-order the book!
What’s more, right now you can also get books 1 and 2 in the series for just 99 cents each!

Each book in the series has its own stand-alone narrative arc, so you can pick up any book and be okay, but of course all three together make up the complete story…

99 Cents

99 cents for a limited time!

A SHADOW IN THE FLAMES – 99 cent sale for Kindle

“A decaying city, a mysterious arson, and a secret below the moon’s surface drive the action of this engaging and thought-provoking sci-fi thriller. A Shadow in the Flames will keep you guessing to the very end.”

—Terry Persun, author of Revison 7: DNA

“Dark, violent, relentlessly intriguing and action-packed, A Shadow in the Flames excels at dystopian world building. A well-developed, multi-layered story that grabs the reader on page one and never lets go.”

—Kenneth G. Bennett, author of Exodus 2022


99 cent sale

99 cents for a limited time!

A MEMORY IN THE BLACK – 99 cent sale for Kindle

“Munz skillfully interposes characters and events in a way that keeps one guessing, while ever hinting that the story—and the conspiracy behind it—is far vaster than one ever sees.”

—JM Guillen, author of On the Matter of the Red Hand

“A great story contrasting corporate greed and corruption with the hope to save humanity from itself. I love the darkness that is exposed in A Memory in the Black, the depths that people will stoop to just to serve their own purpose.”

—2BookLoversReviews.com


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$3.99 Pre-Order, Releasing 8/17/16

A DRAGON AT THE GATE – Pre-order at $3.99 for Kindle

“Not a book to read before bed unless you aren’t planning on going to sleep until sometime next week. Munz has a way of developing female characters that are believably badass and likable. I especially fell in love with the cybernetic implant technology. Damn it, now I want some glowing hair.”

—Tiffany Pitts, author of Double Blind

“In a time where so many stories are re-hashed sequels and re-boots, Munz has created some truly spectacular science fiction. The entire series delivers what it promises, and so much more. Every time I believed I knew what came next, I found myself very pleasantly surprised.”

—JM Guillen, author of The Paean of Sundered Dreams

At the moment, the pre-order and sales are only available on the Kindle versions. A paperback version of A Dragon at the Gate will also be available starting on August 17th. I can’t wait for everyone to read it! I really feel the series just gets better with each successive book.

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Thanks for reading!

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Now (Re)publishing via Red Muse Press!

June 1, 2016 By Michael G. Munz Leave a Comment

And so it begins!

So you heard the news a few weeks ago: Booktrope, the publisher I signed with in 2014, went out of business as of May 31st. As I retain the rights to my books, I’ve chosen, for the moment, to republish them myself under my own imprint. I’m now pleased to present to you the name of that imprint, along with its own fancy-ass logo!

Red Muse Press Logo

Actually, I suppose it’s kind of a simple-ass logo. But it’s a logo. They’re supposed to be efficient like that. And I really like it. So there.

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