VLAD VASLYN writes genre fiction from a literary perspective, bringing a unique voice and gritty realism to all of his works. He spends time researching and developing his plots and characters in order to create vivid worlds and themes that resonate with his readers.

His debut novel, BRACHMAN'S UNDERWORLD, has been called "mesmerizing" and "wildly imaginative" and is available now in all major digital formats. The first six chapters are available for free download at his website.

Vlad lives in Massachusetts with his wife and his stories.

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Dale Phillips
Latest book: A Fall from Grace. Published on December 19, 2011. (5.00 from 1 review)
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• TORMENT - A Novel of Dark Horror on Feb. 15, 2011
  
  There's nothing quite like a good zombie tale mixed with a shot of apocalypse, and Torment hooked me at first. It began as original, fast-paced, and had a lot of twists and turns that kept me reading. The storyline is utterly unique, the prose is direct, and the characters are more or less believable, despite some unlikely interactions (but hey, that CAN add to good fiction, right?). Unfortunately the story stumbled about halfway through and didn't get back up. The characters, which at first can be forgiven for lacking depth since it's the beginning of the book, didn't develop resonance later on. I didn't have any emotional reactions when characters are iced one by one, for instance. The human aspects of Torment are forgotten in favor of gratuitous action. While I really enjoyed the first half, I was disappointed by the second half. I think Bishop would do well to pull this book down and reissue it once the kinks are worked out.
  
• Prisoner 392 on Feb. 22, 2011
  (no rating)
  I will probably buy more by Jon F. Merz after reading Prisoner 392. It was entertaining, the prose was solid, and it held my interest, although I felt it could've been a good beginning to a full-length novel. On a scale of 1 to 10 I'd give it a 7. It was worth my time and is probably worth yours for $0.99.
  
• Gabriel's Redemption on April 06, 2011
  
  Think the super-soldier getting one last chance to clear his tarnished name by running a secret mission is a tired plot line? Think again! Umstead weaves a gripping, action-packed tale brimming with nifty gadgets, roller-coaster plot twists, and futuristic technologies reminiscent of sci-fi greats. Gabriel's Redemption is an impressive display of talent and imagination that kept me turning pages. I will definitely be reading the next one... -Vlad Vaslyn
  
• The Adventures Of Larry The Alien on April 12, 2011
  
  This one will keep you hooked to the end. It's light, it's funny, and it's well worth the price. The shape-shifting Larry is an amusing counterpoint to the easy-going Murphy that lends it an interesting dynamic. My only hang up...I wanted it to be longer...but I guess that'll make me buy more! Good flow, excellent word economy (no bog points), and professionally presented. I'll buy more from this author. -Vlad Vaslyn
  
• Hollowland on Aug. 31, 2011
  
  Standard zombie apocalypse novel. It was my first read by Hocking and I thought it was average. I was hoping for more. "Cell" by Stephen King is worlds better if you like this sub-genre. Still, Hocking has been a major success so I don't think it's fair to avoid her in the future based on a single title. She's a competent storyteller and Hollowland did keep my interest right until the end, so it certainly wasn't all bad. I'll give her another shot, but this time I'll read some reviews before I make a purchase.
  
• Apocalypse Tango on Sep. 13, 2012
  (no rating)
  If you're in the mood to boogie with the apocalypse, then Apocalypse Tango by Dale T. Phillips might be just the thing to get you moving. Of the five stories in this book, Yesterday and Today is probably the best. A condition called Presenility has swept through the world, and the survivors are left behind to wander the ruins, forced to live in the "now" in order to avoid backsliding into the labyrinths of their memories. It's a superb imagining of what might happen to the world if your own experiences become a danger. It's more than a little creepy, especially for those of us who fear diseases such as Alzheimer's. God Save the Queen is an entertaining tale that reminds me of the B horror movies I used to love as a kid (and still do). Told through a series of headlines and news clippings, pollution and climate change have forced the sudden evolution of sea life...much to mankind's dismay. Ruination Beach is a dark, brooding tale about drug-addled survivors trying to numb themselves against the horrors of an unnamed calamity. It's a bit cryptic, but its strong characters and sense of foreboding help it rise to an excellent conclusion. Human nature is alive and well in this one. A close second to Yesterday and Today. Phillips succeeds in bringing a new aspect to the zombie sub-genre in Night of the Annoying Dead. I applaud the effort! This amusing and very short piece - almost flash fiction - could serve as the basis for a parody movie about the zombie apocalypse. The dead have awakened, but they're not after human flesh. They just want to go back to their old lives. Unfortunately, that's the problem. Killer Angel is a bit of a moral tale about a mysterious woman from the sky sent to judge mankind. If we pass the test, we are left to our own devices, but if we don't we are destroyed. I have a problem with these sorts of tales, mostly because they often center around some arbitrary and collective judgment from some superpower, whether it be religious, alien etc. If said superpower were to exterminate all of mankind, wouldn't they be worse than, or bad as, any of us? Plus, I think the average human is mostly good, not mostly bad, as tales such as these seem to imply. Still, Killer Angel was executed well and achieved its goal: it made me think. It might not have been my favorite of the collection, but it may be yours. The quality of storytelling is certainly high. Other story collections often concentrate on one theme - all horror, all sci-fi, all fantasy, etc. - but Apocalypse Tango swells and dips like a roller coaster, and each tale elicits a different emotional response. Overall I really liked this book, and it has the added advantage of being a quick and affordable read. ~Vlad Vaslyn~ Author of Brachman's Underworld
  
• Apocalypse Tango on Sep. 13, 2012
  
  If you're in the mood to boogie with the apocalypse, then Apocalypse Tango by Dale T. Phillips might be just the thing to get you moving. Of the five stories in this book, Yesterday and Today is probably the best. A condition called Presenility has swept through the world, and the survivors are left behind to wander the ruins, forced to live in the "now" in order to avoid backsliding into the labyrinths of their memories. It's a superb imagining of what might happen to the world if your own experiences become a danger. It's more than a little creepy, especially for those of us who fear diseases such as Alzheimer's. God Save the Queen is an entertaining tale that reminds me of the B horror movies I used to love as a kid (and still do). Told through a series of headlines and news clippings, pollution and climate change have forced the sudden evolution of sea life...much to mankind's dismay. Ruination Beach is a dark, brooding tale about drug-addled survivors trying to numb themselves against the horrors of an unnamed calamity. It's a bit cryptic, but its strong characters and sense of foreboding help it rise to an excellent conclusion. Human nature is alive and well in this one. A close second to Yesterday and Today. Phillips succeeds in bringing a new aspect to the zombie sub-genre in Night of the Annoying Dead. I applaud the effort! This amusing and very short piece - almost flash fiction - could serve as the basis for a parody movie about the zombie apocalypse. The dead have awakened, but they're not after human flesh. They just want to go back to their old lives. Unfortunately, that's the problem. Killer Angel is a bit of a moral tale about a mysterious woman from the sky sent to judge mankind. If we pass the test, we are left to our own devices, but if we don't we are destroyed. I have a problem with these sorts of tales, mostly because they often center around some arbitrary and collective judgment from some superpower, whether it be religious, alien etc. If said superpower were to exterminate all of mankind, wouldn't they be worse than, or bad as, any of us? Plus, I think the average human is mostly good, not mostly bad, as tales such as these seem to imply. Still, Killer Angel was executed well and achieved its goal: it made me think. It might not have been my favorite of the collection, but it may be yours. The quality of storytelling is certainly high. Other story collections often concentrate on one theme - all horror, all sci-fi, all fantasy, etc. - but Apocalypse Tango swells and dips like a roller coaster, and each tale elicits a different emotional response. Overall I really liked this book, and it has the added advantage of being a quick and affordable read. ~Vlad Vaslyn~ Author of Brachman's Underworld