260 ratings | 81 reviews | avg rating:4.89

more photos (6)

Lance Morcan’s Followers (610)

Lance’s Bookshelves

to-read (11)
currently-reading (0)
read (256)
2020 (1)
accelerated-learning (2)
action (8)
adolf-hitler (1)
adventure (9)
aliens (1)
american-history (4)
See all bookshelves »

Lance’s Friends (2,713)

Carl

1,439 books | 203 friends

Kim Savage

309 books | 450 friends

Laura

9,901 books | 2,015 friends

SUWAYLEM,

2,279 books | 25 friends

Garrett Addison

71 books | 5,343 friends

Cara

964 books | 401 friends

Muhammad Ali Bin Shahid

1,077 books | 84 friends

Shana Festa

763 books | 1,618 friends

More friends…

Lance Morcan

Goodreads Author

Born

in Gisborne, New Zealand

Website

http://morcanbooksandfilms.com/

Twitter

sterlinggate

Genre

Historical Fiction, Mystery & Thrillers, Nonfiction

Influences

James Michener Conn Iggulden Nelson DeMille Bernard Cornwell ...more

Member Since

February 2012

edit data

New Zealand novelist and screenwriter Lance Morcan is a prolific author with more than 30 published fiction and non-fiction books to his credit as well as several screenplay adaptations of his work. A former journalist and newspaper editor, he regularly writes in collaboration with his son James Morcan, and their books are published by Sterling Gate Books.

The father-and-son team's published books include the crime thriller Silent Fear (A novel inspired by true crimes) and the bestselling historical adventures White Spirit and Into the Americas.

They also have several series on the market including:

The Orphan Trilogy, an international thriller series.
The globetrotting action-romance series The World Duology.
And the controversial non-fi ...more

Learn more
Ask the Author

To ask Lance Morcan questions, please sign up.

Combine Editions
Lance Morcan’s books

Average rating: 3.93 · 6,719 ratings · 921 reviews · 55 distinct works • Similar authors

	Fiji by Lance Morcan (Goodreads Author), James Morcan (Goodreads Author) 3.75 avg rating — 739 ratings — published 2011 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Into the Americas by Lance Morcan (Goodreads Author), James Morcan (Goodreads Author) 4.28 avg rating — 560 ratings — published 2015 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	White Spirit by Lance Morcan (Goodreads Author), James Morcan (Goodreads Author) 4.42 avg rating — 389 ratings — published 2016 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Silent Fear by Lance Morcan (Goodreads Author), James Morcan (Goodreads Author) 4.20 avg rating — 266 ratings — published 2017 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	World Odyssey (The World Duology, #1) by Lance Morcan (Goodreads Author), James Morcan (Goodreads Author) 4.11 avg rating — 155 ratings — published 2013 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The World Duology (The World Duology #1-2) by Lance Morcan (Goodreads Author), James Morcan (Goodreads Author) 4.27 avg rating — 66 ratings — published 2014	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Dogon Initiative (The Deniables, #1) by Lance Morcan (Goodreads Author), James Morcan (Goodreads Author) 3.91 avg rating — 46 ratings — published 2019 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	High Country Contract by Lance Morcan (Goodreads Author), James Morcan (Goodreads Author) really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 40 ratings — published 2019 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Me Too Girl by Lance Morcan (Goodreads Author), James Morcan (Goodreads Author) 4.20 avg rating — 35 ratings — published 2019 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	New Zealand 4.75 avg rating — 28 ratings — published 2024 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

More books by Lance Morcan…

1086 posts
Lance Morcan's Blog

ANNO 2020 and SILENT FEAR movies both cater for Deaf and Hard of Hearing audiences

The mystery-drama ANNO 2020, soon to premiere on global streaming platforms, has been meticulously subtitled for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing as well as for numerous foreign language audiences. However, for this epic movie’s writer-director James Morcan, ANNO 2020 is not his first foray into catering for hearing-impaired viewers.

Subtitles and sign language also feature prominently in SILENT FE

Series by Lance Morcan

The World Duology (2 books)
by

Lance Morcan (Goodreads Author),

James Morcan (Goodreads Author)

3.85 avg rating — 960 ratings

The Deniables (2 books)
by

Lance Morcan (Goodreads Author),

James Morcan (Goodreads Author)

3.88 avg rating — 48 ratings

rss
Lance’s Recent Updates

Lance Morcan wrote a new blog post ANNO 2020 and SILENT FEAR movies both cater for Deaf and Hard of Hearing audiences The mystery-drama ANNO 2020, soon to premiere on global streaming platforms, has been meticulously subtitled for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing as well Read more of this blog post »
Sep 04, 2025 01:31AM · like
Soren Blackwood answered Lance Morcan's question: Hi Soren - Welcome to our Underground Knowledge Group. Just wanting to remind you the Introduction discussion thread is for people to introduce themselves, not promote their books beyond an initial introductory post. That said, you are welcome to post your book in our Alternative Thinking Books thread. Hope that's clear? Super clear, Lance. I apologize for this misunderstanding. I thought I might as well introduce my whole family. But you're right in keeping this thread for those introducing themselves, only. Thank you for bringing this up. PS: I love this discussion See Full Answer
Sep 03, 2025 08:48AM · like
Lance Morcan made a comment on The countdown continues for the streaming launch of ANNO 2020 – the movie some might prefer you never see! " Counting down to the September 13 streaming launch of ANNO 2020 - the movie some would prefer people never see! "
Aug 27, 2025 03:01PM · see blog post
Lance Morcan and 1 other person liked Lance Morcan's blog post: The countdown continues for the streaming launch of ANNO 2020 – the movie some might prefer you never see! " The global premiere of the controversial mystery-drama movie ANNO 2020 remains on schedule for September 13 on YouTube, Odysee, Daily Motion and Rumble among other streaming platforms. ANNO 2020 is a global kaleidoscope of interconnected ch..." Read more of this blog post »
Aug 27, 2025 02:59PM
Lance Morcan made a comment in the group Underground Knowledge — A discussion group — The Great Reset vs. The Great Resist topic " Beth wrote: "Update 17/08/25...The U.K. is in serious trouble with this GVT and it's leader. He has dismissed a 700,000 petition to demand a new elect ...more "
Aug 22, 2025 03:48PM
Lance Morcan made a comment in the group Underground Knowledge — A discussion group — New Members: Introduce yourselves here topic " A warm welcome to all newbie Undergrounders... Welcome to the Underground! Feel free to have your day in any discussion thread that catches your eye. Al ...more "
Aug 17, 2025 03:27PM
Lance Morcan liked Elisabet Norris's review of New Zealand: "New Zealand: A Novel is more than just a historical saga — it’s a careful, character-focused look at what happens when very different worlds meet. Covering almost 500 years, Lance Morcan handles big historical events while keeping the story grounded " Read more of this review »
Jun 26, 2025 02:10PM · see review · preview book See a Problem? We’d love your help. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of New Zealand by Lance Morcan. Problem: Details (if other): Thanks for telling us about the problem. Not the book you’re looking for? Preview — New Zealand by Lance Morcan <iframe sandbox id="wrongBookKindlePreviewScreen">
Lance Morcan made a comment in the group Underground Knowledge — A discussion group — NEW ZEALAND: A NOVEL spans almost 500 years topic " New Zealand is now available as an audiobook. To listen to novel’s prologue, visit the following link and click on “Virtual voice sample” in panel belo ...more "
Jun 23, 2025 02:51PM
Lance Morcan made a comment in the group Underground Knowledge — A discussion group — Have You Started Reading Yet? A Life Written Before Time: A Journey of Surrender & Discovery topic " Love your book's title and cover image, Josephine! I suggest fellow Undergrounders click on the cover to view it to full effect... [image] ...more "
Jun 21, 2025 03:43PM
Lance Morcan rated a book it was amazing A Murder of Convenience by Kathleen Buckley (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Kathleen Buckley’s latest Georgian romance novel could be her best yet! Fans of historical romance novels – Georgian romance novels in particular – will love Kathleen Buckley’s latest masterpiece, A Murder of Convenience. The premise got me from the st ...more
Mar 18, 2025 05:30PM · 1 like · like · see review · preview book See a Problem? We’d love your help. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of A Murder of Convenience by Kathleen Buckley. Problem: Details (if other): Thanks for telling us about the problem. Not the book you’re looking for? Preview — A Murder of Convenience by Kathleen Buckley <iframe sandbox id="wrongBookKindlePreviewScreen">

More of Lance's books…

Quotes by Lance Morcan (?)

“Manipulating the media is akin to poisoning a nation’s water supply – it affects all of our lives in unimaginable ways.”
― Lance Morcan, The Orphan Conspiracies: 29 Conspiracy Theories from The Orphan Trilogy

tags: journalism, lance-morcan, media, media-manipulation, propaganda

36 likes

“If it’s true that nothing is more potent than an idea, then those who control the media can direct minds en masse.”
― Lance Morcan, The Orphan Conspiracies: 29 Conspiracy Theories from The Orphan Trilogy

tags: journalism, media-corruption, media-manipulation, news

17 likes

“To understand the Dreamtime, you must understand that we do not own the land. The land is our mother and she owns and nurtures us.”
― Lance Morcan, White Spirit

tags: aboriginal-wisdom, australia, australian-aboriginal, environmentalism, first-australians, green-movement, indigenous-australians, indigenous-peoples, native-peoples, protect-the-earth

12 likes

See all Lance Morcan's quotes »

Polls

What is your favourite novel involving Deaf characters?

Silent Fear by Lance Morcan & James Morcan

17 votes 38.6%

Never read any novels with Deaf characters

10 votes 22.7%

Tone Deaf by Olivia Rivers

4 votes 9.1%

Children of a Lesser God by Mark Medoff

4 votes 9.1%

The Cayman Hustle by Devi Di Guida

2 votes 4.5%

Silent Fear by James Morcan & Lance Morcan (write-in)

2 votes 4.5%

Of Sound Mind by Jean Ferris

1 vote 2.3%

Silent Fear (write-in)

1 vote 2.3%

The Stand (write-in)

1 vote 2.3%

Not a Sound

1 vote 2.3%

Blindness by José Saramago (write-in)

1 vote 2.3%

Resurrection Bay by Emma Viskic

Resurrection Bay (Caleb Zelic, #1) by Emma Viskic

0 votes 0.0%

And Fire Came Down by Emma Viskic

And Fire Came Down (Caleb Zelic, #2) by Emma Viskic

0 votes 0.0%

Five Flavors of Dumb by Antony John

0 votes 0.0%

Hurt Go Happy by Ginny Rorby

0 votes 0.0%

The Raging Quiet by Sherryl Jordan

0 votes 0.0%

You're Welcome, Universe by Whitney Gardner

0 votes 0.0%

Whisper by Chrissie Keighery

0 votes 0.0%

Waiting for a Sign by Esty Schachter

0 votes 0.0%

T4 by Ann Clare LeZotte

0 votes 0.0%

Read My Lips by Teri Brown

0 votes 0.0%

Deaf Child Crossing by Marlee Matlin

Deaf Child Crossing (Deaf Child Crossing #1) by Marlee Matlin

0 votes 0.0%

Without a Sound

0 votes 0.0%

Silent Grace by Gerri LeClerc

Silent Grace (Knoll Cottage Series Book 2) by Gerri LeClerc

0 votes 0.0%

44 total votes

1 comment

More...

Topics Mentioning This Author

topics	posts	views	last activity
Making Connections: 187. FIJI by Lance Morcan, James Morcan	1	15	Mar 08, 2012 09:04AM
Around the World ...: Diane - Frequent Flyer	209	287	Dec 31, 2012 07:31PM
Kindle Lending: Campbell	28	83	Feb 11, 2013 09:32AM
Around the World ...: Dina - trekker 2012	71	164	Jun 22, 2013 09:27AM
2013 Books!: 2013 Book List	1167	422	Jan 01, 2014 09:34AM
Book Loving Kiwis: Books by our NZ Author Members	69	215	Jan 31, 2015 08:54PM

More…

Lance’s Quotes

“Contrary to the media circus which portrayed politicians as all-powerful figures, Kentbridge knew from experience the vast majority of US Government officials – elected or otherwise – were puppets who only had the illusion of power.”
― James Morcan, Lance Morcan, The Ninth Orphan

tags: conspiracy, mystery, politics, thriller

23 likes

“Nine had heard whisperings that the secretive Bilderberg Group was effectively the World Government, undermining democracy by influencing everything from nations' political leaders to the venue for the next war. He recalled persistent rumors and confirmed media reports that the Bilderberg Group had such luminaries as Barack Obama, Prince Charles, Bill Gates, Rupert Murdoch, Tony Blair, Bill and Hillary Clinton, George Bush Sr. and George W. Bush. Other Bilderberg members sprung forth from Nine’s memory bank. They included the founders and CEOs of various multinational corporations like Facebook, BP, Google, Shell and Amazon, as well as almost every major financial institution on the planet.”
― James Morcan, The Ninth Orphan

“Democrats and Republicans were essentially the same party with different faces and that was why, no matter how many promises each leader made, significant change rarely transpired.”
― James Morcan, Lance Morcan, The Ninth Orphan

tags: conspiracy, democrats, espionage, fiction, political, republican-party-united-states, republicans, spy, thriller

53 likes

“The purpose of having the orphans study all these diverse fields was not for them to just become geniuses, but to become polymaths – meaning they would be geniuses in a wide variety of fields.”
― James Morcan, Lance Morcan, The Ninth Orphan

tags: author, genius, genius-writers, geniuses, higher-intelligence, intelligence, orphanage, orphans, polymath, thriller

38 likes

“So how can we determine what’s real and what’s not? We can’t. We can just pick and choose what we want to believe and rationalize it as best we can. Reality, after all, is basically a movie projected inside our heads. It’s based on the colors our senses permit us to see, the sounds they permit us to hear and whatever else our brains let slip through the gates. But outside our limited senses, surrounding us, there is, unquestionably, a much greater reality, a universe we live in but cannot see. Well, most of us, anyway. Out there, in the dark, All Things Are Possible.”
― Richard B. Spence, The Orphan Conspiracies: 29 Conspiracy Theories from The Orphan Trilogy

tags: conspiracy, conspiracy-theories, conspiracy-theory

11 likes

More of Lance’s quotes…