While he had previously released a science fiction collection in the past, it is Zack Lester’s new feature-length story that will get its hooks in and not let go.  Readers will love the twists and turns of Last Life: Level One, especially if they’re fans of the “games gone deadly” trope that’s regained popularity over the past few years.  Lester story certain feels like it’s at the forefront, but it’s bolstered by an awesome cast, dialog that sticks, and relationships that are easy to care about, and develop in a natural, interesting way.  There’s no force-fed elements or excessive exposition.  Lester simply presents his world as it should be, and let’s his other talents bring it to life by the strength of its characters, the events that unfold, and a bit of a neon glow underneath.

Is it just a game… or a battle for survival? When an elite group of gamers all receive the same cryptic invite to join a secret tournament they will discover there is more at stake than just bragging rights. Being kept in a unknown location and forced to take part in a series of games, these gamers must rely on their wits and the skills honed from hours of game play to not be eliminated from the competition and maybe life itself. With the programmers raising the stakes at every turn, will the characters outwit those who are observing their every move or will it be game over with no hope for a respawn?

Thanks to great pacing, and a story that won’t quit at any point from the first page to the last, Last Life will keep readers on the edges of their seats.  Though it’s not a terribly brief book, it makes for a quick read because folks will not be able to put it down.  As quick as readers reach the end of this book though, they’ll have to be patient for the next entry in the series to drop, as Lester is also hard at work on several Kindle Vella series.  Still, the more great sci-fi, the better, and you can make proper preparations for the upcoming sequel during this time as well.  Check out Last Life: Level One on Amazon today!

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Author Avery P. Michaels arrives on the sci-fi scene with a brief but delightful cyberpunk story that’ll hook readers who are looking for a quick, entertaining escape.  Blending Grey: A Pulp Cyberpunk Short Story is brimming with interesting characters and themes that captivate those along for the ride.  Michaels explores what it means to discover who you are, both inside and out, and then stitches in some quirky and exciting events to boot.  It’s a great story that is elevated by its setting, and the author captures the essence of one fans of the genre are drawn to.

Blending Grey is a pulp cyberpunk short story following Disa Svendsen, as her life falls apart. After undergoing heavy cybernetic modifications from a gig gone sideways, she finds herself indebted to the wrong kind of man. Even her blossoming love to Olsen, a hacker girl, can’t be full trusted when Disa has to reconsider if she wants to do what her family trained her for or what she chooses for herself. Time to stand out or blend in.

Avery P. Michaels presents her debut short Blending Grey – A pulp cyberpunk short story. Trigger Warnings: Strong Language. Violence. Pulp. Bad Writing. And the attention span of a squirrel on a sugar high!

Despite the author’s disclaimer, this is actually a very well-written story that brings readers into a world that they’ll be delight to be lost in.  For fans of cyberpunk, this is just a perfect slice of life for the genre, and it shows that there’s still plenty of room to explore, should Michaels want to continue along in this dismal version of the world.  Even if they don’t though, this story wraps things up in a neat enough bow, and it’s an interesting dive into a darker tale.  It’s popcorn fun, sure, but it’s pulp, not schlock, and those who are looking for a quick story to enjoy will get that here.  Check out Blending Grey: A Pulp Cyberpunk Short Story on Amazon today!

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