It’s funny when I look back at it. I was first working on my new Liquid Cool cyberpunk detective series in 2015 and wanted to share, so I wrote a quick prequel (These Mean Streets, Darkly). It introduced readers to the Liquid Cool universe but…more than a few of you were annoyed and said “love it! But now what? Where’s the debut novel?!”
Well, I've more than made up for it. Liquid Cool (Book 1), the debut novel, has over 200 reviews on Amazon–most of them are 4 and 5 stars. I released both Book 2 (Blade Gunner) and 3 (NeuroDancer) in March of this year. Then in May, I released Book 4: The Electric Sheep Massacre. That’s a lot of product in a short period of time. A lot of you couldn’t be happier. If you’re wondering why I’m so focused on Liquid Cool this year, you’ll see next year—believe me (but I can’t say any more; this is a Liquid Cool post).
Here are the announcements:
- A New Book Cover for Blade Gunner (Liquid Cool, Book 2). I liked the old cover, but I love the new one! Why did I change it? For those who’ve read the novel, the Blade Gunner is a formidable force. My instincts were that the cover diminished that reality by featuring minor characters. The new cover keeps it simple: Cruz, the detective, and the Blade Gunner—that’s it. Much more powerful.
- Name & Cover Reveal / Release Date / Pre-Order for New Liquid Cool Novel: I had mentioned in a previous blog post article that when I wrote Liquid Cool books 2 through 4, one after the other, that I was very tempted to simply write Book 5 too. In fact, I already knew the story, for both Books 5 and 6, but I stopped to write a book in another series. Well, Book 5 is done. Liquid Cool Book 5 is I, Alien Hunter! As many of you know, my Liquid Cool series was inspired by Ridley Scott’s classic sci-fi movie Blade Runner, so Alien Hunter will be released the same day as the new Blade Runner 2049 movie—October 6th! You'll be able to get Book 5 at a discount price on Pre-order on Amazon (Kindle) or Kobo (all others) up until the release date.
- More! I have another big surprise for Liquid Cool fans. The same month I release I, Alien Hunter, I will also release Liquid Cool Book 6–A.I. Confidential. But that’s not the surprise. What is it? You’ll have to read the novel, but the moment you reach that part in the book, you’ll be saying: “No, way!”
How's that for announcements? What do you think about the new upcoming Liquid Cool novels? Leave a comment below.

Austin Dragon

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I cannot wait to read Liquid Cool. I would like to give thanks for all your really great writings. I wish the best in keeping up the good work in the future.
Love Blade Gunner & can’t wait for more Liquid Cool Universe books 🙂
I think the books look amazing!
This looks great.
i want to read this
I’m soooooo looking forward to reading this!
I love them
I am very interested in reading both I, Alien Hunter and A.I. Confidential and I can’t wait to find out why I would be saying no way after reaching a certain point in A.I. Confidential!
I can’t wait the read this!
Love the books
I can’t wait to get my hands on this book.!! I want to read it it’s going to be great
YOUR BOOKS ARE REALLY AMAZING I CANT WAIT TO GET MY HANDS ON THIS ONE..I LOVE YOUR BOOKS
Kind of like a renegade Cyborg
That cover looks awesome!
Wonderful
Your novels are exciting and well written. I would recommend them to anyone!!
These books sound great!
Great books, But you could translate to portuguese!
I like the cover art. Cool and blue, evoking the title…and you’re right, narrowing it down to the main characters definitely makes it more striking!
cant wait
I love your writing. Have trouble putting them down.
Awesome
looks very good
best yet
This sounds fantastic !
Really makes you want to pick up this book
Looks like an interesting book to read. Like the cover!
Awesome stories
I think its going to be a really interesting book
cool
AWESOME!
Hola
I really enjoy reading, love the cover, my favorite reading material is horror novels.
Sweet!
I’m excited & can’t wait to read them!
Sounds awesome.
Can’t wait it’s going to be awesome.
I GOTTA HURRY UP ON MY BOOKS SO I CAN READ BOOK 2!!
“Blade Gunner”
I’m excited for the new releases! Can’t wait to read!!
Cool—Liquid Cool!
Looks really interesting. I’ve wanted to venture into new genres and this is my chance!
Looks like a great read. Can’t wait.
Haven’t read your books yet they are on wish list. Thanks for the chance 0
The new books sound great. Love the new cover!
Loveing the series
just hoping to win
Looking forward to reading it!
Looks great
Absolutely awesome reads
looks great ..
these books are so awesome. this is my kinda read!
Love Austin Dragon novels..looks like another good one
The cover looks awesome, I’ll probably buy the book when I have extra money.
I think about the the new titles just because the first ones were just so much fun and plain cool!
I love scifi! This series sounds fun 🙂
Looks like it would be a great read.
The series sounds very interesting. I had never heard of them before, but now I am interested in reading them.
Looks awesome! Can’t wait!
this is so cool
Can’t wait!!
I think they r awsome im very excited about thrm..
Sounds like a series I’d like. I can’t wait to get started on it!
Great series so far. Looking forward to more in the future ( more so than the new Blade Runner movie. The original is a classic and i can’t see a new movie doing it the justice it deserves ). Keep writing and I’ll keep reading.
Can’t wait to start this series, top of my TBR piile. Hopefully I can catch up and get the 6th to get the What?? moment.
Cyberpunk, yeah!
They Sound Incredible!
True crime is one of my favorite genres!
Book should have a large amount of action for the reader.
Love true crime
Fabulous!
Awesome cover!!
Great giveaway!
Nice
Cool
Looks good
Looks like a good 1
I can hardly wait!!
The cover of I Alien Hunter makes me want to read it.
THANKS FOR THE OPPORTUNITY
Looks like a kick-arse series 🙂
Sounds interesting!
this series looks like something i need to look into! my better half would love them!
You sure know how to name your books.
Nice covers and interesting..
interesting
I can’t wait to read these!
Great Author and I am excited to keep reading! 🙂
Sound good!
Great Author
great giveaway
Great giveaway
Sounds awsome
fantastic giveaway
Sounds awesome.
Great Author love the cover!!
Sounds awesome!
I’m going to check this out!
Awesome Author and books!
I love these books! and love the new cover.
Liquid cool is beyond cool!
Cyberpunk is awesome! Can’t wait to read these. Interesting covers and titles
You had me at cyberpunk
Sweet Cover! Blade Gunner is my favorite but i love all the Liquid Cool series I’m a huge fan
I love mysteries and I love, love thrillers. I can’t wait to read your books. (I also want to read Devil’s Patch).
it ok
Maybe you should write a sci fi about a corporate recruiter. 🙂
seems really good
on the one question for the sweepstakes pot down favorite was 5…because whatever is next is my favorite
yes I love the cover and new book
I need to catch up.
Fantastic!
I can’t wait to read all of the newest novels. They all look great! I love all the covers and titles.
All these covers are very cool and dark.
This is the recommendation that I wrote on the Kobo web site about the Liquid Cool series: I’ve just finished reading the entire Liquid Cool series, in order, except for the prequel. I read the prequel after first reading Liquid Cool. I’ve enjoyed his writing as it’s been a long time since I’ve experience good cyberpunk novels. Until now, Rucker, Sterling, and Gibson have provided my cyberpunk reading enjoyment. I look forward to reading more of this author’s work.
I love the series & book covers! Any plans to take your cyber detective into the world of print for those of us who would love to have hard copies to grace our real world bookshelves?
Love the cover
Love the cover & love the series!
Love the new cover, I can’t wait to see what more you have in store for us.
Love the new cover!
Huge fan of the Cyberpunk genre
Looks cool would be an interesting read.
I love the new Blade Gunner cover! Very cool! It definitely grabs your attention.