Evolved Publishing LLC

Publisher info

A hybrid small press, we formed in 2011, and have grown significantly since. With an ever-expanding team of authors, editors, artists, audiobook narrators/producers, and translators, we offer books across most formats and in most genres -- everything from children's picture books to thrillers, from lower grade chapter books to epic fantasy, from science fiction to the finest literary fiction. We have something for everyone.

Each piece undergoes a rigorous and demanding editorial process. We believe in the power of words and in professionalism. QUALITY IS PRIORITY #1 -- that's not just our slogan, it drives everything we do.

Visit us at www.EvolvedPub.com, where autographed copies of many of our print books are available. And be sure to sample our work here on Smashwords. Discover our quality for yourself.

OFFICERS
Dave Lane (aka Lane Diamond) - CEO, Managing Publisher/Editor, Co-Owner
Rick Eck - CFO, Co-Owner
David LItwack - Co-Owner
Jeff Altabef - Co-Owner
Dale Robert Pease - Co-Owner, Art Director
Ana Popielnicki - Translations Manager

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Heir of Thunder
Series: Stormbourne Chronicles, Book 1. Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 105,190. Language: American English. Published: March 17, 2018 by Evolved Publishing LLC. Categories: Fiction » Young adult or teen » Fantasy, Fiction » Science fiction » Steampunk & retropunk
The Lord of Thunder has passed, leaving daughter Evelyn Stormbourne to overcome her kingdom’s greatest enemies and claim her birthright. ~ If she’s to prevail and defeat her enemies, Evie must claim her heritage, embrace her dominion over the sky, and define what it means to be Heir of Thunder.
The Children of Darkness
Series: The Seekers, Book 1. Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 104,190. Language: American English. Published: June 14, 2016 by Evolved Publishing LLC. Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » Utopias & dystopias, Fiction » Science fiction » Apocalyptic
A thousand years ago the Darkness came—a terrible time of violence, fear, and social collapse when technology ran rampant. Vicars of the Temple of Light brought peace and blessed simplicity. In the prisons of Temple City, childhood friends, Orah, Nathaniel, and Thomas discover a terrible secret that launches the three on a journey to find the forbidden keep, placing their lives in jeopardy.
Avendui 5ive
Series: Jakkattu, Short Story 101. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 19,570. Language: American English. Published: November 1, 2017 by Evolved Publishing LLC. Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » Cyberpunk, Fiction » Science fiction » Utopias & dystopias
Biomechanically enhanced Humans called Series Teks are cogs in the machine of a distant future world. Each Series serves a purpose and Teks are designed, enhanced, and genetically coded to fulfill that role. When Avendui 5ive finds herself unable to perform to expectations, what will become of her? What is the fate of a broken machine, even if they are, underneath it all, still people?
Paradox
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 9,710. Language: American English. Published: December 19, 2011 by Evolved Publishing LLC. Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » Short stories, Fiction » Thriller & suspense » Psychological thriller
(5.00 from 4 reviews)
Ted volunteered for the mission because, after all, it was just a routine trip to Mars. What could possibly go wrong? In the deepest, darkest reaches of space, one must fill the vacuum, the void, the emptiness. Yet do we humans have the "psychological stuff" for deep space travel? If not, we may end up like Ted. [A Mind-Bending Sci-Fi Short Story]
The Cistern Mission - A Short Story
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 15,590. Language: American English. Published: October 16, 2013 by Evolved Publishing LLC. Categories: Fiction » Young adult or teen » Science Fiction, Fiction » Science fiction » Short stories
In this fast-paced and exciting short story, a prequel to the multiple award-winning novel "The Silver Sphere," learn a little of the history of the planet Azimuth, and why they would eventually need to call on “the kin” from the distant planet Earth to aid them in their great struggle. At just under 3,600 words, it's the perfect short distraction from your busy day.
Moon Dust
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 15,940. Language: American English. Published: September 17, 2015 by Evolved Publishing LLC. Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » Adventure, Fiction » Fantasy » General
[Science Fiction Short Story] Nilafay spends her time beneath the ocean's surface either swimming in the depths or in the artificial atmosphere of the Domed City. Despite the rules of her amphibian race, she longs to explore the world above. On the day before her wedding to the Sualwet man of her dreams, Nilafay finally wanders too far and learns just what the others had been warning her about.
Well-Suited Sentry
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 9,260. Language: American English. Published: February 8, 2012 by Evolved Publishing LLC. Categories: Fiction » Horror » General, Fiction » Literature » Literary
(3.00 from 1 review)
Considering a daring move? Careful, for transgression comes at an awfully high price. ~ This prison sentry is unlike any other. You don't want to cross him. Better that you should remain in your cell and follow the rules, and not tempt fate - or his wrath.
Devane's Reality - A Short Story
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 10,770. Language: American English. Published: May 29, 2012 by Evolved Publishing LLC. Categories: Fiction » Thriller & suspense » Psychological thriller, Fiction » Literature » Literary
(5.00 from 1 review)
How does one cope with complete and utter loneliness, living in a world occupied by one? Lawrence Steven Devane does not react well when plunged into precisely this situation. ~ "I yearn to meet a one-legged, one-armed, one-eyed, elderly gypsy woman who spends every waking minute singing show tunes with a voice like a howler monkey undergoing torture...."
Wind Tunnel
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 11,090. Language: American English. Published: June 16, 2012 by Evolved Publishing LLC. Categories: Fiction » Literature » Literary, Fiction » Adventure » Travel
(4.00 from 1 review)
No one demanded Dr. Michael Sheehan be perfect, of course; they merely required he make no mistakes. ~~~ The sad and depressing Chicago ER has worn down Dr. Michael Sheehan. He wants more. He wants to make a difference. He wants to give back. And what goes around comes around.
Broometime Serenade
Series: The Oz Files, Book 1. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 101,600. Language: Australian English. Published: November 29, 2014 by Evolved Publishing LLC. Categories: Fiction » Thriller & suspense » Crime thriller, Fiction » Thriller & suspense » Psychological thriller
When authorities fail to identify human remains discovered in and around Broome, Martin and Claire are despatched to the idyllic seaside resort to investigate. Little do they know their every move is watched, as they follow first one lead then another, until they are face to face with a ruthless enemy who is determined to end their lives.
Crossing the Tracks
Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 82,350. Language: English. Published: July 13, 2023 by Evolved Publishing LLC. Categories: Fiction » Biographical, Fiction » Historical » USA
(5.00 from 1 review)
While dramatic history unfolds from Greensboro to Selma to Memphis, one man makes his own stand for justice and inclusion. ~ Crossing the Tracks is set in the railroad yards and union halls of Kansas City during the Civil Rights Movement. It's the surprising story of a white, working class family man confronting racism and bigotry on the railroad, in the neighborhood, and in his church.
Confessions of Eden
Series: Michelle Reagan, Book 1. Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 118,910. Language: American English. Published: May 6, 2019 by Evolved Publishing LLC. Categories: Fiction » Thriller & suspense » Spies & espionage, Fiction » Thriller & suspense » Action & suspense
Is "Confessions of Eden" drawn from today's headlines, or are the headlines drawn from what little is visible of Eden's highly classified footprints? ~ Michelle Reagan—code name Eden—is the CIA Special Activities’ newest covert operator, an assassin, who struggles between wanting to succeed in her profession and the moral quandaries of what she must do to innocent people simply in the wrong place.
Directive One
Series: Michelle Reagan, Book 2. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 88,000. Language: American English. Published: November 18, 2019 by Evolved Publishing LLC. Categories: Fiction » Thriller & suspense » Spies & espionage, Fiction » Thriller & suspense » Action & suspense
Michelle Reagan—code name Eden—and an elite team of US Navy SEALs are sent halfway around the world to rescue the CIA Director and his wife. Their high-risk mission becomes a full-scale assault on a heavily fortified military base. If rescue becomes impossible, Eden will have to carry out the CIA’s best-kept secret: Directive One.
Zoë Delante Thriller – Boxed Set 1-3
Series: Zoë Delante Thrillers, Boxed Set 1-3. Price: $9.99 USD. Words: 263,280. Language: American English. Published: October 5, 2020 by Evolved Publishing LLC. Categories: Fiction » Thriller & suspense » Supernatural, Fiction » Thriller & suspense » Crime thriller
No rest for the Wiccan. ~ WINNER (x3): Pinnacle Book Achievement Award -- Best Paranormal Suspense ~ EVOLVED PUBLISHING PRESENTS a suspenseful, thrilling glance inside one woman's extraordinary connection to the elements around her, in a special edition boxed set featuring the first three award-winning books in the action-packed, paranormal "Zoë Delante Thrillers" series.
Negative Space
Series: Enigma of Twilight Falls, Book 2. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 54,090. Language: American English. Published: April 5, 2021 by Evolved Publishing LLC. Categories: Fiction » Horror » General, Fiction » Thriller & suspense » Supernatural
A provocative painter named Max Higgins is on the verge of local fame. What is the secret to his work’s haunting allure? He collects photos of missing persons and incorporates them into his paintings, giving the faces, as he puts it, a “new home in his work.” This fascination stems from the bizarre disappearances of people he knew growing up, including his father.
Waking Gods
Series: Enigma of Twilight Falls, Book 3. Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 82,240. Language: American English. Published: July 3, 2021 by Evolved Publishing LLC. Categories: Fiction » Horror » General, Fiction » Thriller & suspense » Supernatural
Adrian Foster, a young and reclusive Los Angeles man, has an extraordinary gift that has informally brought him the nickname "The Human Master Key." When a new victim of a vicious serial killer turns up in the woods by Twilight Falls, Adrian reunites with eccentric detective Derek Adams in probing the occult lore surrounding the town—the town in which Adrian left behind many a ghost.
A Face on a Train
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 6,440. Language: American English. Published: September 7, 2021 by Evolved Publishing LLC. Categories: Fiction » Historical » General, Fiction » Literature » Literary
A man waiting out his final days recounts a story to his grandchild, of a face in the window of a train that passed through his father’s station when he was a boy—in unconscionable times. EVOLVED PUBLISHING PRESENTS a quick story that, at just about 4,000 words, is a perfect distraction from your busy day. You’ll also find at the end a special sneak preview of this author’s novel, “A Debt of War.”
A Calico Tale
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 12,420. Language: American English. Published: February 7, 2022 by Evolved Publishing LLC. Categories: Fiction » Literature » Literary
A young boy’s life is changed forever by a rock, a cat, and a second chance. EVOLVED PUBLISHING PRESENTS a quick short story that, at just about 5,200 words, is a perfect distraction from your busy day. You’ll also find at the end a special sneak preview of this author’s novel, “Six Bits.” [DRM-Free]
Playing with Fire
Series: Uncommon Bonds, Book 1. Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 97,930. Language: American English. Published: May 4, 2022 by Evolved Publishing LLC. Categories: Fiction » Horror » General, Fiction » Fantasy » Paranormal
An ancient entity, trapped and suffering; a girl who inexplicably hears cries of anguish in her dreams.... What’s their connection? Eric and Lotte must discover the mysterious source of Lotte’s debilitating nightmares... before madness overtakes her.
Wind Catcher
Series: Chosen, Book 1. Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 101,240. Language: American English. Published: March 9, 2023 by Evolved Publishing LLC. Categories: Fiction » Young adult or teen » Fantasy, Fiction » Young adult or teen » Paranormal
My name is Juliet Wildfire Stone, and I'm in big, life-and-death-sized trouble. It turns out there's a big difference between being mostly human and being entirely human. ~ I uncover an ancient secret society formed over two hundred years ago to keep me safe. I never asked these people to die for me. Prepared or not, I'll face my fate and become the Chosen I've been destined to be all along.
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