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Michael Shean

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Science Fiction & Fantasy, Horror, Mystery & Thrillers

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Michael Shean was born amongst the sleepy hills and coal mines of southern West Virginia in 1978. Taught to read by his parents at a very early age, he has had a great love of the written word since the very beginning of his life. Growing up, he was often plagued with feelings of isolation and loneliness; he began writing off and on to help deflect this, though these themes are often explored in his work as a consequence. At the age of 16, Michael began to experience a chain of vivid nightmares that has continued to this day; it is from these aberrant dreams that he draws inspiration.

In 2001, Michael left West Virginia to pursue a career in the tech industry. He settled in the Washington, DC area as a web designer and graphic artist. As a r ...more

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Average rating: 3.78 · 706 ratings · 125 reviews · 5 distinct works • Similar authors

	Shadow of a Dead Star (The Wonderland Cycle #1) 3.65 avg rating — 287 ratings — published 2011 — 9 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
	Bone Wires 3.72 avg rating — 261 ratings — published 2012 — 7 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
	Redeye (The Wonderland Cycle #2) 4.12 avg rating — 91 ratings — published 2013 — 6 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
	Primetime by J.R. Rain (Goodreads Author), Tony Healey (Goodreads Author), A.W. Exley (Goodreads Author) 4.17 avg rating — 46 ratings — published 2013 — 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
	Gathering Ashes 4.05 avg rating — 22 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

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I Live, I Dev, I Live Again.

Good morning, folks. So as you know, I’ve been setting up a games company, the full announcement for which will be coming out next week. It’s been a real haul so far, and we’re only getting started – though, it … Continue reading →

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Series by Michael Shean

The Wonderland Cycle (3 books)
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Michael Shean (Goodreads Author)

3.78 avg rating — 400 ratings

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message 4: by Michael (last edited Jan 16, 2013 11:31AM)

Jan 16, 2013 11:31AM

Hey, no trouble. I saw the other day that you had my book 'Bone Wires' under your 'Desperately Wanted' shelf. Which, you know, humbles me to see. :D If that's still the case, and you'd like to review it on your blog, I'd be happy to send you an ebook copy for you to read.

Also: Golden Book Bunny is Best Bunny. No doubt. :D

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message 3: by Nenia

Jan 16, 2013 11:26AM

Oh! I read I Am a Bunny when I was a kid too. It was sooooo cute.

Thanks for the friend request!

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message 2: by Michael

Jul 15, 2012 08:43AM

Yep! Bone Wires is set for a concurrent print and digital release on 7.19 at the very least. Looking forward to seeing what you think of it.

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message 1: by Chris

Jul 15, 2012 07:45AM

Wanted to know is the new book was going to be a digital copy soon. I travel so carry books can be a little too much.

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