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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Paul Michael Peters writes novels about broken people who refuse to stay broken. He takes the idea from Kintsugi, the Japanese art of repairing shattered pottery with seams of gold — the break displayed rather than hidden, the object worth more for having survived it. More than a dozen books across five genres, and that is still the whole operation.

His next novel makes the case better than any pitch could. The Rhythm Is Going to Get You (September 15, 2026) is a quiet-apocalypse love story: Charlie, a deaf van-lifer in the Arizona desert, watches the world end not by bomb or plague but by a song — a frequency hidden inside an '80s pop hit that takes everyone who hears it. The thing the world called his brokenness turns out to be the only immunity. The woman he loves can still hear.

The same engine runs everywhere Peters writes — and Kirkus Reviews has noticed twice. It called Combustible Punch, in which a school-shooting survivor agrees to write a serial killer's confession, "an enthralling and unnerving probe into the complex mind of a murderer," and praised Right Hand of the Resistance as "a compelling vision of a possible future." In the Clockwork Constellation space-opera trilogy, clockmaker Millicent Gearwright and her crew cross a swashbuckling galaxy to reclaim Barnaby Blackwater — pirate, friend, hero, now the most dangerous man alive. In Broken Objects, a ten-year-old girl sold into a Detroit textile mill builds a life anyway. In Insensible Loss, marking ten years in print with a new anniversary edition, immortality turns out to be the trap.

Peters trained at The Second City in Chicago — the source of the dry humor that surfaces at his stories' worst possible moments. Born in Detroit and based in Ann Arbor after years in Philadelphia and Toronto, he returns again and again to Michigan's freshwater edges: Mist and Moonbeams, Lake Huron moonlight, Hemingway's Two-Hearted River. He publishes with Owl Club Media Group; his newsletter lives at paulmichaelpeters.com.

Paul Michael Peters writes about broken people who refuse to stay broken — an idea borrowed from Kintsugi, the art of mending shattered pottery with gold. Across more than a dozen books, the engine holds. Kirkus Reviews called Combustible Punch — a school-shooting survivor takes dictation from a serial killer — "an enthralling and unnerving probe into the complex mind of a murderer." In the Clockwork Constellation trilogy, a clockmaker crosses the galaxy to save the friend who became its most dangerous man. His next novel, The Rhythm Is Going to Get You (September 2026), ends the world with a song only the deaf survive — and asks what a man will trade to pull the woman he loves into his silence. Second City-trained, Detroit-born, Ann Arbor-based, Peters has spent over a decade proving the same point: the cracks are where the gold goes.

Paul Michael Peters writes speculative fiction about broken people who refuse to stay broken. In The Rhythm Is Going to Get You (September 2026), the apocalypse arrives inside an '80s pop song — and a deaf van-lifer's silence becomes the last immunity. In the Clockwork Constellation trilogy, clockmaker Millicent Gearwright and her robot Quark cross a swashbuckling galaxy to reclaim the pirate friend who became its most dangerous man. Kirkus Reviews called his dystopian Right Hand of the Resistance "a compelling vision of a possible future." Second City-trained, Detroit-born, Ann Arbor-based — the turn you don't see coming is his.

Paul Michael Peters writes thrillers about broken people who refuse to stay broken. In Combustible Punch — "an enthralling and unnerving probe into the complex mind of a murderer" (Kirkus Reviews) — a school-shooting survivor agrees to ghostwrite a serial killer's confession. In Insensible Loss, now in a tenth-anniversary edition, a nurse realizes the 19th-century journal she's reading to a dying stranger is a trap still closing. In Confessions of an Efficient Cause, a killer stalks 1992 Chicago. Second City-trained, Peters lets dry humor surface at the worst possible moments. More than a dozen books in, the twist is the signature.

Forthcoming

(2027) Clockwork Constellation: Collision of Conscience
(September 15, 2026) The Rhythm Is Going to Get You

Published

(2026) Clockwork Constellation: Crocodile Cult
(2026) The Eclipse of Thalasyx
(2024) Confessions of an Efficient Cause
(2024) You Can't Start a Fire with Moonlight
(2024) Love in Her Big Two-Hearted River
(2024) Mist and Moonbeams: Stories from the Great Lakes Edge
(2024) Right Hand of the Resistance
(2024) Clockwork Constellation: Chrono Chaos
(2023) Broken Objects
(2019) Combustible Punch
(2019) The Complete Collection of Short Stories
(2017) Killing the Devil
(2016) Insensible Loss
(2015) The Symmetry of Snowflakes
(2015) Mr. Memory and Other Stories of Wonder
(2013) Peter in Flight

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Prolific Independent Author Paul Michael Peters Launches Highly Anticipated Space Opera Sequel

"Clockwork Constellation: Crocodile Cult" March 8, 2026

New Science Fiction Adventure Features Strong Female Protagonist, Space Pirates, and Galactic Stakes in Epic Follow-Up to Award-Winning Series

Ann Arbor, MI – Independent author Paul Michael Peters announces the March 8, 2026 launch of Clockwork Constellation: Crocodile Cult, the thrilling second installment in his acclaimed space opera adventure series. This new science fiction release promises to deliver heart-pounding galactic adventure, combining innovative world-building with unforgettable characters in a story that spans towering alien spires and treacherous space battles.

When notorious time-stealing pirate Barnaby Blackwater and brilliant inventor Millicent Gearwright discover the shadowy Crocodile Cult plotting to seize control of the galaxy, they must race to the towering spires of Gabelhaven for death-defying battles high above the clouds to stop an ancient evil before it's too late.

A Space Opera for Modern Adventure Seekers

Crocodile Cult expands the universe Peters established in Clockwork Constellation: Chrono Chaos, taking readers on an interplanetary journey featuring beloved characters including Millicent Gearwright, a brilliant inventor whose scientific genius matches her courage, and Quark, the loyal robot companion who has saved her life thirty-seven times.

"This book represents everything I love about classic science fiction while addressing contemporary themes of loyalty, innovation, and the courage to stand against overwhelming odds," says Peters. "Readers will find themselves racing alongside Millicent and Barnaby through vertigo-inducing spire-top battles and galactic conspiracies that threaten the very fabric of civilization."

Experienced Author Expands Literary Universe

Paul Michael Peters, prolific American author with sixteen published works, brings his signature blend of compelling character development and breakneck pacing to this science fiction trilogy. Previous works include Right Hand of the Resistance, Combustible Punch, Broken Objects and Mist and Moonbeams: Stories from the Great Lakes Edge, establishing Peters as a versatile voice across multiple genres.

The Clockwork Constellation series has garnered praise from science fiction fans for its innovative approach to space opera traditions, featuring:

• Strong female protagonist Millicent Gearwright leading diverse ensemble cast

• Character-driven storytelling balancing intimate relationships with galactic stakes

• Action-packed sequences including aerial combat and inventive technology

Perfect Timing for Science Fiction Renaissance

With science fiction experiencing renewed popularity, Crocodile Cult delivers 270 pages of action-packed adventure at competitive pricing starting at $4.99 for the eBook edition. The book appeals to fans of classic adventure series while offering contemporary perspectives on technology, leadership, and heroism.

"The response to Chrono Chaos has been exciting," Peters notes. "Readers connected deeply with Millicent's journey and Barnaby's wit. Everyone loves Quark. Crocodile Cult delivers everything fans loved about the first book while raising the stakes exponentially."

Series Conclusion Planned for 2027

Clockwork Constellation: Crocodile Cult sets up the highly anticipated series finale, Clockwork Constellation: Collision of Conscience, planned for 2027 release. This science fiction trilogy represents Peters' most ambitious project, combining his talents for character development, world-building, and adventure storytelling.

About Paul Michael Peters

Paul Michael Peters is a prolific American author with sixteen published works spanning thrillers, suspense, and science fiction adventure. Published by Owl Club Media Group, Peters maintains an active newsletter and engages with readers at www.paulmichaelpeters.com.

Book Details:

• Title: Clockwork Constellation: Crocodile Cult

• Author: Paul Michael Peters

• Publisher: Owl Club Media Group

• Genre: Space Opera / Science Fiction Adventure

• Release Date: March 8, 2026

• Series: Clockwork Constellation, Book 2

• Page Count: 270 pages

  • Formats & Pricing:eBook: $4.99 (ISBN: 979-8-9912595-3-8)

  • Paperback: $16.99 (ISBN: 979-8-9912595-4-5)

  • Hardcover: $26.99 (ISBN: 979-8-9912595-5-2)

• Website: www.paulmichaelpeters.com

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"A Time-Stealing Space Pirate, a Brilliant Clockmaker, and a Race to Save the Universe Before Time Runs Out"

Paul Michael Peters New Sci-Fi Fantasy Adventure Launches November 12, 2024

Get ready for Clockwork Constellation: Chrono Chaos, the thrilling new novel from acclaimed author Paul Michael Peters. With razor-sharp wit, imaginative world-building, and high-stakes action, this cosmic adventure will captivate fans of Douglas Adams, Terry Pratchett, and Ernest Cline.

An Epic Quest Across the Stars

Time is breaking, and the universe is on the brink of collapse. Enter Millicent Gearwright, a brilliant clockmaker who must lead a daring crew to fix the fractured Time Core before it’s too late. Joined by her sarcastic robot sidekick Quark, a roguish space pirate named Barnaby Blackwater, and a rhyming poet with an enigmatic gift, Millicent embarks on a perilous journey across the galax-seas.

From breathtaking interstellar battles to clever character banter, Clockwork Constellation: Chrono Chaos delivers non-stop adventure and heartfelt moments in a universe teetering on chaos.

What Sets This Book Apart?

• Unforgettable Characters: A mix of wit, charm, and camaraderie in a crew you’ll root for.

• Imaginative World-Building: From cosmic mysteries to clockwork mechanics, the universe feels alive and vibrant.

• Themes That Resonate: Chaos vs. control, the bravery to embrace change, and the power of teamwork.

• Perfect for Fans of: The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, The Princess Bride, and space-faring adventures like Guardians of the Galaxy.

Book Details

• Title: Clockwork Constellation: Chrono Chaos

• Author: Paul Michael Peters

• Publication Date: November 12, 2024

• Publisher: Owl Club Media Group

• Formats: eBook, Paperback, Hardcover

• ISBNs:

  • eBook: 979-8-9912595-0-7

  • Paperback: 979-8-9912595-1-4

  • Hardcover: 979-8-9912595-2-1

• Price:

  • eBook: $4.99

  • Paperback: $19.99

  • Hardcover: $24.99

• Page Count: 350

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