James G. Robertson

Born in 1990, James G. Robertson grew up in the small town of Pratt, Kansas. He’s also lived in Texas, Missouri, and in New York where he graduated from SUNY Oswego in 2019, obtaining his bachelor's degree in political science with a theatre minor. James began writing his first book, Afterworld, in 2010. After a long hiatus, he finished Afterworld and had it published April 14th, 2020.

James plans to continue writing while working in education. He has big ambitions and plans for his series to end with over 30 publications.

Afterworld: The Haunted Realm Beyond Our Stars (Next Life, #1) 

Dark Fantasy, Sci-Fi

Death comes, and misery follows.

With nothing but his guts and a cryptic mark dubbed as a conquest, can a Kansas native outlast the carnage of a distant realm?

As a man in his early twenties, Leon never contemplated what would happen after his death. Like those before him, he never knew what to expect next.

We live in a cruel world, and one crueler still awaits.

After Leon's sudden demise, he's thrust into the brutal reality of our dystopian afterlife. After falling into the realm beyond, he finds a system of oppression—souls enslaved while others are being killed to appease their captors.

Amidst humanity's greed and malice, mysterious creatures dwell. With dangers all around, will hope and tenacity prove enough to save Leon, or will he and the turbulent cosmos succumb to oblivion?

The Ripper: Earth's Aberrant Torchbearer (Next Life, #2) 

Horror, Dark Fantasy, Historical Fantasy

John Pepo, an Irishman who emigrated with his family into England, lived an ordinary life with ordinary dreams; but then, everything changed. Shortly before the tragic death of his family, John began having other dreams. He dreamed of a young man covered in lightning, a girl with tattoos, and of a man marked with VI from another world. However, what John dreamed about most of all was of fire, and of laughter.

After being summoned to London, John finds himself in Whitechapel. There, in the impoverished district known for its whores and beggars, he's met by a strange being in a dark alley who declares himself to be Jack the Ripper. Jack tells him he's been watching him; that he's been waiting for this day, a day foretold by the gods so that together they can fix a great aberration blighting the city.

Thus begins the riveting quest of the infamous Jack the Ripper and his most beloved friend John. As the devilish Jack haunts the streets like a spectre while mutilating his victims, the tales of those they damned and those they saved come to light. This is a story of loss, demons, witches, and the torment of one man by the puppeteering hands of a very stingy individual named Old Nick.

Dawning of Darkness: The Fall of Gods and Kings (Next Life, #0)

Sword & Sorcery, Arthurian, Epic Fantasy, Dark Fantasy, Dystopian

Systems fall, planets die—darkness dawns on us all.

With the fall of Afterworld on the horizon, an epic alliance is forged. But is it enough to stop the impending takeover?

Since before the age of man, our universe has teetered on the brink. Now, with everything at risk, Arthur Pendragon, Dobrynya Nikitich, Ragnarr Loðbrók, and other legendary heroes must unite to face the Dark Creator and his legions—an ancient force of chaos and destruction.

Ticktock.

More friends lost.

Ticktock.

Last line crossed.

The ultimate showdown between mortals and gods has arrived. As the Dark Creator and his monstrous kin approach the Divine Mountains, the protectors must be willing to sacrifice everything to ensure Afterworld's survival. Will their bravery and unity be enough, or will the encroaching darkness consume all in its path?

Merlin's Crucible: A Legacy of Shadows

Fantasy, Dark Fantasy, Arthurian, Sword & Sorcery

In the age of earthly magic, Merlin faces the uncertainty of an unrivaled challenge: destiny itself. After being haunted by elusive visitations from the dreamworld, he answers the summons of his long-estranged master, leaving behind the throne of King Arthur to venture forth. With the aid of his master's steadfast dragon, Faris, Merlin embarks on a perilous odyssey, navigating the tricky boundaries that thread between worlds in pursuit of answers to his enigmatic questions.

As the ancient tale unfolds, Merlin finds himself in a timeless battle between the forces of light and darkness's abyss. With the odds stacked against him, does the formidable mage hold the power to banish this malevolence for good, or does a fate of perpetual shadows await both him and the world he seeks to defend?
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