Jon Messenger

Jon Messenger is a science fiction author and United States Army Major in the Medical Service Corps. Born in London in 1979, he graduated from the University of Southern California in 2002 and has pursued his passion for writing alongside his military career. His debut work, "Burden of Sisyphus," serves as the first installment in the "Brink of Distinction" trilogy, which he wrote during a 16-month deployment in Baghdad, Iraq.

Balancing his military service with his literary pursuits, Messenger has continued to write through multiple combat and humanitarian deployments. His science fiction works reflect a blend of imaginative storytelling and the discipline honed through his professional background. The "Brink of Distinction" trilogy remains his most notable published work, showcasing his ability to craft compelling narratives under demanding circumstances.
Brink of Distinction Books
# Title Year
1 Fall of Icarus 2011
2 Purge of Prometheus 2012
3 Burden of Sisyphus 2013
Magic & Machinery Books
# Title Year
1 Wolves of the Northern Rift 2015
2 The Blood Thief of Whitten Hall 2015
3 The Golem of Solomon's Way 2015
4 Apatura Iris 2020
World Aflame Books
# Title Year
1 Flame Caller 2013
2 Wind Warrior 2013
3 Water Shaper 2013
4 Earth God 2015
Standalone Novels
# Title Year
1 Rage 2012
Short Stories/Novellas
# Title Year
1 Canyon Bound 2012
2 Card Tricks 2012
Poetry
# Title Year
1 Cometh the Two 2012
Jon Messenger Anthologies
# Title Year
1 Wonderstruck 2013
2 Prep for Doom 2015