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Michael R. Ault doesn’t just write stories—he plunges readers into worlds teetering on the edge of collapse, where survival is brutal, choices are impossible, and danger lurks in every shadow. A former U.S. Navy nuclear chemist turned Oracle database guru, Michael has mastered the art of blending his sharp analytical mind with a raw, pulse-pounding storytelling style that leaves readers breathless and hungry for more.

From his acclaimed Prelude to Darkness series—where an unthinkable EMP attack wipes out modern civilization—to heart-racing sci-fi and fantasy adventures, Michael crafts tales that grip you from the first page and don’t let go. His characters are tough, flawed, and unforgettable, facing relentless threats that push them to their limits and beyond.

With over 26 published technical books under his belt, Michael’s attention to detail is razor-sharp, immersing readers in richly textured, eerily plausible worlds. Whether it’s surviving in a post-apocalyptic wasteland or battling ruthless enemies in a crumbling society, his books explore the raw instincts and undying hope that make us human.

When he’s not penning his next electrifying novel, Michael enjoys life on a mountaintop in western North Carolina with his wife of 50 years, Susan, their two loyal dogs, Goofy and Romeo, and their cherished family of two daughters and six grandchildren. But make no mistake—his mind is always racing, conjuring up the next story that will keep you awake long into the night.

Step into the chaos and brace yourself for the ride of your life.

🔥 Prelude to Darkness

🔥 When Darkness Comes

🔥 The Suppressors

When the lights go out, humanity’s darkest instincts take over.

An unthinkable electromagnetic pulse (EMP) attack has crippled the United States, erasing the conveniences of modern life in an instant. Phones go silent, engines fail, and cities descend into chaos. For Frank and Katie Lowman, survival means making impossible choices in a shattered world.

Separated by hundreds of miles, Frank fights to escape the ruins of New York, where desperation breeds violence at every corner. Meanwhile, Katie must fortify their Georgia home, battling both external threats and the creeping realization that help may never come. With society unravelling, every interaction becomes a high-stakes gamble, and every resource is worth killing for.

As the Lowmans face fanatical neighbors, ruthless scavengers, and the raw fury of nature, one question looms: can they reunite before the darkness consumes them—and the fragile humanity of those around them?
Prelude to Darkness is a pulse-pounding, thought-provoking survival thriller that explores the best and worst of human nature under extreme circumstances. Michael R. Ault delivers relentless tension, complex characters, and a vivid depiction of life on the brink of collapse.