I write steampunk adventures about reluctant heroes, impossible missions, and the cost of doing the right thing.
I’ve always been drawn to stories where intelligence matters as much as courage — where heroes aren’t chosen because they want the spotlight, but because they’re the only ones willing to step forward when everything goes wrong.
That idea sits at the heart of The Reluctant Series.
My protagonists are engineers, officers, and problem-solvers who would much rather be left alone to do their jobs — until duty, circumstance, and conscience leave them no choice. They don’t seek glory. They seek solutions.
Why I Write Steampunk
Steampunk lets me explore big ideas through brass, steam, and airships — a world where ingenuity can still change the course of history.
I’m fascinated by the early 20th century: a moment when technology was advancing faster than society could fully understand, when diplomacy, espionage, and innovation collided in unpredictable ways. It’s the perfect setting for stories about moral ambiguity, unintended consequences, and leadership under pressure.
If you enjoy:
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intelligent, character-driven adventure
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espionage layered into grand technological settings
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heroes who solve problems instead of punching them
…you’re exactly the reader I write for.
The Reluctant Series
The Reluctant novels follow Malcolm Robertson, an engineer who repeatedly finds himself promoted beyond his comfort zone — from airship captain, to covert agent, to spacefarer, and beyond.
Each book stands alone, but together they form a larger story about:
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leadership without ambition
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loyalty under strain
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and how far one man is willing to go when the stakes keep rising
The series blends steampunk adventure, espionage, and science-fiction elements, always grounded in character and consequence.
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