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James Archer Pike

Welcome

Step inside the worlds of James Archer Pike — an author of mystery, thriller, and science fiction. Here you’ll find shadowed streets, impossible futures, and secrets waiting to be unraveled. Pull up a chair and stay awhile.

Author Bio

James Archer Pike is a systems engineer at a major aerospace/defense firm with a Bachelor’s in Political Science and a Master’s in Information Technology (Systems Engineering). Based in Central Florida, he has been married for 25 years and has two daughters. A self-described history, alternate history, mystery, and science fiction nerd, he has interests spanning the Roman Empire, the American Civil War, and the universe of Star Trek. Influenced by Agatha Christie, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Winston Churchill, Eric Flint, and Harry Turtledove, James combines meticulous research with engaging storytelling. When he’s not writing or working, he enjoys Jeeping, international travel, playing Dungeons & Dragons, and attending Star Trek conventions.

My Books

Waves of Redemption book cover by James Archer Pike

Waves of Redemption

When a U.S. Navy expedition from 1870 is mysteriously transported to colonial Virginia in 1619, Captain Nathanial Kane and his crew must decide whether to preserve history or rewrite it. As rival empires close in and the future hangs in the balance, one bold experiment in liberty could change America forever.

Unholy Justice eBook cover by James Archer Pike

Unholy Justice

A serial killer terrorizes Orlando, leaving ritualistic murders in the name of God. Rookie detective Rachel Delgado must uncover the truth behind a twisted ideology before another victim falls. Unholy Justice is a gripping crime thriller of faith, fanaticism, and the pursuit of justice.

A dark, atmospheric book cover for "This Divided House" — a zombie apocalypse thriller with emotional depth. The foreground shows a lone man (a father figure) seen from behind, standing at the edge of a crumbling suburban street at dusk. In the distance, behind a chain-link fence topped with barbed wire, the silhouette of a compound or compound-style buildings with a cross on one of them. The sky is a bruised mix of deep orange, blood red, and ash grey — post-apocalyptic haze. Shadowy figures (zombies) linger in the periphery, but the man's focus is clearly on the compound ahead. The overall tone is bleak, tense, and deeply personal. The title "This Divided House" should appear at the top in bold, weathered typography. Author name "James Archer Pike" at the bottom in clean white text. Style: cinematic, gritty, realistic thriller cover art.

This Divided House

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