The latest book in the Mark of Cain trilogy is now available for sale on Amazon!
Cursed…Hunted…Unleashed
Cursed to walk the Earth for eternity and with a millennia’s worth of blood staining his hands, Cain now finds himself in an unusual position—that of savior. Innocent supernatural beings are prisoners of a human supremacist group and held on a private island. Their ultimate fate—victims of a disturbing hunt to please the wealthy and powerful.
Now, Cain and his allies in the Black Lodge must infiltrate the island and rescue their friends. But the island is teeming with threats and Cain himself feels the temptation of his infamous Mark. Can Cain rescue these innocents or will he succumb to the Mark and embrace its thirst for violence?
Written by Percival Constantine, readers will not want to miss the latest thrilling adventure in the Dark Crossroads urban fantasy universe!
I’m pleased to announce the release of the first book in the MARK OF CAIN series, the third series set in the Dark Crossroads universe.
What makes this series special is that Cain is the character readers said they wanted to see a series based on. When I created the reader poll for the next series, I had a number of characters to choose from. Although Cain was in there, I wasn’t expecting him to be the top vote-getter. In fact, I thought he might get the least.
So imagine my surprise to learn that he’s who readers wanted to see more of. So I got to work crafting a story for this first book and a premise for the character. And what I came up with is something that I think will expand the universe and resonate with readers.
Here’s the description:
Cursed with immortality for fratricide, Cain now yearns for solitude. But when a clandestine society entreats him to aid, his reclusive life is shattered. What he uncovers is a chilling plot devised by a fanatical cult hell-bent on eradicating all things supernatural.
Thrilling action, dark secrets, and a race against time weave together in this pulse-racing tale. As Cain grapples with his identity and battles forces bent on his destruction, the timeless question of belonging reverberates through every page.
Don’t miss your chance to embark on an electrifying journey through a realm where shadows hold unimaginable power. Immerse yourself in the latest addition to the Dark Crossroads universe!
I’m looking forward to hearing what you think of this new book! It’s available now on Kindle, in paperback, and for free with a Kindle Unlimited subscription.
After a few setbacks, I’m now ready to release the fifth and final book in the Morningstar series! This brings Lucifer’s story to a conclusion in which his final fate will be revealed.
This was a fun book to write and really gave me an opportunity to do some interesting things with Lucifer’s character. I’ll have more to say in the book’s afterword, so make sure you pick it up to know why I made the choices I did.
Even though this is the end of Lucifer’s story, it’s not the end of the Dark Crossroads universe. I’ve polled my readers and asked you all what you’d like to see next, and the result was someone surprising.
Cain was the clear favorite in the polling. At first, it was a three-way tie, but in the run-off, he came ahead as the obvious choice. I was pretty surprised by this myself, but as soon as I saw the results, my mind started working on possible story ideas.
What you see here is a work in progress for the series logo. The series itself will be titled Mark of Cain. I haven’t settled on a title for the first book, though, but I’ll be sure to announce it later.
But I digress. You’re here to find out about the final Lucifer book! It is available today in both digital and paperback formats and you can also read it for free if you’re a member of Kindle Unlimited.
Thanks as always for your support. But remember, these books are dependent on your reviews and shares to help get the word out. So please make sure to leave a review and tell your friends about the series! I’ll have some sales coming up in the near future that will make it easy for new readers to jump on.
This week has seen the release of Corsairs, my brand-new sci-fi serial published exclusively through Amazon’s Kindle Vella program! And in this post, I’d like to tell you a little bit about how this came to be.
Even though I’ve been writing novels for the past fifteen years, that’s not how I got started in writing. What got me started was actually serialized fiction. Specifically, serialized fiction published in regular installments online.
My biggest reading influences when I was a kid were probably different from most novelists of my generation. I didn’t grow up reading Harry Potter or Lord of the Rings or Ender’s Game or any number of books many of my contemporaries are likely to cite as their influences.
For me, my biggest influence was comic books. And comics are historically a serialized medium. So when I began experimenting with writing as a young kid, I mimed the kinds of stories and structure that I was most familiar with, which meant I wrote serials.
Unfortunately, the publishing market hadn’t yet caught up with my style. While there were some people experimenting with serials in publishing, there wasn’t really the mechanism to support it, so I had to transition into writing novels. I made an attempt to experiment with serials in the Kindle format (shoutout to my superhero series Vanguard), but the format and pricing scheme weren’t really suited for it. The few serial platforms that existed either provided no compensation, were invitation-only, or only catered to the romance genres (no disrespect to romance writers or fans, but that’s a genre I have neither the talent for nor the interest in).
Enter Kindle Vella. I’ve been watching this platform since it was announced and I’ve decided to finally dip my toes into the water.
Many years ago, I came up with the character of Elias Starr. I had the itch to do a pulpy, space opera story and this was the name that popped into my mind. I’d written about a quarter of a novel, tentatively titled Elias Starr and the Prometheus Engine, but it petered out.
Like most ideas, that character stuck with me. I always knew I wanted to do something with him and the idea of doing a space opera in the vein of Firefly and Cowboy Bebop really appealed to me. I just didn’t know when I’d really find the time to jump into it.
Kindle Vella has finally given me that opportunity. The concept has evolved a lot from what I originally wrote, and all of it for the better (I hope). And that’s how Corsairs was born. Here’s the description on Amazon:
Earth is gone and humanity has moved to the stars. In a galaxy where corporations are the new governments, the crew of the Corsair must find their own way to survive by taking on odd jobs–sometimes legal, and sometimes not so legal. Join Elias Starr and his crew on their adventures in a universe filled with space pirates, synthetic cultists, genetically engineered monstrosities, and more!
This serial has been a lot of fun to write so far. The first five episodes are now available on Kindle Vella, and you can read the first three for free. I’ll be publishing new episodes weekly for the time being. But if you’re not into the serial format, then I’ve got you covered, too. Once the first season is complete, those episodes will be collected in a book available both in digital and print formats.
I hope you’ll give this format a try, though. I’m really enjoying it and would love to hear your feedback.
I know it’s been a minute since the last book came out. And I’m sure you’ve been wondering just where the Morningstar series will be going after that ending.
The good news is that you don’t have to wait any longer! The fourth book in the Morningstar series is now live!
Accused by his enemies of being a pawn of Heaven, Lucifer has thrown himself on the mercy of Hell’s court. He believes once his case is presented, he will be vindicated. The opposition has other ideas, and an unholy alliance of demons, angels, and other forms for the express purpose of damning the Morningstar once and for all. With the most powerful forces in the universe aligned against him, can the Morningstar even find true justice?
This book—and this series as a whole—has gone in some really interesting directions. I’ve been having a lot of fun exploring where Lucifer’s journey takes him next. And by the time you reach the end of this book, I’m sure you’ll be very intrigued to see what comes next.
The book is now available both in ebook and paperback, and if you’re a Kindle Unlimited subscriber, you get to read it for free!
As always, reviews are the lifeblood of indie authors like myself. So once you’ve finished the book, I would love it if you could spare a few minutes and write a review of the book on Amazon letting others know what you thought.
The Dark Crossroads universe continues as the former King of Hell enters the next phase of his journey!
Powerless!
Lucifer has left Hell and retired on Earth. At least that was the plan, until he learned that his abdication enabled some of the most dangerous creatures in creation to escape. Now, he’s been forced to take responsibility for his actions and clean up his own mess.
At first, a zombie attack in a New Orleans suburb seemed like it would be simple. But when Lucifer finds himself powerless for the first time in eons, he must do the hardest thing he’s ever done—rely on others for help. Yet can he truly trust a pair of agents working for a supernatural government agency?
The Dark Crossroads universe first established in the popular Luther Cross urban fantasy series continues in this thrilling new novel!
I’ve had ideas on this title for a while. I wanted to write another book set in Japan, and influenced by some different movies (in particular Battle Royale and Ghost in the Shell), I came up with the idea of Ronin Born, a new cyberpunk superhero novel.
The setting is a futuristic version of Japan. Technology has advanced to an incredible degree and Japan is a powerful player on the world stage with military strength to add. After serving in the armed forces, Erika receives a promotion to the Tokkei, the nation’s top intelligence agency.
Equipped with cutting-edge armor, Erika has the opportunity to prove herself to her superiors. But the case she’s been assigned has a darker element. One in which government, business, and criminal interests all converge, profiting off the suffering of those who cannot defend themselves.
It forces Erika into a difficult situation. Will she preserve her career or her soul?
I’m really excited you now have the opportunity to read this book. I feel like it’s set in a very interesting and intriguing world, one I’ve spent a lot of time craft.
You can purchase the book as an ebook or paperback through Amazon, or read it for free with your Kindle Unlimited subscription.
The Luther Cross series may have come to an end, but the world lives on! Lucifer Rising not only begins the Morningstar series, but also leads into a larger world, which I’m calling the Dark Crossroads universe. I plan to set all my urban fantasy books in this world. So while each series will be limited to 3-6 books, they’ll connect together to a larger tapestry, and characters that appeared or starred in one series could just as easily end up in another.
The Devil is real and he’s on Earth
Everything you know about the Devil is a lie.
Lucifer did not rebel from Heaven out of hatred, pride, or envy. Instead, he learned the greatest lie in all of creation—there is no higher power, and not even the angels know the truth. After being cast into Hell, Lucifer gave up, isolating himself from his followers and responsibilities.
But recent events have provided a new opportunity to experience free will for himself. With Hell under new guardianship, Lucifer has come to Earth. However, Heaven won’t let him off that easy. And to make matters worse, when Lucifer learns that there are other more dangerous consequences of his abdication, he will have to decide what is more important to him—freedom or responsibility.
From the world of the popular Luther Cross series comes Morningstar—expanding the world and mythology in exciting new directions!
Lucifer Rising is now available in print and digital formats. If you’re a Kindle Unlimited subscriber, you can read it free with your subscription.
The final book in the Luther Cross series is now available! How does the story end? Will Luther be able to stop the angel and save the child, or will he have to make the decision he’s been dreading for the past year? And what will he have to sacrifice in order to accomplish his goal?
My name’s Luther Cross, and by now you know my story. Half-human, half-demon, and Chicago’s sexiest paranormal investigator. Now I can add “recently returned from the dead” to my long list of accomplishments.
Except my resurrection was just the beginning. See, a year ago, I uncovered a plot by a rogue angel to launch the apocalypse ahead of schedule with the help of a supernatural child. And he’s got everything he needs to start the fireworks. Now it’s up to me to convince the leaders of Hell—who have never exactly liked me—to follow my lead and put a stop to this.
Some say I can’t avert armageddon and save the kid, but I’m determined to try. The question remains—just what will I have to sacrifice to save the world?
And though this is the conclusion of Luther’s story, it’s not the end of this world. By the time you get to the end of this book, you’ll learn who is starring in the upcoming spin-off series! And I’ve got some other stuff lined up that I’m really excited about.
Luther Cross is back in Devil’s Return, the fifth novel in the best-selling urban fantasy series! Read on for the book’s description:
Death is not the end
My name is Luther Cross, the handsome and stylish son of a demon father and a human mother. With my knowledge of the supernatural and my own mystic abilities, I make my living as Chicago’s foremost paranormal investigator.
But now, I’m dead. Killed by a demon while protecting a young woman and her supernatural child. If I move on to the afterlife, my enemies will be waiting. So I’m trapped between two worlds, unable to affect either.
There’s a sliver of hope, though. My allies are working overtime to find a way to resurrect me. My job is to discover the identity of the rogue angel who set this all into motion, while also avoiding other threats. Being a ghost has just given me a whole new set of problems.
If it all works out, I’ll be back to my usual attractive self and avert a second war between Heaven and Hell. But if it all goes south, then we’re all screwed.
