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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)
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Birthright: Book I of the T...
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War of the Worlds: Goliath
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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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The Big Sleep by Raymond Chandler
The Big Sleep (Philip Marlowe, #1)
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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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“You have attributed conditions to villainy that simply result from stupidity.”
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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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“There ain't no such thing as a free lunch.”
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