"The Harbinger of Vengeance: Author's Enhanced Edition" is available now!

Available now!

The Harbinger of Vengeance: Author's Enhanced Edition is available today on Amazon. You can buy a Kindle copy for $3.99, a paperback for $14.99, or a hardcover for $19.99, or read it through Kindle Unlimited.

The Harbinger of Vengeance: Author's Enhanced Edition is an extended uncut version of my debut novel. It has been re-written from the ground up and professionally proofread. With over 10,000 additional words, it also features a new opening chapter. And for the first time ever, it's available in paperback and hardcover. This is the definitive version of this story, and I'm glad I could bring my original vision to life.

This story follows Shawn Scott, a successful businessman living the perfect life with his pregnant wife. But his world comes crashing down around him when an old acquaintance—a strange man named Aiden Anderson—returns to his life. Aiden knows all of Shawn's darkest secrets. And he wants to punish Shawn for his history of ruthless bullying by playing a special 'game.'

Shawn must complete five challenges reflecting the bullying of their past, each one more disturbing than the last. If he fails, his worst secrets will be revealed to the world.

You can check this book out here: https://mybook.to/thovaee

As usual, thank you for reading and I hope you enjoy this story. It's not as gruesome as most of my recent work, but it's a personal story. It was actually inspired by some of the bullying I experienced as a child. But you can read more about that in my letter to you at the end of the book. If you enjoy the story, I'd really appreciate it if you could leave a review on Amazon. I know you're already taking time out of your day to read my book, so if you can spare a few more minutes to review it, thank you (again). Although I've been busy with this whole fatherhood thing, my next book is right around the corner. I'll share more soon.

Take care,
Jon Athan

"Shared by Two" is available now!

Available now!

Hello! Shared By Two is available today on Amazon. You can buy a Kindle copy for $3.99, a paperback for $14.99, or a hardcover for $21.99, or read it through Kindle Unlimited.

Shared by Two is a psychological horror novel with an extreme edge. It's about an extreme horror author and his biggest fan—boundaries and obsession and all that good (horrifying) stuff. It's a very personal story, so you'll see shades of me in it. If you like stalker stories—and novels from me like Dead Body Disposal—this one is for you. I don't want to spoil anything, so I won't ramble anymore.

You can check it out here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BS9MB31H/

Thank you for reading! As I mentioned earlier, this is a personal story. It's not a direct response, but it was a way for me to address all of the backlash I had received from certain groups for publishing certain books. (If you frequent social media groups, you probably know which one of my books gets so many people riled up 👀) If you enjoy it, please leave an honest review when you get the chance.

In case you missed my announcement earlier this month, we welcomed our first daughter on March 10th. Yes, I'm mentioning that to guilt you into buying the new book and sharing it around. No, but seriously, your support has always helped me A LOT and I appreciate it now more than ever. I've said it before and it's still true today, I am completely independent. I don't have any huge publishers paying my bills or running a viral marketing campaign for me. But what I do have is: you, my amazing readers. Keep reading and I'll keep writing.

Take care, everyone!

Jon Athan

"The President's Son" is available now!

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Hey! The President's Son is available today on Amazon. You can buy a Kindle copy for $4.99, read it through Kindle Unlimited, or buy a paperback for $16.99 or a hardcover for $24.99. The President's Son is a splatterpunk epic. It's my longest book to date, coming in at over 110,000 words. 

The simplest way to put it: Forrest Gump meets American Psycho in a political environment. Although I tackle many different themes in this book, it's primarily a story about misinformation, disinformation, and conspiracy theories. It's a story that mirrors different 'truths.' 

The story follows Vincent Campbell, son of the President of the United States. He is a polarizing figure known for his bizarre behavior, offensive outbursts, and contrarian stances as well as a number of legal issues. Unbeknownst to the world, he holds secrets far worse than derogatory remarks in his private life. And when it all catches up to him, he tells all to a forensic psychiatrist, Lorraine Lynch, who has been assigned to find out why he has done what he has done. But as their sessions continue and Vincent’s stories grow more and more grotesque, Lorraine finds herself struggling to separate fact from fiction.

Who really is Vincent Campbell? 

You can check it out here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09P7SGYZW/ 

As usual, thank you very much for the support. I hope you enjoy this epic novel. I spent years working on it. I believe it's something special. If you do enjoy it, please consider leaving an honest review. Like I've always said, your word-of-mouth helps me a lot. It motivates me and it helps other readers find my books. I'm completely independent, so I don't have a huge publisher backing me or paying for a marketing campaign. I'd love to revisit this sub-genre, too, so if you like what you read, your reviews might push me into writing something similar in the near-future. Thanks again!

"When She Weeps" is available now!

Available now!

When She Weeps is available today on Amazon. You can buy a Kindle copy for $3.99, read it through Kindle Unlimited, or buy a paperback for $14.99 or a hardcover for $21.99.

When She Weeps follows Vanessa Ramirez, a young single mother in Mexico seeking to protect her young children from the drug cartels tearing her motherland apart. Unable to afford the rising prices from the local coyotes—people smugglers—she reluctantly turns to Mexico's criminal underworld to help fund her escape. But she finds herself intertwined with the cartels she was so desperate to avoid.

A world of lust, greed, barbaric violence, and heartbreaking tragedy awaits her. Tragedy that will send her down the path to becoming a terrifying legend...

This is a non-supernatural reimagining of the 'La Llorona'/the Weeping Woman urban legend. It is a story of pure human horror. If you enjoyed Am I Beautiful? or any of my other twisted romance novels, I think you'll like this one.

You can buy it here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09NNP8G57/

Thank you for all of the support and hope you enjoy the book. If you have some spare time once you're finished reading it, please consider leaving a review. It helps a lot! Now, I'm off to continue working on the next extreme horror epic.

"Do Not Disturb 2" is available now!

Available now!

Hello! Do Not Disturb 2: The Platinum Palace is available today on Amazon. You can buy a Kindle copy for $3.99, read it through Kindle Unlimited, or buy a paperback for $14.99 or a hardcover for $19.99. 

Do Not Disturb 2: The Platinum Palace is the sequel to 2020's hit slasher inspired by the 2016 clown sightings. This story takes you away from the isolated motel setting and brings you to Las Vegas. I like to think of it as a slasher version of Die Hard. But don't worry, this isn't an all-out action book. It is filled with the gruesome violence, disturbed characters, and suspense. It's still a slasher at heart.

You can pick it up here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09LTF8RMK/

Please spread the word and share this book with your reading buddies/groups. And if you enjoy your stay at the Platinum Palace and you have some spare time, I'd really appreciate it if you could leave a review. Thank you for all of the support!

"Lambs to the Slaughter" is out now!

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Lambs to the Slaughter is available today. You can buy a Kindle copy for $3.99, read it through Kindle Unlimited, or buy a paperback for $14.99.

Lambs to the Slaughter follows Chase Hauger, a homicide detective diagnosed with terminal cancer. When the butchered remains of a mobster are found in a gory scene resembling the death of his friend, Chase suspects the Enigma Killer—a serial killer known for using elaborate traps to ‘teach’ and torture his victims—has returned after years of dormancy. The detective sets out to find the Enigma Killer and avenge his slain friend, but quickly finds himself caught in a web of lies and a storm of bloodshed.

I wrote this novel with Matthew E. Berry, who previously narrated some of audiobooks like Lovesick and Maneater. It is a gruesome horror novel inspired by H. H. Holmes, David Parker Ray (the Toy-Box Killer), and the Saw movie series.

Check it out here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09GMPL5RC/

As usual, thank you for the support!

"Camp Blaze: Author's Enhanced Edition" is out now!

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Camp Blaze: Author's Enhanced Edition is available today on Amazon. You can buy a Kindle copy for $3.99, read it through Kindle Unlimited, or buy a paperback for $14.99 or a hardcover for $19.99.

Camp Blaze: Author's Enhanced Edition is a special extended uncut version of the original book, which released back in 2017. And, since many of you have asked for it, it is now available in paperback and hardcover for the first time ever! It features a beautiful, brand new cover, a completely rewritten story, professional editing, and extended scenes of gruesome violence. In fact, although the core of the story remains the same, this edition includes over 10,000 additional words.

It is a completely new experience. Already own the first edition on Kindle? Your version should be upgraded now for free. (Check your "Manage Your Content and Devices" page on Amazon/Kindle to get the update.)

The story follows a group of counselors at Camp Blaze—a camp with a history of violent tragedy—targeted by a masked killer. As her peers begin vanishing around, head counselor Regina Park races to find the truth and save her friends before it's too late. If you enjoyed my other slashers, such as Do Not Disturb or Night of the Prowler, I think you'll like this one.

Check it out here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01NCNISXU/

As usual, thank you for the support. If you want to see more Author's Enhanced Editions of my older books—some that have never been released in paperback before—don't forget to leave a review on this one. It'll help me determine if it's worth the effort. (Don't forget, I'm human! Books are both expensive and time-consuming to produce!)

Have a great weekend and enjoy,

Jon Athan

"Night of the Prowler" is out now!

Available now!

Night of the Prowler is available today on Amazon! You can buy a Kindle copy for $3.99, read it through Kindle Unlimited, buy a paperback for $14.99, or buy a hardcover for $24.99.

This novel follows Zoe Doyle, an eighteen-year-old employee at a secluded gas station during her first solo night shift. Her normal night quickly turns into a living nightmare as she meets the local creeps. Then she hears a news bulletin on the radio: A suspected serial killer undergoing a psychiatric evaluation has escaped from a nearby mental institution. Zoe believes he's coming her way—and she's right. 

Night of the Prowler is a suspenseful and (extremely) violent slasher novel. If you enjoyed books like Do Not Disturb, I think you'll like this one. 

You can check it out here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08WJ47DV3/

Thank you very much for the support! If you enjoy the book, please don't forget to leave a review. It means the world to me!

Take care,

Jon Athan

"Dead Body Disposal" is out now!

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Dead Body Disposal is available now. You can buy a Kindle copy for $3.99, read it through Kindle Unlimited, or buy a paperback for $14.99.

Dead Body Disposal follows Max Baker, a 31-year-old accountant, after he murders an escort in his hotel room. Desperate and afraid, he calls his old pal, John Kasper, for assistance. Although reluctant at first, Kasper can't abandon Max, so he agrees to help him. Together, they devise and execute one plan after another...

Thank you for your continued support. If you enjoy the book, please don't forget to leave an honest review. It helps a lot. Happy New Year, and take care of yourselves.

LINK: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08L9VF48K/

"Kill Wu" is out now!

Kill Wu is available today on Amazon. You can buy a Kindle copy for $3.99 or read it through Kindle Unlimited. The paperback will be released soon for an expected price of $14.99. Keep your eyes peeled for that!

Kill Wu follows Bradley Anderson, known as Dr. Sadist in the snuff industry, and Mizuki 'Misty' Himura as they seek vengeance against the man who destroyed their lives: Andy Wu, the infamous Mr. Snuff. But Wu is a cunning man with many connections and an army of sadistic employees. Can this group of vigilantes stop him and take down his network of snuff films? 

This is the final chapter of the Snuff Network series. It is an extreme horror extravaganza. The most brutal, vicious book I've ever written. If you loved Dr. Sadist, Ms. Vengeance, or Mr. Snuff, you'll love this book!

US link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0896XQ76J/

UK link: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0896XQ76J/

AU link: https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0896XQ76J/

Thanks for reading! Stay healthy and take care!

Jon Athan

"Do Not Disturb" is out now!

Buy it today for $2.99!

Do Not Disturb is available today on Amazon. You can buy a Kindle copy for $2.99, read it through Kindle Unlimited, or buy the paperback for $14.99.

Do Not Disturb follows a young couple on their way to a pair of bachelor's and bachelorette's parties in Las Vegas. After running into some car trouble, they find shelter at Motel Ace, located in Middle-of-Nowhere, Nevada. The night is peaceful... until the clowns show up. A quiet night turns into a battle for survival and a motel into a bloody battleground in the blink of an eye.

If you enjoyed my previous slashers, like Cannibal Jungle, Cannibal Creek, or Butcher Road, then I think you'll love this one!

Buy it today: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B084Z7C64H/

Thanks for reading!

Jon Athan

"Lovelorn" is available now!

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Enter the mind of a lonely, desperate young man as he descends into his own depravity after being rejected by a beautiful waitress. Lovelorn is available now. You can buy a Kindle copy for $3.99, read it through Kindle Unlimited, or buy a paperback for $14.99.

Lovelorn is a bold, provocative horror novel. It tackles themes such as love and hatred, loneliness and rejection, and entitlement and vengeance. Many of its characters were inspired by real people, so the book reflects reality—our reality. It might make you uncomfortable, but I think it's worth your time, especially if you enjoyed Lovesick or Maneater. This is human horror.

Buy it today: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0849TM7NW/

Thank you for reading! Take care of yourselves out there!
Jon Athan

"The Groomer" is available now!

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Are you ready to enter the world of online predators? The Groomer is available now. You can buy a Kindle copy for $3.99, read it through Kindle Unlimited, or buy the paperback for $14.99.

This is my longest book to date—350 pages of unflinching human horror. It's full of mystery, suspense, and extreme violence. I think this book has some of my deepest characters as well as some of my most unique death scenes. If you loved Into the Wolves' Den, you're going to love this one.

Buy it today: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083XGTYG1/

Thank you for reading! Hope you're doing well during these rough times!
Jon Athan

"Damned From Birth" is available now!

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Time to start the new year with a new book! Damned From Birth is available now. You can buy a Kindle copy for $3.99, read it for free through Kindle Unlimited, or buy a paperback for $14.99. And buying a paperback gets you a free Kindle copy!

Damned From Birth is a familiar yet unique novel from yours truly. Inspired by Lars von Trier's The House That Jack Built, this novel follows the life of a serial killer in reverse. It is a bleak and disturbing look into a serial killer's mind. If you love my serial killer fiction, you'll love this book.

Buy it today: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08279M3JG/

Thanks for reading!
Jon Athan

Trespassers is available now!

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Trespassers is available now on Kindle and paperback. You can buy a Kindle copy for $2.99, read it through Kindle Unlimited, or buy the paperback for $12.99! And buying the paperback gets you a free Kindle copy!

This is one of my darkest books to date. It's bleak, disturbing, and violent. I think the best word to describe it is 'tragic.' It was partially inspired by true events, which I feel makes it sadder. But, if you're a fan of my books, I think you'll enjoy this one.

Buy it now: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07WCWW8LS/

Enjoy, and have a wonderful weekend!
Jon Athan

Into The Wolves' Den is available now!

Available now for $2.99!

Hey! Into the Wolves' Den is available now! You can buy a copy for your Kindle for $2.99 or read it through your Kindle Unlimited subscription. The paperback will be available soon. Keep an eye on my Facebook profile or Twitter account for an update on the paperback. As usual, buying a paperback will get you a free Kindle copy!

This is my longest book to date. It is filled with deep characters, nail-biting suspense, page-turning mystery, and stomach-churning gore. It follows a cop in 1996 searching for his missing daughters who were kidnapped by a secret organization of snuff film producers. Considering some of the scenes in this book and recent headlines on the news, I'd say this is a timely addition to the splatterpunk genre.

Buy it now: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07SRJ4FWM/

Enjoy! And have a great weekend!
Jon Athan

Writing Updates for August 2018—Out now, coming soon, and the future!

Hey! It's been a very long time since my last update here. In fact, I've only posted two updates this year so far—and it's already August! So, I wanted to write something for those who don't follow me on Twitter and Facebook or don't follow the email newsletter. (Do it, you know you want to!) I'll make it quick, I swear!

A Boy Possessed is out now! Do you like The Exorcist? Are you a fan of my supernatural books, like Her Suffering and Madness at Madison Mall? If so, then I think you'll like this one. Scattershot is now available for pre-order, releasing on September 13th. (the day after my birthday *wink, wink*) If you've been waiting for my return to extreme horror, this is it. It's a very violent and disturbing book. If you're not into serial killers, I'll be releasing a new cannibal horror book titled City of Hunger on October 11th. Off the top of my head, you can think of it as Children of the Corn meets The Hills Have Eyes. This one is also very gruesome.

In November, I should be releasing a book titled Dr. Sadist. This is another standalone book in my 'Snuff Network' series, which includes Mr. Snuff and Ms. Vengeance. You do not have to read the previous books in order to read this one, though. That's the great thing about standalones. Dr. Sadist will be my longest book to date. And, it will most likely be my most violent book ever. I'm not trying to hype it up, I'm just telling it how it is. The first six chapters alone are incredibly violent. Keep your eyes peeled for this one.

In December, I might be taking a little break from the horror genre. I wrote a book earlier this year about a teacher who tries to find justice for a student who was attacked in a school bathroom. It has similar tones to my book The Law of Retaliation, but it's mostly a dark and disturbing mystery book. But, if you enjoy my books, I think you'll still like this one. It has some very violent surprise that I don't want you to miss and I just think it's a great story. Please give it a chance when it releases.

I'm still undecided when it comes to 2019, although I already have a book written for next year. Part of me wants to experiment with new subgenres within extreme horror, part of me wants to continue writing some of the same old stuff ("if it ain't broken, yadda yadda..."), and part of me wants to write bigger, more daring books, meaning I would stick to the same formula but make the books more epic. Of course, if I went with the latter, that would probably mean I couldn't release a book every month next year. So, I have some decisions to make.

Regardless, I think 2019 is going to be a good year. And I hope you've enjoyed my releases so far this year. Thanks for reading! I always appreciate it!