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Kerry Nietz

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Kerry Nietz is an award-winning science fiction author. He has over a half dozen speculative novels in print, along with a novella, a couple short stories, and a non-fiction book, FoxTales.

Kerry’s novel A Star Curiously Singing won the Readers Favorite Gold Medal Award for Christian Science Fiction and is notable for its dystopian, cyberpunk vibe in a world under sharia law. It has over a hundred 5-star reviews on Amazon and is often mentioned on “Best of” lists.

Among his writings, Kerry's most talked about is the genre-bending Amish Vampires in Space. AViS was mentioned on the Tonight Show and in the Washington Post, Library Journal, and Publishers Weekly. Newsweek called it “a welcome departure from the typical Amish fare.”

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Kerry Nietz I would love to answer that, as I’m sure many readers here are thinking: Amish Vampires in Space? What could that possibly be about? I mean, such a c…more I would love to answer that, as I’m sure many readers here are thinking: Amish Vampires in Space? What could that possibly be about? I mean, such a cryptic title… :)

The story’s genesis goes back a couple years. Amish novels were all the rage (as were vampire novels), and my publisher at the time, Jeff Gerke, sent out a mock cover to all his authors. It was an obvious spoof. It featured a bonneted female vampire with some Amish paraphernalia behind her. Also behind her was a large window with a view of an orange planet. Enough to make it clear that the setting was in space.

The title of that novel was Vein Pursuit and it was part of the Amish Vampires in Space series. Jeff said it was the ultimate speculative novel. A genre crossover that was a surefire hit.

A year or so passed, and at one point I told him that someone should write that Amish Vampires in Space book. I didn’t think it was me, because I tend toward hard science fiction, and the title screams: camp! Plus, I had a trilogy of my own to finish.

Then in the summer of 2012 I got this idea about how it all might work and not be campy. A theme emerged along with a couple key characters, so I started writing. Before I knew it, I was 30,000 words in. I emailed Jeff to tell him what I was doing. When he stopped laughing, he encouraged me to continue. I finished last June and sent it to him. He liked what he read, so here we are.

The book is solidly in the sci-fi genre, with a good dose of suspense, some realistic Amish (and futurist non-Amish) culture, a little humor, and a dash of romance. Think Witness meets Pandorum. Or maybe Dracula meets Beverly’s Lewis’s The Shunning? Something like that.(less)
Kerry Nietz I try to always be working on something. Right now, I'm over 70,000 words into another Rhat-based novel.…moreI try to always be working on something. Right now, I'm over 70,000 words into another Rhat-based novel.(less)
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Freeheads (DarkTrench Saga #3)

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I don’t read a ton of fantasy (I’m more of a sci-fi guy) but I’m glad I got a chance to read Bond of the Sword. It kept my interest the entire time. It’s written from the perspective of a grizzled war veteran recounting his history to his son and I t ...more
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"Though I prefer Fantasy to hard Science Fiction, Kerry Nietz weaves a splendid tale. For me personally, the book started a little slow and it took me a while to get a handle on ThreadBare’s character; but once I developed an appreciation for his matt" Read more of this review »
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The intrigue of the story and the development of the main character made this hard to put down. I loved the way Threadbare became a hero as he fought through horrendous circumstances. The technical language was a little hard to follow at " Read more of this review »
Rhats Too! (Takamo Universe) by Kerry Nietz
"The best way I can describe this book is Firefly, but the crew are all rodents. This is a fun space adventure that puts an unlikely crew together in a spaceship on a salvage mission to earn the freedom of the hero's family.

It follows seamlessly from " Read more of this review »
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" Thanks, Brenda. Glad Joe and I were able to help the miles go by. Appreciate the kind review! "
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I’ll admit, I’ve had this book sitting in my eBook library for some time. I suspect I picked it up during a sale or giveaway, but then forgot about it. However, after seeing the “Jesus Revolution” movie in the theaters, I recalled (because I know a b ...more
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" Thanks for the kind review, Matthew. I'm in the process of doing some light corrections on the manuscript (preparing for a 10-year-anniversary release ...more "
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“If my face is uncovered, a man—even someone I do not know—may fall into sin. Consequently, the scarves are necessary, essential. For life, I am wrapped as if in death.
Why not have the man cover his eyes instead?”
Kerry Nietz, The Superlative Stream

“Pandemonium reigned.”
Kerry Nietz, Amish Zombies from Space

“Amish?” Darly said. “Is that a genetic anomaly or infectious disease?”
Kerry Nietz, Amish Vampires in Space

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“Pandemonium reigned.”
Kerry Nietz, Amish Zombies from Space

“Amish?” Darly said. “Is that a genetic anomaly or infectious disease?”
Kerry Nietz, Amish Vampires in Space

“If my face is uncovered, a man—even someone I do not know—may fall into sin. Consequently, the scarves are necessary, essential. For life, I am wrapped as if in death.
Why not have the man cover his eyes instead?”
Kerry Nietz, The Superlative Stream

“Squares were good. Efficient. He approved of squares.”
Kerry Nietz, Amish Vampires in Space

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