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Sam Whittaker is best known as a science fiction, fantasy, and horror fiction novelist from the United States. He published his debut novel, The Exiles Next Door, in 2007, and over the years, he has become one of the most prolific novelists in his genre. Whittaker now has more than twenty works of fiction to his name and shows no sign of slowing down soon. His most notable series include The Brotherhood of the Scythe Series, I Kill Cursed Creatures series, Ghostly Elements series, Battle Cruiser Elite, and the Chronicles of Dar’ryn series. As for his influences, Sam Whittaker credits the likes of J.R.R. Tolkien, Robert Jordan, and Terry Goodkind. The Black Whisper, which Sam published in 2021, found inspiration in the passing of Goodkind. His works are available in a range of formats, including audiobooks, eBooks, and hard copies. He usually provides updates on his latest projects on his official website, where readers can also find a complete bibliography of all his books.
Whittaker has asserted that he usually makes use of voice dictation to enhance his writing. Beyond writing, he is actively engaged in the author community, and as an active member of Goodreads, he can often be found on the website sharing his current reads and engaging with readers. Some of his recommended reads include the likes of A Test of Courage and Light of the Jedi, which reflect his passion for fantasy and science fiction. His dedication to the art of the story across different genres has made him one of the most respected voices in contemporary speculative fiction. His diverse works continue to fascinate readers as they offer breathtaking fantasies, paranormal mysteries, and hair-raising adventures.
Sam Whittaker published I Killed a Werewolf for My Summer Vacation in 2024. The work chronicles the nostalgic and visceral ride in the life and times of a boy during one summer in the 1980s. The lead in the novel is Allen DeShawn, a 10-year-old from 1989 who is having the time of his life. He is completely oblivious to the fact that a bloodthirsty monster has been stalking his Michigan hometown. What follows is a brutal season of survival and blood as bodies begin to turn up eviscerated and shredded even as the residents of the town become even more terrified. The boy who has always held a fascination with horror movies is the only one with the tools to get to the bottom of the horrifying events. But will Allen be able to unravel the mystery, or will he fall to the insatiable hunger of a Werewolf like many before him?
Sam Whittaker’s I Killed a Vampire for My Christmas Break is a Christmas-themed, harrowing, and blood-soaked monster thriller from the 1990s. In this one, Allen DeShawn was itching to go on Christmas Break from high school as he could not wait to goof off with his new friends. He believes his monster-hunting days are far behind him since he killed that werewolf five years earlier. However, things turn interesting when Allen stumbles upon one of the hottest teachers murdered outside her house a few days after several attractive girls went missing. Allen’s hopes of putting the monsters in the past are crushed as he realizes that a new vampire has ridden into town looking for more than just blood. His friends, who know nothing of his past, find themselves in a deadly game of cat and mouse orchestrated by the vampire. Will Allen be able to save his friends and put a stop to the bloodthirsty reign of terror, or will they all fall to the monster’s curse?
I Killed a Witch for My Senior Project by Sam Whittaker is a brillaint work filled with nostalgic horror and terror. Allen DeShawn is getting ready to leave his horrific tragedies in the past and finally graduate from high school. However, in the shadows is a sinister mind that has been stalking him for years and is now hoping to take him out as a sacrifice. The sacrifice would provide him with unholy magical powers over the world of the living. However, Allen is no pushover, and when classmates begin falling off all around him with bodies found mutilated, he is certain there is something evil behind it all. He is determined to bring down the monster responsible, but he finds himself pushed beyond his limits. He may have to either watch the world fall into darkness or give up everyone he loves. Will he lose himself, the girl he loves, and his family to the Witch, or will he be able to get to the heart of the dark schemes?
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