Jack Thanatos

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About Jack Thanatos
Jack Thanatos is a visionary of a fictional existence, a specter of Reality. He mentally harbors the world around him, watching the strings pulled and writes a supernatural infused version of what he sees. Real life has a way of getting away from us with the daily grind forcing us away from what we truly wish for ourselves.
Jack merely wishes to bring the world back to one of simpler means, a world governed by ancient gods and new deities pulling the strings that normal folks shouldn't naturally have the ability to even know about. A world where the Dreaming and Reality can work together as friends with benefits. A world where cyberspace is a place that can be physically traversed.
The Djinn universe will encompass each and every entry into Jack's anthology. The characters will work within the same limitations (or lack thereof). The hope is that once this is all done, every reader will look at the fragile existence around them with a slightly more skeptical attitude, that maybe these beings could really be hanging out behind the scenes.
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Blog postIn the beginning of 2015, I was in a mad rush. I wanted to create as many stories as possible so that if people liked what I was writing, they'd be inclined to check out more of my work. I had just published the original version of Netherworld (The Gods of Chaos, Vol 2) and was excited to be making good headway. I had a story that I worked on years before, but only made it half way through before letting it sit. Quite honestly, I was inspired by the Saw movie series, so much so that the novel I5 years ago Read more
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Blog postNetherworld RehashedIn 2014, I released my second novel, The Gods of Chaos Vol 2, Netherworld. In it, my main character Jackie Boy was given a lot of company. In fact, it was so much company, that the focus had been pulled away from the main story too far and I had to consider rethinking things.First off, I had three short stories breaking up the flow. Two of which can be read here: and along with a third short, a teaser for Purgatory, which still remains at the end of Netherworld. They were go5 years ago Read more
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Blog postIt's Ridiculously fast:A super massive black hole can spit out objects at 20 million mph. It will eat planets or other stars, then eject something in a random direction. And the science community isn't even sure how many black holes there are even in our galaxy. It's highly unlikely that we would ever get hit by one of these objects, but we've seen a bunch of unbelievable crap happen lately.Then again, at 20 million mph, we probably wouldn't even see it until after it passed us. At that speed, i5 years ago Read more
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Blog postMy Indentifying Marker.As many of my readers noticed, I had donned the strange symbol here in place of where authors typically utilize a portrait of themselves. When I first started this journey of being a published author, I figured it would be interesting to see if I could build a following without people knowing what I looked like. The idea was to allow my written words to speak for themselves.Symbology.The concept behind it was something derived from symbology. But just like my writing, I wo5 years ago Read more
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Blog postIn MythologyThe Djinn are beings of conflicting nature. Although historically, they have been romanticized as Genies (I.E. Disney's Aladdin), their origins have been recorded in religious texts such as the Quran. The Islamic texts mention that these entities are not distinctly evil or good, but can choose their own will. Alongside Humans and Angels, they were the three intelligent creations of God. They were created from smokeless fire while humans were supposedly made from clay. Just like Human5 years ago Read more
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Blog postThis is my first official blog post on The Djinn Trials. I attempted starting it before, but now the software is working much more fluidly. So here's some random ramblings of a random mad man trying to stay sane.It has been a good 3 years since I published my first novel, "Dreaming", and 16 years since I first started writing the original version. You'd think after all that time, the game would get easier. I have 5 novels published, and I still have plenty of stories to tell. I'm gaini5 years ago Read more
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Blog postWell, it has been a good 3 years since I published my first novel, "Dreaming", and 16 years since I first started writing the original version. You'd think after all that time, the game would get easier. I have 5 novels published, and I still have plenty of stories to tell. I'm gaining new readers and learning new ways of reaching them, but I still have so much to learn. With Amazon changing the game every day, and the algorithms adjust so no one knows what's going on, every time I thi5 years ago Read more
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Blog postIn ancient times, the Djinn played by their own rules. They interfered with the lives of all, and with a complete lack of empathy, they created a Hell on Earth. But as time passed, these Old Gods calmed down. They bore witness to the changing world, and had a desire to see something greater. They allowed Humanity to live without interference, and in doing so, Humanity grew without a governing agent. Humanity continued to expand, taking over the world, like a weed with limitless resources6 years ago Read more
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Blog postApproximately 13 years ago, I started writing a story. I didn't have a great idea of how I wanted the plot to go, nor did I have the necessary tools to fully understand how to write a series of full-length novels. I didn't do well in English class, and in fact, I hated reading. That was until I stumbled on a few books that broke barriers in my head. I realized the reality of book-writing wasn't cut in stone.
When I truly believed that being an author was having the creative freedom6 years ago Read more -
Blog postTrying to be a known author is like throwing a bunch of shit at the wall just to see what sticks. It's a challenge, and a massive one at that. I have spent countless hours poking and prodding, tweaking and twisting, folding and filleting my numerous stories, and wouldn't give it up even if I never became known outside the group of great people that have given a self-published guy a shot.
And yet, I still find myself getting frustrated that many of the things I've tried aren't attrac7 years ago Read more -
Blog postDuring the winter time, I was in a bit of a mental slump. I was working feverishly to complete my third book Azazel and was so consumed by it that I forgot one key thing about publishing. To grab a reader's attention, you really have to interact with your audience in one way or another and don't take for granted or expect they'll always be there. I've seen many of my earlier readers Twittercide, severing that connection we made.
Azazel has been out less then a month and I decided to7 years ago Read more -
Blog postI just entered "The Djinn Trials: Azazel" into its first contest, The 2015 Kindle Book Awards. I believe the story is strong enough to stand up against the competition and fast paced enough to draw even the most fleeting minds. While I loved writing "The Gods of Chaos", it was nice doing something at the approximate level of energy as "Crank". I also plan on entering it into other contests, as long as they accept self-published books and the fees aren't too high. I'7 years ago Read more
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Blog postMany times I catch myself looking at every random thing wondering how I could describe the details. The words formulate and run through my brain, channeling into sentences. Then I have to edit the useless details out. By the time I'm done, my wife looks at me like I've gone crazy because she noticed me staring at an object for far too long with a scrunched up look on my face.
It doesn't seem like it'd be a huge conceptual gap when I look at things with my painter's eyes, but the pro7 years ago Read more -
Blog postFor about two years now, I have been using the name "The Djinn Trials" as my handle for Facebook (/thedjinntrials) and Twitter (@thedjinntrials) as well as my website's domain name. (www.thedjinntrials.com) It is a proud occasion for me to pound out the final details and cover art for a novella I had worked on five years ago.
Azazel started off with great intentions, but certain horror movies (mostly the Saw series) began heavily influencing the story. That's when I stoppe7 years ago Read more -
Blog postIt sounds easy. Take a picture of a picture. Simple. Reality has a funny way of making easy concepts very difficult. Lighting and glare are the two major challenges that come with this. A balance of light and dark can really throw off the color levels of the painting, so use indirect light sources otherwise those sources will become the second enemy called glare. Also, artificial light has a habit of lending color tones to the painting that wasn't originally desired. Another challenge wa7 years ago Read more
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Blog postAs I'm sitting here trying to think up something good for my first blog entry, It's making me laugh that a bit of writer's block hits. I'm not sure what I should write in this space. Perhaps I should've looked at others blogs to see what they write, but then it wouldn't be my thoughts. Instead, I forced the first few sentences just to get the ball rolling.
It worked, and now I'd like to welcome you to my Djinn world. It was a project I spent a good part of a decade piecing together,7 years ago Read more
Titles By Jack Thanatos
Unfortunately for Jack, Willie had discovered Thanatos’s favoring of him over other newly-inducted Djinn apprentices, making Jack his main target.
With the help of the New Gods, Jack’s crew is given a whole new set of metaphysical tools to help defend against Willie’s devious tactics. This globe-trotting adventure leads Jack and his friends to every corner of the Earth in search for ancient relics to help them ascend into the Djinn ranks. But with Willie biting at Jack’s heels at every turn, will Jack survive the voyage, or will Old Dirty Willie exact his revenge on Thanatos’s protégé?
But now, immediately following an agonizing transition through the ether, they find themselves in chilling territory. Standing knee deep in severed human limbs, the terror became all too real as they discover this was not another manifestation conjured within the Dreaming. The inky blackness of Netherworld had been revealed, and it’s up to them to figure out why they were here.
Netherworld picks up immediately after Dreaming left off. Jack and Deny must find a path through the baffling organic obstacle course to learn what their next step into the Djinn life entails. With a lovely Magi named Freya providing much needed information and guidance, they learn that Netherworld’s precarious secrets are more dangerous than they could’ve imagined.
That was, until one Djinn stepped out from the background of the Dreaming and finally introduced himself. Skeptical at first, Jack dismissed the chance occurrence until he was handed tangible proof in Reality. A special handbook entitled “The Grimoire” was the gift, and it was designed to unlock the gateway into the Djinn life.
In this dark, cynical, twisted urban fantasy, Jack’s wildest nightmares are about to come true. The rigid line between Reality and the Dreaming had been permanently blurred. The Djinn had Jack hooked like an adrenaline addict, and all he could do is go for the ride of his life. Will the Dreaming be too much for him to handle?
A Djinn organization, The Oneiroi, sent in one of their newest recruits, Eris, to track Belial. Her unique honing ability located him with ease. Fortunately for Belial, she wasn’t the enemy. The Oneiroi were providing transportation and weapons, as well as a target, The Mercury Corporation, and they requested Belial’s assistance. The hazing was over.
From the Midwest of the US, to the reserves of South Africa, and into the underbelly of Rio De Janiero, they go on the hunt. A ferocious and bloody path is carved through a ring of poachers and human traffickers. Belial and Eris’s take-no-prisoners attitude would be tested to the core when the truth behind The Mercury Corporation’s motive is far more complex than anything they could have imagined.
Azazel:
Spending his years in an alcoholic daze, Thomas has become oblivious to how badly his life has fallen apart. Lucky for him, Mephistopheles has decided to give a much-needed wakeup call. Now, all he has to do is endure 24 hours of revisiting all the sins of his past.
Belial:
Johnny loved living the adrenaline-fueled life of the gangs. His mischievous world is about to flip upside down as Mephistopheles spikes his senses with a sin-eating ability. It is up to Johnny to survive his crude, wild, and unrestrained introduction into the Djinn ranks, or die trying.