M.E. Brines
Biography
The author, M.E. Brines, spent the Cold War assembling atomic artillery shells and preparing to unleash the Apocalypse (and has a medal to prove it.) But when peace broke out, he turned his fevered, paranoid imagination to other pursuits. Designer of more than twenty sci-fi wargames and The Struggle of Nations play-by-e-mail game (all available at www.MEBrines.com) he spends his spare time scribbling another steampunk romance occult adventure novel, which despite certain rumors absolutely DOES NOT involve time-traveling Nazi vampires!
A member of the British Society for Psychical Research, he is a long-time student of the occult, a committed Christian*, and author of two dozen books, e-books, chapbooks and pamphlets on esoteric subjects such as Alien Abduction, Alien Hybrids, UFOs, Conspiracies, Mind Control the Falun Gong, esoteric Nazism, the Knights Templar, astrology, magick, the Bible, the spear of Longinius and Christian discipleship. His work has also appeared in Challenge magazine, The Traveller Chronicle, Weird Tales, Empirical magazine, Midnight Times, The Outer Darkness, Tales of the Talisman, and The Willows magazine.
*I'm often asked how I square Christianity and "messing around" with the occult, as if I'm partial to bestial things with a goat under the amber light of the moon or something. No so. I'm a student, in the same way I used to study Soviet weapons and tactics back when I was a US Army officer. This gives my work a unique perspective no matter what your belief system. I don't judge, just present the information and let the reader decide.
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Books
Unite or Die
by M.E. Brines
Price: Free! 1860 words.
Published on January 30, 2013. Essay.
A plea for unity.
Together Conservatives, tea partiers, Libertarians, Anarchists, minorities, and homosexuals greatly outnumber Progressives who seek to enslave us all. But Progressives win with the strategy of Divide & Conquer. As long as we insist on our own narrow interests rather than uniting in defense of liberty, Progressives will continue to advance their totalitarian agenda.
Steampunk Commander
by M.E. Brines
Price: $3.99 USD. 15220 words.
Published on January 24, 2013. Nonfiction.
Steampunk Commander is a set of rules for tabletop gaming using any sort of miniature figurines or models. All that is required to recreate fantastic battles set in a hypothetical Victorian Age are a large table or other playing area, a deck of regular playing cards, an assortment of model figurines, military vehicles and whatever model scenery you desire.
Progressives Stole the Election
by M.E. Brines
Price: Free! 4350 words.
Published on December 2, 2012. Nonfiction.
The Democratic Party stole the election in 2012. What do we do now? This short provocative pamphlet provides links to evidence and examines the options available to true patriots. Is the Republic truly dead? A must read for every Republican, Libertarian and constitutional conservative.
Jesus is Only Coming Twice
by M.E. Brines
Price: $3.99 USD. 87520 words.
Published on October 25, 2012. Nonfiction.
Readers will discover the truth behind the current pre-tribulation rapture fad. They will learn the origin of the pre-tribulation rapture doctrine and what the Bible really says about the subject of the End Times
The Key to Happiness
by M.E. Brines
Price: $0.99 USD. 14240 words.
Published on July 24, 2012. Nonfiction.
Do you want to be happy? Then you need to read this book.
The author examines happiness and why we seldom achieve it for long. He examines several failed solutions including Religion and Consumerism, then provides a workable solution: the Four Pillars of Happiness and the Key. Includes practical techniques for retaining happiness once you attain it.
The Unholy Grail
by M.E. Brines
Price: $3.99 USD. 86330 words.
Published on June 15, 2012. Fiction.
Can mundane weapons defeat an enemy armed with supernatural powers summoned from the very pit of Hell? Or does any hope of an Allied victory depend on Captain Mackenzie and his quest for the Unholy Grail?
Why do Ghosts Wear Clothes?
by M.E. Brines
Price: $1.99 USD. 13390 words.
Published on June 15, 2012. Nonfiction.
After explaining the difference between magical thinking and the scientific method, the author employs the scientific method to shed light on the paranormal. Beginning with a concise history of spiritualism and séances, the author employs logic and careful experimental evidence to answer questions like: What is spiritualism? What are ghosts? And, of course, why do ghosts wear clothes?
The Fist of God
by M.E. Brines
Price: $3.99 USD. 90320 words.
Published on May 17, 2012. Fiction.
It’s 1940 and the fires of war have set Europe ablaze, but America remains blissfully neutral. To please his parents, skeptical Stuart Mackenzie studies to become a reverend. But when his idealistic brother's plane is shot down, he abandons his studies to seek bloodthirsty revenge. Can a confirmed skeptic defeat a coven of Nazi sorcerers on their home ground?
Why Bad Things Happen to Good People
by M.E. Brines
Price: $1.99 USD. 10050 words.
Published on December 1, 2011. Nonfiction.
Explains tragedy from a spiritual standpoint and how we should respond. Considers the question in depth, addressing the standard atheist challenge: why would a just and loving God permit...(insert your favorite atrocity here.) Examines the Prosperity Gospel, Free Will, Christian Karma and the REAL purpose of Hell (and it's not what you think.) Discover the Truth for yourself!
Alien Hybrids in Ancient Times
by M.E. Brines
Price: $0.99 USD. 5110 words.
Published on November 1, 2011. Nonfiction.
Demon-human half-breeds in the Bible and their plan for YOUR future. Protect yourself from the deception of the millennium! A must-read for Christians, occultists and UFO enthusiasts alike.
Babylonian and Egyptian Astrology
by M.E. Brines
Price: $0.99 USD. 3550 words.
Published on September 10, 2011. Nonfiction.
Explains the origin of astrology, explains the basic principles and provides an illustrated list of the planets, their influences and the alchemical metal associated with them. Discusses transits, quadrants and progressions, and traces the melding of Vedic and Babylonian of astrology by the 3rd century BC Alexandrian Greeks and the Emerald Tablet of Hermes Tirsmegistus.
Falun Gong - The Force is With Us
by M.E. Brines
Price: $0.99 USD. 2060 words.
Published on September 5, 2011. Nonfiction.
A concise chapbook on the origin, beliefs and possible destiny of the fastest-growing religion in the world: a variation of the Jedi religion in Star Wars. Why do they fear extraterrestrials? What does it have in common with esoteric Nazism? Is it a danger to the Chinese Government? Or even the entire world? Includes extensive footnotes and references.
Of Myth and Magic
by M.E. Brines
Price: $0.99 USD. 3200 words.
Published on August 13, 2011. Essay.
(1.00 from 2 reviews)
A comparison of religion, philosophy and magick throughout history. Are all religions basically the same? Is there a way to Truth and contentment?
Death by Chocolate
by M.E. Brines
Price: $0.99 USD. 1140 words.
Published on August 12, 2011. Nonfiction.
Death by Chocolate – Complete killer brownie recipe from Becky’s Bakery in Mesa, Arizona with 6 variations plus recipe for no cook chocolate fudge with 7 variations, and a microwave recipe for chocolate cake with 5 variations, yum!
Gothic Runes
by M.E. Brines
Price: $0.99 USD. 1730 words.
Published on August 4, 2011. Nonfiction.
Gothic Runes – The three aettir of futhark runes, how they were used for divination and their occult meaning. What are merkstave and bindrunes? For what esoteric purposes did the Nazis employ runes? Is there an occult link between the modern peace symbol and the decline of Christianity in Western culture? Fully illustrated.
The Four Horsemen
by M.E. Brines
Price: $3.99 USD. 86710 words.
Published on August 1, 2011. Fiction.
In this novel of magical menace to the survival of Humanity, rebellious Spirit Lords plot to seize the celestial throne of The One, unleashing the prophesied Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, the avatars of Death, Famine, Plague and War, who will devastate the world of Men. But will treachery from within bring them down to defeat?
What Darwinists Don't Want You to Know
by M.E. Brines
Price: $0.99 USD. 1630 words.
Published on July 21, 2011. Nonfiction.
What Darwinians Don’t Want You to Know – The truth about the Intelligent Design theory. Does Secular Humanism require more faith than most religions?
Black Magic / White Magic - What’s the Difference?
by M.E. Brines
Price: $0.99 USD. 1440 words.
Published on July 14, 2011. Nonfiction.
Compares & contrasts magic use from Wiccan, Satanist, Monotheistic, Hermetic and other occult points of view. What’s the difference between White and Black magic? Also touches on the destruction of Atlantis. A lot of information in a little package.
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Smashwords book reviews by M.E. Brines
- Making Room
on March 03, 2012
As sick and twisted as only good horror should be. I loved the ending. An excellent story.
- Cavanaugh's Cure
on March 05, 2012
This is a very interesting short story that would have made a great seed for a novel.