The Drovers Series
Epic fantasy · Coming of age · Action and adventure · Humor · Suspense
★★★★★
“Incredible series! Where to even start? So much action and adventure that kept me captivated each and every page! The characters, even the villains, were so well written and had me attached to them quickly. It is one of my all time favorite books and series.”
— Brian, Amazon reader
Prey — Book 1
Young Ferran’s family is starving, his father has disappeared, and if the family debt isn’t paid by harvest, the new lord will sell him into slavery. A mysterious drover offers him a way out—but the cattle drive is far more dangerous than Ferran imagined.
Outlaws — Book 2
Ferran and the drovers are heading for the dreaded Blight. But rough men seeking revenge are on their trail, and the small crew of boys, men, and a dog may have to fight for their lives before they ever reach it.
Sura — Book 3
Ferran just wants to get the cattle to Broniss and save his family from slavery. But when a terrifying enemy captures most of the crew in the Blight, Ferran and two companions must rescue them. They’re badly outnumbered, days from help, and in a place no sane person wants to be.
The Dark God Series
Epic fantasy · Coming of age · Magic and monsters · Action and adventure · Suspense
★★★★★
“Wow, what a roller coaster. I just read all 3 books start-to-finish. I had to. The story would not let me go. Incredible pacing (remember to breathe) and an incredibly vivid world.”
— Author on the Side, Amazon reader
Servant — Book 1
A dark power has returned to the land to harvest its humans. And a blacksmith’s daughter accused of forbidden magic, the young man hunting her, and a monstrous creature desperate for freedom become the only ones who might stop her. Winner of the Whitney Award.
Curse — Book 2
Argoth and Shim have little time to raise an army and teach their recruits the forbidden lore they’ll need to fight humanity’s hidden masters. But the enemy has already sent a terrifying killer to infiltrate their ranks. Outnumbered and outmatched, they must find a way to defeat a foe unlike anything they’ve faced before.
Raveler — Book 3
Talen is fleeing through the deadly Wilds with a half-beast who thinks killing him might be a mercy. Meanwhile, Sugar and a handful of warriors must slip past an army to assassinate a powerful enemy. Both missions seem impossible—but the powers awakening in Talen and Sugar may be humanity’s last hope.
Science Fiction Adventure
Military science fiction · Space opera · Action and adventure · Humor · Suspense
★★★★★
“What a great ride! Giant robots, monsters, mercenary heroes, and terrifying but rational bad guys take you on a roller coaster ride. It starts with lurch then builds up speed and slams you through loops and curves and spirals before coming to a sudden stop in the station, leaving you to exit shaking from the adrenaline but wanting to do it again.”
— Ray Spitz, Amazon reader
Gun Runner
Jackson Rook was once a mech-suit war hero. Now he’s a wanted smuggler whose latest job is to steal a powerful combat mech and deliver it to a ruthless warlord on a planet where even the air can kill you. The money is good. But the client is bad news. And Rook is about to discover that some things are worth fighting for. Winner of the Dragon Award.
Frank Shaw Action Thrillers
Action thriller · Crime fiction · High-stakes suspense · Humor · Standalone adventures
★★★★★
“Only read if you don’t want to sleep until you’re done. Damn you John Brown. The last half of this book was so good that I stayed up until midnight last night to finish it when I had to be up at 0400 this morning. Bad Penny was great and this, the sequel, was even better.”
— Ian M, Amazon reader
Bad Penny
Frank is a former Army Special Forces soldier who screwed up, went to prison, and is now out trying to live an honest life. But when some old prison acquaintances arrive to collect on a favor, Frank finds himself drawn back into the criminal world he thought he’d left behind, risking everything to save the one thing he cherishes most.
Awful Intent
Frank is enjoying the solitude of Utah’s red-rock wilderness when he witnesses a murder nobody was supposed to see. But there’s more going on than a simple murder, and Frank is about to find himself in the middle of it. He could look the other way. Unfortunately for the bad guys, that’s not in Frank’s nature.
Short Stories
Fantasy · Historical adventure · Romance · Humor · Magic
Enjoy these for free. One was the story that won the Writers of the Future Award. The rest have been published multiple times, a few in best-of-the-year anthologies.
From the Clay of His Heart
It’s your typical girl-meets-golem, girl-can’t-rid-of-golem, girl-almost-loses-golem-to-evil-volhov story. You know how those go.
Bright Waters
A fearsome Dutch trapper, a spunky Irish woman stolen as a girl in an Abenaki raid, and an Iroquois clan mother who wields ancient magic.
The Scent of Desire
Ronald Wolf knew his deceased lovers had come back to make trouble when a large mallard tumbled like a drunkard out of a blue sky and smashed onto his porch.
Loose in the Wires
Boy falls in love. Boy gets dumped. Boy brings back two African gods from Botswana to heal girlfriend’s fickle nature and arthritis.
Non-Fiction
How to get compelling story ideas · What grabs readers · What makes characters interesting · How creativity works
★★★★★
“The Most Helpful Writing Guide I’ve Read. Brown doesn’t just tell you what elements are necessary for producing a great novel—HE SHOWS YOU HOW TO DO IT ON YOUR OWN!”
— A. Lex, Amazon reader
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