Travis Heermann

A Fateful Duel Makes Him an Outlaw...... And a demon turns him into a hero. Thus begins Ken'ishi's epic journey to discover his past and find service with a worthy master. Amid ruthless crime lords, capricious spirits, and Mongol spies, Ken'ishi is an orphan and a ronin, a samurai without a master, tossed on the waves of fate and fortune. His only link to his past is Silver Crane, his father's sword, a blade that holds its secrets close... Such as the secret of Ken'ishi's bloodline. But when he meets the woman of his dreams, he might just discover that his dreams are actually nightmares.

Hello my Earthling Hello my starling Hello my space-time alien gal A baker's dozen of tales about creatures from outer space who may or may not have boldly gone where they really shouldn't have. Tales of aliens who test the creatures of Earth...tales of Earthlings who test the creatures from other planets...aliens who attack...aliens who defend...and aliens who are a little too close for comfort. Prepare to discover realms at the furthest edges of human imagination. From the depths of outer space... To the depths of the sea... To Portland...and beyond Featuring stories by: Travis Heermann - Rebecca Hodgkins - Charles Eugene Anderson & Jim LeMay - Meyari McFarland - Jason Dias - Debbie Mumford - Ron Collins - Shannon Lawrence - Jamie Ferguson - Stefon Mears - Thea Hutcheson - Robert Jeschonek - DeAnna KnipplingAMAZING MONSTER TALESAmazing Monster Tales is a series of monster anthologies full of fast-paced action-adventure stories. Whether you love monsters or fear them, they are the coolest This series features a mix of classic monsters and monsters that you've never seen before NEXT ISSUELook for INTO THE BRINY DEEP...and watch out for the sea monsters

Advance praise for The Hammer Falls "A body slam of high-tech mayhem..." "Delivers one gut punch after another in this science-fiction TKO." The next time he dies... ... will be the last. Can he save the woman he loves before his heart gives out for good? Horace "The Hammer" Harkness is a gene-modified pit fighter twenty years past his prime. He loves the life of screaming fans and thundering theme music, but too many injuries and resurrections have wrecked his heart. If he loses one more match, game over. Now his big comeback is in deep, deep trouble. If he fails, how will he repay all the money he borrowed to finance this fiasco? In a world of blood-drenched circuses and fleeting fame, can a battered pit fighter outsmart the Russian mob before they exact revenge on Lilly? Or will he die trying? If you love stories with with high-tech weapons, high-stakes action, snarky ninjas, and a touch of romance, you'll love The Hammer Falls ________________________________ "Take WWE and MMA, amp the violence to a bone-breaking, body-busting eleven, and you've got The Hammer Falls. But wash away the bloodstains and you'll surprisingly find yourself clobbered by camaraderie and heart." - Warren Hammond, author of the KOP series and Denver Moon "Fast-paced, action-packed, and full of heart. The Hammer Falls will have you praying Ridley Scott gives this one a home on the silver screen. He and Heermann are the only two capable of delivering the perfect balance of gladiatorial action and high-stakes science fiction." - Joshua Viola, award-winning editor of Nightmares Unhinged and Cyber World "A body slam of high-tech mayhem and social justice. Travis Heermann delivers one gut punch after another in this science-fiction TKO." - Mario Acevedo, author of the Felix Gomez detective vampire series "There are books that pack a punch, and then there's The Hammer Falls. With pugilistic, pit-fighting ferocity--and a surprising human core--Travis Heermann throws science fiction into the squared circle and watches it writhe in excitement. Grab a ringside seat and hold on tight." - Jason Heller, Hugo Award-winning author of Strange Stars and editor of Cyber World

Ken'ishi's dream just became a nightmare... He finds service with a powerful samurai lord... only to discover his lord is married to the only woman Ken'ishi has ever loved. And the underworld crime boss known as Green Tiger threatens to expose all their secrets. In a world of ancient gods, shapeshifting animals, and capricious spirits, Ken'ishi must discover the secret of his mysterious past in order to battle the Mongol horde of Khubilai Khan, or else the woman he loves will suffer a fate worse than death. If you love romance, intrigue, and action on an epic scale, don't miss this stunning climax to the Ronin Trilogy. Get yours now

When a band of shadowy fanatics abducts Javin Wollstone’s sister, Bella, from his care, his family’s only hope to bring her home is turning to a hard-bitten band of mercenaries, the Black Furies, led by Commander Rusk. Javin follows Rusk and his men through a maze of political intrigues, religious fanaticism, and centuries of distrust. Little do they know that Bella Wollstone could be the spark that sets off a war of Armageddon. Across trackless, pirate-infested seas and into ancient lands of prophets and priest-kings, Javin and the Black Furies pursue Bella’s captors into the teeth of the serpent, trying to snatch her back before the beast swallows her forever. Javin finds himself torn between his genteel, noble upbringing, the scars of war, and the raw, brutal necessity of what he must do to save her life.

His sword hides a deadly secret. But to learn it, he must pay in blood. The sword called Silver Crane knows Ken'ishi's hidden past, the heritage he himself does not. When Silver Crane is stolen, he must recover it all cost, or else Kazuko, the woman he loves, will die. Kazuko is in love with this ronin she can never have, trapped in a political marriage with a powerful samurai lord. But her husband's scheming chamberlain knows her secret. And an unstoppable invading horde is on the horizon... If you love action, intrigue, star-crossed romance, and epic battles with the perfect mix of history and fantasy, you'll love Sword of the Ronin. Get yours now.