The Bounty Series

Nine books and counting in this electrifying Urban Fantasy collection

MARKUS MATTHEWS

Urban Fantasy Author

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

It took a midlife crisis for Markus Matthews to realize his dream of becoming an author. After twenty-five years spent as an IT professional, he turned to write fantasy fiction. With six novels available, Markus’ Bounty Series is a must-read.

He and his wife, Kathy, live in southern Ontario, Canada, with their three cats. He enjoys drinking wine, cooking, playing video games, and reading urban fantasy, science fiction, and thrillers.

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BOOK 1: A BOUNTY WITH STRINGS

It’s been six years since the Hamilton Hurricane patrolled the skies above Hamilton, Ontario. The thirty-three-year-old once used his elemental powers of Air and Lightning to protect the city from natural disasters, super villains, and criminals. Unfortunately, crime-fighting didn’t pay the bills, so he hung up his spandex. Now known as bounty hunter Zack Stevens, he spends his time hunting monsters for money.

BOOK 1: A BOUNTY WITH STRINGS

While on the trail of a wanted Earth elemental, Zack finds he’s not the only one interested in the job. A Werepanther, a crazy vampire, a Mr. Hyde-type creature, and a blue-skinned alien attempt the bounty, and Zack helps clean up the mess, leaving him with a sense of responsibility for this odd crew who are now homeless and injured.

Thanks to a multimillion-dollar contract on one of their group, the hunters become the hunted, and Zack and his new acquaintances strike up an alliance. He has always worked alone but must find a way to lead his ragtag crew if they are to survive attacks by the underworld they fight against. A Bounty with Strings leads readers on a fast-paced adventure starring an unlikely group of companions who must learn to trust each other even as they work to outwit those who would destroy them.

Disclaimer – This book contains coarse language, sexual humor, violence, and adult situations.

“Author Markus Matthews is at his best delivering solid, strategic action scenes pitting the good guys against dangerous adversaries.”

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BOOK 2: A BOUNTY OF EVIL

Air elemental Zack Stevens is on a roll. His bounty-hunting business is thriving, he’s survived a battle with a master vampire, and he’s taken on four new partners: an introspective Werepanther, a hyper (and distractible) vampire, an inventive Mr. Hyde-type creature, and a shadow-traveling blue alien with a penchant for Full Metal Jacket.

BOOK 2: A BOUNTY OF EVIL

They’ve chosen their first case: Someone—or something—is murdering humans across the vast and sparsely populated forests of northern Ontario. The pattern is random, the crime scenes are gruesome, and there is little evidence to lead the team to an answer.

But where there’s a will, there’s a way, and Zack and his motley crew are determined to discover it. As they begin to unravel the mystery, however, they find themselves facing a foe so cunning and deadly, they fear they’ll never be ready for it. To stop the killings—and collect the $2.5 million bounty—they’ll need help from a few new friends, hoping all the while that their first case doesn’t become their last…

Disclaimer – This book contains coarse language, sexual humor, violence, and adult situations.
“A BOUNTY OF EVIL, the second book in Markus Matthews’ Bounty Series, is a solidly written, diverting contemporary fantasy with well-constructed action scenes delivering a satisfying yarn about a team of bounty hunters and their attempt to stop a dark, violent, shadowy creature with malevolent intentions.” – IndieReader

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BOOK 3: A PERSONAL BOUNTY

Zack Stevens, hero-turned-bounty-hunter and his team of misfits are back!

Zack’s best friend, Police Sergeant Rob Quinn ends up on life support, and another Hamilton police officer is killed after responding to a break-in. Zack vows to bring the criminals to justice.

BOOK 3: A PERSONAL BOUNTY

He quickly learns that these thieves are anything but common. They have high-tech armored suits, can burn through locks and safes in seconds, toss smartphones that explode, and can seemingly vanish into thin air.

When similar crimes happen in Asia and Europe by people dressed in the same type of armor and logos, Zack realizes that this local crime is part of something much bigger. He and his team must go up against an international criminal syndicate, and it will take every ounce of their wits and abilities just to survive…

“A PERSONAL BOUNTY is a fine, satisfying addition to Markus Matthews’ growing contemporary fantasy Bounty series.” -IndieReader

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BOOK 4: BOUNTY CALLS

In this short story collection/novel hybrid, business is booming for Air Elemental Zack Stevens and his team of bounty hunters. As they clear bounty after bounty, Zack wonders if this uptick in cases is just good fortune, or is there something more sinister at play?

BOOK 2: A BOUNTY OF EVIL

They’ve chosen their first case: Someone—or something—is murdering humans across the vast and sparsely populated forests of northern Ontario. The pattern is random, the crime scenes are gruesome, and there is little evidence to lead the team to an answer.

But where there’s a will, there’s a way, and Zack and his motley crew are determined to discover it. As they begin to unravel the mystery, however, they find themselves facing a foe so cunning and deadly, they fear they’ll never be ready for it. To stop the killings—and collect the $2.5 million bounty—they’ll need help from a few new friends, hoping all the while that their first case doesn’t become their last…

Disclaimer – This book contains coarse language, sexual humor, violence, and adult situations.
“A BOUNTY OF EVIL, the second book in Markus Matthews’ Bounty Series, is a solidly written, diverting contemporary fantasy with well-constructed action scenes delivering a satisfying yarn about a team of bounty hunters and their attempt to stop a dark, violent, shadowy creature with malevolent intentions.” – IndieReader

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BOOK 5: THE SIN CITY BOUNTY

Zack and his team have their work cut out for them.

How do you catch someone who can appear as anyone?

BOOK 5: THE SIN CITY BOUNTY

The Rose is a shapeshifting assassin that has left a trail of bodies in high profile hits all over the globe for the last decade. The bounty on the Rose’s head is massive, and Zack and his team want to cash in.

When a multi-million dollar hit contract is put on a heavily protected arms dealer in Las Vegas, it looks like the perfect bait for the Rose. Zack and his team travel to Las Vegas to shadow the arms dealer and take down the Rose in the act.

Unfortunately, things quickly go south. The team has threats from all quarters to deal with. From vampire mobsters to the FBI and everything in between, means it will take everything the team has just to stay alive.

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BOOK 6: A BOUNTY OF FURY

An old foe has returned and is looking for vengeance. After being attacked twice, Zack and his team are back on their heels but not out.

BOOK 6: A BOUNTY OF FURY

Now the race is on. Zack and his team need to find their mysterious enemy and bring them to justice before they finish the team off for good.

The trail leads them all over the globe, and they’ll have to use all their skills and resources to triumph over this dangerous foe.

Will Zack and his team be able to overcome the odds and survive?

If you love fast-paced Urban Fantasy novels with vivid characters and a touch of humor, A Bounty of Fury is one that you can’t afford to miss.

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BOOK 7: A Bounty of Darkness

A grizzly murder that hits close to home has Zack determined to bring the culprits to justice. The city is also rocked by a wave of crimes and odd occurrences that have the people of Hamilton scared.

BOOK 7: A BOUNTY OF DARKNESS

As the bodies start piling up, Zack is worried there is more to this case than he first suspected.

The trail leads Zack and his team to suspect that a creature of legend is behind the murders, but they can’t get anyone to believe them.

They soon find out that the creature is searching for a missing piece of a powerful magic artifact that could shatter the very balance of life itself.

The race is on. Can Zack and his team find the missing piece first and prevent the creature from its goal of ultimate power?

If you love Urban Fantasy with a light touch of humor, then A Bounty of Darkness is one that you can’t afford to miss.

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BOOK 8: THE MISFIT BOUNTY

With the team on hiatus, his strange new Ice powers, and being recently dumped, Zack could use a break.

BOOK 8: THE MISFIT BOUNTY

A new love interest, though, has a troubled past, which soon catches up to both of them, and they end up together in mortal danger. Zack’s only hopes to survive are his wits and his unfamiliar Ice powers. Not only does love hurt but, in this case, it may be fatal.

Can Zack control his new powers enough to deal with this deadly threat? He’d better or this case could very well be his last.

If you are a fan of action with a dash of humor mixed in, this is one urban fantasy novel you don’t want to miss.

Do yourself a favor and check out The Misfit Bounty today!

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BOOK 9 : A Bounty of Chaos

When a prison transport crashes in Hamilton, dozens of dangerous Enhanced Individuals are released upon an unsuspecting population.

BOOK 9: A BOUNTY OF CHAOS

Zack and his team are determined to track down each of the fugitives and cash in on their bounties. All those high-priced bounties attract other hunters to town who are looking to collect.

With powered criminals running amok and bounty hunters determined to bring them in by any means necessary, Zack fears for the safety of his beloved hometown and its residents.

Can Zack and his team bring order to the chaos before the body count gets too high? He better or Hamilton will soon become a warzone.

If you are a fan of action with a dash of humor mixed in, this is one urban fantasy novel you don’t want to miss.

Do yourself a favor and check out A Bounty of Chaos today!

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