The Maxim Ultra series follows the adventures of Maxim Ultra, an Earthling who travels the galaxy seeking fortune and excitement. Max and his friends hop from one adventure to the next, finding trouble wherever they go, all while handling it with a wicked sense of humor.
Intended for Mature Readers.
August 20, 2024 - The Old Flame is available NOW!
Maxim Ultra Volume 2 - The Old Flame
It’s finally here! The Old Flame is finally available for purchase on Amazon!
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August 13, 2024 - Meet the Cast of The Old Flame!
I’ve been messing around with the AI art generator, SeaArt, and decided to try and render the cast of The Old Flame! A lot of these came out great. The only one that didn’t quite get there was Gerry, but he’s cute. The program was having a problem showing a really big, friendly blob. Oh well. While I know there are a lot of cons to using AI, for just messing around like this, I think it’s a great tool to realize images. However, let me be absolutely clear, if I could afford to have an artist do all this for me, I totally would. The pitfalls of self-publishing, I guess. Maybe someday….
July 14, 2024 - The Old Flame is available for pre-order!
That’s right, faithful readers! I’m excited to announce that the second novel in the Maxim Ultra series, The Old Flame, releases on Amazon on August 20, 2024!
A horrific act of terrorism has taken place on the planet Aval. GAC agent Matthias Glintock has been assigned to the case and video surveillance has pointed him to the number one suspect: Maxim Ultra.
But how? Max has reconnected with an old flame back home on Earth, nowhere near Aval. Unfortunately, that doesn't stop the law and hordes of bounty hunters pursuing him across the galaxy to make him pay for his crime or collect the exorbitant reward.
Now, Max must choose his allies carefully as he attempts to not only save his own neck, but discover just who committed the crime in the first place and bring them to justice.
Maxim Ultra's story continues in The Old Flame!
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August 11, 2023
I'm happy to report that The Old Flame is finally FINISHED! Now, the editing begins. I'm still shooting for a late fall release, but depending on how long the editing takes, we could be looking at Winter 2024. To tide you all over until then, here's the cover! (subject to change slightly ) Thanks for being so patient! It's on its way!
THE OLD FLAME - Available Fall / Winter
March 29, 2023
Although I made this update on my Facebook page, I figured I should probably make it on my own webpage (DUH). The sequel to Maxim Ultra has been long-gestating, but there is an end in sight!
I'm almost finished with my current draft. I wanted to have it out this spring, to coincide with the 4th Anniversary of the first novel, but that was not meant to be. I've met me and I am NOT a prolific writer. Prolific in IDEAS, yes, but in actually finished material? No. So, I'm probably looking at sometime in the fall.
Also, I haven't forgotten about the Simpson Shortie, The Heist, which tells the story of how Max landed in prison at the start of the first novel. I just have to edit the hell out of that and, of course, I've been devoting my writing time to the next novel. So, that will definitely be out before the sequel, but I'm not sure when.
So, as a reward for my patient readers, I would like to take this opportunity to reveal the title of the next Maxim Ultra novel! (Drumroll, please) The second Maxim Ultra novel title IS...
THE OLD FLAME!
Hopefully, you'll be reading it sooner rather than later! Stay tuned for future updates!
MAXIM ULTRA
Meet Maxim Ultra. Interstellar adventurer. Independent Contractor. Convict. For the better part of three years, Max has been a prisoner on the planet Aval—the result of a job gone bad. He trusted the wrong people and lost his crew in the process.
He is offered a chance at redemption by Matthias Glintock, a hard-nosed galactic lawman with an unorthodox style of doing things. Glintock believes Max is the only hope to stop Kalen Vandeir, a murderous psychopath who blames Max for his recent stint in prison.
Max and Glintock enter into an uneasy alliance as they race against the clock to find not only Kalen, but also a mysterious artifact that has the potential to kill millions. All the while, Max tries to reconcile with his ex-girlfriend, duck his professional rival, and rebuild his life.
Action and adventure await in Maxim Ultra!
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CHARACTER INTROS
Want to get to know the cast of Maxim Ultra before you read the novel? Click on the photos below to go to each character’s short intro. The photos are of actors I would love to see cast in the roles if I ever have the privilege to have Maxim Ultra adapted into a film or TV series. Obviously, none of these actors are connected to the project in any way. They are just reference points for the characters’ appearances. Take a look!
