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47. <\/strong>The Dagger Fells Chronicles<\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Aaron’s first foray into fantasy, as a tribute to J.R.R. Tolkien, whose The Lord of the Rings<\/em> epic saga inspired Aaron to write in the first place! Commencing writing once complete with The Darkness Within<\/em>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

46. <\/strong>The Darkness Within<\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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45. <\/strong>Blood Echoes<\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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44. Talisman: Cliff’s Notes Edition<\/em><\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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It’s the complete Talisman: Cliff’s Notes Edition<\/a><\/em>, featuring exhaustive synopses from all three books:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Talisman: Subterfuge<\/em>
Talisman: Nexus<\/em>
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…all in an easy-to-read format! Not ready to dive into the full-length novels? Enjoy this encapsulated version to whet your appetite!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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43. <\/strong>The Complete Talisman Saga<\/em><\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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One away, or one to stay, and balance anew. The Talisman <\/em>saga is an epic science fiction space opera blending magic, grief, superpowers, the multiverse, and so much more. Beholden to a cosmic bargain, our heroes must break free and find a way to take down a galactic enigma before the multiverse is enslaved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From award-winning and bestselling author Aaron Ryan of the Dissonance <\/em>alien invasion saga and THE END<\/em> Christian dystopian trilogy comes a brand new epic science fiction space opera loaded with spectacular storytelling and exciting action adventure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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42. <\/strong>Talisman 3: Halcyon<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Step into the cosmic struggle of Talisman: Halcyon, where grief is weaponized and trust is a rare commodity. Join Liam, Arion, and Soteria as they confront betrayal, ancient crimes, and the fate of the omniverse itself. Perfect for fans of high-stakes, character-driven sci-fi.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n


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Liam \u201cFoxy\u201d Mayfield never asked to be the Last Iskander, nor to wield a power that can tear the omniverse apart. But then he, Arion Peridifyca – the haunted hunter of the Iskander legacy – and Onyx Sleater, now the cosmic nexus Soteria, discover their grief has been weaponized by the alien Aeterium Axis, and their uneasy alliance becomes the only hope for countless worlds.

As Arion struggles to unite the 743 Iskanders he once betrayed, Soteria\u2019s growing powers make her both a beacon and a battleground for the hearts of her companions. Liam, caught between love, loss, and the terrifying force of the Iskander\u2019s Justice, must decide what he\u2019s willing to sacrifice to end the Axis\u2019s reign of servitude. Their journey leads to the Great Convocation on Proxima Centauri b, where ancient crimes are confessed and a fractured army must choose unity or vengeance. With a monstrous Grievefiend lurking in the multiverse guarding the key to their enemy\u2019s stronghold and betrayal lurking in the shadows, the trio faces a war not just for freedom, but for the very fabric of reality.

In an omniverse where grief is currency and trust is fragile, can three broken souls rewrite fate itself\u2014or will their pasts consume them before the final battle begins?

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Picking up from the burning embers of Talisman: Nexus comes its stunning finale, Talisman: Halcyon, balancing intimate drama with escalating cosmic stakes. The pacing moves from tense, character-driven confrontations to high-stakes action and revelation. Aaron Ryan of the Dissonance alien invasion saga, THE END Christian Dystopian saga, Forecast, The Slide and The Phoenix Experiment delivers yet another explosive conclusion. It all started in Talisman: Subterfuge, the stakes were raised in Talisman: Nexus, and the final battle looms large across the stars in Talisman: Halcyon!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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41. Talisman 2: Nexus<\/a><\/em><\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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A broken father and desperate husband… a conflicted reporter… a vengeful intergalactic assassin. All bound together in a singular grief.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n


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Talisman: Nexus<\/em> opens in the bleak, icy expanse of Svalbard, where Liam “Foxy” Mayfield – known as The Talisman – stands at the crossroads of personal devastation and cosmic intrigue. His sons, Joseph and Carson, have been abducted by The Zorander, a former Talisman driven by vengeance, forcing Liam into a confrontation that is as much about family as it is about fate.

He is now gutted, having bargained with the alien Aeterium Axis to save one thousand lives in exchange for the resurrection of his wife, Janine\u2026 and his mission has become nothing short of a nightmare.

Within The Refuge, a clandestine Svalbard base, Liam\u2019s allies and loved ones gather in anxious anticipation. The group is fractured by blame, particularly toward former President Vance Cardona, whose alliance with President Evelyn Lynch led to Liam\u2019s exposure and vulnerability. Journalist Onyx Sleater, once obsessed with unmasking the vigilante she dubbed the “Dark Ghost,” is now fiercely protective of Liam.

Will Liam be able to save his sons? Will he triumph over The Zorander? What will the relationship dynamic be between Liam and his sons? And will Onyx Sleater have a much greater part to play that binds everyone together in an unexpected nexus?

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40. You Are My Whole Earth: A Daddy’s Love For His Sons<\/a><\/em><\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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I was in the middle of writing Talisman: Nexus <\/em>when I just had to stop and write this. Some books take precedence. Love letters certainly do, especially if they’re about my sons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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39<\/strong>. Thrillerumvirate<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Get this gripping collection of three of Aaron Ryan’s thrillers, in the Thrillerumvirate<\/em> collection! Includes the young adult dystopian dark fantasy novel The Phoenix Experiment,<\/em> the disaster fiction novel The Slide<\/em>, and the 9\/11 historical fiction thriller Forecast.<\/em> All three in one 8.25 x 11″ hardcover edition<\/a>, or the 8×10 paperback edition<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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38. <\/strong>A Lyrical Empirical Satirical Miracle (Otherwise Known As “The Book You Don’t Need By The Author You Don’t Know”)<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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In this deeply inspirational and hardly-worth-mentioning latest installment of no series whatsoever, author Aaron Ryan presents his greatest collection – ever – of satirical works, spanning a lot less time and far less material than, say, Dave Barry or other satire authors whose books you probably meant to purchase instead of this one. Written from the perspective of a voiceover artist over the course of 6 years, Aaron Ryan takes you on a heartfelt journey full of memories you’re soon to forget. Blending the best of zany satire and awe-inspiring time wasters, this Aaron’s Greatest Satire Collection Of All Time (herein known as “A.G.S.C.O.A.T.”) will compel you… inspire you… and of course, deaden your nerves and make you question your own will to live.

From the author who brought you other works about other things, this silly compendium of Aaron’s 300 best satirical blogs as a voiceover artist and blogger – blogs that received zero awards and also no acclaim or mention anywhere except for in this overly long book – are all presented here in an easy-to-read format that is biodegradable and conveniently doubles as firewood.

It is our wish – ALL of us singular people who speak in plural so as to convey mass approval – that you utterly enjoy A Lyrical Empirical Satirical Miracle<\/em> by author slash voiceover artist slash poet slash former pole dancer slash guy who uses too many slashes in sentences….Aaron Ryan (the author you don’t know).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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37. <\/strong>You’re Going Straight To Helen (In a Handbasket)<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Shame is a powerful weapon of the enemy. It is his greatest weapon to keep you down in defeat. Personified in this inspirational guide by the finger-pointing and ever-accusatory ‘Helen,’ shame is revealed for what it is: a surmountable obstacle in your path to freedom. Walk with the author as he bares his heart and soul for you, and helps equip you to walk in freedom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Presented by Aaron Ryan of the award-winning Christian dystopian saga The End<\/em>, God Is Not Santa<\/em>, the bestselling alien invasion series Dissonance<\/em>, The Christian Kids Values, Identity & Affirmation Picture Book Series<\/em>, and many more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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36. Talisman: Subterfuge<\/a><\/em><\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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“One Away or One to Stay, and Balance Anew.” He slinks through the night like a vigilante ghost through a ravaged, post-apocalyptic world. His mission? Save as many people as he can, and the beings promise they’ll bring his wife back from the dead. Fail, or renounce his charge, and someone else he loves dies. No pressure.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a world still reeling from alien invasion, one man walks the razor\u2019s edge between salvation and damnation. Eight years after the loss of his wife, The Talisman\u2014once a war hero, now a haunted vigilante\u2014has become a reluctant hero, bound to a cosmic bargain with the enigmatic Aeterium Axis. His mission is as impossible as it is cruel: save one thousand lives, and the love of his life will return.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fail, and another soul he cherishes will be lost forever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Armed with supernatural abilities and a relentless drive, The Talisman operates in the shadows, leaving only golden talismans as proof of his existence. But as a determined journalist closes in on his secrets and a vengeful former talisman hunts him across worlds, The Talisman’s quest for redemption becomes a desperate race against time\u2014and fate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Talisman: Subterfuge<\/em> is a pulse-pounding blend of sci-fi intrigue and raw human emotion, where every rescue comes at a devastating cost and every choice could tip the balance between hope and oblivion. Will The Talisman’s sacrifice be enough to save those he loves, or will the darkness claim him first? For fans of high-stakes thrillers and cosmic mysteries, Talisman: Subterfuge <\/em>is an unforgettable journey into the heart of loss, loyalty, and the price of second chances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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From the prolific author of the bestselling Dissonance <\/em>alien invasion saga, the Christian dystopian saga The End<\/em>, the 9\/11 historical fiction thriller Forecast<\/em>, the dystopian dark fantasy paranormal thriller The Phoenix Experiment,<\/em> and the disaster fiction novel The Slide<\/em> comes a bold new look at what happens when we answer the chilling call of desperation. It’s Edge of Tomorrow <\/em>meets Redemption Ark<\/em>, or The Road<\/em> meets Watchmen. <\/em>Perfect for fans of Sea of Tranquility <\/em>by Emily St. John Mandel, The Faithless<\/em> by CL Clark, or Jackdaw<\/em> by Tade Thompson.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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35. <\/strong>The Phoenix Experiment<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Can technology truly heal grief, or does it risk creating new monsters?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the cold, echoing corridors of the starship The Origin<\/em>, 14-year-old Jax Hutson clings to the only family he has left: the ghosts of his parents, lost to the monstrous banshees that ravaged Earth. As a subject in the mysterious Phoenix Experiments, Jax is supposed to find closure by connecting with the dead\u2014but his secret, forbidden dreams hint at a deeper, more dangerous truth. When a catastrophic explosion brings a group of girls and their enigmatic synthetic guardian aboard, the fragile peace shatters. Hormones ignite, alliances shift, and a creeping dread takes hold as the ship\u2019s AI science officer, Stygius Cryptus, grows ever more erratic. Soon, Jax and his friends are thrust into a desperate fight for survival, hunted by the very machines meant to protect them and stalked by an ancient evil that feeds on their deepest fears.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With the fate of humanity hanging in the balance, Jax must unravel the ship\u2019s darkest secrets, confront the lies at the heart of his own past, and discover whether love and hope can triumph over rage and despair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Perfect for fans of tense sci-fi thrillers and haunting coming-of-age tales, The Phoenix Experiment is a pulse-pounding journey through grief, friendship, and the power of the human spirit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Author Aaron Ryan of the bestselling Dissonance <\/em>alien invasion saga and the award-winning Christian dystopian trilogy The End <\/em>presents his new paranormal thriller, The Phoenix Experiment. <\/em>Step aboard The Origin, where orphaned kids battle grief, synthetic androids, and ancient evils in a starship haunted by secrets. Perfect for fans of high-stakes sci-fi with a pulse of raw emotion and a twisty, unpredictable plot! If you crave stories where unlikely bonds become lifelines, The Phoenix Experiment <\/em>delivers. Follow Jax and his ragtag crew as they transform trauma and distrust into fierce loyalty, risking everything to save each other\u2014and humanity itself.

Dive into The Phoenix Experiment<\/em>, where mind-bending experiments, unreliable memories, and a manipulative AI blur the line between reality and nightmare. Every revelation is a gut punch, and no one is safe\u2014not even from themselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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34. <\/strong>The Slide<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Dane Currier knew that he was on to something.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

His Courier3.1 operation system checked out. His teleportation chambers were state of the art, and he knew they would revolutionize the world as we knew it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But in cruel twist of timing, something draws near which threatens not only his dream, but humanity as a whole. A ‘supermassive’ black hole is on a collision course with the Milky Way galaxy, and there is no stopping it. Could it be that Dane was lead to design his system for such a time as this? What happens when society faces an inescapable threat that seeks to annihilate everything we know? And most importantly, what happens when we lose everything that makes us human? Will Dane, Megan, Isaac and Dina discover a way for humanity to press on and survive?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is no escaping The Slide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From the creator of the bestselling and award-winning Dissonance alien invasion saga, the Christian dystopian saga THE END, and the 9\/11 historical fiction thriller Forecast comes a new disaster fiction tale of humanity’s struggle to survive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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33. <\/strong>THE END: The COMPLETE Dystopian End-Times Fiction Saga<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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It’s The Complete Dystopian Christian End-Times Saga, “THE END”<\/strong>!<\/em>

The year is 2113. A virus has annihilated fifty percent of mankind. In the aftermath, a charismatic figure rises to the fore. He’s young. He’s rich. He’s handsome. He’s resourceful.

He is Constantine Jedidiah Goodfellow. And America, in her desperation, elects him president.

But Goodfellow soon rebrands himself as Nero, and reveals his true intentions. Under the guise of a census, he has Christians secretly branded by laser scan, allowing him to begin the systematic eradication of both the religion and its faithful. Using his government-contracted army of mechanoids known as ‘Guardians,’ and his high-tech warships the ‘AirGuard,’ he hunts down believers, forcing them to eke out an existence in the shadows.

18-year-old Sage Maddox wants to do God’s will and assassinate Emperor Nero. Nero’s highest vassal, Maximillian, just wants to serve his lord. And all the while, Colonel Thomas Drexler is hellbent on dethroning him.

Prepare for a collision course as all three lives intersect! There will be redemption and defection galore. There will be victories and losses. When a man with power believes he’s God, mankind doesn’t have a prayer. Defiance can be deadly; almost as deadly as obedience. Sometimes, prayer only goes so far\u2026rising again requires Something Greater.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bestselling author Aaron Ryan of the Dissonance alien invasion saga presents the final installment in a captivating new dystopian Christian fiction series. The End: Omega brings home a hammer-punch of gut-wrenching emotion and redemption as Alpha and Omicron lead up to a final reckoning of Biblical proportions.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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32. <\/strong>THE END: Cliff’s Notes Edition<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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It’s the Cliff’s Notes Edition of the entire The End<\/a><\/em> series!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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31. <\/strong>Examining The Lord of the Rings: An independent critique by Aaron Ryan<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Examining The Lord of the Rings <\/em>by Aaron Ryan is an in-depth look at what makes the quintessential science fiction fantasy saga by J.R.R. Tolkien work so well, and why it’s so appealing across cultures and generations. With themes that resound, characters that appeal, and narrate that resonates, “The Lord of the Rings” is a timeless classic that continues to reach new audiences for good reason.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also included in this critical piece is an epic 65-stanza poem entitled “Ode to Tolkien,” written by Ryan, which testifies to J.R.R. Tolkien’s incredible prowess in world-building and story-crafting. It is an immense work written in the rhyme and meter of Tolkien himself, and is deeply compelling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Author Aaron Ryan of the Dissonance <\/em>post-apocalyptic alien invasion saga, and the Christian dystopian saga, The End <\/em>credits much of his writing style and inspiration from Tolkien and The Lord of the Rings,<\/em> and presents this labor of love to inspire and encourage readers everywhere to grab their copy of “The Lord of the Rings” – and get lost in the magic as he did.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Examining The Lord of the Rings <\/em>is a compelling critique of the greatest work of fiction ever rendered. Enjoy your copy today!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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30. <\/strong>God is not Santa: Doing Away With The Wish Lists<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Does your prayer life…uh…suck?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Award-winning author Aaron Ryan of the bestselling Christian post-apocalyptic series “The End,” the alien invasion series “Dissonance,” and the Christian Kids Values, Identity & Affirmation picture book series brings you “God Is Not Santa”: a beautiful portrait of God’s love for us as contrasted to that of, hmm, another certain gift giver. Too often we can get all caught up in our Wish Lists and our wants and needs, deeply desiring the gifts more than The Giver, who gave us the greatest gift of all: His Son Jesus Christ. Part straightforward and part satirical, but never preachy, Ryan dives deep into what it takes to approach God with no conditions and no demands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Develop a better prayer life, a stronger prayer life, and one you can enjoy. Among the books on prayer life available today, this one is a standout to draw you closer to God and help you appreciate both what God is, and what He is not. Enjoy your prayer life approaching God properly<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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29. <\/strong><\/a>THE END: Omega<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Sometimes, prayer only goes so far. Rising again requires Something Greater.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n


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Sage Maddox has been turned. Determined to penetrate Nero’s inner circle on an assassination mission, he has fallen prey to the sadistic Emperor’s brainwashing, and time is running out.

Meanwhile, Sage’s father, Colonel Thomas Drexler, and Darius, the former High Vassal to Emperor Nero, prepare to unmask the totalitarian despot in a public display at the Gloriosa Revelatio<\/em>. The Fifth Column man is in place, and all seems ready. However, the slightest hiccup in plans – or in fidelity – could spell certain doom for the Defiance, Prime Minister Angus McFayden and the UK, as well as all the various resistance cells scattered throughout the world in opposition to the wicked ruler.

The Emperor, convinced that he is the antichrist of Revelation, along with his deadly Guardians and imposing AirGuard ships, is ready to commence a final eradication of Christians worldwide. The Gloriosa Revelatio will be televised everywhere! If he has his way, it could be the beginning of the end. In this gripping climax, hope for redemption and victory is only a hair’s breadth.

Will Drexler stay the course even in the presence of his converted son nearby? As for the former High Vassal Maximillian, will he fall once more under the deadly spell of Nero and lose focus of the mission? Is Sage even redeemable? And what about Charlie and Asher? Indeed, this time, prayer only goes so far. Rising again will require Something Greater.

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Bestselling author Aaron Ryan of the Dissonance alien invasion saga presents the final installment in a captivating new dystopian Christian fiction series. The End: Omega brings home a hammer-punch of gut-wrenching emotion and redemption as Alpha and Omicron lead up to a final reckoning of Biblical proportions.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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28. <\/strong><\/a>THE END: Omicron<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Defiance can be deadly. Almost as deadly as obedience.<\/em><\/strong>

Maximillian has defected. The god-king Nero has bled. And now, the High Vassal has stolen an AirGuard and sought shelter among Earth’s last surviving military stronghold: The United Kingdom. But in an unthinkable twist, Colonel Thomas Drexler’s son, Sage, has also switched sides, joining up with the youth organization Friends of Nero. What the Colonel doesn’t know is that Sage desires to infiltrate Nero’s inner circle and kill him, bringing vengeance and justice for all the Christians who have paid the ultimate price. Confident he is carrying out the will of God, Sage has placed himself on a dangerous quest in drawing nearer to the Emperor.

Unbeknownst to any of them, however, Sage has company. He will need it…because The Test is coming.

Will Christian brothers and sisters be able to accept Maximillian into their midst? Will he prove an asset to the Defiance…or a liability? As for Colonel Drexler: will he be able to successfully and publicly unmask Nero’s lies and prove to the world, once and for all, who the Emperor really is? And as for Sage, he is in great danger. Will he emerge from the Friends of Nero training camp scarred for life, or will he succeed in killing the totalitarian ruler hellbent on exterminating Christians?

Indeed, in a world of mandated obedience, defiance can be deadly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bestselling author Aaron Ryan of the Dissonance alien invasion saga presents the second installment in a captivating new Christian dystopian fiction series. The End: Omicron picks up right where The End: Alpha left off, and it will leave your heart pounding and take you on a thrill ride of epic proportions as you fight to survive along with The Defiance, and free the world of tyranny!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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27. <\/strong>THE END: Alpha<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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When a man in power believes he’s God, mankind doesn’t have a prayer.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

When Constantine Jedidiah Goodfellow shot up through the senate, people were all-too surprised and delighted to see someone in the prime of life wanting to heal wounds, bring people together, and bring peace, so they elected him President. His aim, however, was to bring the exact opposite.

The year is 2113, and Christianity is under siege. A massive virus has torn across the planet and killed off half of the world\u2019s population and its leaders. Goodfellow, having changed his name to \u201cNero\u201d in honor of the Roman emperor, has declared himself de facto leader over the remainder of mankind, and commenced the eradication of Christianity.

In a small community outside Chicago, Illinois, 18-year-old Sage Maddox is endowed with wisdom and street smarts well beyond his years. Though his entire family has been killed off by \u201cGuardians\u201d \u2013 deceptively-named and ruthless killing machines dispatched by Nero \u2013 he is determined to do his part to bring much-needed justice and restore safety to Christians throughout the world.

Simultaneously, the worlds of both Colonel Thomas Drexler of The Defiance, and Nero’s most High Vassal Maximillian are on a collision course in a high-stakes game of cat and mouse.

The only question is: who is the cat, and who is the mouse?

Bestselling author Aaron Ryan of the “Dissonance” alien invasion saga presents the first installment in a riveting new post-apocalyptic Christian dystopian fiction series.

“The End: Alpha” will leave your heart pounding and take you on a thrill ride of epic proportions as you fight to survive along with Sage and the rest of humanity!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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26. The Christian Kids Values, Identity & Affirmation Series<\/a><\/em> (Children’s Book)<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Published 1.23.25<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The complete Christian children’s book series, all in one! Join brothers Prince Brennan and Prince Asher, along with their mother and father the King and Queen as they learn God’s truths together!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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25. The Book Of Power<\/a><\/em> (Children’s Book)<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Published 1.22.25<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The boys are back in town! But this time they’re battling something much too big for themselves. For this new battle, they’ll need much more than their weapons, or their confidence…or even their father the King! They’ll need The Book of Power.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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24. <\/strong>The Sword of Joy<\/a> <\/strong><\/em>(Children’s Book)<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Published 12.20.24<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a world filled with battles and adventure, one young boy is learning the value of honesty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a land long ago, but not too long ago so as to forget, a young boy is praised for his valiance in battle and his strength and bravery. He wields his sword high above his head and everyone praises his name. He is a warrior! His joy is his weapon, and he brings joy to all people far and near. People look to him to feel better, to be able to smile, and to lift their own heads high.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But somewhere along the line, the boy forgot how important it was to be honest with both himself and others. Somewhere along the line, he learned the secret of keeping people at arm’s length, and wearing a mask of joy. Somewhere along the line, he forgot how important it was to smile AND grieve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He had been living a lie by always feeling like he needed to be joyful so that others could be joyful. In the end, he needed to be reminded that both laughter AND tears are important, and being honest with yourself and others about how you really feel is of the utmost importance. He didn’t always need to wield the sword of joy; his sword could represent all kinds of honest emotions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don’t miss out on this thrilling adventure – The Sword of Joy” is an epic children’s story addressing one of the most powerful issues facing youth: honesty and transparency. From the bestselling author of the “Dissonance” sci-fi alien invasion saga and the sci-fi 9\/11 historical fiction thriller “Forecast,” Aaron Ryan delivers a beautiful tale of affirmation and a reminder that it’s okay to let our true colors show, and to be honest with everyone around us. Buy now before the price changes!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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23. <\/strong>The Ring of Truth<\/a> <\/strong><\/em>(Children’s Book)<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Published 11.22.24<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is my first children’s book, and it’s called The Ring of Truth<\/em>. I have very high hopes for this one. It was born from a story that I invented one night while putting my oldest son, 8, to bed. The story put him to sleep, so either it was incredibly peaceful and reassuring, or I\u2019m boring. We\u2019ll see. I\u2019m in the process of having each of the 12 pages illustrated at the moment, and this book will mark my first foray into being a children\u2019s book author.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a world filled with mythical beasts and battles, one young boy is on a quest to defeat his greatest enemy, Shame.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Far, far away, yet not too far so as to defy belief, there lies a fantastical world filled with dragons, wargs, and ogres.  In this world, a young boy finds solace battling creatures. The boy is determined and brave, using his battles as a way to escape from his worst enemy, one of inner turmoil: Shame. Shame over what he had done. Shame over who he was becoming. Shame over his very identity.  So, since he couldn’t defeat shame, the next best thing were the evil creatures that called him names. The names hurt, because they were true.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finally, the boy realizes that the only way to truly defeat shame is with The Ring of Truth. Truth about who he really is. Truth about how he is forgiven.  Truth about how loved he really is, regardless of what he may have done in the past.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don’t miss out on this thrilling adventure – “The Ring of Truth” is an epic children’s story addressing one of the most powerful enemies of identity.  From the bestselling author of the “Dissonance” sci-fi alien invasion saga and the sci-fi 9\/11 historical fiction thriller “Forecast,” Aaron Ryan delivers a beautiful tale of affirmation and a reminder of our identity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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22. <\/strong>Forecast<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Published 11.1.24<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What if you could undo 9\/11 and prevent tragedy?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What if you had the power to see the future, but every glimpse you caught filled you with terror? Would you dare to intervene, even if it meant causing the very calamity you were trying to prevent? This is the dilemma facing 28-year-old meteorologist Roland Bishop from Jersey City.

After surviving a lightning strike, Roland discovers he can see glimpses of the future by simply being near those who are about to commit atrocities. But when he meets a psychologist who helps him understand the source of his power, Roland realizes that he must make a difficult choice. Will he use his abilities to save innocent lives, or will he inadvertently become a pawn in the very tragedies he’s trying to prevent?

As Roland grapples with his newfound abilities and the weight of his decisions, he must navigate a dangerous world of chaos and butterfly effects. But the question is, will he be able to change the course of the future, or is it already set in stone?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From the bestselling author of the alien invasion military science fiction thriller series “Dissonance,” Aaron Ryan weaves a complex tale of butterfly effect and chaos theory in the unputdownable, “Forecast.” It’s Unbreakable meets The Dead Zone meets Firestarter meets Groundhog Day meets Minority Report in this unforgettable sci-fi thriller!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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21. <\/strong>Dissonance: the Complete 6-Book Paperback Hexalogy<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Published 12.20.24<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s the complete<\/em> paperback 6-book Dissonance<\/em> hexalogy! 800+ pages of terror in this all-in-one version chronologically from start to finish! Includes Dissonance Volume Zero: Revelation, Dissonance Volume Up: Rising, Dissonance Volume I: Reality, Dissonance Volume II: Reckoning, Dissonance Volume III: Renegade <\/em>and Dissonance Volume IV: Relentless<\/em>. Read the complete odyssey featuring Andrew & Melissa Shipley, Cameron “Jet” and Wyatt “Rutty” Shipley, Pastor Rosie Campion, Allison Trudy, Joe Bassett, Vance Cordova, Miguel Monzon, President Jean Graham, and many more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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20. <\/strong>Dissonance Volume IV: Relentless<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Published 11.20.24<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 2026, we were attacked, and 85% of mankind were killed off. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 2042, we finally won. We killed off the gorgons, who had so painfully killed us off previously. The resistance deposed President Jean Graham, annihilated the gorgon queen, and destroyed the funnel, which was stealing our oceans. We eventually beat them, largely because of a resistance borne of one man. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But the craft was still up there, and in 2045, gorgons don’t give up easily. Looming over the earth, the funnel’s reservoir was depleted of water – but not of malice. A second craft now approaches, and Earth’s survivors have only just been reemerging out of a painful annihilation for a desperate two and a half years. The enemy is coming for them yet again, and now the gorgons knew who led the revolt: none other than President Vance Cordova, leader of the Resistance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 2045, the gorgons are relentless. The time for their revenge had now come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bestselling author Aaron Ryan returns us to the world of Earth in 2045, a few struggling years after the supposed finale and climax to the alien invasion that had left a scorched Earth in 2042.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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19. Dissonance Volume Up: Rising<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Published 9.3.24<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Resistance Is Rising. Author Aaron Ryan picks up right where he left off in the emotional prequel, Dissonance Volume Zero: Revelation<\/em>, laying the framework for a powerful continuation of the series that all started with Dissonance Volume I: Reality<\/em>. Volume Up is where the resistance truly rises to fight back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The year is 2037, eleven years after an alien invasion wiped out 85% of humanity. Most survivors live in underground bunkers called ‘Blockades’ under military protection. The rest are scattered abroad, eking out an existence in the shadows, avoiding gorgons at all costs. In this new dystopian, post-apocalyptic world, four key figures emerge: Rosalita Campion. Miguel Monzon. Allison Trudy. Joseph Bassett.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All will be key players in the war against the gorgons, to be sure; but another war is brewing, and it is one that will leave its mark on all of them: a war against one of their very own. One who will stop at nothing to cling to power. One whose sinister aims placed the world in peril. One who is as dangerous as the gorgons themselves. Will she win? Or will the growing Resistance prove stronger?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Join the Resistance as the volume finally gets turned up from zero, growing in intensity and strength\u2026in Dissonance Volume Up: Rising<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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18. <\/strong>How to Successfully Self-Publish & Promote Your Independent Book<\/em><\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Published 6.18.24<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

CAN YOU BE A SUCCESSFUL AUTHOR WITH A SUCCESSFUL BOOK?  THE ANSWER IS YES! Self-publishing and marketing of an independent book can be a challenge!  In this publishing guide, bestselling author Aaron Ryan shares decades of experience in business and in self-publishing to enable you to have the tools you need to succeed in self-publishing and self-promotion.  To market and self-publish a book doesn’t have to be a scary specter!  You can self-publish your book effectively, and market or promote it successfully in today’s book marketplace. Aaron effectively lays out multiple business strategies, experience, self-publishing steps, resources, tips and tricks, techniques, marketing approaches, and proven tactics to self-publish a bestselling book for your target audience.  This is a must in the Writing, Research & Publishing Guides for Authors category! The bestselling author of the “Dissonance” alien invasion sci-fi quadrilogy spares no expense in his 17th book as he shares three decades of business experience, marketing expertise and self-publishing know-how in a fun, conversational style sure to inform and equip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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17. The Superhero Anomaly<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Published 6.10.24<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Taking cues from Dave Barry and Dale Carnegie, bestselling author Aaron Ryan of the “Dissonance” sci-fi quadrilogy swerves aside to take you on a fantastical business and life journey.

“The Superhero Anomaly: A Comical Look at Balancing Life & Business”<\/em> is a self-help business & life book for all entrepreneurs striving for balance between work and life. This rat-race ladder-climbing society in which we live demands everything from us, and sometimes the dividends don\u2019t come until years later, if at all. Aaron peels back the layers on the secrets of staying sane, staying patient, staying focused, and staying driven: all keys to surviving and thriving in business and in life. Transparent, forthright and in some places deeply personal and vulnerable, Aaron shares three decades worth of observations that have helped him become a success in multiple areas of business, all the while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

Written from the perspective of sole proprietorship spanning thirty years across multiple ventures, Aaron’s insight brings fresh and keen slaps in the face to remind you of truths you had perhaps forgotten.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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16. Dissonance Volume Zero: Revelation<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Published 6.6.24<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is the prequel to the “Dissonance” trilogy. They came one day and just hovered there in the sky. Three months later, eighty-five percent of humanity was dead. Andrew Shipley was just like the rest of humanity, going about his business and providing for his family when the aliens came. They descended down from the sky, silently, in June of 2026, hovering at a geostationary orbit over our planet for three months. No one knew what they wanted nor why they were here. And then, on September 3rd 2026, they suddenly activated and hunted down all of mankind. No one knew what to do, and no one could fight back. The aliens had a terrifying ability to paralyze us where we stood, consuming us at their leisure. Soon, all of humanity would learn the Number One Rule as it pertains to gorgons: You just\u2026 don’t\u2026 look. Pandemonium ensues and chaos erupts as Andrew races against both time and hope in order to get his family to safety from a terrifying species that has invaded Earth for its own nefarious purposes. Notable author Aaron Ryan takes us back in this terrifying prequel to his alien invasion “Dissonance” trilogy. Volume Zero is a truly horrifying and gritty tale of mankind’s greatest war.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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15. Dissonance: Cliff’s Notes Edition<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Published 6.2.24<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

“One look, and it’s all over.” There are some rules you never forget. Above all else, whatever you do, you never look directly at a gorgon. Now, plug your ears\u2026 because the series synopses are all here.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bestselling author Aaron Ryan crafts harrowing tales of epic tension, set amidst a gritty post-apocalyptic Earth, in this dystopian alien invasion thriller series. Dissonance: Alien Invasion Series Cliff’s Notes <\/em>encapsulates the stories from all four dystopian volumes of the Dissonance <\/em>Alien Invasion Post-Apocalyptic Series:<\/p>\n\n\n\n