Dan Hanks books

Dan Hanks writes adventure and science fiction novels with a retro pulp sensibility and a knack for humor.

Standalone Novels

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Captain Moxley and the Embers of the Empire 2020 Buy
Swashbucklers 2021 Buy
The Way Up is Death 2024 Buy

Dan Hanks writes genre fiction that draws from pulp adventure, science fiction, and horror. His debut, Captain Moxley and the Embers of the Empire (2020), follows a WWII pilot pulled into a post-war adventure involving ancient artifacts and shadowy government agencies.

Swashbucklers (2021) shifts gears with a story about adults returning to face a supernatural threat from their childhood. The Way Up is Death (2024) continues Hanks’ approach of mixing genre elements with fast-paced plotting and dry humor. His books are published by Angry Robot, and he has built a following among readers who appreciate action-oriented genre fiction that doesn’t take itself too seriously.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Dan Hanks written?

Dan Hanks has written three books in one series.

What was Dan Hanks's first book?

Dan Hanks’s first book is Captain Moxley and the Embers of the Empire, published in 2020.

What is Dan Hanks' writing style like?

Hanks writes with a blend of adventure, humor, and genre-savvy wit. His books have been compared to classic pulp adventures updated for modern audiences, mixing action with self-aware storytelling.

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