An amnesiac struggles to conform in a surveillance society where the government keeps a Watched list of its own citizens."Fueled by a brilliantly nebulous backdrop, this briskly paced, action-packed novel is undeniably a page-turner of the highest order... A deeply allegorical and powerfully thought-provoking dystopian must-read." - Kirkus ReviewsSeven wakes in a forest outside the capital of a nation he doesn't recognize. When he enters the city, he discovers a surveillanc...

"Tight, literate pulp." -- IndieReaderA rogue vigilante known only as the Wanderer seeks redemption in a lawless, near-future America that fully protects the rights of armed citizens to stand their ground against mass shooters and motorcycle gangs.When the Wanderer opens war against injustice in the state of Arizona, his violent yet principled actions attract the attention of journalist Rosa Veras, writer of a subversive blog about America's return to the Wild West. Rosa's ...

Humor Book Winner in the 2021 IndieReader Discovery AwardsIndie Author Project 2024 Sci-Fi/Fantasy FinalistA sci-fi satire about seeking work-life balance while doing public relations for an authoritarian president.PR extraordinaire Blake Hamner (the "n" is silent) put off his honeymoon for his big break: joining a major political campaign for president. Now, the "Hammer" struggles to make time for his marriage as Crisis Communications Manager for Our Leader, who sin...

A dystopian government orders Agent Eve Parker to arrest her fiancé when he becomes a revolutionary known as Seven. When Eve learns more about the President's plan to broaden citizen surveillance, she begins to question if she's on the right side. Meanwhile, a foreign enemy threatens to take advantage of an increasingly divided nation."Raises interesting questions about the influence of propaganda on the construction of the self, the idea of true tabula rasa and the power of memory...

IndieReader Discovery Awards 2021 Winner for HumorUtopia PR is a sci-fi satire about seeking work-life balance while doing public relations for an authoritarian president.PR extraordinaire Blake Hamner (the n is silent) put off his honeymoon for his big break: joining a major political campaign for president. Now, the "Hammer" struggles to make time for his marriage as Crisis Communications Manager for Our Leader, who since taking power ha...

One of Kirkus Reviews' Best Books of 2018A rogue vigilante known only as the Wanderer seeks redemption in a lawless, near-future America that fully protects the rights of armed citizens to stand their groundagainst mass shooters and motorcycle gangs.When the Wanderer opens war against injustice in the state of Arizona, his violent yet principled actions attract the attention of journalist Rosa Veras, writer of a subversive blog about America's return to the...

What if a stranger took over the part of your best friend? In "Life Trade," a would-be screenwriter seeks answers after his buddy is replaced by a stranger. He discovers a matching website for people who want to trade places.In the surreal style of Her and Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, this humorous short story imagines a possible future for technology -- a revolutionary online matchmaking service that can help an unhappy person find a fresh start in the life of someone el...

For years, underground street artist Ignatius has dodged surveillance cameras to spray-paint a dissident symbol: a dark visage with fiery eyes. Dissatisfied with his impact on the totalitarian country he calls home, Iggy sets his sights on tagging the most important government building in the nation. But will the soldiers of the Guard let him get away with it?"Fire Eyes" takes place in a dystopia where the government conducts mass surveillance and keeps a Watched list of its own ci...

Read about the next direction of matchmaking apps – exchanging lives! A reluctant groom leaves his bride at the altar by trading places with a man who wants to be married. A series of testimonials by the wedding party shows how LifeTrade can give everyone a "happily ever after.""A LifeTrade Wedding" is a new short story by Adam Bender, author of dystopian novels We, The Watched and Divided We Fall. This is Bender's second yarn about the life exchange service introduced in his short...

A businesswoman rushes to make her connection at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, which at 17,207 acres is larger than the island of Manhattan! Will she reach her final destination?In the spirit of Lost and The Twilight Zone, "Wrong Gate" is a humorous short story with a terrifying twist from the critically acclaimed author of The Wanderer and the New West, Divided We Fall, and We, The Watched. Adam Bender wrote the story during NaNoWriMo 2019, based on a title prompt by a ...

On his tenth birthday, a boy living on the moon asks his grandpa about the blue planet glowing in the forever-night sky, and why they live the way they do. A short story by the author of We, The Watched.

Tim loses his addiction for the ho-hum after falling for Samantha during a smoking break."Smokers Corner" is a short and humorous love story about two workers from different companies who hit it off one morning outside their office building. When Samantha doesn't show up the next day, Tim begins to worry he missed his chance at love and will never see her again.Author Adam Bender released the story for free as a Valentine's Day gift for fans of romantic comedies.