Michael A. Bolinger

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Michael A. Bolinger is the author of two spellbinding science fiction novels for adults and young adults. His debut novel The Doxan was published in 2020 and its sequel The Wormwood Variant was published in 2022. A third book draft was finished in September 2025 and is currently being edited. He was born in Davenport, Iowa and grew up along the Mississippi River. Many of the memories and places from his childhood have found their way onto the pages of his novels. In addition to writing science fiction, he enjoys reading, traveling, food, poetry and music.

The first science fiction book Michael remembers reading as a young boy was The Three Seated Spaceship written by Louis Slobodkin and first published in 1962. He credits that book with turn
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The Doxan by Michael A. Bolinger
"A Brilliant Mix of Science, History, and Superpowers
I was blown away by how well the book ties Johnny’s powers to both deep science and an ancient manuscript from a thousand years ago. The world-building is fantastic. It feels fresh, imaginative, and" Read more of this review »
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The Wormwood Variant by Michael A. Bolinger
"Chilling, intelligent, and utterly gripping. This sci fi thriller masterfully blends cutting edge science with heart stopping suspense as humanity faces its first disastrous brush with extraterrestrial life. The alien pathogen, with its expanded gene" Read more of this review »
The Doxan by Michael A. Bolinger
"Thrilling, imaginative, and action packed. This story takes readers on a wild ride as Johnny Churchill, an ordinary teen turned extraordinary Doxan, uncovers powers beyond belief and a legacy stretching back centuries. The mix of science, ancient mys" Read more of this review »
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