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About Christopher Hopper
Christopher Hopper is an international best-selling author of more than twenty-seven novels and short stories.
His books have reached #1 on Amazon and Audible for science fiction, space opera, exploration, alien invasion, post-apocalyptic, space adventure, and military sci-fi. They’ve been nominated for or received numerous accolades, including the Audies, Silver Moonbeam, Lamplighter, Clive Staples, Pluto, DragonCon, and SOVAS awards.
Christopher resides in the 1000 Islands region of northern New York.
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Blog postHi Spacers,
As I wrap up work on Valley of the Dead and prepare to start Ruins of the Earth Book 6 this summer (title TBA), I felt it was noteworthy to let you know that I've also begun writing a new series. This yet-to-be-named hard sci-fi adventure/thriller will be my first solo outing since publishing The Sky Riders back in 2013.
I'm deeply excited to bring you more news about the project as the summer progresses, but for now, this teaser will have to suffice as things are11 months ago Read more -
Blog postLatest revision: May 18, 2021
If you’re reading this, you’re probably asking one of many questions that thousands of other fans have asked:
“When is the next Ruins of the Galaxy / Earth book coming out on Audible?”
“Are there only three books?”
“Wait! Is R.C. Bray done?”
First let me say, thank you for your interest. The fact that so many fans are asking about and eager for the next installment in both series means we did our jobs well in creating an im1 year ago Read more -
Blog postOne of the frequently asked questions I receive is from parents asking which books are good for their kids. As with any questioning regarding parenting, every family is different (as is every child), so the ultimate decision is yours. So kids read LOTR at six years old, others can’t handle suspense until they’re in their late teens.
That said, the following recommendations are based on the most general advice I would give to my own kids.
(1) The Berinfell Prophecies (3 books)1 year ago Read more -
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Blog postI was born to write.
It just took me a long time to realize it.
For those of you making New Year's resolutions, I offer the following missive of encouragement.
My report card categorized me as a slow reader in elementary school. But I didn't let the label keep me from creative writing. In fact, I excelled at it all the way through high school despite my frustrations with reading.
The desire to write continued to grow until, in my mid-twenties, I decided to writ1 year ago Read more -
Blog postAs someone who became a [significant] fan of F1 in 2020—thank you quarantine and Netflix (watch "Drive to Survive")—I took to the interwebs in the hopes of discovering the best way to consume more F1 goodness for the season.
However, what I found were very dated posts with most pushing YouTube, some ESPN, and a bunch of people saying that F1TV suffered from connectivity issues. In fact, I’m sharing here because I hope it helps someone else who might be looking for more updat1 year ago Read more -
Blog postI suppose it was only a matter of time.
Many of my closest friends have said they've been waiting for me to start a podcast, and I suppose I've been waiting for me to start a podcast too.
Given that I've been public speaking for the last thirty years, podcasting seems to be a natural progression. I certainly love sharing what I'm writing, and I enjoying using my background in audio to craft each episode. Moreover, people have been extremely encouraging about the first four sho1 year ago Read more -
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Blog postThank you to all our faithful readers for helping Ruins of the Earth: Book 1 perform better on launch week than any Variant Publication release to date.
This includes hitting #1 in:
- Military Science Fiction
- Space Marine Science Fiction
- Galactic Empiute Science Fiction
- Alien Invasion Science Fiction
- Colonization Science Fiction
- First Contact Science Fiction
Ruins of the Earth also climbed to2 years ago Read more -
Blog postIt’s launch day for Ruins of the Earth (Book 1)—and at just 99¢ too.
Along with the incredible team at Variant, Jeff and I are stoked to bring you this first installment in the new Ruins prequel series.
Several readers have asked if you need to have read Ruins of the Galaxy to appreciate this series. The answer is no; Ruins of the Earth is a standalone series meant to be enjoyed as its own unique entry into the larger ruins Unityverse. But readers of the flagship series w2 years ago Read more -
Blog postI traded in my last iMac for a MacBook Pro (MBP) in mid-2006 and haven’t looked back.
I’ve owned several of the Apple’s flagship laptops, taking them on multiple trips to Europe, Asia, and Latin America, and flipping the 13” screen open in hundreds of hotel rooms and cramped coach airline seats. But traveling aside, it’s served as my office computer as a matter of convenience.
For more than fifteen years, the MBP has been my workhorse, helping me cut dozens of albums on Logic2 years ago Read more -
Blog postSome encouragement for all you writers out there.
I just saw a video of myself from a year ago this week. I was busy promoting Ruins of the Galaxy book 2 in Kindle/Print two weeks before signing with JN Chaney.
I was happy but exhausted. I was hopeful but had no idea if my stories would sell. And I was enthusiastic but painfully ignorant of all I needed to learn before being able to be a full-time writer. Fast-forward a year, and Ruins book 9 was released last week for Kindle/2 years ago Read more -
Blog postEvery now and then, I’ll get a comment or email from someone who has read both Ruins of the Galaxy and Galaxys Edge (the book series, not the Disney theme park), asking me about some of the similarities between the characters.
Here’s one such note from an Audible listener, Spike:
In listening to Ruins, I'm pretty sure that Ezo's real name is Aeson Keel, Magnus is Chhun with an injection of personality, OTF is a typo for KTF, the Repub Marines are Legionnaires in disguise, Wildwood2 years ago Read more -
Blog postAmong the causes that unite Christians is that of dismantling racism.
If humanity is made imago Dei, in the image of God, then assaults on human dignity are assaults on the God we worship. Therefore, perpetuating racism is anti-Christ in nature. It is a tri-fold sin that distorts others, ourselves, and our portrayal of God.
For Black Out Tuesday, an idea sparked by Jamila Thomas and Brianna Agyemang in which we pause to highlight works made by those of color, I want to highlig2 years ago Read more -
Blog postI feel like a kid on Christmas Day.
Ruins of the Galaxy Book 1 just dropped on Audible in the wee hours of the morning.
And, yes, I bought my own book so that I could listen to R.C. Bray read it—his performance is that good. But there’s more to it.
Today is one more milestone in what has been a whirlwind sixteen months. A year ago, this week, I had declared bankruptcy, was seeing two counselors for mental health and was working ninety-hour weeks. Writing was a hobby th2 years ago Read more -
Blog posthttps://youtu.be/2u8iiG3_poo Have you ever wondered how to create a good story arc?
In this video, I teach you how to develop a compelling plot using what I call the three-layer plot matrix.
This is a tool I’ve developed that combines (a) the standard four-part story arc, (b) Larry Brooks’s story structure, and (c) Joseph Campbell’s The Hero’s Journey model. (I’ve taken the liberty to altar these three sources and make them my own).
I’ll show you how these three device2 years ago Read more -
Blog postAbout once a day, I receive a question that reads something like this:
I’ve been thinking about publishing a book. I’ve had this cool idea for a story since high school, and I think I should write it. Do you have any tips or advice on where to start? Thanks. Normally, I copy and paste some pre-written information and answer a question of two. However, in light of the above question’s growing frequency, I have decided to post the information on this post in the hopes that it might serv2 years ago Read more -
Blog postMy dreams of having non-sports-oriented children were fully realized tonight when I asked over dinner what two teams were playing in the Super Bowl (because I genuinely didn’t know).
The conversation went like this:
“Kansas City.”
“Who?”
“That’s the team name.”
“Against Tokyo.”
“Tokyo?”
“No, California something.”
“Forties.”
“Forty-Niners.”
“Yeah from, California.”
“But what about Tokyo?”
My work h2 years ago Read more -
Blog postI made a big career change.
For the last twenty-three years, I've served as a paid clergy member in three different churches.
But as of today, I am a full-time writer.
Sometimes people make major career moves because of crisis. Their department is shut down, their company closes, or they are simply let go.
Other times, the change-up is due to a health problem, a personal tragedy, or a family need that moves them cross-country.
Mine, however, was due to3 years ago Read more -
Blog post"Christopher, what's going on?"
"Multiple editions, title changes, rumors of new content, and old versions no longer for sale but still present on Amazon."
"What's the deal with Ruins?"
I'm so glad you asked. Here's the scoop.
The Eve of War, Ruins of the Galaxy Book 1 was originally published the first week of June 2019 under my name. A month later, the second book, Honor Bound was published with Last of the Luma (book 3) hot on i3 years ago Read more -
Blog postThere has never been a better time to be a self-published author.
But be warned: the old rules of publishing don’t apply anymore.
Simply put, social media might be killing your book’s ability to sell.
"Huh?"
Well, for one, I certainly don’t mean you shouldn’t write a solid book. You shouldn’t skimp on editing, cover design, or ad campaigns. And you shouldn’t be silent about your enthusiasm for the content.
But the old way of building an a3 years ago Read more -
Blog postAn iPhone Addict Fesses Up and Shares Tips to Help You Get Your Life Back As part recent sabbatical, I took six weeks to unplug from my iPhone X. The act was not only something I thought would be a good idea for the sabbatical but something I needed for my mental health. It turns out that the only person I was fooling about being addicted to it was me.
In this post, I’ll share the steps I took for my sabbatical, the results of this experiment, and the resolutions I have since set in3 years ago Read more
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In the aftermath of Moldark’s death and Soldark’s creation, Magnus, Awen, and the rest of the Gladio Umbra must follow the sinister warlord back through the quantum tunnel into metaspace. Questions swirl around the enemy’s ultimate intentions, as do the fates of those bound to serve the malevolent leader.
What awaits the gladias, however, may prove to be more than they can handle.
An otherworldly amalgamation of the Paragon’s goals and the Luma’s powers, Soldark gathers his forces for a final showdown against those who would thwart his plans. He summons both the living and the dead, assured that nothing will be able to stop him from having his day of vengeance.
Will the gladias be able to put a stop to Soldark’s relentless rise to power? Or will the galaxy finally fall victim to the greatest destruction ever unleashed on sentient species?
Discover the harrowing end to the critically acclaimed series from Christopher Hopper and USA Today Bestselling Author J.N. Chaney.
In the wake of the Galactic Republic’s fall, Magnus and the Gladio Umbra learn of a new superpower that hopes to unit all orphaned star systems in peace. But Magnus’s suspicions grow as the Luma Alliance of Worlds uses anything but peaceful methods to co-opt allegiance in the post-Republic landscape.
Meanwhile, on the fringe of the galaxy, a dark shadow looms.
Moldark, the sworn enemy of a growing number of species, amasses power through a new partnership with the Obscura. With their combined forces, there is no telling what evil may rain down upon the galaxy’s sentient worlds.
Magnus, Awen, and the warriors of the Gladio Umbra have no choice but to keep So-Elku from building a totalitarian state. But they also must keep Moldark from blowing everything they hold dear into oblivion.
Find out what happens to the Gladio Umbra next this eighth entry to the critically acclaimed series from Christopher Hopper and USA Today Bestselling Author J.N. Chaney.
ne team must raise the alarm...and time is running out.
As Moldark turns his attention to Capriana Prime, Magnus and his gladias attempt to convince the Republic’s leadership to raise the planetary defense shield. But this seemingly simple task turns out to be more difficult than anyone expected, placing the planet’s population in grave jeopardy.
Desperate to save the capital, Magnus and the Gladio Umbra fight to save the seat of galactic rule at all costs.
Azelon isn’t without her tricks, however, and provides new hardware for Magnus—the BATRIG mechanized battle armament system.
But as time runs out, Magnus is faced with the hardest choices of his life...and gambles will be made.
All for the greater good.
Now in the strange realm of Allyra, the Seven young lordsconfront a traitor in their midst, a creature-infested forest, teenage fearsand doubts, inexplicable mysteries . . . and the Spider King himself.
In a rigorous training program that makes boot camp looklike Disneyland, the Seven must quickly learnto harness their own powers, work as one, and elude the Spider King’s spies.But as the ancient Berinfell Prophecies are revealed, the Seven soon discovertheir training might not be enough. To stop the Spider King they must also unravelthe secrets of the Rainsong, travel to a creepy, trap-infested fortressto find the legendary keystone, and lead the Berinfell Elves in an attack on theSpider King’s own turf. An epic adventure withpowerful messages about true strength, forgiveness, and working together as onebody that will grab the attention of intermediatereaders.
Learn more about The Berinfell Prophecies at www.heedtheprophecies.com.
Following their first victory against a rogue unit of Repub Marines, Magnus finds his newly trained gladias pinned down by a squadron of Talons. But when he discovers that their prisoners may hold critical answers to bringing down the enemy, Magnus must stop at nothing to get his team to safety and interrogate the enemy combatants.
Once aboard their new Novian starship, however, Magnus isn’t prepared for the intel he uncovers. The enemy’s power is growing stronger by the day, and their claws have found their way into his own team members.
Forced across the void horizon into his home universe, Magnus must search to find Awen’s mentor and famed Elder of the Luma, Willowood. But finding the old woman before the enemy unleashes the next stage of its plans could mean the end of Magnus’s fledgling resistance.
Dive into the fourth installment of this best-selling military space opera that has fans on the edge of their seats.
The Seven succeeding Elven Lords ofAllyra were dead, lost in the Siege of Berinfell as babes. At least that's whateveryone thought until tremors from a distant world known as Earth, revealedstrange signs that Elven blood lived among its peoples. With a glimmer of hopein their hearts, sentinels are sent to see if the signs are true. Buttheirs is not a lone errand. The ruling warlord of Allyra, the Spider King, hassent his own scouts to hunt down the Seven and finish the job theyfailed to complete many ages ago.
Now 13-year-olds on the brink of the Age ofReckoning when their Elven gifts will be manifest, discover the unthinkable truth that their adoptivefamilies are not their only kin. With mysterious Sentinels revealingbreathtaking secrets of the past, and dark strangers haunting their every move,will the young Elf Lords find the way back to the home of their birth? Worlds and racescollide as the forces of good and evil battle. Will anyone escape theCurse of the Spider King?
Lt. Magnus and his 79th Recon Team have certainly handled worse, after all.
But when an explosion rocks the tower and sends everyone into a panic, Magnus and his asset find themselves cut off from the rest of the team.
Worse still, a dying alien chieftain gives them a priceless drive of intel, marking them for death.
The mission has officially changed.
With enemies on all sides, Magnus must do everything in his power to protect the emissary and escape the tower. There is no back up. There is no chance for failure.
The fate of the entire galaxy now lies in the hands of a Republic Marine and a diplomat.
All they have to do is survive.
Experience the beginning of this sprawling galactic tale in this first entry to the award winning Ruins of the Galaxy series. If you're a fan of Star Wars, Galaxy's Edge, or Battlestar Galactica, you'll love this military scifi epic.
This set contains books 1-6 in the Ruins of the Earth series.
After Lieutenant Magnus awakes from the orbital strike that nearly killed him, he discovers that a small contingent of his Marine platoon has also survived. Hope glimmers as he devises a plan to rescue them.
But when Magnus learns that his men are being held hostage by a deadly tribe, he fears the worst.
Aided by volunteers from a group of elite Marauders, Magnus must attempt to cross the hostile city of Oosafar.
Time is running out...and he has no choice but to undertake the most deadly urban assault of his career.
The pace quickens in Ruins of the Galaxy's second epic installment, captivating fans of Star Wars, Galaxy’s Edge, and Battlestar Galactica.
Lieutenant Magnus survives the harrowing rescue of his unit only to find himself charged with treason by the very military he’s pledged his allegiance to. Now, he must attempt to escort Piper to the Luma homeward of Worru before dark forces discover her otherworldly abilities.
But once there, Magnus finds himself confronting new enemies in the place he least expects to find them.
Meanwhile, Awen uncovers a new plot that threatens to upend order throughout the galaxy.
She and Magnus find their way to an alien world where they must work together to build a new team from the ruins of the warriors who remain loyal to the cause of galactic freedom.
Can Magnus survive the wave of violence heading his way? Will Awen be able to help a young prodigy harness an unthinkable new power found in the Unity?
Find out in the third installment of this #1 best-selling military sci-fi epic that has captivated the imaginations of fans around the world.
After losing his job and family, Flint Reed finds himself in the middle of a terrorist attack. With nothing but his wits and experience as a former Union police officer, he must do everything he can to stay alive.
As he soon discovers, however, there are also hostages, and no one is coming to save them.
All hope falls to Flint.
But as he fights to navigate the building, the real answers begin to unravel. What are the terrorists really after, and why are they so intent on getting into the vault?
Experience the beginning of the Resonant Son series. If you're a fan of Die Hard, Renegade Star, or the Last Reaper, you'll love this epic scifi thrill ride.
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The adventure reaches new heights with the highly anticipated third and final installment of Wayne Thomas Batson and Christopher Hopper's award winning series, The Berinfell Prophecies: The Tide of Unmaking - Book 3.
Seven years have passed since the Lords of Berinfell - Tommy, Kat, Jimmy, Johnny, Autumn and Kiri Lee - watched the horror of Vesper Crag wash away, as well as their fallen kinsman, Jett Green. But with Grimwarden in exile, the realm of Berinfell finds itself ill-equipped to weather the coming storms.
Kiri Lee begins to whisper of ghostly visitations. Taeva, Princess of the Taladrim, desperately seeks out the Elves of Berinfell to rescue her kingdom. And the genocidal Drefid Lord Asp launches his campaign to conquer Allyra. And Earth. But far worse still is a consuming terror on the horizon: an unstoppable force that threatens to devour all creation and all hope.
Nations will crumble, loyalties will be tested, and even the might of Berinfell’s Lords may not be enough to stem The Tide of Unmaking.
With a billionaire benefactor backing him, Flint Reed heads off on his first mission to secure rare artifacts spread throughout the quadrant.
Aided by a cagey assassin, his snarky AI, and a loving attack dog, Flint is poised for success.
But when a powerful rival organization attempts to kill him, Flint must make split-second decisions to save his team’s lives and protect the public.
The pressure mounts as he is confronted with a nefarious syndicate hitman who holds the key to a trove of ancient and powerful artifacts.
The only problem?
The treasures are rumored to be guarded by ancient beings of extraordinary power.
But they've never met Flint Reed...and he's got a job to do.
Pick up where Resonant Son left off on another white-knuckle adrenaline-fueled adventure. If you're a fan of Renegade Star, Escape from New York, Firefly, or Cowboy Bebop, you'll love this epic scifi thriller.