Kerry Nietz

Kerry Nietz is an award-winning science fiction author known for his speculative fiction works, including novels, short stories, and a non-fiction book. His novel "A Star Curiously Singing" earned the Readers Favorite Gold Medal Award for Christian Science Fiction and has garnered widespread acclaim for its dystopian, cyberpunk setting under sharia law. Another standout work, "Amish Vampires in Space," gained notable attention for its genre-blending premise, receiving mentions in publications such as the Washington Post, Library Journal, and Newsweek, which praised it as "a welcome departure from the typical Amish fare."

Before transitioning to writing, Nietz spent over a decade in the software industry, contributing as a principal developer for FoxPro and later working at Microsoft. His technical background informs his writing, lending authenticity to his futuristic and tech-driven narratives. Beyond his career, Nietz is a devoted family man with a passion for technology and film. His works continue to resonate with readers, blending thought-provoking themes with imaginative storytelling.
DarkTrench Saga Books
# Title Year
1 A Star Curiously Singing 2009
2 The Superlative Stream 2010
3 Freeheads 2011
DarkTrench Shadow Books
# Title Year
1 Frayed 2016
2 Fraught 2018
3 Fractured 2025
Peril in Plain Space Books
# Title Year
1 Amish Vampires in Space 2013
2 Amish Zombies from Space 2015
3 Amish Werewolves of Space 2019
The Muto Chronicles Books
# Title Year
1 Rhats! 2018
2 Rhats Too! 2018
3 Rhats Free! 2021
Standalone Novels
# Title Year
1 Mask 2013
2 Lost Bits 2022
3 Digital Dreams and Other Distractions 2022
Short Stories/Novellas
# Title Year
1 Graxin 2017
Non-Fiction Books
# Title Year
1 FoxTales 2003
Kerry Nietz Anthologies
# Title Year
1 Just Dumb Enough 2017
2 Get to the Margins 2018
3 Rebirth: Havok Season One 2019
4 Wizards, Wardrobes, & Halflings 2019