Alex G Zarate Books
LINKED
A murderer on the hunt. A boy searching for a connection. A dark road chosen…
Tommy Harris desperately needs a friend. Still struggling to cope with the loss of his father, the traumatized eight-year-old has retreated into a shell. But when he finds a lost kitten, they are both connected … plunged into the deadly path of a killer.
Discovering he can now see images of people’s thoughts, Tommy is overjoyed by the unique gift his new kitten, Snowy, has given him … unaware of the dark killer coming for them.
Has an innocent kid unwittingly drawn the gaze of a demented madman?
Linked is the suspenseful first book in this urban fantasy series. If you like tense thrills, touching relationships, and looking deep into life’s shadows, then you’ll love Alex G Zarate’s mystical coming-of-age story.
RIPPLES OF MIND
Tommy Harris is in turmoil. Although his new abilities to view thoughts and teleport were exciting two years ago, now they’ve become source of ongoing panic. When the nightmare figure from his last horrifying adventure return, the shaken ten-year-old struggles to suppress his growing powers so as to avoid the murderous specter.
Ignoring his magical cat’s urging to reach out to those in need of help, Tommy discovers his dead father’s good luck charm can block the traumatic visions. But hiding away while a weaker boy is bullied creates a whirlpool of events that put everyone he cares about in danger.
Will the link to his lost father give him the courage to confront another killer?
Ripples Of Mind is the emotionally charged second book in the Linked urban fantasy series. If you like supernatural suspense, complex twists, and stories of overcoming trauma, then you’ll love Alex G Zarate’s unique thriller.
Buy Ripples Of Mind and stand against the darkness today!
ECHOES OF INNOCENCE
When a home invasion takes the life of
a beloved neighbor, will his pursuit of justice bring him peace… or add to the tragedy?
Tommy Harris is seething with anger. At only twelve years old, he’s seen more than his fair share of violence, evil, and death. So when he’s awoken by gunshots and discovers his neighbor has been killed, he rejects his calling to use his magical powers for good and becomes hellbent on revenge.
Frustrated by his guardian cat’s insistence that they adhere to their sacred rules, Tommy instead directs his fury at school, defending a friend and taking on a school bully. And after their bloody fight puts the other boy in the hospital, Tommy begins to fear he’s losing the last scraps of his childhood.
Is Tommy doomed to become one of the monsters that haunt his dreams?
Echoes of Innocence is the dramatic third book in the Linked urban fantasy series. If you like conflicted heroes, shocking crimes, and intricate character development, then you’ll love Alex G Zarate’s chilling page-turner.
Buy Echoes of Innocence to trade doubt for bravery today!
CONNECTIONS IN CRIMSON
He wants her love. She seeks an escape. When a nightmare that may kill everyone around them begins to manifest, will their supernatural gifts keep them alive?
Tommy Harris longs to find a girlfriend. Chosen to receive enhanced sight and teleportation, the fourteen-year-old loner has devoted himself to mastering his abilities. Tired of carrying the burden by himself, he confides in his crush at summer camp… only to learn she also wields the same extraordinary powers.
Caroline Rains wants to run away from her recurring nightmare, knowing she isn’t ready to face the darkness.
Tragically orphaned and shuffled through dark times in foster care, she’d do anything for a new life. And with her recurring nightmares only worsening, she resolves to make a run for it if she can.
Thrilled to have somebody who shares his secret, Tommy is dismayed when their trip comes to a premature close after the site becomes a crime scene. And with blood in the air and her darkest dreams slowly turning real, Caroline fears there’s no escape.
Can the haunted teenagers save a lost child, take down a vicious murderer and stop a nightmare from becoming real
before more people die?
Connections In Crimson is the electric first book in the Connections urban fantasy series. If you like endearing characters, ominous settings, and spectacular suspense, then you’ll adore Alex G Zarate’s all-out adventure.
Buy Connections In Crimson to prevent a deadly premonition today!
REFLECTIONS IN DARKNESS
When three desperate strangers come looking for help, they are met with immediate resistance. But a fourth is coming, eager to extinguish their light, and spill blood in the shadows.
Tommy Harris wants out. After losing the girl he loved, the boy with abilities bestowed by his cat is ready to cut out who’s left and disappear as soon as school is finished. But after three strangers with similar powers arrive looking for help, the tortured teenager comes face to face with someone far more tortured than himself. Someone determined to kill them all.
Battling a relentless killer with all-too-familiar powers, Tommy fears he won’t be enough to save the lives of his found family and closest friends.
Can Tommy defeat this terrifying familiar? Can he hold true to his highest rule to protect and defend life… and redeem himself?
Reflections In Darkness is the thrilling second book in the Connections urban fantasy series. If you like tormented characters, brave animal companions, and page-turning suspense, then you’ll love Alex G Zarate’s midnight mystery.
Buy Reflections In Darkness to turn the deadly tables today!
TREMORS IN TIME
Book Three of the Connections Trilogy
The Connections Trilogy will conclude in December of 2025 with Tremors In Time
Zarate Zen: Captured Images From My Life To Yours
Zarate Zen is the first Nonfiction book I published. For years I have been sharing my passion for photography and words of encouragement online with the hope that others will enjoy and share. I’ve been grateful for every reply, comment and message as well as the continued encouragement to publish my images and words in a book that can be kept and shared. Zarate Zen was released in 2021.
I hope you enjoy my images and are encouraged by my hopeful words and encouraging sentiments.
Zarate Zen: Colorful Captures And Positive Posts
Zarate Zen: Colorful Captures And Positive Posts is a second book in the Zarate Zen series. I hadn’t planned on making a second book, but the reception of the first was phenomenal and I received requests for a continuation week after week. This book was released in 2023 and a final book will come out in 2024 to wrap up my favorite captures and most encouraging posts.
As new tools arrive, I am always eager to give them a try. When Chat GPT appeared, I was thrilled to check it out and have now made it a go-to tool for my editing, research and marketing efforts. Rather than have a stack of notes to continually refer to, I decided to compile all I use into a book that I can both use and share with the world.
The Ultimate Guide To Writing With Chat GPT: Harness The Power Of Chat GPT And Write Smarter, Not Harder
The Ultimate Guide To Writing With Chat GPT is the best resource for writers looking to harness the full potential of OpenAI’s cutting-edge language model.
This comprehensive guide offers expert insights and practical advice on how to use Chat GPT’s advanced features to improve your writing, from generating ideas and developing characters, to editing and proofreading your work.
With clear and concise explanations, step-by-step tutorials, and real-world examples, this book is the perfect companion for any writer looking to take their craft to the next level.
Whether you’re a novice author or a seasoned professional, the power of Chat GPT is a must. It is the essential tool today for unlocking your creativity and elevating your writing to new heights.
Drake Series
(Drake’s Orb began as The Orb)
When I realized the original story had much more to tell, it became a trilogy. I will be moving forward with my fave scifi trilogy by close of 2024. Book 2, Drake’s Ark, will be coming out in 2025 and the final book will come out by the end of 2026.
I can’t wait to share it with you!
Drake’s Orb
This book introduces Captain Drake as he begins his command aboard The Mary, an exploratory vessel departing for deep space. This is a tale of a broken captain, a rebellious crew and a doomed mission. Release date is set at August 2024
Drake’s Ark
Book 2 in Drake’s End Trilogy (unpublished)
Publication scheduled for 2025
Drake’s End
Conclusion of Drake’s End Trilogy (unpublished)
Publication scheduled for 2026
Drake’s Trilogy
I am excited to release this series as it was the one that started it all. Before this book was conceived I hadn’t written a book in my life. After writing it, the writing bug became a part of my life.
Bob’s Job
Bob’s Job is currently scheduled for publication in 2025
Bob’s Job is about an office worker who stumbles upon a deadly dimensional portal at his workplace that no one is aware of. Only he (and a grumpy janitor) can safeguard his co-workers and the entire world from an unknown menace from beyond.
Karate With a “Z”
Karate With a “Z” is my memoir and will be among my list of non-fiction books. This is a recap of my creative journey from the moment of my first inspiration to the publication of my first science fiction novel. I am happy to share this recollection and I hope you enjoy the stories, trials and adventures I have had on this lifelong journey.
Black wall
Black Wall is a gripping science fiction novel filled with pulse-pounding action, mysterious forces, and the struggle of one man caught between duty and destiny. Perfect for fans of military sci-fi and those who love stories where the stakes are as high as the secrets they uncover.
Draft Cover – To Be Modified Upon Publication
I have many more books coming and even more drafts waiting for me to finish and publish. I hope to bring them to you as soon as possible. Thank you for taking time to share in the worlds I have created and the adventures I have found. Onwards!