Welcome to the website for the author, G. Allen Wilbanks. Check in periodically to see what new projects are in the works and where you can go to purchase or read my most recent publications.
Now for the latest news!:
MY MOST RECENT NOVEL:
PROVING GROUNDS: Book 2 of the On Dangerous Grounds series.
Unable to return home, Annie Carpenter is trapped in an artificial world created by the Apex. Her alien abductors have given her two choices: lead a new group of human subjects through the death maze of the testing grounds… or die.
Annie wants to live. She wants to go home. In order to return to Earth, she must first prove to the cold observers watching her that she is capable of surviving another journey through the hellscape she only narrowly escaped once before. She must prove to the Apex that she, and perhaps the entire human race, should continue to exist.
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TESTING GROUNDS: The Earth has been discovered by a mysterious alien race known only as “The Apex.” People have begun disappearing at random from all over the world, transported against their will and forced to participate in a lethal series of tests to determine their intelligence, stamina, and will to survive. Most will never leave the testing grounds.
Leon Alvarado is one of these unfortunate souls, trying to navigate challenges he does not understand for reasons he cannot comprehend. All he wants is to live long enough to go home. But the outcome of his performance in the tests will determine more than his own survival. It may decide the fate of an entire world.
NEW NOVELLA RELEASE: 5/12/22
Six young demons raised from the bowels of hell have been set loose in the mortal realm. Their goal: to harvest souls for their dark master below. Despite their best efforts, they have only achieved their objective with admittedly questionable results.
Azaroth, a much older, but only slightly more competent, senior demon has been tasked with leading the group. His leadership style is slightly less cuddly than Genghis Khan’s, as he does not believe in the carrot and the stick methodology. He prefers a stick in each hand, with maybe a dagger hidden up his sleeve for good measure.
Azaroth takes his responsibility seriously and will not accept failure for any reason. Of course, he also has no idea how to avoid it.
These are the Deadly Seven. Only time will tell if the hapless demons will ultimately prove to be a bigger threat to humanity … or to themselves.
My newest novella, Deadly Seven, is a #1 best seller on Amazon Kindle.
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OTHER NEWS:
12/3/2023
Hi everyone! I want to let you all know I am still here and I’m still working on my next writing project. Book 3 of the On Dangerous Grounds series is written and awaiting edits. I hope to have it on the bookshelves and available for purchase sometime early next year. In addition to ODG, I have been working hard on a new project. Three brand new books are just about ready to release as a brand new series in 2024. The working title is Dead Town, but I will not say anything more about that right now. You will need to wait and see in the coming months for more info on this project.
Also, I wanted to say thank you to everyone that grabbed your free copy of A Life of Adventure in September. Thanks to you, my novel went to #1 in three categories on Amazon. It’s nice to have a hit. I hope you enjoy reading it, and if you have a few free seconds to spare, please leave a review. Happy Holidays, and I’ll see you in the new year.
9/7/2023
Now is the time to get that free copy of A Life of Adventure! From Monday, September 11, 2023 through Friday, September 15, 2023, you can download this fantasy adventure onto your Kindle for absolutely FREE! Don’t miss your chance. When the time comes, CLICK HERE and get your copy. Enjoy!
7/14/2023
I have a promotion in the works coming up in September for A Life of Adventure. If you have not got your copy of this amazing fantasy novel already, it will soon be available to download on Kindle for FREE! I will post more on the promotion as the date gets closer.
3/05/2023
It has been a while since I published any short stories. My focus lately has been on longer works. For example, I am currently hard at work writing book #3 in the On Dangerous Grounds series. Expect to see Hunting Grounds on your bookshelves by the end of the year. Regarding the short stories, however, I have a new one called Excavation, coming out the 500-word story anthology, Dragon! The anthology is scheduled to release on March 23, 2023. I will post a reminder when the date comes. For now, enjoy the sneak peek at the cover. It’s a good one!
1/13/2023
Update on Deadly Seven. My novella just went to #1 ranking on Amazon for Science Fiction & Fantasy short reads! Thank you so much to everyone who downloaded a copy. I hope you enjoy the book and I hope you will take a few moments when you have an opportunity and post an honest review. Let me know what you think. Thank you again to everyone who helped me push this book to #1!
12/21/2022
To celebrate and promote the release of Proving Grounds, you can get yourself a free copy of Deadly Seven on Kindle. The window to download your free copy is January 9 through January 13, 2023. Don’t miss your chance to experience this collection of demonic tales of temptation, accompanied by the amazing illustrative artistry of Jason Jacobo. Mark your calendars so you don’t forget, and get your free book on Kindle as a thank you from me for all of your past support.
11/08/2022
As promised, here is the sneak peek at the cover design for Proving Grounds. Want a little more? Of course you do. Get an early look at the first chapter right here!
11/02/2022
This has taken a lot longer than I originally estimated. I thought book two of the On Dangerous Grounds series would be done and published in August or September at the latest. Life, however, always seems to get in the way. But there is good news: the book, Proving Grounds, is coming soon. I should have a sneak peek of the cover in a few days to share with you all. So, stick with me a little bit longer. It will be worth the wait. I promise.
8/10/2022
Yes, it has been a while since I gave an update on my current projects. Rest assured, I am hard at work writing, editing, and preparing to publish the next book in the On Dangerous Grounds series. Proving Grounds will be available this Fall for your enjoyment. Have you read Testing Grounds? If not, now is the time. If you have already read it, maybe you want to read it again so you’re ready for the next installment in the series. More news to come, and hopefully a sneak peek at the new cover in the near future.
5/10/2022
My latest short story, “Broken Home,” is available to listen to on the Planet Raconteur podcast, Season 2, Episode 9. Mine is the third story in the line-up if you want to jump ahead, but I recommend you listen to the entire podcast. The readers do a wonderful job of bringing short horror fiction to life. This is my third piece to appear on Planet Raconteur and I am very happy that they continue to support my writing. Give it a listen HERE!
4/6/2022
I haven’t had much news to report lately. While I have been working on my longer projects like Deadly Seven and Proving Grounds, I haven’t had much time for short stories or anything else worth noting. That, of course, does not mean that I haven’t been busy. I hope you have gotten your copies of the Three Ghosts in the Machine collection and enjoyed the dark horrors within. If you have, why not let me (and everyone) know your impression of them. Leave a review on Amazon, Bookbub, or any other readers’ platform and share your opinion. I’d love to know how your thoughts.
2/8/2022
Today, I received a very flattering, 5-star review for “We Who Sleep,” on the Books/Coffee/Happiness website. If you have been wondering whether or not to read my latest novella, check out the full review. Click Here!
2/2/2022
The Mortem Cycle from Nordic Press just went to #1 on Amazon in the United Kingdom. It is also in the top 20 for horror anthologies in the U.S. For a limited time only, you can get the entire collection (Death House, Death Ship, Death Beyond) for your Kindle absolutely FREE! This collection includes three of my short horror stories: “The Forgetful Dark,” “Hair of Flame,” and “Here There by Monsters.” Get the collection and read these dark tales, as well as dozens of others by best selling authors all over the planet. Again, absolutely free! This offer ends soon. Click Here to download all three anthologies.
12/7/21
Just released: 13 Lives of Alice. 2021 is ending with a bang, but it doesn’t stop there. In January, 2022, don’t forget my third novella in the 3 Ghosts in the Machine collection will release. Pre-order your copy now. And In March, 2022, I have a brand new novella in the works. I don’t want to give too much away yet, but what I can tell you is that it will be one Hell of an entertaining book.
9/28/21
8/26/21
Live book release, tomorrow, August 27, 2021, for Death Ship. This is the second book in the Mortem Cycle by Broken Rules Europe. My short story, Hair of Flame, is in this one, and I will be reading a short blurb from the story live during the release even. You can watch the release on Facebook or YouTube. Join us as several authors read and participate in a lively Q & A session. You’ll be glad you did. More info HERE!
8/20/21
It’s a busy time right now. That’s good news, though. I have a lot going on. Broken Moons is out today! This collaborative novel is the story of a biker werewolf pack trying to survive a group of paranormal hunters determined to wipe them out. I worked with a group of very talented authors, each of us taking a different chapter and carrying the story from the viewpoint of a different character.
Next week comes with the release of the anthology, Death Ship, from Breaking Rules Europe Publishing. This is the continuation of the Mortem series which started with Death House. I’m sure you all enjoyed that one, right? If you haven’t already read it, why not? Go get it!
The following week, my next Novella from Black Hare Press, Spiritus ex Machina, is finally out. This is novella #2 in the 3 Ghosts in the Machine trilogy. The final book, We Who Sleep, will be released in January, 2022, but is available for pre-order right now.
8/3/21
My short story, “Me and the Devil Blues,” is up now on Purple Wall Stories. This site puts stories against one another head to head for readers to vote for their favorites. The stories with the most votes may later be included in an end of the year anthology. If you would like to read my story (and maybe vote for it) you can find it right here!
7/13/21
My short story, “Invasive Species,” is now available to read on the Daily Science Fiction website. I am very happy to say that this will be my third (hopefully not last) short story published with DSF. If you have a couple minutes to spare, you can read it by Clicking Here!
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