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S. Andrew Swann

    This author, writing under multiple pseudonyms, delves into the darker aspects of human psychology and society. His works often explore themes of identity, power, and morality within ambiguous circumstances. With an uncompromising style and a keen eye for the complexities of human nature, he provides readers with unsettling yet captivating experiences. His narratives are characterized by intricate characters and a palpable tension that lingers long after reading.

    The Moreau Quartet: Volume One
    Marked
    Broken Crescent
    Dragons and Dwarves: Novels of the Cleveland Portal
    The Hostile Takeover Trilogy
    Fearful Symmetries
    • 2019

      Now in mass market, this dark portal fantasy introduces Detective Dana Rohan, an officer who solves crimes using the Mark that allows her to travel to alternate pasts and futures. Detective Dana Rohan has an excellent arrest and conviction rate. But even her partner doesn't know the real reason why. All her life Dana has borne a Mark of unknown origin that she's kept secret. A Mark that allows her to walk into alternate pasts and futures. A Mark that allows her to go back and see any crime as it's being committed. But the life she's carefully built around this secret ability begins to crumble when she's assaulted by a ragged old man. He babbles an incoherent warning that "the Shadows are coming," right before he is killed by an armored monstrosity out of another century. The armored attacker vanishes, leaving the old man to die in Dana's arms, and she realizes that he bears the same Mark she does. Soon Dana finds herself hunted by Shadows coming from out of Chaos. She must flee through a host of alternate worlds as she finds out the true meaning of the Mark on her skin, and why someone wants to kill her for it.

      Marked
    • 2015

      The Moreau Quartet: Volume One

      • 448 pages
      • 16 hours of reading

      Focusing on moreau private detective Nohar Rajasthan, this volume combines the first and fourth novels of S. Andrew Swann's diverse series, The Moreau Quartet. It offers a unique blend of genres and features a new afterword by the author, providing insights into the narrative and characters.

      The Moreau Quartet: Volume One
    • 2009

      This volume features two distinct novels, offering readers a diverse literary experience. Each story presents unique characters and themes, allowing for exploration of different narratives and styles. The dual format invites readers to immerse themselves in varied plots, enhancing the overall reading journey.

      Dragons and Dwarves: Novels of the Cleveland Portal
    • 2004

      Broken Crescent

      • 377 pages
      • 14 hours of reading
      3.6(60)Add rating

      Nate Black, a skilled college hacker, has left behind his dangerous past until an anonymous email changes everything. Abducted to an alien realm where magic and gods exist, he finds himself entangled in a perilous power struggle. As the unexpected pawn in this high-stakes game, Nate must navigate a world far beyond his understanding, facing challenges that will test his wits and courage.

      Broken Crescent
    • 2004

      The Hostile Takeover Trilogy

      • 976 pages
      • 35 hours of reading
      4.0(131)Add rating

      In the 24th century, humans have built a star-spanning Confederacy that encompasses 83 worlds-plus one. The 84th planet is Bakunin, where power belongs to whoever can seize it. With no taxes, no antitrust laws, and no governing body, it's the perfect home base for mega-corporations and criminals.

      The Hostile Takeover Trilogy
    • 1999

      Fearful Symmetries

      • 288 pages
      • 11 hours of reading
      4.0(158)Add rating

      Set in a world where genetically manipulated beings exist, Nohar Rajasthan, a retired private eye of moreau heritage, seeks a quiet life in his wilderness homestead. His plans are disrupted when a human lawyer enlists his help to solve a missing moreau case, thrusting him back into a chaotic investigation. As he navigates the challenges of being a second-class citizen, the story explores themes of identity, belonging, and the complexities of human-moreau relations.

      Fearful Symmetries