Welcome to the website for Simon Haynes, author and programmer
The Hal Spacejock Series
"Fast, Funny, Quirky" - Tom Holt
A gloriously funny, feelgood, stick-it-to-the-man sci-fi romp
The Mysteries in Metal series
"A steampunk version of Ghostbusters with just a dash of romance and mystery" - Hidden Gems reviews
Harriet Walsh of the Peace Force
Welcome to the Dismolle Peace Force, the most dysfunctional crime-fighting outfit in the galaxy.
The Dragon and Chips series
"Imagine if Terry Pratchett wrote Game of Thrones"
The Hal Junior Series (Middle Grade, ages 9-12)
Hits the sweet spot for 9-12 year olds: fast-paced, empowering, technically engaging, and deeply fun.
The Secret War Series
Fast-paced military science-fiction adventures
Non-Fiction
No fluff, no abstract theory--just honest, field-tested advice from a working novelist.
Short Fiction
Some of these are FREE - try your luck at the various store links!
Hal Spacejock Zero
A Robot Named Clunk
Second Course
Just Desserts
No Free Lunch
Baker's Dough
Safe Art
Big Bang
Double Trouble
Max Damage
Cold Boots
The Crooked Cargo
