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The Wanderer is dead-on for 5 Stars at Readers’ FavoriteThe Wanderer and the New West by Adam Bender

The Wanderer is dead-on for 5 Stars at Readers’ Favorite

Published by Adam on December 30, 2017

Ahead of the 2018 release of The Wanderer and the New West, I’m excited to announce my new novel has scored five-star reviews from five reviewers on the website Readers’ Favorite!

Here are some excerpts about the Dystopian Western:

“A dystopian view of an America that many may well see as a path the country is already headed down … I couldn’t put this book down and read it quickly and easily.” — Grant Leishman for Readers’ Favorite (5 Stars)

“The setting is absorbing, pulling in the reader like a captivating movie, and I couldn’t help getting the same feeling I get when I watch the series ‘Arrow.’ It won’t be surprising if this story ends up on screen.” — Arya Fomonyuy for Readers’ Favorite (5 Stars)

“The action is continuous and horrific … revealing vistas of the future and especially the dangerous paths poor and greed based politics are forcing mankind to follow.” — Deepak Menon for Readers’ Favorite (5 Stars)

“Brutally honest and scarily real, The Wanderer and the New West is a brilliant novel. Raw and gritty, this novel lays down the bare truth without sugar coating anything.” — Rabia Tanveer for Readers’ Favorite (5 Stars)

“Bender creates vivid characters in the plot that will resonate with any reader … The author helped me visualize the impact of lawlessness on the media, technology and any nation as a whole.” — Edith Wairimu for Readers’ Favorite (5 Stars)

The cover for The Wanderer and the New West
The Wanderer and the New West — Words by Adam Bender. Cover by Ben McLeod.

I’m thrilled to see early reviewers connecting with my new novel, and look forward to hearing what you think! Stay tuned to this blog and subscribe to my newsletter for updates on the novel’s release. You can also pre-order the eBook version now at Amazon and other online retailers.

Happy New Year!

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The Wanderer’s Cover Revealed! Gunning for Unlawful Readers in February 2018

Published by Adam on December 10, 2017

The Wanderer is coming to bring New West justice to a town near you! My trigger finger has been itchin’ to get this fine dystopian-western novel into readers’ hands. Well, that time’s almost here, and I have the first evidence!

Allow me to present a staggering shot to the senses, the cover for The Wanderer and the New West by artist Ben Mcleod!

The cover for The Wanderer and the New West
The Wanderer and the New West — Cover by Ben McLeod.

This ain’t your grandfather’s Western. With elected leaders rushing to loosen laws and get more guns into Americans’ hands, this adventure need not take place in the past because the Wild West is coming back! In the way that We, The Watched and Divided We Fall analyzed the real issue of government surveillance, The Wanderer and the New West takes on gun culture in the United States and where things could be heading.

But enough of my peddling! When can you read it?

The Wanderer and the New West will be released February 4, 2018 in paperback and eBook editions.

But wait! You can pre-order the digital eBook version today on Amazon Kindle, Apple iBooks, Barnes & Noble Nook, Kobo, Smashwords and more fine online retail establishments! Keep your eyes peeled for more information soon on how you can order the hard copy.

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You’re Invited to ‘A LifeTrade Wedding’Logo for 'A Life Trade Wedding'

You’re Invited to ‘A LifeTrade Wedding’

Published by Adam on April 13, 2017

Here’s the ad copy for my new short story:

Read about the next direction of matchmaking apps – exchanging lives! A reluctant groom leaves his bride at the altar by trading places with a man who wants to be married. A series of testimonials by the wedding party shows how LifeTrade can give everyone a “happily ever after.”

I wrote “A LifeTrade Wedding” as a fictional advertorial for the trading-places-as-a-service (TPaaS) introduced in a previous short story. I had a lot of fun writing it and am super excited to share it with you!

As with all my short stories, it’s completely free to read. If you like it, please leave a comment below or a review where you download it.

Get the eBook now from Smashwords, Apple iTunes, Barnes & Noble, Kobo or Scribd.

Cover for A Life Trade Wedding

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Prepare for ‘Invasion Day’ — a new sci-fi short story by Adam Bender

Prepare for ‘Invasion Day’ — a new sci-fi short story by Adam Bender

Published by Adam on December 10, 2016

With the winter holidays nearly upon us, I’d been thinking about what gift I could give my awesome readers. And then… it suddenly occurred to me! “Hey, I’ve got this great unpublished short story called Invasion Day!”

"Invasion Day" cover
Cover for “Invasion Day” by Adam Bender

On his tenth birthday, a boy living on the moon asks his grandpa about the blue planet glowing in the forever-night sky, and why they live the way they do.

I wrote this story earlier this year, based on a several-years-old idea from my notes, and inspired by the writing of one of my favorite authors — the great Ray Bradbury.

You can read the eBook free on Smashwords and other online retailers including Apple, Barnes & Noble, Kobo and Scribd. I’d love to hear your thoughts, so please leave me a review when you’re finished.

Happy holidays!

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Kirkus Reviews: Divided We Fall Delivers on Promise of ‘Riveting Debut’

Kirkus Reviews: Divided We Fall Delivers on Promise of ‘Riveting Debut’

Published by Adam on May 27, 2016

I’m excited to announce that Kirkus Reviews has followed up its rave review of my novel WE, THE WATCHED with a stellar review of the sequel, DIVIDED WE FALL.

You can check out the full critique over at Kirkus, but here’s a quick taste:

… a gripping dystopian narrative … Bender’s sequel is a worthy delivery on the promise of his riveting debut.

A novel about a scheming president offers an excellent read for those who love thrillers or 21st-century history.

KIRKUS REVIEWS

If you haven’t read DIVIDED WE FALL yet, check out this page for a list of stores where you can buy it in digital ($3.99) or paperback ($13.99). You can also get WE, THE WATCHED for FREE by joining my mailing list! And check out “Fire Eyes,” a short story that ties into the series.

DIVIDED WE FALL picks up on the events of WE, THE WATCHED. With the nation under attack, Agent Eve Parker must find and arrest her fiancé, who has lost his memory and become a revolutionary named Seven. However, when Eve learns more about the President’s plan to broaden citizen surveillance, she begins to question just who is right.

I hope you enjoy the book and look forward to reading your review!

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