BOOKS
No Teardrops for Dead Billionaires
Pressed into scavenging alien artifacts from a reality-warping zone in Kyoto, Japan, a young woman sees a chance to fight injustice—only to discover that changing the world may be far more dangerous than she imagined.
“If you enjoy romance sci-fi stories about the underdogs taking down corrupt systems (with a healthy dose of weird science added to it), you’ll definitely love this one.” −Readers’ Favorite
“Greco writes with an intuitive, story-driven tempo that carries the reader swiftly from one sequence straight into the next, with a tale that matures beautifully, transforming a quest for justice into something much bigger.” −South-West Book Review
Purple Bleed Naughty Beasts
When America collapses into madness, wandering survivors must navigate violence, fanaticism, and voracious creatures, as a bizarre new American empire rises from the ruins.
“Greco takes readers on a savage, hypnotic plunge into a world where reality peels at the seams and something hungry seeps through.” −Online Book Club
“A surreal post-apocalyptic survival thriller, expertly blending dark satire, philosophical science fiction, and reality-bending speculative fiction. Pick up a copy.” −Best Thrillers
33 Frivolous Pricks (of time)
Time travelers commit a big no-no by killing president-hopeful Ronald Reagan and tearing a hole in the dimensions of time and space, sending them spinning through history and coming face-to-face with some of the goriest disasters and most odious crimes of the twentieth century.
“Greco weaves together elements of horror, comedy, and philosophical inquiry to create a narrative that questions the nature of time itself and humanity’s place within its flow.” −Readers’ Favorite
The Fanny Upping
The haves and the have nots—the system we’ve had throughout time has gone fanny up opposite, and our Japanese heroine, Pinky Bell, must once again deal with all this madness.
“This book is a perfect match for readers who relish the opportunity to think outside the box and enjoy a narrative that keeps them guessing.” — Literary Titan
Cuckoo Heartfully
Things pent-up inside the townspeople of Kyoto, Japan are coming out—provoking mass confessions and saturating the city with the bedlam of unbottled inhibitions.
Welcome to a new colloquium—one with heart.
“Exploring the duplicitous nature of inner thoughts against outward expressions makes for a wildly extraordinary and entertaining ride.” −Makinggoodstories
A Labyrinth for Loons
A cranky U.S. tourist is stuck in Malaysia during Covid lockdown, and the only route home seems to lie through the labyrinth—where the minotaur waits.
“… darkly funny, absurd, and thought-provoking story about self-identity. I loved the great literary quotations which underscore the inner struggles of the quirky principal character, Leonard Smith.” −Readers’ Favorite”… It will serve as an important literary marker for society, most notably for its remark on the human mind in a state of psychological stress. Comparable to Stephen King’s The Shining.” −Literary Titan
Hollyweird Needs
Teens in a Special Needs school have discovered a way to travel the dimensions of time and space. But then the monsters come, and the resulting mayhem begs the question—Who are the ones with special needs, anyway?
“With a solid concept and a large dose of creativity, Michael A. Greco’s Hollyweird Needs is an interesting science fiction story that will appeal to readers who like a little dark comedy in their urban fiction novel.” −Literary Titan
“Hollyweird Needs is the most engrossing tale of mayhem and teen empowerment I’ve encountered in many years!” − New Apple
Plum Rains on Happy House
In Japan, the little inn called Happy House welcomes its guests … unless it’s rainy season. When the “plum rains” arrive, trying times of volatility and decadence begin for everyone.
“A tour de force of culture-clashing, side-splitting humor!” −Feathered Quill
“Happy House hosts a collection of the most unhinged characters you’ll ever find under one roof! You’ll never look at Japan the same way again!” −Readers’ Favorite
“Oh the words. The author has a special gift. He weaves words into a beautifully crocheted poncho. A poncho that envelopes the reader in pure literary induced ecstasy.” −Literary Titan
Assunta
A ravaging possession conqueres the world in this forceful story of love, depravity, companionship and slaughter. Three complete books—Inferno, Purgatorio, and Paradiso—all bound into one sumptuously rich volume.
“Greco shows the best and worst of humanity: love and hate, acts of selfless kindness and of utter depravity. Assunta is a very enjoyable read overall, and thought-provoking, too.” −Literary Titan
Moon Dogg
What happens when a man is killed but comes back as someone from the neighborhood?
“A profound tale of reincarnation, laced with an abundance of rich Indigenous-American lore.” −Readers’ Favorite
“Moon Dogg” embraces the confounding, enchanting mysticism we can find only in the great expanses of the American desert.” −New Apple
Brace yourself for a menagerie of quirky characters in a hilariously fractured romp across the Sonora Desert! −Literary Titan
Project Purple
Thirteen Americans volunteer for a project to recreate the early colonial experience for an on-line audience … Except they’ve been murderously deceived.
“An intriguing exploration of human motivations that plumbs the depths of humanity.” −Online Book Club
“Big brother meets period reenactments with game guidelines resembling the infamous Stanford Prison Experiment…Greco provides readers with a compelling concept, intriguing psychological portraits, and high entertainment in this unique thriller.” −BestThrillers.com
The Cuckoo Colloquium
The princess. The liar. The thief. The bully. The wuss. Troubled teens stranded in the rainforest world of Borneo with flying snakes, abusive primates, and marauding jungle life. A coming-of-age story for the ages.
“Skin-crawling, squirmy and laugh-out-loud funny.” −Readers’ Favorite
“An uproarious misadventure, a gritty lost-in-the-jungle story with life lessons for everyone.” −Online Book Club
“Reminiscent of Lord of the Flies, The Cuckoo Colloquium is a journey of growing up, adolescence, and the harsh reality of the jungle.” −Indie Reader
“The word “adventure” is used haphazardly too often, but this is an actual adventure that even Indiana Jones would enjoy.” −Feathered Quill
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California native, 25+ years in Asia. Based in Kyoto and Kuala Lumpur, writing comic fantasy where absurdity meets humor. Teaching creative writing at university while occasionally dabbling in horror. More…
