About the Author

Michael R. Underwood is an author, podcaster, and publishing professional. His series include the Ree Reyes Geekomancy books, the Stabby Award finalist Genrenauts series, Born to the Blade, and the forthcoming Annihilation Aria. He's been a bookseller, sales representative, and was the North American Sales & Marketing Manager for Angry Robot Books. He is also a co-host of Speculate! and a guest host on the Hugo Award-finalist The Skiffy and Fanty Show.

Mike lives in Baltimore with his wife, their dog, and an ever-growing library. He also loves geeking out with games and making pizzas from scratch.

Reviews

"[A] bright and exciting space opera [...] Underwood's prose is brisk and funny without ever sacrificing his skilled sf world building. Highly recommended for fans of action-packed space opera and anyone else looking for a fun and fast-paced read."
--Booklist, Starred Review "This fantastically fun series launch harkens back to Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy[...] The interpersonal dynamics are delightful, however familiar they may be, and the tightly constructed world, cinematic fight scenes, and ambitious scope combine to evoke a sense of wonder. This is a rollicking good time."
--Publishers Weekly "This is pure space opera, wild and wacky and silly and strange, high-stakes and deeply personal all at once. I could not be happier to have read this book. Recommended for fans of AXIOM by Tim Pratt, TEENAGERS FROM OUTER SPACE (the RPG) published by R. Talsorian Games, GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY (Marvel Studios), and KILLJOYS (SYFY Channel)."
--Seanan McGuire, author of the October Daye and InCryptid series "Underwood takes us for an intense ride through a cacophony of alien civilizations in conflict. This is an exuberant space opera that dares us to lose ourselves in battle songs and nonstop action. I can't sing its praises enough!"
--TJ Berry, author of SPACE UNICORN BLUES and FIVE UNICORN FLUSH "Fast, fun, inventive! ANNIHILATION ARIA is a wild, delightful ride for fans of explosive space fantasy like Thor: Ragnarok."
--Valerie Valdes, author of CHILLING EFFECT "If the characters of The Mummy had been transported onto the Millennium Falcon, ARIA would be the result--a rollicking space opera, both literary and musical, with a diverse cast and strong relationships."
--Gregory A. Wilson, author of GRAYSHADE "Annihilation Aria is a classic 80s science-fiction novel with all those troublesome sexist bits stripped off. It's got that simplified, pulp, curl-under-the-covers reading that reminds me of being a kid, wolfing down exciting adventures."
-- Ferrett Steinmetz, Nebula Award nominee and author of AUTOMATIC RELOAD and THE SOL MAJESTIC