The residents of Quartzwater City have gone mad in the hunt for a hidden treasure and Max thinks he can use his "unparalleled" detective skills to get an inside track. But can he compete with a mysterious seemingly all-powerful being that seems to be one step ahead at all times? Meanwhile Maurice remains trapped in the body of a chicken and Zeke's wandering around somewhere getting himself into trouble like only he can. And one of Dr. Octavius's past experiments has the potential to save the world... or doom everyone.

When aliens invade, four baristas are forced to become the saviours of the world. Grab your double-shot of java and strap in - it's going to be a bumpy ride! ***** In the Earth's darkest hour, unexpected heroes are stirring... their coffee, that is. Four baristas on a camping trip are under-qualified to save the world from an alien invasion. But thanks to a hologram with no fashion sense, newly developed superpowers and an alien with a guilty conscience, they've landed the job anyway! So grab your double-shot of java, your blueberry muffin and strap in - Hasta barista, baby. [[2018 Wattys winner and twice featured]] [[word count: 100,000-150,000 words]] Please note this is a sample of the book, which has been published and is available for purchase: Ebook: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09WKFVKQJ Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1644342154

What happens when ancient magic collides with the internet? One thing is certain, modern life will never be the same again. A thousand years ago, a young thief, Tung, and a disgraced wizard, Madrick, are thrust together in an executioner's dungeon. In the darkness, Madrick reveals an incredible secret about a legendary spell. The great spell helps them escape their prison cell... and eventually their century. Catapulted into the present day, their lives collide with Michael, a computer hacker who plans to destroy the world's largest bank. But sinister people are tracking their every move and they will stop at nothing to steal their spell. **Please note, for copyright reasons, the complete story has not been published here.

A comic apocalyptic sci-fi romp. The zombie apocalypse has come and gone, the world has ended, humanity has crumbled... Nobody told the aliens. Alien brains have some interesting side effects on the ravenous undead. Just ask zombie Li, who wakes up after a quick bite. The world is a wasteland, she's a walking corpse, and her 'snack' melted into a noxious puddle of goo. It's not her day. Determined to figure out what the hell happened to her world, Li hits the road, seeking others like herself. The end of the world brings strange company, and stranger enemies. Struggling to wrap her head around being a zombie and already Li's existence is in danger thanks to impending alien invasion. It's going to take more than a handful of quirky zombies to stop them. She's going to need some serious fire power, like the remnants of the human race. If she can find them. #7 in Science Fiction on 12/3/15 ***Second Place for Science Fiction in Best Fiction Competition*** ***Contains a sprinkling of strong language and zombie violence. No aliens or zombies were harmed in the making of this novel. Recommended for ages 15 and up.***

[A WATTPAD FEATURED STORY] Okay, so Dr. Octavius is a kooky but lovable mad scientist. You'd really like him if you ever met him. But one day he disappears through a secret door into another world. His niece Sarah and his lab assistant Zeke set out to find him and end up in Quartzwater City, a bizarre land filled with talking animals, mythical creatures, bloodsucking plants, and the strongest alcoholic beverages ever concocted. They enlist the aid of local private eye Maximillian J. Toad, who might be incompetent at his job and also might possibly have a serious drinking problem. Oh yeah, some freaky dude with razor-sharp teeth who hates outsiders is after them as well. This outrageous fantasy comedy adventure features chills, thrills, and, of course, forbidden monkey love.

Something weird is happening in Quartzwater City. Roving gangs of chihuahuas are stealing everything that isn't nailed down. Rumors abound about some entity known only as the Warlord who might have insidious plans. Also the color green seems to be vanishing out of existence. This last item is of particular concern to Maximillian J. Toad, famed detective of questionable skills and moral character. Being a toad, the color green is kind of a big deal. He travels across universes to the distant planet Earth to seek help from his friends Sarah and Dr. Octavius in an attempt to figure out what the heck is going on. And what's the deal with all the strange doors that they keep finding everywhere? Meanwhile Zeke, our hapless protagonist from the first book, finds himself lost in deep space after being kidnapped by a group of condescending aliens intent on displaying him in a zoo on the planet Hoobler. Can he and his new friend Sadie find a way off the spaceship and back home to Earth? First they'll have to survive dangerous creatures, hostile planets, black holes, bad joke telling robots, and the greatest threat the universe has ever known. Take a trip into the farthest reaches of space and into unknown alternate universes in a story that its author is calling "A triumph!" "A real tour de force!" "Truly one for the ages!" "Wuckster has really outdone himself this time!"

Exciting news update - HAWK is in the very early stages of being adapted into an animated TV show! Please make sure to stick around and add this story to your shelves for upcoming announcements. Thanks so much for your support :) Kas Balera is used to a bit of chaos. As a space bounty hunter, capturing three Class-2 criminals should have been the most difficult part of her week, but when a disaster of epic proportions rocks the entire solar system, Kas is thrust into the midst of an adventure far beyond her wildest fantasies. With the help of a federal robot, a child genius, and her trusty ship - the Calista - Kas must use all her quick thinking and sharp wit if she's going to stay alive and uncover the new dark and dangerous mysteries of the galaxy. Pursued by evil X1 robots, bio-mech panthers and astral police officers, even Kas's kick-ass fight training and expert piloting can't seem to stop the entire galaxy from going after her. * Wattys Shortlisted * * Highest ranking: #1 in Science-fiction * Thanks to @CAPTAINSARCASTIC101 for helping with the blurb.