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Mark A. Rayner

    Mark A. Rayner crafts satirical and speculative fiction, blending eclectic elements with sharp wit and an unconventional perspective. He delves into societal absurdities and the human condition, often exploring themes with both pure entertainment and underlying meaning. Through his novels and short stories, Rayner offers a distinctive voice that challenges conventions. His writing is characterized by a unique approach, making him a notable figure in contemporary speculative literature.

    Alpha Max
    • 2021

      Alpha Max

      • 272 pages
      • 10 hours of reading

      Maximilian Tundra is about to have an existential crisis of cosmic proportions. When a physical duplicate of him appears in his living room, wearing a tight-fitting silver lamé unitard and speaking with an English accent, Max knows something bad is about to happen. Bad doesn't cover it. Max discovers he's the only human being who can prevent the end of the world, and not just on his planet! In the multiverse, infinite Earths will be destroyed. Personally, Max thinks the multiverse is in big trouble, because he can't even keep his toenails clipped on the regular, let alone stop the apocalypse. His only "allies" are a race of manic pixie aliens and dozens of other versions of himself; and let's face it, both groups are annoying as heck! From award-winning author Mark A. Rayner, Alpha Max is a silly and serious spoof of the science fiction and superhero movie trope of multiple realities. Fans of the humorous science fiction of Douglas Adams and the black humor and satire of Kurt Vonnegut will love this dark comedy that will make you think as well as laugh.

      Alpha Max