Location: United States
Member Since:
Nov. 24, 2009
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Justin Kemppainen
Biography
Author of The Legend of Ivan, A Fickle Fate and Haven, Justin lives in the often frigid or sweltering climes of Saint Paul Minnesota with his wife and two cats.
He draws influence from such authors as Orson Scott Card and Dan Simmons as well as from his primary hobby in gaming. His goal as an author is to ferry readers to new worlds, to tell amazing stories, and simply to enjoy the wonders of literature. He is currently working a new novella called A Matter of Life and Undeath, with many other ideas and projects forthcoming.
You can connect with him on Facebook, check out the latest ramblings and news on this blog, or follow him on twitter.
He draws influence from such authors as Orson Scott Card and Dan Simmons as well as from his primary hobby in gaming. His goal as an author is to ferry readers to new worlds, to tell amazing stories, and simply to enjoy the wonders of literature. He is currently working a new novella called A Matter of Life and Undeath, with many other ideas and projects forthcoming.
You can connect with him on Facebook, check out the latest ramblings and news on this blog, or follow him on twitter.
Where to find Justin Kemppainen online
Books
Under a Glass Moon
by Justin Kemppainen
Price:
$0.99 USD.
Words: 56,190.
Language:
English.
Published: January 17, 2013
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Categories:
Fiction » Science fiction » Utopias & dystopias, Fiction » Thriller & suspense » Action & suspense
Isolated from their brethren on the surface, the hand-picked denizens of the Glass Moon orbital station survive and thrive with a cloning and memory implantation process known as rebirth.
The creator of this process, Ian Van Hoffryn, emerges from a long cycle of rebirth to discover no knowledge of himself or his past.
Exodus
by Justin Kemppainen
Price:
$0.99 USD.
Words: 116,780.
Language:
English.
Published: December 11, 2011
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Categories:
Fiction » Science fiction » Utopias & dystopias, Fiction » Thriller & suspense » Action & suspense
(4.50 from 2 reviews)
The uprising ends in success for the Old Havenites, but their victory comes short-lived. A last-ditch effort of the Citizens casts the city into darkness once again.
Chaos and death follows for months as the people in the city fight for survival and revenge. All the while, a terrible force rises within the darkness of Old Haven, a cruel and sadistic shadow without fear or mercy.
The Legend of Ivan
by Justin Kemppainen
Price:
$0.99 USD.
Words: 82,890.
Language:
English.
Published: February 25, 2011
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Categories:
Fiction » Science fiction » Adventure, Fiction » Science fiction » Space opera
(4.50 from 2 reviews)
He is the destroyer of worlds and the terror of a galaxy. He has started wars and slaughtered millions. He is a man, an alien, a robot, and the devil himself. His strength can move mountains, and all tremble at his name. He is a gladiator, a scientist, a poet, a lover, and a master spy. His actions are legend.
He is Ivan.
A Fickle Fate
by Justin Kemppainen
Price:
$0.99 USD.
Words: 78,140.
Language:
English.
Published: December 21, 2010
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Categories:
Fiction » Fantasy » Paranormal, Fiction » Humor & comedy » General
The second worst day of David's life: missed lunch, fired from job, arrested for murder, and held overnight by police. The worst day: released, shot at, almost run over, again pursued by police, and told to kill someone to save the world. The informant? A crazed and omniscient phantom swearing Fate, the real entity, went mad and is driving the world to oblivion. Oh, and only David can stop it.
Herbert Meets God
by Justin Kemppainen
Price:
Free!
Words: 4,610.
Language:
English.
Published: January 27, 2010
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Categories:
Fiction » Humor & comedy » General
(4.00 from 1 review)
The world has ended. But not really, everyone on it has just died. Except for Herbert, but, as he soon discovers, he's not alone, and he was kept alive for a reason. In the ashes of civilization, Herbert comes face to face with his creator. Unfortunately for Herbert, God isn't exactly what he expected.
Uprising
by Justin Kemppainen
Price:
Free!
Words: 134,080.
Language:
English.
Published: December 15, 2009
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Categories:
Fiction » Science fiction » Utopias & dystopias, Fiction » Thriller & suspense » Action & suspense
(4.45 from 20 reviews)
The Citizens of Haven have finally realized their dream; separation. They have ascended. A new layer has been placed upon the city, sealing anyone they deem unfit down below.
In the dark slums beneath the city, something has been set in motion that will usher in a change. Something that will rattle the city of Haven to its core and forever alter the lives of everyone within.