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Author J. Gabriel Gates is a native of Marshall, Michigan. The son of an English teacher, his passion for the written word began at a young age. During college, another passion – for performing – led him to get his B.A. degree in theater from Florida State University.

During his years in Los Angeles, he appeared in a dozen national TV commercials and penned several screenplays while laying the groundwork for his career as a novelist.

His novels include the YA fantasy books "Dark Territory: The Tracks, book 1," "Ghost Crown: The Tracks, Book 2," and horror novel "The Sleepwalkers." His dystopian sci-fi epic "Blood Zero Sky" is slated for release in October, 2012. (All are published by HCI Books.)

He currently lives in Southeast Michigan.


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So, this is it! Shadow Train, the crowning book in The Tracks series, is now available in stores and online. It’s been a long journey for co-author Charlene and I, and a long wait for our readers, so it feels great to have it out in the world. I apologize that there haven’t been too many blog posts from me lately. Over the last two months I’ve spent time in Louisville, KY, Jamaica, a...

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The Sleepwalkers
3.64 of 5 stars 3.64 avg rating — 288 ratings — published 2011 — 3 editions
Dark Territory (The Tracks,...
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4.15 of 5 stars 4.15 avg rating — 88 ratings — published 2011 — 3 editions
Blood Zero Sky
4.0 of 5 stars 4.00 avg rating — 42 ratings — published 2012
Ghost Crown (The Tracks, #2)
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4.52 of 5 stars 4.52 avg rating — 31 ratings — published 2012 — 2 editions
Shadow Train (The Tracks, #3)
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3.6 of 5 stars 3.60 avg rating — 5 ratings — published 2013
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In part of my ongoing mission to read and re-read some classic sci-fi in celebration of my own sci-fi book Blood Zero Sky, I decided recently checked out “The Martian Chronicles.” This is not a “War of the Worlds” style story of a battle between huma...more
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I was lucky enough to get my hands on an advance copy of this book before it even came out, and I have to say, it was pretty bad-ass. The writing was excellent and there were plenty of moments to make your hackles rise and your stomach turn. My only...more
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Blood Zero Sky by J. Gabriel Gates
" This book was epic fantastic. Call me crazy, but I liked it way better than that old dystopian standby 1984.

So of course the world has gone to crap, government is gone and N-Corp runs it's half of the world. One of only two companies that own the... " Read more of this review »
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“The problem is, most folks these days don't have enough faith to see the magic that's all around them. These days, normal means confused, fallen, lost.”
J. Gabriel Gates, Ghost Crown

“A wise man's questions surpass the answers of the fool, but the silence of the enlightened is divine. Meditation is the key.”
J. Gabriel Gates, Ghost Crown

“Well, you do what you think best. Just know that your life might seem even more upside down for a while yet, before it starts going right side up again. You might even end up inside out, backwards, and head over heels, too. But most of all, you got to find your faith. Could be in yourself, or others, or something greater, but you got to have it. And you will.”
J. Gabriel Gates, Ghost Crown

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J. Gates Branwen wrote: "I finished Dark Territory yesterday, and I just have to tell you how much I loved it! What a great book! I am like dying of anticipation for the next one now! Keep up the great work! :)"

Branwen wrote: "I finished Dark Territory yesterday, and I just have to tell you how much I loved it! What a great book! I am like dying of anticipation for the next one now! Keep up the great work! :)"

Thanks a lot, Branwen! I'm so glad you enjoyed it. Tell a friend! ;) Book 2 comes out in January.


Branwen I finished Dark Territory yesterday, and I just have to tell you how much I loved it! What a great book! I am like dying of anticipation for the next one now! Keep up the great work! :)


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J. Gates Awesome! I look forward to hearing what you think.


Branwen J. wrote: "Thanks, Branwen. I'm really glad you enjoyed The Sleepwalkers! If you have a moment, you should check out my other novel, Dark Territory, The Tracks Book 1. It just came out.

Anyway, it's good..."


Thanks! :) I just checked out the info for Dark Territory and discovered that it has martial arts in it, which prompted me to download it immediately on my nook. lol I am even more hyped to read it now, it looks pretty awesome! I'll let you know how much I enjoy it when I'm finished!


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J. Gates Thanks, Branwen. I'm really glad you enjoyed The Sleepwalkers! If you have a moment, you should check out my other novel, Dark Territory, The Tracks Book 1. It just came out.

Anyway, it's good to be friends with you, too. Be well, and keep reading!

~J


Branwen Thanks for accepting my friend request! I really enjoyed The Sleepwalkers and I'm really looking forward to read more of your work! :)


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