Sci-fi and Heroic Fantasy discussion

The Internet witnesses the emergence of a new entity.

Is it the rebirth of an ancient evil in a new realm? Or something more dangerous?

A sexy looking avatar is granting wishes for people across the Internet. But nothing is ever truly free and for those accepting the gifts a terrible price must be paid.

Sarah Mitchell must learn the truth of this creature and stop it while it can still be stopped. She must also find out why a mysterious lawyer is present at every step.

Faust 2.0 is the first book in the new Mitchell & Morton series.

Available now on Kindle:

Amazon (UK): http://www.amazon.co.uk/Faust-2-0-Mor...

Amazon (US): http://www.amazon.com/Faust-2-0-Morto...

Why not join me on the Faust 2.0 Facebook page? https://www.facebook.com/#!/Faust2point0

I've received an excellent 5 star review from Ignite on her blog, check it out here:

http://ignitebooks.blogspot.co.uk/201...

Thanks Kath!

An interview with me has been posted on the Indie Author Land site:

http://www.indieauthorland.com/archiv...

Thanks David!

Elizabeth Los has interviewed me on her blog, you can see it at:

https://santaflash.wordpress.com/auth...

Thanks Elizabeth!

Excellent new review in for Faust 2.0 on Amazon:

"Pushing the ideas of technology to show the perils of going to far with the internet and what may happen is what the book reveals. It is a interesting read. The thriller is one that will keep you on your toes wondering how it all fits together and where it will go from there."

http://www.amazon.com/review/R1RX29AE...

SUMMER BOOK PRICE BLITZ

I'm pleased to announce that for the rest of this week all of my novels will be available for download from Amazon for only 77p (99c)!

Faust 2.0

A new entity is born into the internet.

Is it the rebirth of an ancient evil in a new realm? Or something much worse?

A sexy looking avatar grants wishes for people across the web, but nothing is truly free, and for those who accept, what price must be paid?

Sarah Mitchell must discover the truth of this creature and stop it while it can still be stopped, but why is a mysterious lawyer dogging her every step?

Faust 2.0 is the first book in the new Mitchell & Morton series.

"There should be a genre for CRACKING GOOD READ. This book would surely fit in here."

UK: http://amzn.to/1209p9I
US: http://amzn.to/13iFTlC

Faust 2.0 is available for only 99c for a limited time only!

"I found this an absolutely intriguing concept and loved the name the author gave to the entity – Misty Felice. (Say it to yourself a few times. It’s cryptic but it’s a give-away!) I loved the way the entity was able to twist the desires of inadequate people and make them believe that it, she, could grant them those deepest wishes. Isn’t it what we’d all like? One or two of its victims were greedy people but most were unhappy and needy and I felt for them. Sarah Mitchell is after it though. Can she succeed?"

UK: http://amzn.to/1209p9I
US: http://amzn.to/13iFTlC

New 4* review on Goodreads:

"I strongly recommend this book for a reader looking to read something outside their normal reading zone and anyone who enjoys a good thriller and science fiction book."

http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

Faust 2.0 is still available for only 99c (77p) for a few more days only!

UK: http://amzn.to/1209p9I
US: http://amzn.to/13iFTlC

I've posted about my love of science fiction on my blog and how it features in my own writing:

http://thecultofme.blogspot.co.uk/201...

As part of the Book Blogger Fair Cole Knightly has posted an interview with me on his blog. Check it out here:

http://coleknightly.blogspot.co.uk/20...

Thanks Cole!

I've written a guest post called 'Levels of Reality' about the nature of reality and how it pertains to my latest novel 'Faust 2.0'. It's been posted on Peter Dawes's blog 'The Man Behind the Curtain' as part of the Bloggers Book Fair. Read the article in full here:

http://peterdawes.wordpress.com/2013/...

Thanks Peter!

In response to a comment I received from last week's post I written a few thoughts about science in science fiction:

http://thecultofme.blogspot.co.uk/201...

Briar Kit Esme has posted an interview with me over on his blog. You can read what I had to say via the link below:

http://briarkitesme.com/2013/08/05/an...

Thanks Briar!

Faust 2.0 is available for free download from August 9th to 13th.

"From an opening that has echoes of Satan's fall in Paradise Lost, to a world populated by a multitude of characters of dubious morality, springs this latest offering from Michael Brookes. Having not been familiar with the author's earlier works, and having been burned by the offerings of other indy authors of this genre, I was tempted never to read another sci-fi indy novel for as long as I lived! Thankfully, this was different. It's a difficult book to pigeonhole - not quite a pure sci-fi story, not quite a dedicated horror story. However, it blends this divide beautifully, skilfully weaving between the two genres to produce an intriguing, fast paced tale, which I found to be quite entertaining. Not a bad way to pass a few hours on a wet weekend with a dodgy broadband signal, and it has gone a long way to restoring my faith in indy sci-fi writers!"

UK: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Faust-2-0-Mor...

US: http://www.amazon.com/Faust-2-0-Morto...

I've received a wonderful new review for Faust 2.0:

"I thought Brookes only writes marvelous drabbles – 100 word short horror stories – I loved the ones that I read from An Odd Quartet - it is not surprising he shows the same deftness in a novel – it is sheer pleasure to read a work that I cannot find fault with."

You can read the full review here:

http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

Faust 2.0 is currently available for free download, so grab it now while you can and find out for yourself what she liked so much about it!

Today is the last day that you can download Faust 2.0 for Free, so grab yourself a copy now while you can!

Here is what one 5 star review on Goodreads said about Faust 2.0:

"It has become one of my favorite cyber-mystery novels. A far cry from the stock-thrillers which unabashedly trail behind clichéd plots and characters and situations, Brookes has penned a very different kind of work that is reminiscent of Philip K. Dick’s themes with astounding clarity of thought and a lucid, impeccable, swift and precise narration. This work is worth more than it costs."

Download it free from Amazon:

UK: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Faust-2-0-Mor...

US: http://www.amazon.com/Faust-2-0-Morto...

A couple of great new reviews for Faust 2.0:

The first is a 5* review for Faust 2.0 on Goodreads!

"A fast paced nail biter that kept me up late into the night. I would love to read more in this series. "

http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

And a new 5* review from Amazon:

"Michael's ability to create a world where Misty thrives was flawless; that world seemed wholly believable to me. And then he populated it with characters both strong and flawed, some of them exquisitely creepy. For me, this premise had echoes of King's `Needful Things', where greed and want are hard masters, and they always come with a salutary lesson to learn."

http://www.amazon.co.uk/review/RJRM0J...

A very pleasant start to the morning!

I'm pleased to announce that Faust 2.0 is now available from Barnes & Noble:

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/faust...

I'm pleased to announce that Faust 2.0 is now available on Kobo as well:

http://www.kobobooks.com/ebook/Faust-...

I've received a great new review on Goodreads:

"The bottom line is that this is a book for anyone who likes cyber set, science fiction or mystery novels. The characters are unique and have a real quality about them, even those that don't live long. Brookes' isn't afraid to take character's on a downward journey to hell from which there is no saving. For that reason the title reference to Faust is well earned. This novel is a must read for those who like their character's realistic and flawed. "

http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

In more exciting news - the paperback edition of Faust 2.0 is now available! You can buy it now from Amazon for only £5.78:

http://amzn.to/19znsrX

I start the the day with an excellent new review for Faust 2.0 from Cate's Book Nut Hut blog:

"The character developments in this novel are phenomenal; starting with the ‘birth’ of the entity mentioned in the book synopsis above, each of the characters we are introduced too, for however briefly they remain in play, are given depth and traits that draw the reader in and make them want to keep reading. "

http://catesbooknuthut.wordpress.com/...

I love the smell of a good review in the morning :-)

You could win one of three signed copies of Faust 2.0 available in the Goodreads giveaway:

http://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sho...

Here's what one reviewer thought of Faust 2.0:

"A fast paced nail biter that kept me up late into the night. I would love to read more in this series."

Great new 5* review for Faust 2.0 on Goodreads:

http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

I've been interviewed on the Ivy Moon Press blog, you can read what I had to say here:

http://ivymoonpress.wordpress.com/201...

Thanks Sara!

There's only a few days left to enter the Goodreads giveaway to win one of three signed copies of Faust 2.0. Visit the giveaway page to enter for a chance to win now:

http://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sho...

Sign up for my new mailing list and you will receive one of my released e-books of your choice!

http://thecultofme.blogspot.co.uk/201...

A free book - you can't say fairer than that :-)

An excellent new review for Faust 2.0 here on Goodreads:

"It was fascinating to watch the character’s individuals stories unfold as they are manipulated by the AI. A definite 4 stars for Faust 2.0 and kudos to Michael Brookes for coming up with such an original and well executed story."

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

I've been interviewed on the Love Hate Poetry blog, you can read the interview here:

http://themyesterioumuslimahshaven.bl...

Thanks Ira!

Faust 2.0 has received an excellent new review here on Goodreads:

"What this story comes down to is how far are you prepared to go, to get your desire? What will it take to make you promise to pay back, no matter what? Michael has drawn a fascinating array of very believable characters, you might not like them but you will find that you need to discover what happens to them. "

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

I've been interviewed by S C Barrus on his blog, you can read the interview here:

http://awayandaway.com/interview-with...

Thanks Cody!

I've been interviewed on The Writing Side of Me blog, you can read what I had to say here:

http://rachaelhorsma.blogspot.co.uk/2...

Thanks Rachael!

I'm pleased to announce that Faust 2.0 is on sale for Kindle this week at the bargain price of 99c/77p.

Amazon US: http://amzn.to/1kiwLoN
Amazon UK: http://amzn.to/1csv15q

The sale ends February 16th so grab your copy now!

Faust 2.0 has received a wonderful new 5* review here on Goodreads:

"This book was amazing, the idea of the Faustian theory, mixed with 21st century technology was genius!"

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Faust 2.0 is currently on Kindle sale for only 99c/77p.

Amazon US: http://amzn.to/1kiwLoN
Amazon UK: http://amzn.to/1csv15q

There's only a few days left for the Faust 2.0 Kindle sale, you only have until Sunday to grab a copy at the bargain price of only 99c (75p):

Amazon US: http://amzn.to/1kiwLoN
Amazon UK: http://amzn.to/1csv15q

"After reading the first few chapters of this book, I began to wonder how many roads could lead to 'disturbing' as a state of mind. Michael Brooks had set out to write a Horror story, and had already done a brilliant job of unsettling me as a reader."

Today is your last chance to purchase Faust 2.0 for Kindle at the bargain price of only 99c (77p), tomorrow it returns to its normal price point of $2.99 so grab it now while you can!

Here's what one reviewer wrote after reading Faust 2.0:

"A fast paced nail biter that kept me up late into the night. I would love to read more in this series."

Amazon US: http://amzn.to/1kiwLoN
Amazon UK: http://amzn.to/1csv15q

Faust 2.0 has been featured in the Books for the Imaginative here:

http://www.theforbiddencuisine.com/#%...

If I get the most votes then I receive a month long feature, so please leave your vote!

Sign up for my mailing list and you can choose one of my released books for free, take a look here:

http://thecultofme.blogspot.co.uk/201...

I've written a guest post for Kit Tinsley's blog called - Techno Horror: Technology as the new supernatural, take a look here:

http://www.kit-tinsley.com/entries/ge...

Great news! Faust 2.0 has made the science fiction shortlist in the SpaSpa Book Awards 2013. You can see the short listed books for all categories here:

http://www.indie-book-bargains.co.uk/...

Fingers crossed!

Good news - I'm pleased to announce that Faust 2.0 is now available on Scribd:

http://www.scribd.com/book/230514386/...

The Internet witnesses the emergence of a new entity.

Is it the rebirth of an ancient evil in a new realm? Or something more dangerous?

A sexy looking avatar is granting wishes for people across the Internet. But nothing is ever truly free and for those accepting the gifts a terrible price must be paid.

Sarah Mitchell must learn the truth of this creature and stop it while it can still be stopped. She must also find out why a mysterious lawyer is present at every step.

Faust 2.0 is the first book in the new Mitchell & Morton series.

Faust 2.0 is available from these online stores:

Buy now from Amazon (US): http://amzn.to/1kiwLoN
Buy now from Amazon (UK): http://amzn.to/1csv15q
Buy now from Barnes & Noble (Nook): http://bit.ly/1nLA8BX
Buy now from Kobo: http://bit.ly/1rGRItx
Buy now from iTunes (US): https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/id68...
Buy now from iTunes (UK): https://itunes.apple.com/gb/book/id68...
Read now on Scribd: http://bit.ly/UWSGqE

Follow on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/#!/Faust2point0

Happy news! Faust 2.0 has won second prize in the science-fiction category of the SpaSpa 2013 Book Awards. Considering how good the competition was (especially the winning book!) I'm pleased with this result. You can see all the winners here:

http://www.indie-book-bargains.co.uk/...

There's some cracking stories for you to discover there.

Great news as Faust 2.0 expands onto a new platform and is now available from Page Foundry:

http://www.inktera.com/store/title/44...

The Internet witnesses the emergence of a new entity.

Is it the rebirth of an ancient evil in a new realm? Or something more dangerous?

A sexy looking avatar is granting wishes for people across the Internet. But nothing is ever truly free and for those accepting the gifts a terrible price must be paid.

Sarah Mitchell must learn the truth of this creature and stop it while it can still be stopped. She must also find out why a mysterious lawyer is present at every step.

Faust 2.0 is the first book in the new Mitchell & Morton series.

Faust 2.0 is available from these online stores:

Buy now from Amazon (US): http://amzn.to/1kiwLoN
Buy now from Amazon (UK): http://amzn.to/1csv15q
Buy now from Barnes & Noble (Nook): http://bit.ly/1nLA8BX
Buy now from Kobo: http://bit.ly/1rGRItx
Buy now from iTunes (US): https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/id68...
Buy now from iTunes (UK): https://itunes.apple.com/gb/book/id68...
Buy now from Page Foundry: http://bit.ly/1mSaDT3
Read now on Scribd: http://bit.ly/UWSGqE

Follow on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/#!/Faust2point0

You can win a signed paperback copy of Faust 2.0 in this giveaway:

http://thecultofme.blogspot.co.uk/201...

E-book copies will also be given to three runners up in the draw.

You have three days left to win a signed copy of Faust 2.0:

http://thecultofme.blogspot.co.uk/201...

Three e-book copies are also up for grabs!

A fantastic new review for Faust 2.0 has been posted on the Indie Bookworm blog:

http://indie-bookworm.blogspot.co.uk/...

Read the opening lines of the first three chapters of The Church of Virtual Saints in the Work in Progress blog tour:

http://thecultofme.blogspot.co.uk/201...

I'm pleased to reveal that Faust 2.0 is now available on Oyster. Check it out here:

https://www.oysterbooks.com/book/DgeE...

For everyone waiting patiently (or not so patiently in some cases) I am almost finished with the first draft. It will then be left to ferment for a while until I start the edit pass. All being well it should be out for the end of the year!.

Faust 2.0 is also available from a number of online retailers and in paperback from Amazon. See below for more details.

FAUST 2.0

The Internet witnesses the emergence of a new entity.

Is it the rebirth of an ancient evil in a new realm? Or something more dangerous?

A sexy looking avatar is granting wishes for people across the Internet. But nothing is ever truly free and for those accepting the gifts a terrible price must be paid.

Sarah Mitchell must learn the truth of this creature and stop it while it can still be stopped. She must also find out why a mysterious lawyer is present at every step.

Faust 2.0 is the first book in the new Mitchell & Morton series.

Review Highlights

" Brookes has penned a very different kind of work that is reminiscent of Philip K. Dick’s themes with astounding clarity of thought and a lucid, impeccable, swift and precise narration."

"An interesting, modern take on an ancient tale."

"Over-all, this book is a compelling thriller, which also serves as a warning about letting computers play too big a role in our lives."

"The book has excellent characters, a great plot and a steady pace that always leaves you hungry for more."

"There should be a genre for CRACKING GOOD READ. This book would surely fit in here.
Looking forward to the next!"

Faust 2.0 is available from these online stores:

Buy now from Amazon (US): http://amzn.to/XQ5L77
Buy now from Amazon (UK): http://amzn.to/1csv15q
Buy now from Barnes & Noble (Nook): http://bit.ly/1nLA8BX
Buy now from Kobo: http://bit.ly/1rGRItx
Buy now from iTunes (US): https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/id68...
Buy now from iTunes (UK): https://itunes.apple.com/gb/book/id68...
Buy now from Page Foundry: http://bit.ly/1mSaDT3
Read now on Scribd: http://bit.ly/UWSGqE

Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/#!/Faust2point0
Faust 2.0 on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...