For nearly a decade, Michael Shotter has consistently dazzled and satisfied fans of science fiction, horror, the paranormal, and thrillers of all sorts with his unique brand of storytelling. Experience three "core" components of The Nod/Wells Timelines literary universe in this omnibus edition, which includes updated author's notes and an all-new preface to help guide first-time readers.This volume features three novel-length speculative-fiction titles set along The Timelines: "The Nemesis Effect" - The legendary near-future sci-fi techno thriller."Big Man Down" - The chilling standalone sequel to the genre-defining "The Big Men.""500" - The mind-blowing continuation of the epic adventure that began in "309."

One of the most ambitious and acclaimed speculative-fiction sagas of the modern era, The Nod/Wells Timelines literary universe combines science fiction, horror, the paranormal, and a variety of other sub-genres in an unprecedented manner. Experience three of its most iconic tales in this special-edition "primer," featuring: Academic Displacement - A university administrator finds his idyllic life turned upside down by a dramatic event that appears to change almost nothing about it. "Outstanding! An aptly-named tale (and a riveting story, too). ACADEMIC DISPLACEMENT is another winner from Shotter, and I'm looking forward to more of his fiction. This guy doesn't miss!" - Brian Bowyer, author of SINISTER MIX and METRO KINETIC Mr. Perkins Goes to Hell - "Intriguing tale that follows bank manager Jim Perkins through an alien invasion and interdimensional shift. Not quite just another day at the office. Functions as a standalone story or as a prequel to Shotter's novel, 500 (which is a must read for me now)." - Coy Hall, author of COLOSSUS WITH A POISON TONGUE and THE HANGMAN FEEDS THE JACKAL Hostile Takeover - "This was my first read from the author, and I thoroughly enjoyed my time here. Hostile Takeover is a short, sharp, and refreshingly unique tale of speculative fiction. It centres around a "Big Man's" planned retirement in a rather cutthroat business. I look forward to reading more of Shotter's work and learning more about the Big Men. Brilliantly done!" - Daniel Lorn, author of SEE YOU LATER and PACT

For nearly a decade, Michael Shotter has consistently dazzled and satisfied fans of science fiction, horror, the paranormal, and thrillers of all sorts with his unique brand of storytelling. Experience three components of The Nod/Wells Timelines literary universe in this omnibus edition, which includes updated author's notes and an all-new preface to help guide first-time readers. This volume features three novel-length speculative-fiction titles set along The Timelines: "The Spiral and The Threads" - The final, intense collection of poignant "core" stories. "8" - The first group of tales to expand the universe beyond its original boundaries. "The Nemesis Legacy" - The first novel to explore the future beyond "8" and "The Nemesis Effect."