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Adam J. Whitlatch

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Science Fiction, Horror, Young Adult

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Adam J. Whitlatch is the author of "The Weller," "The Weller - Fear of the Dark," "War of the Worlds: Goliath," "Birthright," and "Vengeance For My Valentine," as well as dozens of short stories and poems spanning the genres of science fiction, fantasy, and horror.

A fantasy enthusiast from a young age, his interest in science fiction was first sparked at the age of ten when his father played the infamous 1938 Orson Welles War of the Worlds radio broadcast for him on Halloween. It's a tradition Adam carries on to this day.

Adam lives on a small farm in southeastern Iowa with his wife and their three sons. ...more

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	The Weller (The Weller, #1) 4.12 avg rating — 101 ratings — published 2010 — 8 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Birthright: Book I of the Temujin Saga (The Temujin Saga, #1) 3.69 avg rating — 71 ratings — published 2015 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Vengeance For My Valentine (Five Seasons of Night Book 1) 4.26 avg rating — 31 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	War of the Worlds: Goliath 4.31 avg rating — 26 ratings — published 2014 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Weller - Night of the Cicada (The Weller, #1.5) 4.05 avg rating — 20 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Weller - Fear of the Dark (The Weller, #2) 4.65 avg rating — 17 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Five Stories Up: A Tale of the Temujin Saga 4.63 avg rating — 8 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	October Ballet: A Collection of Poems and Short Fiction 4.67 avg rating — 6 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	War Machines: Book II of the Temujin Saga (The Temujin Saga, #2) 4.80 avg rating — 5 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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The Temujin Saga Comes to Hardcover!

At long last, The Temujin Saga is available in hardcover, exclusively from Barnes & Noble. You can now add these gorgeous hardcover editions of Birthright and War Machines to your collection for just $24.99 each.

Genghis Khan’s tomb has been found, and his remains stolen. A malevolent alien race called the Seignso plan to use Khan’s genetic material to create the ultimate warlord. When t

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“Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea.”
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“Progress isn't made by early risers. It's made by lazy men trying to find easier ways to do something.”
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