Rick Gualtieri

TIME IS NOT ON HIS SIDEMy name's Tim McAvoy. I was a mid-level software manager from suburbia until the day I caught my wife with another man. I thought our divorce was the worst fate imaginable. But then I met my end at the grill of a speeding bus, only to realize I didn't have a clue.Whisked away at the moment of my death to a dimension beyond time and space, I now find myself an unwilling contestant in a multiversal game where brutal bloodshed is considered entertainment. My only chance to get my life back is to win. But if I lose, not only will I die for real this time, but my entire world, including my son, could be erased from existence.With a jaded AI by my side and a juiced-up squash racket in hand, I'll have to face off against the worst horrors history has to offer as I race to complete the first of twelve increasingly deadly levels.The rules of this game are simple: I need to survive and grow stronger while always keeping one eye on the clock - because once time runs out, there won't be any more second chances----------From Rick Gualtieri, the twisted mind behind Bill The Vampire and Bigfoot Hunters, comes a brand new GameLit adventure. Time Chaser is the pulse-pounding tale of an average guy trapped in a game of danger, nonstop terror, and the bloodthirsty howls of an audience with an insatiable appetite for destruction.Fans of Matt Dinniman and James Hunter won't want to miss this time-spanning thrill ride full of action, suspense, and heavy amounts of snark.

HALF WITCH, HALF WEREWOLF, ALL ATTITUDE.Tamara Bentley's back and she has a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to stop the supernatural cold war that's been brewing between the witches and werewolves surrounding her home of High Moon, Pennsylvania. But it won't be easy.Someone is dead set on fucking it all up. Not only do they want to put an end to the fragile peace before it can even begin, but they're looking to shift the balance of power by blowing open the gates that protect the world from the things that lie beyond.After a surprise attack leaves both sides crippled, Tamara and her friends are the only ones left who can stop their dark plans from coming to fruition. Too bad they're outgunned and outnumbered. Even Tamara's unique heritage might not be enough to save her home, her family, and everything she holds dear before Hell itself is unleashed upon the Earth.The Girl Who Fights Witches delivers an electrifying blend of action, suspense, and attitude that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Fans of K.F. Breene, Annette Marie, Shayne Silvers, or Underworld will love the unforgettable thrills of the High Moon series.

WITCH, WEREWOLF, AND WORLD SAVIOR. IT'S A LOT FOR ONE GIRL TO SHOULDER.Tamara Bentley thought rescuing her parents from the fairy queen would be enough - that she could go back to college and resume her life. Pity for her that reality has other plans, especially since it's on the verge of collapsing.Demonic entities are destroying the portals linking Earth to the multiverse. When the last one falls, all life as we know it will end. Sadly, with each connection severed, the supernatural beings of our world grow weaker. As their power fades, so too does their chances of stopping this cataclysm once and for all.Tamara will need to muster both her strength and burgeoning magic to make one last stand, but it won't be easy. The forces marshaled against her grow stronger with each passing day. If even an army of witches and werewolves can't defeat them, what hope does one girl have against an unstoppable tide of evil?The Girl Who Defies Fate is a riveting tale of survival, determination, and werewolves with extremely punchable faces.Fans of K.F. Breene, Annette Marie, Deborah Wilde, or Underworld will want to dive headfirst into this captivating world of dark forces, supernatural thrills, and the heroine who's not afraid to knock any of their teeth out. Pick up your copy today so you don't miss a single minute of this wild ride.

BEING BOTH A WITCH AND WEREWOLF MIGHT NOT BE ENOUGH...Lately, everything Tamara Bentley touches seems to turn to shit. Her best friend is missing, she was forced to kill her favorite aunt ... and her parents have been kidnapped by the queen of the fairies. It's enough to give a person a complex.Too bad there's no time to drown her sorrows. She's got two warring factions to contend with. Neither the witches nor the werewolves like her, much less respect her, but somehow she needs to rally them to her cause if she's to have any chance of rescuing her parents.That might be the least of her worries, though. A dark force has been unleashed and it's dead set on introducing her to a whole new world of hurt. Tamara will have to dig deeper than ever before to stop its plan, save her parents, and face off against a freaking goddess. No pressure there, right?The Girl Who Hunts Fairies delivers a can of whoop-ass with a side order of attitude, immersing you into a whole new world of action, suspense, and unyielding thrills. Fans of K.F. Breene, Annette Marie, Shannon Mayer, or Underworld won't want to miss out on the electrifying adventures of Tamara "Bent" Bentley.

MANKIND. THE OTHER WHITE MEAT.In 1957, the US government abruptly ended a project designed to supplement the nation's food supply. They closed their research facility, reassigned the personnel, and ordered the test subjects euthanized. Sadly, not all their secrets died that day.Twenty years later, a severe drought has devastated nearby Cooper's Bluff, leaving the surrounding marshlands barren and their monstrous inhabitants ravenously hungry. Now the residents of this sleepy, rural town are about to discover the offspring of these failed experiments have not only survived, but they're larger and more horrifying than anyone could've ever guessed possible.As an army of killer hogs descends upon the unsuspecting townsfolk, a local farmer, his wife, and a failed pimp will find themselves the only ones standing in their way. If they can't stop the bloodthirsty beasts, they'll soon learn that not only does this bacon bite back but all of humanity is now on the menu.----------Boar War is a terrifying prequel story set in the world of Rick Gualtieri's Bigfoot Hunters. Journey back to 1974 in this action-packed thriller of man versus Hogzilla. Fans of Michael Crichton, Max Brooks, and Steve Alten are sure to love this chilling tale of cryptid horror.Genres: Western Horror, Thrillers, Action & AdventureContent Warning: adult language, violence, gore, sexual situations

ONE GEEK STUCK IN A WORLD OF HURT.Gamer, geek, and legendary vampire Bill Ryder isn't having a great day. His girlfriend is lost in another dimension, his apartment's been staked out by werewolves, and to top it all off he's flat broke.Too bad there's no rest for the wicked. Monstrous beasts of biblical proportions have been unleashed upon the world, leaving Bill with a mighty big question - how the hell is one poor-ass vamp supposed to stop something the size of a battleship?All's not lost, though. With a magic hammer by his side along with friends too stupid to quit, Bill will have to pierce the veil and explore a strange new world for answers. Success will mean saving everyone he knows, including his lost love. If he fails, however, it'll be far more than just his credit rating that's left in ruins.

One geek trapped in a lethal love triangleBill Ryder's past and present are about to collide. His girlfriend's been marked for death by the immortal temptress who wants him. One's a witch and the other's a vampire, which means the chances of them talking out their problems over tea are slim to none.It's bad enough Bill's too distracted by evil leprechauns and redneck werewolves to put a stop to it, but now something massive has been spotted prowling the waters of the Hudson - a harbinger of biblical proportions, forewarning of dark times to come.With a tidal wave of chaos closing in, Bill will need to choose between his friends, his feelings, and the fate of the world. Sadly, there's little hope of saving everyone he holds dear from the carnage that's about to punch him and his love life right in the moby dick.

Terror lurks below and it's about to surface.The end of the world is rapidly approaching, but Bill Ryder - gamer, geek, and legendary vampire - finds himself with more pressing concerns to worry about: the women in his life. Sidelined from action, he's forced to reevaluate his feelings. Sadly for him, it's a luxury he can ill afford.An unstoppable terror from the dawn of time has awoken deep beneath the Earth and is headed his way. To make matters worse, he's been deemed a traitor by those he thought to be his allies. Now he finds himself fighting off enemies from all sides while warring with his emotions. Talk about sucky timing for introspection.As the world crumbles to pieces around him, Bill must muster his courage, master his powers, and rise to the destiny he's been trying so long to deny - because if he doesn't, his love life will be the least of his worries.

THERE ARE REASONS WE FEAR THE NIGHT. HE MIGHT FINALLY BE ONE OF THEM.A goddess returned, a war between primal powers, and a prophecy to fulfill. That's a lot of crap to heap on anyone's plate, much less a former programmer from Brooklyn. But that's exactly what Bill Ryder - gamer, geek, and legendary vampire - has to deal with.Half his friends are missing and those who are left are mired in chaos. Sadly, Armageddon isn't about to give them a breather. The White Mother, queen of the witches, is amassing her forces to exterminate all who stand in her way. Bill must find a way to stop her army of shapeshifters from tearing the world apart, all while trying to avoid his prophesied fate of dying at the hands of the woman he loves.It's finally time for Bill to master his powers, sort out his relationship woes, and figure out how to survive his date with destiny. Because if he can't get his act together, the curtain will fall and mankind will be forever plunged into everlasting darkness.

There are reasons we fear the night. Now he must become one of them.Bill Ryder has a powerful destiny. He just never expected it to involve an amnesiac bloodsucker, a bunch of D&D dorks, and a hormonal witch. It's time for the gamer, geek, and legendary vampire to embrace his fate. Ordered to storm the vampire stronghold in Boston, Bill must approach the doorstep of the invincible undead warlord he's destined to face. It's his only chance of stopping Armageddon.As his enemies stand in his way and his allies falter, the vicious beast inside of him wants out. If he stands tall and faces his fate, the world might just have a chance of surviving. If he fails, an unquenchable evil will destroy everything Bill knows and loves.Why can't the end of the world ever be easy?

AN UNSTOPPABLE PREDATOR, A MYSTERY THAT COULD DOOM US ALLSomething has awakened within the Caribbean, staining the once tranquil waters red with blood. Crypto-Hunter Derek Jenner and his team are called in to investigate, but what they find is more shocking than they could have ever imagined.Not only is a massive beast haunting the Bahamas, but ships and planes across the region are suffering catastrophic equipment failure. Soon, Derek and his friends are among those stranded at sea, waiting for a rescue that isn't coming.Now they're about to discover a secret in the depths, one that should've remained buried forever. Faced with an insatiable horror from a forgotten era and a mystery that threatens the very fabric of existence, the Crypto-Hunter is about to set sail on a final voyage bound for terror.

There Are Reasons The Undead Fear The Night...Bill Ryder - gamer, geek, and legendary vampire - has woman troubles. The girl he wants is deadly to him. The girl who wants him is deadly to everyone else. He's trapped in the most lethal love triangle he can imagine and it's only going to get worse.On the eve of war, The Icon - ancient foe of the vampire race - has arisen. Panic is about to break out within the undead ranks and Bill is caught smack dab in the middle of it. Destiny has placed them on a cataclysmic collision course, but there's just one small catch: he's in love with her.Now he finds himself in a race against supernatural assassins to save the person fated to destroy him. Talk about being damned if you do.Unsure of his allies and outnumbered by enemies, Bill must dig deep within himself and find the faith to succeed - because if he fails, it'll be more than just his social life in tatters.

There Are Reasons We Fear The Night. Bill Ryder Is Trying To Stop Them.Three months have passed since the fateful encounter in New York City that ended with the disappearance of Bill Ryder - gamer, geek, and legendary vampire. Now he's back, awakened halfway across the globe with no allies, clothing, or clue as to how he got there. The only thing he's certain of is that his captors plan to use him for their own nefarious ends and don't care how much blood they spill in the process.Escape might be the least of his worries, though. Civilization teeters on the brink of chaos. Mythical beasts, once thought the stuff of fantasy, are breaking through the veil, intent on waging war against mankind. At their forefront stands an ancient evil, the last remnant of a cult thought long dead, and he's about to cut a swath of destruction through the world not seen since biblical times.Bill's only chance is to reclaim his life, reconcile with his friends, and muster every bit of attitude he can - because if he fails, Hell on Earth will become far more than just a corny saying.

Vampires Versus Bigfoot, Winner Takes All.Bill Ryder - gamer, geek, and legendary vampire - is back in his wildest adventure yet.A war is brewing between ancient enemies from the dawn of time. If it can't be stopped, the veil will be lifted and all of humanity's darkest nightmares will be unleashed to wreak havoc. Bill and his friends are the only chance we have - Lord help us all The leaders of the vampire nation dispatch Bill to broker peace with an army of angry Sasquatches, but it's not going to be easy. His enemies want him dead. Hell, some of his allies do too. Danger lurks at every turn and in places where he least expects it.Bill will need to master his fledgling powers and use every four-letter word in his vocabulary if he's to have any hope of stopping the war, uncovering the conspiracy, and solving the mystery that lies at the heart of the Mourning Woods.

There are reasons we fear the night. He STILL isn't one of them.Bill Ryder, the trash-talking geek from Bill the Vampire, is back and about to find himself in a whole new world of side-splitting insanity.One of the most powerful vampires on the planet wants Bill's head. A crazed immortal princess wants the rest of him. It's a toss-up which fate is worse.All the while, new and powerful forces have begun to emerge from the shadows around him. Are they friend or foe? Knowing his luck, do you even have to ask?Bill's only hope for survival is to marshal his friends, master his powers, and somehow prove that, in a world of supernatural terrors, he's the scariest dead thing of them all.

There Are Reasons We Fear The Night. He's Not One Of Them.Bill Ryder was a dateless geek, but then he met a girl to die for. So he did. Unfortunately for him, that was just the beginning of his troubles. He awoke as a vampire, one of the legendary predators of the night. Sadly, fangs or not, he was still at the bottom of the food chain.Now he finds himself surrounded by creatures stronger, deadlier, and a lot cooler than he is ... and they all want to kick his teeth in.Bill isn't exactly average, though. A vampire like him hasn't been seen in centuries. He's got a few tricks up his sleeve, unexpected allies, and an attitude that makes him too damned obnoxious to quit.Join him in this hilarious tale of immortal monsters and the unlikely hero who's not afraid to tell them off, even if it gets him killed - permanently this time.

ONE GEEK AGAINST THE RISING DARKNESS.Bill Ryder is having a hell of a week. Magic is back, one of his friends has been entombed in solid rock, and he once again has no pulse to speak of. Too bad it's about to get worse. Something is hunting vampires in New York City. A smarmy wizard has been called in to investigate, one with skeletons in his closet and eyes for Bill's girlfriend. All the while, Neolithic horrors not seen since the dawn of time are reappearing, wreaking havoc wherever they step. Bill will need to rally his friends, both new and old, if he's to have any chance of turning the creeping tide of chaos threatening to drown his city. But it won't be easy. The balance of power in the supernatural hierarchy has been upended, and all the attitude in the world might not be enough to fix it.