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A. R. Witham
Imaginary worlds. Real people. Real consequences.
High-stakes science fiction and fantasy with grit, humor, and heart.
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The Tale of the Border Knight
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Terminally broke and out of options, 50-year-old Dave uploads his mind into a brutal, sponsor-driven death game where the prize isn’t glory or loot — it’s staying alive in the real world. With 20 days to win over millions of viewers or lose his healthcare for good, Dave must outwit influencers, weaponize discarded loot, and beat a system that profits if he dies.
Terminally broke and out of options, 50-year-old Dave uploads his mind into a brutal, sponsor-driven death game where the prize isn’t glory or loot — it’s staying alive in the real world. With 20 days to win over millions of viewers or lose his healthcare for good, Dave must outwit influencers, weaponize discarded loot, and beat a system that profits if he dies.
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“Such a fun entertaining adventure… from the moment we meet him, you can’t help but love the main character and the band of allies he gathers.”
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“This is the kind of story that will live on in the heart of its readers, forever… a magical world, masterful storytelling, with every moment better than the last.”
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“A fantastical romp that pulled me right through its world heartwarming, frightening, breathless, and sometimes grim with great battle scenes and strong bonds of friendship.”
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The Story Continues: The Locke Institute Trilogy
Rooker Flynn, a notorious pirate, finds himself dragged into the Locke Institute, a deadly prison masquerading as a school where survival means bending every rule and outwitting both monsters and tyrants. Trapped with naive outsider Jack Swift and facing execution at every turn, Rooker must rely on ruthless cunning, unexpected alliances, and sheer grit to survive the Institute’s brutal tests.
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About the Author
A. R. Witham is an Emmy-winning storyteller who writes high-stakes science-fantasy and epic adventure about unlikely heroes forced to survive impossible worlds. An avid outdoorsman who’s canoed to the Arctic Circle and hiked the Appalachian Trail, he brings grit, humor, and heart to stories where resilience matters more than destiny.
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