🚀 Sci-Fi, Fantasy & The Journey of an Award-Winning Author! ✨
Welcome to the latest episode of the Magnificent Authors Podcast! Today, we’re thrilled to feature the incredibly talented Matthew O. Duncan, a science fiction fantasy adventure author. Beginning with his background, hear Matthew recount his fascinating journey from crafting compelling narratives as a playwright to building immersive worlds as a novelist. Furthermore, he dives into his transition to long-form fiction, revealing his creative process for seamlessly blending the exciting elements of science fiction, enchanting fantasy, and pulse-pounding adventure into his thrilling books. Moreover, discover how Matthew meticulously constructs his intricate universes and populates them with memorable characters and compelling lore. Finally, he also candidly shares the hurdles and triumphs that propelled him to success as an independent author, ultimately offering valuable inspiration for aspiring writers.
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Matthew O. Duncan is part of the resurgence of Old School Sci-fi. His books are a mix of Military Sci-fi, Fantasy, Romance, and Mystery weaved together with non-stop action.
Science Fiction Fantasy Adventure Author
Matthew O. Duncan writes science fiction with a distinctive “Old School Sci-fi” style, and in this style, he often blends military science fiction with elements of fantasy, romance, and mystery. Here is a list of his books, categorized by series where applicable.
Lt. Reilly Series:
This is Matthew O. Duncan’s most extensive series, focusing on the adventures of Lt. Commander Jack Reilly.
- Lt. Reilly 2321 (2018)
- Lt. Reilly and the Black Bird Offensive (2019)
- Lt. Reilly and the Phantom Raptor (2021)
- Major Mitchell and the Carplex Conspiracy (2021) – While part of the Lt. Reilly universe, this book is told from Major Mitchell’s perspective.
- Lt. Reilly and the Tansky Gambit (2022)
- Lt. Commander Reilly and the Quantum Paradox (2023)
- Lt. Commander Reilly – Digital Apparitions (2025)
- Lt. Reilly – Bundle: 5 Book Series – This includes the first five books in the Lt. Reilly series.
- Lt. Reilly Books 1-4, & Major Mitchell and the Carplex Conspiracy – An omnibus edition.
The New Terra Sagas:
This series appears to be set in a different science fiction universe with elements of prophecy and adventure.
- The Warrior’s Stone (2020)
- The Prophet’s Stone (2018)
- The King’s Stone (2023)
- The Last Flight of the Phoenix (2020) – This is listed as Book 0.5 or sometimes Book 2 depending on the source, suggesting it might be a prequel or an interquel.
- The New Terra Sagas – 4 Book Bundle – Likely includes the first four books in the series.
- The New Terra Sagas Books 1 -3 : The Warrior’s Stone – The Last Flight of the Phoenix – The Prophet’s Stone – A collection of the first three books.
Standalone Novels:
- Finding Our Way Home: Reclaiming the Kingdom in Post-Evangelical America
Other Works:
- The Do Over (Kinsman Book 5) – This appears to be part of a series by multiple authors.
Matthew O. Duncan’s works are generally described as action-packed, blending military science fiction with elements of other genres. Furthermore, his Lt. Reilly series is quite popular, and in fact, The Warrior’s Stone is often recommended as a good starting point for readers new to his work. Finally, he is considered part of the resurgence of “Old School Sci-fi,” suggesting his writing may appeal to fans of classic science fiction tropes and storytelling.