137 ratings | 19 reviews | avg rating:4.31

D.’s Year In Books

D.’s 2025 Year in Books

Take a look at D.’s Year in Books, including some fun facts about their reading.

Go to D.’s 2025 Year in Books

D. L. Wilburn Jr.’s Followers (8)

D.’s Bookshelves

to-read (27)
currently-reading (12)
read (183)
creative (3)
engaging (3)
phenomenal (2)

D.’s Friends

D. hasn't connected with his friends on Goodreads, yet.

D. L. Wilburn Jr.

Goodreads Author

Born

in Frankfurt, Germany

Website

https://donwilburnjr.com

Genre

Science Fiction, Thriller, Horror

Member Since

September 2021

URL

https://www.goodreads.com/dlwilburnjr

edit data

Don Wilburn Jr. writes immersive, thought-provoking stories where hidden truths and human resilience collide. His books blend the sharp edge of reality with the wonder of imagination, inviting readers to question the unseen forces shaping our lives.

Don is the award-winning author of The God Protocol Trilogy, a near-term science fiction thriller series about the future of Artificial Intelligence. The God Protocol: Dragon earned First Place in the Chanticleer International Book Awards (Global Thriller category), and his short story Contact received an Honorable Mention from the L. Ron Hubbard Writers of the Future contest.

Before becoming a full-time storyteller, Don spent 28 years serving as a U.S. Naval Officer and later as a senior leader w ...more

Learn more
Ask the Author

To ask D. L. Wilburn Jr. questions, please sign up.

Combine Editions
D. L. Wilburn Jr.’s books

Average rating: 4.52 · 100 ratings · 37 reviews · 9 distinct works • Similar authors

	The God Protocol: Dragon 4.40 avg rating — 60 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The God Protocol: Worshippers 4.44 avg rating — 16 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The God Protocol: Judgment 4.92 avg rating — 12 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Steve's Alien Rescue Club 4.83 avg rating — 6 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Vulture House: The Jinn Prophecy, Book 1 it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 3 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Ifrit: The Jinn Prophecy, Book 2 it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Steve's Alien Rescue Club 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Steve's Alien Rescue Club 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The God Protocol Trilogy: Alien Contact, AI Singularity, and the Fight for Humanity’s Future 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

More books by D. L. Wilburn Jr.…

0 posts
D. L. Wilburn Jr.'s Blog

D. L. Wilburn Jr. hasn't written any blog posts yet.

D. is Currently Reading

D. Jr. is currently reading

The Cause: A Deep Conspiracy Thriller

by Dan Klasing (Goodreads Author)

bookshelves: currently-reading

Rate this book

Clear rating

1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

Sep 23, 2025 06:16PM

D. Jr. is currently reading

Escape & Evade (Nate Hendrix Survival Thriller Book 1)

by J.T. Sawyer (Goodreads Author)

bookshelves: currently-reading

Rate this book

Clear rating

1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

Jul 14, 2025 02:32PM

D. Jr. is currently reading

Quantum Incident (Quantum #0.5)

by Douglas Phillips (Goodreads Author)

bookshelves: currently-reading

Rate this book

Clear rating

1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

Jun 03, 2025 08:48PM

rss
D.’s Recent Updates

D. Jr. rated a book it was amazing For a Breath I Tarry by Roger Zelazny	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Phenomenal! What an amazing story, with an engaging premise. I loved the logic and realization at the conclusion. It will entice me to read more Zelazny.
Jan 04, 2026 09:40AM · like · see review
D. Jr. liked Madison Carter's review of The God Protocol: Judgment: "The God Protocol: Judgment is absolutely mind-blowing! D.L. Wilburn Jr. delivers a breathtaking finale that pushes the boundaries of imagination and emotion. The mix of advanced AI, alien mystery, and deep human questions kept me hooked from start to" Read more of this review »
Nov 05, 2025 05:44PM · see review · preview book See a Problem? We’d love your help. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of The God Protocol by D. L. Wilburn Jr.. Problem: Details (if other): Thanks for telling us about the problem. Not the book you’re looking for? Preview — The God Protocol by D. L. Wilburn Jr. <iframe sandbox id="wrongBookKindlePreviewScreen">
D. Jr. rated a book really liked it Apache Dawn (Wildfire, #1) by Marcus Richardson (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Oct 05, 2025 05:37PM · like · preview book See a Problem? We’d love your help. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of Apache Dawn by Marcus Richardson. Problem: Details (if other): Thanks for telling us about the problem. Not the book you’re looking for? Preview — Apache Dawn by Marcus Richardson <iframe sandbox id="wrongBookKindlePreviewScreen">
D. Jr. rated a book really liked it This Inevitable Ruin (Dungeon Crawler Carl #7) by Matt Dinniman (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Fun and entertaining! There is a lot going on and the author balances the stories and subplot well. The characters continue to be amazing.
Sep 26, 2025 08:22AM · like · see review · preview book See a Problem? We’d love your help. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of This Inevitable Ruin by Matt Dinniman. Problem: Details (if other): Thanks for telling us about the problem. Not the book you’re looking for? Preview — This Inevitable Ruin by Matt Dinniman <iframe sandbox id="wrongBookKindlePreviewScreen">
D. Jr. is currently reading The Cause: A Deep Conspiracy Thriller by Dan Klasing (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Sep 23, 2025 06:16PM · like · preview book See a Problem? We’d love your help. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of The Cause by Dan Klasing. Problem: Details (if other): Thanks for telling us about the problem. Not the book you’re looking for? Preview — The Cause by Dan Klasing <iframe sandbox id="wrongBookKindlePreviewScreen">
D. Jr. rated a book really liked it This Inevitable Ruin (Dungeon Crawler Carl #7) by Matt Dinniman (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Fun and entertaining! There is a lot going on and the author balances the stories and subplot well. The characters continue to be amazing.
Sep 23, 2025 06:13PM · like · see review · preview book See a Problem? We’d love your help. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of This Inevitable Ruin by Matt Dinniman. Problem: Details (if other): Thanks for telling us about the problem. Not the book you’re looking for? Preview — This Inevitable Ruin by Matt Dinniman <iframe sandbox id="wrongBookKindlePreviewScreen">
D. Jr. rated a book really liked it Ashes of the Fall (The Remnants Trilogy, #1) by Nicholas Erik	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Sep 14, 2025 10:24AM · like · preview book See a Problem? We’d love your help. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of Ashes of the Fall by Nicholas Erik. Problem: Details (if other): Thanks for telling us about the problem. Not the book you’re looking for? Preview — Ashes of the Fall by Nicholas Erik <iframe sandbox id="wrongBookKindlePreviewScreen">
D. Jr. is currently reading This Inevitable Ruin (Dungeon Crawler Carl #7) by Matt Dinniman (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Sep 07, 2025 09:22AM · like · preview book See a Problem? We’d love your help. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of This Inevitable Ruin by Matt Dinniman. Problem: Details (if other): Thanks for telling us about the problem. Not the book you’re looking for? Preview — This Inevitable Ruin by Matt Dinniman <iframe sandbox id="wrongBookKindlePreviewScreen">
D. Jr. is currently reading Ashes of the Fall (The Remnants Trilogy, #1) by Nicholas Erik	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Aug 17, 2025 08:41PM · like · preview book See a Problem? We’d love your help. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of Ashes of the Fall by Nicholas Erik. Problem: Details (if other): Thanks for telling us about the problem. Not the book you’re looking for? Preview — Ashes of the Fall by Nicholas Erik <iframe sandbox id="wrongBookKindlePreviewScreen">
D. Jr. rated a book really liked it Red Sky in the Morning (Crawlerz #1) by R.S. Merritt (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Aug 10, 2025 10:05AM · like · preview book See a Problem? We’d love your help. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of Red Sky in the Morning by R.S. Merritt. Problem: Details (if other): Thanks for telling us about the problem. Not the book you’re looking for? Preview — Red Sky in the Morning by R.S. Merritt <iframe sandbox id="wrongBookKindlePreviewScreen">