Derek J. Canyon

Biography

Derek J. Canyon graduated from the University of Washington in 1990. He's been working as a technical writer in the software industry since 1997, and released his first fiction ebook in September of 2010. Derek and his wonderful wife live near Seattle with their long-haired Chihuahua.

Where to find Derek J. Canyon online

Books

The Elemental Odyssey
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 96,460. Language: English. Published: May 30, 2011. Categories: Fiction » Young adult or teen » Science Fiction
(5.00 from 2 reviews)
There are all sorts of fun and exciting things to do in South Dakota: hike the mountains, see the monuments, explore the caves, watch the wildlife. But what’s not on the travel brochures is getting abducted by magical aliens!
Twelve Worlds
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 82,310. Language: English. Published: April 18, 2011. Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » General
(4.00 from 1 review)
An anthology of 14 science fiction and fantasy short stories by new, independent authors. Genres include gritty cyberpunk, epic fantasy, romantic fantasy, paranormal detective mystery, star-faring scifi, and more. Author royalties will be donated to Reading is Fundamental, the nation's largest nonprofit children's literacy organization.
Dead Dwarves Don't Dance
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 74,270. Language: English. Published: December 31, 2010. Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » General, Fiction » Science fiction » High tech
(5.00 from 1 review)
Noose, a genetically engineered dwarf mercenary, is caught in an explosive terrorist attack on a neohuman dance club in Atlanta. Stumbling alone and injured out of the flaming carnage, he embarks on a relentless and violent pursuit of the perpetrators, determined to exact his own brand of 22nd-century vengeance.
Dead Dwarves, Dirty Deeds
Price: Free! Words: 23,400. Language: English. Published: December 30, 2010. Categories: Fiction » Anthologies » Short stories - single author, Fiction » Science fiction » High tech
Three hard-boiled short stories of crime and violence set in the technological excess of the 22nd century. Angel: A cybernetic hit-man escapes prison with the help of two strange men and a mysterious benefactor. Gift Horse: A mutiliated criminal kingpin returns to power in the Regional Atlanta Metroplex. Money is Everything: Street gangs hunt a deposed crime boss carrying a case of cash.

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