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"This is a great town. The corruption. The greed. A guy like me thrives in this environment.”

-Lou,
Salvation

WELCOME TO

A NEW WORLD OF HORROR AND MYSTERY

 

D.A. Schneider is a writer of horror and mystery based in Indianapolis, IN. Since signing with Poe Boy Publishing, his published works include the novels in the The Ghost Hunter Z Trilogy, The Legend of Lilith's Hollow, and Irish Black. You can also find his short horror One Night in Highgate in the anthology GORE 2Upcoming releases include the cozy murder mystery Death of a Scholar and the suspense-filled Salvation.

"There is a foul magic at hand, dear Sylvia."
-Z, Ghost Hunter Z
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Devil's Cut (Wes O'Brien book 3)
is available now!

 

Wes and Posey take up the search for a missing socialite and discover a trail of twisted clues and dead bodies. Fearing their client's missing daughter may be in danger, Wes and the agency must follow a trail of evidence that becomes increasingly disturbing while they wrestle with their own demons, deal with pressure from the police department, and even interference from the FBI.

The explosive Wes O'Brien Private Detective Series returns with the third installment. Order Devil's Cut here!

WARNING: Graphic Content

The trilogy starts here!

Book 1:
Ghost Hunter Z

Book 2:
The Nightmare Tree

Book 3:
Staff of Set

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THE MAGIC MIRROR OF AGNES WATERHOUSE

 

The story of Ghost Hunter Z starts here.


The year is 1879. The American only known as Z arrives in London, in an effort to escape his haunted past and start a new career, using his unique ability to see ghosts to exorcise them from haunted houses. The man he meets upon his arrival however, has a different sort of adventure in mind and is willing to pay handsomely. Relic Hunter, Chester Thorick has stumbled upon a rare find. A magic mirror crafted by a long dead witch. The trouble lies with the evil spirits that guard the treasure and the terrifying power of the mirror itself. The adventures of Ghost Hunter Z start here, in the sewers of London.

Death of a Scholar

Holly Reynolds Mystery book one

 

Back in December of 2021, D.A. Schneider's short story Mistletoe, Mittens and Murder was included in the winter anthology Snowflakes and Winter Dreams from Editingle Indie House. The story followed teenage sleuth Holly Reynolds as she solved a murder at a snowed-in ski resort. Now, Holly is back and featured in her very own, full-length novel, Death of a Scholar

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High school senior Holly Reynolds gained notoriety for solving a murder while on vacation at a snowed-in ski resort. Now, nearly a year later, a beloved former teacher ends up dead, and it’s up to Holly to uncover the truth behind her untimely death. Can she prove it wasn't a suicide but a well-planned murder? Follow Holly as she unravels the mystery that will keep you guessing until the end.

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Now available on:

Amazon Kindle

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B&N Nook

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SALVATION

Salvation is available now!

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Salvation follows Jude as he falls in love with Elizabeth, complicating his mission to kill a fallen angel who just happens to be Elizabeth's father.

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John Garvey is the biker from Heaven, a cautious drug runner, weapons dealer, killer, and fallen angel.

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The line between good and evil has never been so blurred. 

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Caption: From upper left and moving right; Rebecca "Strawberry" Burns, Elizabeth Garvey, Hagatha Belfry, Sam Zorah, Adrian Dillard, Flight, the demon Ariel, Franklin Stewart, John Garvey, and Ghost Hunter Z.

Salvation Saga

 

The Salvation Saga is now the title used to tie all of D.A. Schneider's horror books together in one massive universe.  Although D.A.'s books can be read as stand-alone novels or series, the overall story will culminate in the Salvation Series, which starts with book 1, Salvation, available now.

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Running through the Ghost Hunter Z Trilogy, The Goat, The 9 Ghosts of Samen's Bane, the Franklin Stewart Trilogy, and Crow on the Cradle, the Salvation Series will see characters from all these books come together to face a threat to the world and all of humanity.

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Salvation book 1 sets the stage for this team of supernatural fighters to come together in book 2 of the series, Absolution, which will also introduce two new characters, including the mercenary Rebecca "Strawberry" Burns, and the winged demon hybrid codenamed Flight. 

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Look for Salvation now and check the Timeline tab on this site for the chronological order of the full saga.

IRISH BLACK on Audible/iTunes

 

Eddie Sutherland is dead. Normally, Detective Wes O'Brien wouldn't care about another dead drug dealer, but he may just be the man who killed him. Thrown off the force and under investigation, Wes is called upon privately to look into a cheating spouse case. The one thing he wanted to avoid. Only this case turns into a double homicide with Wes the only witness. Diving deeper into the murder, Wes soon finds himself teamed with a mentally unstable bounty hunter, embroiled in crooked politics, and working against the clock to solve the murders before he becomes the killer's next victim.

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Narrated by Arthur Bray, take a ride with Wes O'Brien as he adjusts to P.I. work, tracks a killer, and tries to determine just who he can trust.

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THE GHOST HUNTER Z TRILOGY

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Whether it's a lost spirit, the ghost of a beheaded clown, or the poltergeist of a long-dead witch, Ghost Hunter Z is the man for the job. Cursed with the ability to see ghosts, Z is an American who came to England to escape a murky past. But when a blood ritual conjures the King of Demons and his horde to the streets of London, Z makes a deal that has long-reaching repercussions. Soon, something much worse threatens the Great City as well as the world at large.

Set in Victorian London and brimming with horror, mystery, and a touch of steampunk, D.A. Schneider builds a world full of rich characters and terrifying creatures. Step into the dark with Ghost Hunter Z

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Now available on Kindle, Nook, Apple Books, Kobo, and everywhere ebooks are sold.

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GORE 3 is Available Now!

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The Poe Boy Publishing annual Halloween anthology is available now in Kindle, Hardcover, and paperback. GORE 3, features ghastly, gory monster stories from some of the most talented writers in indie horror. Paperback and hardcover editions are available now. The collection features two stories from D.A. Schneider.

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Daylight Slaying Time: Straight from the pages of Salvation, follow Agent Marion Kern and expert in the supernatural Adrian Dillard as they embark on their first strange case together.

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No Words: Young Henry finds he's not alone late on Halloween night as a sugar high keeps him from sleep. Outside his bedroom window, a monster lurks. Only this is no ordinary creature, and his special language creates an unbreakable bond with the boy.

New from D.A. Schneider, Freezer Burn is the second novel in the Wes O'Brien Private Detective series. Available now in paperback and on Amazon's Kindle.

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Wes O'Brien's fledgling private detective agency now has an official office, even if the place still needs a little work. It doesn't take long for a client to seek out the help of the famed Irish Black. The only problem is, the case that's brought to Wes is over 40 years old. On a cold November night in 1978, four young people disappeared while closing up the fast food joint where they worked. By the time the bodies were found, two days later in woods far away from the Speedway restaurant, the scene of the crime was already compromised. With the help of bounty hunter, Jackson Posey, Wes dives into the botched cold case with little hope of finally bringing the murderers to justice. But, if he follows the right clues, and interviews the right people, Wes knows anything's possible. Freezer Burn is book 2 in the Wes O'Brien Private Detective Series.

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Freezer Burn on Amazon.

Freezer Burn on AmazonUK.

Freezer Burn
Available Now!

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Snowflakes & Winter Dreams

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The new winter anthology from Editingle Indie House features D.A. Schneiders Christmas Mystery, Mistletoe, Mittens and Murder. And now, he's signed on with Editingle to create a full-length novel that will continue the story of amateur sleuth, Holly Reynolds. In the meantime, catch her first case here.

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Mistletoe, Mittens and Murder: Seventeen-year-old Holly Reynolds has an obsession with mystery novels. Now, on a holiday getaway with her parents to a secluded ski lodge, Holly finds herself conducting a real-life murder investigation while a raging winter storm keeps the staff and guests trapped inside with a killer. Can Holly uncover the truth before another victim is found?

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Snowflakes and Winter Dreams: Stories filled with romance, fun, mystery and Christmas magic.

Winter solace can be full of magic and a tinge of mystery, to fill your heart blissfully. With the Misfits of love and the past of thereof. Mixed with a stir of revenge and a touch of a sweet binge. So is the cocktail of serendipity that's fitting, a drink of Snowflakes and Winter Dreams.

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Curse of the Hallow Moon

Available now from Editingle Indie House, look for the new Halloween anthology, Curse of the Hallow Moon, featuring a collection of stories from a group of terrific writers. Included within these pages is a brand new short story from D.A. Schneider titled  The Glass Vampire. Billy is a werewolf without a pack and is reflecting on his life before the curse took him. Soon, he finds himself in his hometown, running with old friends, and reunited with an old flame. To make matters worse, he and his fledgling pack are hired by the dangerous werewolf only known as Glass to capture a vampire unlike any Billy has ever seen.

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New Cover for a Classic Tale

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A new cover for an old tale! My first novel, The 9 Ghosts of Samen's Bane has received a makeover. The new cover features the ghost train. Do you dare to take the ride?

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The only constant in life is death. For Adrian Dillard, death has become an unwelcome companion. Nine unwelcome companions to be exact. Killed in a tragic train derailment over a century ago, the ghosts of nine children have taken up residence in Adrian’s psyche. Using him as a conduit for their incredible abilities, Adrian is put through arduous training to face off against The Nine’s ancient enemy Samen, Lord of Evil Spirits. But Adrian knows he isn’t being told the full story. Soon, the dead children seem to have other motives, and the appearance of other supernatural creatures calls everything Adrian has learned in to doubt. He must uncover the truth behind it all and try to avoid death while trying.

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