An action-packed Science Fiction novel,

Captain Vince Lombard, G-Marine company commander, is tasked with tracking down a stray ship. The Alliance Military Ship StarFire has gone silent, and previous attempts to locate her have resulted in the loss of more ships. After two previous wars with xenospecies humanity bumped into while expanding into space, no one knows what might be the cause of StarFire's missing in action status. And  internal politics between Fleet command and the Galactic Marine Corps might mean  that, unless something is done, humanity may get the news it's at war with yet  another new race about the time they show up to attack one of the human systems  in the sector.

A prequel to the book "Fey," this story is a novelization  of the story Vince related to Blondie in the previous book, which many readers  requested.

What others are
saying about StarFire

"Mike Lee has written yet another solid fast-reading book that grabs your attention and keeps it engaged until the satisfying conclusion. I will be reading this one again and can't wait for the next Mike Lee book."

—  Amazon review by 'Far Left Texas'

"Starfire is a truly superb book, one of the few of the hundreds I've read this year that stands out by itself. Beautifully crafted, very good cadence, great reflection by the main hero, who does not always occupy center stage. Lots of mystery left to ponder, this author does not insult the intelligence of the reader but compliments it - and that is rare. The characters are well developed according to their roles and aren't just mirrors for the main character. The plot is plausible and not drowned in technology while being quite comfortable with it."

— Dennis Campbell

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An action-packed urban fantasy,

Interior designer Jason Walker discovers that he possesses remarkable powers just as he is unwittingly drawn into a mysterious battle between forces of Light and Dark.

Tormented by visions of shadows chasing and killing him, Jason soon finds out about people killed in different parts of the world, with mysterious signs scorched into their left shoulders.

Jason’s co-workers and friends Debbie and Matthew help him search for more information about the killings, when Jason finds to his horror that the places where the victims are found have not been random—they’re a message to him: he is the last one to be killed.

Excerpt from Chapter 6:

“…People swarmed the square, and Jason scanned the crowd, waiting. Each second ticked inside his brain until the time somehow seemed perfect. Then he took a breath and blinked. Bright light filled the space, turning people to beautiful silver ghosts, their movements graceful and smooth. Everyone looked perfect … except no one seemed to notice the phenomenon but him.

He sensed someone approaching from his left and turned his head slowly toward it. Instead of a person, four ominous red lights swirled and pulsed, weaving easily through the crowd towards him, seeming to hiss at the silvery existence which filled the air. As they came closer, he saw they were indeed people, but the red lights flowing from them looked far from human. With each step they took, Jason’s heart thumped faster. …”

What others are saying about THE BEHOLDER

“You have created some interesting characters that you have clearly enjoyed writing and there is a real sense of fun about the interaction between the friends, as well as a wealth of background detail about the supporting characters.”

— HarperCollins

“... Tad Williams is missing out on a reader because I'm having so much reading The Beholder!”

—  Scott J. Toney, author of "The Ark of Humanity", "Eden Legacy", "Lazarus, Man"

“Gosh, I'm speechless. An excellent and unusual fantasy novel.”

— SM Jobar, author of "Spammer"

“Dark, beautiful, and sinister. This piece of literature is right up my alley. Your blend of the supernatural and the harsh starkness of reality is fantastic. I can’t get over your word pictures … forks of lightning, abyss, and the pressing darkness and oppression that surrounds Jason forces the reader to instantly connect with him and drives them on, deeper into the plot riddled with mystery. It’s all very tangible. … I think you definitely have a wide market with this, especially with the supernatural elements. … It’s simply art at its finest.”

— Christian Rogue, author of “Beastia”

- “This is an amazing book. I’ve been a fan of it since it first landed.”

— Missy Fleming, author of “Mark of Eternity” and “Into the Deep”

From the author: I grew up in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the son of a mathematician mother and basketball loving father, and so naturally my passion became writing!

It all began as a youth when I wrote tales to go with the computer game Oregon Trail, creating stories to go with Jimmie getting typhoid or Susie getting small pox. Oh the fun of younger days... but one must advance. From there I tackled poetry and received a $100 prize in High School for winning a poetry contest. In college I earned degrees in Journalism and Public Relations.

Later I married my wonderful wife, Laura, and we now have an amazing daughter that fills our lives with such joy! Just before I met Laura the idea came to me to write a Fantasy story based on the story of Noah's Ark in the Bible. It was a 'what if' tale centering on Maanta, a merboy who descends from people who, instead of drowning in the flood, adapted to be mer people. Because of Noah's age when he died in the Bible that also left things open for me to incorporate Noah in the book as well. Thus 'The Ark of Humanity' was born.

Since then I have been inspired by other things and have gone on to write Eden Legacy and Lazarus, Man. Eden Legacy is another Fantasy work and Lazarus, Man is the story of Lazarus of Bethany, told through tale and tribulation.

I've joined forces with other authors as a member of Breakwater Harbor Books and am enthusiastic about the worlds and stories to come!

My family is my most treasured achievement.

I don't just choose to write. Writing is a part of me.