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Bio
Luke Alistar lives in Washington State, where he works magic
with his copious words in every genre he feels like writing. In addition to
being a freelance author, humorist, blogger, and novelist, he's also a composer,
pianist, guitarist, mandolin player, singer, amateur actor/filmmaker, carpenter,
and more. Special interests of his include hats, knives, swords, books, music by
Chopin, country music, Porsches, and other cool things that rumble and move.
Offset was his first self-published book, a novella he wrote in early 2010 and
entered in the One Year Adventure Novel contest, in which he placed as one of
eight finalists out of 115 entries. He published it in January 2011, followed
closely by The Element of Surprise, a collection of 40 comical short stories. In
early June he released an epic middle-grade modern faerie tale called Velvet's
Wings, illustrated by his then-sixteen-year-old brother.
Later in 2011, he won first place in the annual One Year Adventure Novel contest
with his mystery thriller Snapshots. He also had a short humor piece published
in Writer's Digest. Luke continues to write novels and novellas and
self-publish, although he is also trying for traditional publication. He writes
regularly for Kingdom Pen (www.kingdompen.org),
a newsletter by Christian young people for other Christian writers.
Luke's blog, running since February 2010, has gathered a strong readership; he updates it regularly and posts a wide variety of fiction, nonfiction, poems, songs, essays, book reviews, and articles on many different subjects. Go to www.lukealistar.com and take a look. Subscribe to get email notifications for every new post.
If you have any questions, concerns, suggestions, or raving fan mail, you can send them to luke_alistar@mindwielders.com and he'll reply as soon as possible.
For music, movies, book trailers, and random stuff in video format, visit Luke's YouTube Channel by clicking here.
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America,
1849. It was a time of great change, as the nation expanded westward and
grew richer and more powerful. But beneath what we all know lurked
darker things, events that even now are hardly mentioned, and certainly
not in our school history books. A girl, who spent twelve
years of her life in an insane asylum, doesn't care about what happens
beyond the small world she knows. She's been convinced that she is the
only one who can see the ghosts. Broken by torture and maltreatment, she's
ready to accept that she really is crazy.
“The
Unseen is an outstanding read. From
the beginning Alistar draws his readers in to love and care about Lucy and
horrifies them with the injustices done to her. By the time I
reached the conclusion of the story, I was so confused, and my heart so
overwrought, that I missed the obvious solution to Lucy’s plight. However,
you will have to read the book to find out what that solution is!” “A compelling
story of a girl’s struggle against the cruel injustice of the world,
tinged with both sorrow and tenderness. The
Unseen is a tragic triumph.”
Read the first chapter for free HERE Buy the paperback on Amazon (316 pages): Click Here Or a hardcover (233 pages): 
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What
would it be like to be a twelve-inch-tall girl among normal humans? To
make things worse, what if you couldn’t remember who you are or where
you’re from? That’s Tierza Velvet’s problem. She woke up locked in a mailbox, and a young boy found her and took her home. Is she a faerie? She has no wings though. A freak created by science? With her new friends, Tierza has to find her past, and quickly, because an unknown poison is weakening her. (Illustrated with great skill by Stephen Lauser, with twenty black-and-white drawings) “Velvet's Wings is a perfect children's book:
lighthearted, exciting, and fun, but sweet and touching as well. It has
endearing characters, an absorbing narrative, and is a joy to read for
children and adults alike.” “Alistar
does a wonderful job pulling the reader into this story with action-filled
pages. The story gets better and better as you read further into it. I
could barely put it down. Alistar knows how to grasp your attention and
make you feel the emotion that little Tierza goes through. I highly
recommend this book to all ages. You can't help but love it.” ~Sarah
F.~ “Velvet’s
Wings is yet another fantastical tale spun by Luke Alistar. Hooked from
the very first paragraph, I laughed, cried, and gasped as the tale was
woven around me. I never knew quite what was coming next, making for an
enthralling read.”
Read the first chapter for free HERE Buy the paperback (197 pages): 
Or the hardcover (197 pages): 
For the Kindle (only $4.50): Click Here Or get it in either paperback or hardcover, signed by both the author and the illustrator, with Google Checkout at the bottom of this page. |
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Warning: The recommended
dose of these stories is four or five in one sitting, or possibly more if
you are a very stoic person. Overdosing may cause such side effects as
dizziness, chest and abdominal pains, shortness of breath, watery eyes,
and extensive laughter. Reactions will vary depending on your sense of
humor and possibly your body weight, though I can’t see how that would
affect anything significantly. From the humorist who
unofficially dubbed himself an ‘emulator of the inimitable style of
Patrick McManus’ comes a premier collection of short stories. Forty
delightful and insightful anecdotes about life in general fill these
pages, told through the eyes of a cynical, witty, and outdoors-loving
country hick writer named Matt Lauser. His friends liven things up, a
colorful bunch of characters ranging from the smart-alecky young Stretch
Wheenie to the obtuse older Stretch Wheenie he becomes. And you can never
forget Jesse Sawyer, an odorous mountain man who introduces the loveable
hero to hunting, fishing, and camping. Matt’s rough country ways clash
with the finer manners of city-dwellers in amusing conflicts, and his time
in school is anything but boring, despite what he might tell you. The
contents of this book should be taken like aspirin…a few at a time to
relieve the occasional stress-induced headache. Comic Relief should
be instant.
“This humorous collection of
short stories relates the escapades and adventures of Matthew Lauser,
written in a friendly, informal style. This great fictional autobiography
will keep you laughing for hours, and you’ll love reading another one of
the author’s great stories. Very hilarious…I couldn’t put the book
down and was reading it when I should have been doing homework.” ~Andrew
J.~ “These forty short stories will have you laughing out loud…literally! The author’s humorous take on life and his amusing escapades are written in a relaxed style that is easy to read. Guaranteed to bring a smile to your face, you’ll love reading these entertaining stories.” ~Elizabeth K.~
Read the first story for free HERE Buy a paperback (252 pages): Click Here For the Kindle (only $4.50): Click Here |
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We all have things in our
past we want to change… “Written from a Christian worldview, this book is fast-paced, humorous,
suspenseful and interesting from beginning to end. Alistar keeps things
moving and heating up as his concise, to-the-point sentences entangle us
in a story of courage, brotherly love and an unthinkable price. The action
keeps coming as the pages fly past; this book simply does not get boring.”
~Eli King,
founder of Kingdom Pen~ “Offset draws you in
from the first page, and it never fails to captivate. What starts
out as an intriguing plot gets more and more complex, and the stakes get
higher and higher. The climax keeps your eyes glued to the page, and
the surprise ending will bring a knowing look to your eye. For an
exciting read full of adventure, and maybe a hint of mystery, I recommend Offset.” “This is probably the third time I have read Offset,
and each time I read it I like it even more. Hilarious, well-paced, and
with well-rounded characters, this book keeps readers hooked until the
last page. Drake is awesome, Shane and Ace are just plain neat, and it’s
great to read a book that actually honors and promotes good sibling
relationships. Alistar definitely has a gift for telling stories—and for
writing humor. Keep it coming!” ~Hannah~ “The plot turns with every turn of the page. Not
a moment of boredom. The author achieves the perfect balance between humor
and action.”
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Shane Oakley is back, this time using technology from his time machine to build a new device that would warp time itself. When a street girl shows up on his doorstep and asks for a place to stay, things are all downhill from there. With unscrupulous rivals, corrupt government officials, and even a maverick bounty hunter all intent on getting Shane’s pet project, he certainly has his hands full. Can Catalyst help, or would Shane be better off destroying the device?
“Alistar set a high bar with Offset, but it would seem that
he didn’t even break a sweat meeting, and even passing it with Catalyst
ZX-10. The action, suspense, speed and that untamable
sense of unpredictability we found in the first book all return as we
rejoin Shane for another epic adventure, but it is by no means the same
story. Catalyst ZX-10 is one of those books you will read in one
sitting, even if it keeps you up all night.” ~Eli King,
founder of Kingdom Pen~ “One
of the marks of a great author is that they send the reader on an
emotional roller coaster. Alistar delivers with this sequel that is as
jam-packed as Offset.
I went into this book having learned to expect anything, and yet the
author had me gaping in surprise and procrastinating on math. If you liked
Offset,
you will love this book and be begging for the last installment of the
trilogy.”
~Elizabeth K.~
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The gloves are off and everyone plays dirty in this darker conclusion to the Offset trilogy. Hiding out in the mountains, framed for murder, Shane Oakley suffers one terrible blow after another. Driven from hiding, he embarks on a mission of vigilante justice, and ultimately gets himself in way over his head. When he’s lost everything he loves and believes in, what can he do?
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When a girl isn’t Maid
Marian…how in the world can she win Robin Hood’s heart?
CAUTION: This novelette contains scenes of graphic violence and torture, language, and sexual content. Not recommended for young readers.
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"I don’t have a mother; I came from a cold metal box." After this opening line, the novel Subliminal takes a myriad of twists into an absolutely mind-bending plot. Read this prologue for free...and then watch for the book to come out when Luke finishes writing it.
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An overworked and underpaid Santa at the mall relates his experiences with hyperactive, candy-fueled brats.
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José has two things on his six-year-old mind when he's on stage in front of thousands of people: cute girls and music.
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Artwork by 'various talented friends'
inspired Luke to write music. Lots of things inspire him to write music,
but in this case, he decided to do something different. No composing, no
preparation, just sit at the ancient piano, switch on the digital
recorder, and make it up on the fly. To buy an mp3 download, click HERE - Just $5.99 Free Download of Track 10 - Baby Steps
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