Jeff Brackett

Jeff Brackett is an author known for his works in science fiction, fantasy, and horror. His published titles include the "Half Past Midnight" series, the "Amber Payne" series, "Chucklers, Volume 1," and "Pangaea: Exiles," alongside numerous short stories and novellas featured in magazines and anthologies. His writing has earned recognition in several competitions, including an Honorable Mention in the action/adventure category of the "Golden Triangle Unpublished Writer's Contest" and first place in the novel category of the "Bay Area Writers League Manuscript Competition." He was also a finalist in the science fiction/fantasy/horror category of the "Houston Writer's Conference" manuscript contest.

Originally from Houston, Brackett relocated to Claremore, Oklahoma, in 2014 with his wife and their dogs, embracing a quieter lifestyle with more space. Beyond writing, he enjoys gardening, though he humorously acknowledges it as a work in progress. A devoted family man, Brackett takes pride in his three children and five grandchildren, often citing his decades-long marriage as his greatest achievement. His storytelling continues to captivate readers with its blend of adventure, suspense, and imaginative worlds.
Amber Payne Books
# Title Year
1 Streets of Payne 2013
2 Payne Before The Storm 2019
3 Payne and Sacrifice 2021
4 Payne of the Past 2022
Half Past Midnight Books
# Title Year
1 Half Past Midnight 2011
2 The Road to Rejas 2012
3 Year 12 2017
Standalone Novels
# Title Year
1 Chucklers: Laughter is Contagious 2016
2 Pangaea: Exiles 2017
Short Stories/Novellas
# Title Year
1 Ghost Story 2015
2 The Burning Land 2016
Jeff Brackett Anthologies
# Title Year
1 Explorers: Beyond the Horizon 2012