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Marcus Aries
Series · 3 books · 2019

Books in series

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#1

First Wave

2019

I thought my fighting days were behind me. Then I moved to Hawaii and found an entirely new battle. My name is Marcus Aries. In addition to running my martial arts school, I serve as the guardian of the Hawaiian Islands. Basically, I’m the middleman between everyday mortals and the world of the supernatural. A world no one else believes exists, one filled with darkness, danger, and creatures who would happily use my guts for fish bait if given the chance. It’s my job to ensure peace, balance, and, when warranted, justice. My latest case has me investigating the disappearance of a young boy, a child not much older than my own, who also just so happens to be the heir to the Hawaiian cartel. When the evidence suggests someone from the supernatural world is involved, it falls to me to learn the truth. I’ll need to utilize all my contacts to find him, and even that might not be enough, because someone wants me dead, and the deeper I tread, the murkier the water gets. First Wave is the first in a brand new urban fantasy series set on the islands of Hawaii. With plenty of supernatural goodness and high-flying martial arts action, the series will appeal to fans of M.D. Massey, Jim Butcher, Orlando Sanchez, John P. Logsdon, and Benedict Jacka.
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#2

High Tides

2019

The electrifying new urban fantasy series continues, filled with monsters, mayhem, and high-flying martial arts action. I'm Marcus Aries, and as the duly-appointed guardian of the Hawaiian Islands, it’s my job to ensure peace and balance between the world of the supernatural and the mortal realm. Things have been quiet lately, and I couldn’t be happier about it. That is, until the recently appointed kingpin of the Hawaiian cartel showed up and offered me a job I can’t refuse. Now I’m stuck trying to track down a murderer. To make matters worse, I've agreed to serve as a security consultant for the upcoming United Nations meeting. Not a big deal, except that the bodies are starting to pile up, and I’m beginning to wonder who, or better said, what, I’m actually protecting. High Tides is the second novel in a brand new urban fantasy series set on the islands of Hawaii. With plenty of supernatural goodness and high flying martial arts action, the series will appeal to fans of Seanan Mcguire, Jim Butcher, Kevin Hearne, Patricia Briggs, and Benedict Jacka.
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#3

Deep Waters

2019

The electrifying new urban fantasy series continues, filled with monsters, mayhem, and high-flying martial arts action. I'm Marcus Aries, and as the duly-appointed guardian of the Hawaiian Islands, I’ve had my share of bad run-ins with the world of the supernatural. I’ve taken on demonic frogs, island witches, lightning wolves, and even battled before the famed night marchers. But not every run-in is a life-and-death struggle that threatens to leave the island in ruins. Step back into the world of Hawaiian urban fantasy with this collection of short stories from author Justin Herzog, starring fan-favorite hero Marcus Aries as he and his friends battle Hawaii’s supernatural threats. Deep Waters is the third novel in a brand new urban fantasy series set on the islands of Hawaii. With plenty of supernatural goodness and high-flying martial arts action, the series will appeal to fans of Seanan Mcguire, Jim Butcher, Kevin Hearne, Patricia Briggs, and Benedict Jacka.

Author

Justin Herzog
Justin Herzog
Author · 13 books
A native Floridian whose resume includes everything from police officer to personal trainer, Justin Herzog fell in love with books from an early age and turned to writing as a career because anything else would have been unthinkable. He is married and currently lives with his wife in Orlando, Florida. They have one dog. He can reached at jherzogwriting@gmail.com or https://www.justinherzog.com
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