Science Fiction That Takes You Beyond Reality

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The Lift

Max loved going fast, but an express elevator to hell? That was new. In Joe Orange's, "The Lift," an ordinary midnight waste-disposal job becomes a race against time and warped dimensions, pulling Max into a world of black spheres, mirrored men, and a desperate search for a way back home. Hold on tight—this is one lift you won't want to miss.

"The Lift is an immersive read with scorching imagery. I had to crack open the window to let in the frigid breath of Boreas to cool down as I followed Max on his quest to gilded treasures and fast cars. 10/10 would read again."

★★★★★ - Agent 23, Amazon Review

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The Bootstrap Paradox

Reality isn't what it used to be. In gritty Detroit, ex-thief Fredrick thinks flipping a run-down house is his ticket to a quiet life with his pregnant wife. But discovering a sealed room reveals more than bad wiring—it unlocks a portal. A gateway where gravity twists, time distorts, and duplicates of everyday objects hint at parallel worlds bleeding together. Caught between fleeing the law in his own reality and navigating the mind-bending dangers of another, Fredrick must unravel the secrets of The Bootstrap Paradox. If he doesn't, he won't just lose his freedom—he might lose himself across timelines.

"I especially liked the characters, especially the two main protagonists Frederick & Sam; very likeable and relatable fellows. A hidden room with a secret tunnel, time loops, alternate realities and a vicious Lovecraftian creature that is quite terrifying makes for quite a thriller."

★★★★★ - Jason Hammond, Amazon Review

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"The Bootstrap Paradox was an escape from the world we live in. It was fast paced with interesting twists. A great read."

★★★★★ - willynilly, Amazon Review

"Easy to read, short, and interesting. Highly recommend."

★★★★★ - Dawn H, Amazon Review

"Ought to be made into a movie. Little bits of every emotional-filled moments with surprising twists and turns. Terrifying yet funny. Loved the ending."

★★★★★ - Wishing Wells, Amazon Review

"A lot of imagination went into this superb book. Mixes a couple of genres and kept me curious till the end."

★★★★★ - Amazon Kunde, Amazon Review

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About Joe Orange

Joe Orange weaves tales of cosmic wonder and temporal paradox through the fabric of everyday life. Raised on a steady diet of The Twilight Zone and The Outer Limits, he developed an enduring fascination with stories where ordinary people stumble into extraordinary circumstances. This influence shines through in his work, including his debut novel The Bootstrap Paradox, where house renovators discover a gateway born from the twisted threads of time itself.

His Strange Detroit series merges cosmic horror with noir-tinged science fiction, while never losing sight of the human element at the core of each story. Whether his characters are facing temporal anomalies or cosmic mysteries, Orange keeps one foot firmly planted in reality while the other steps boldly into the unknown.

His storytelling philosophy is simple: entertain readers with carefully crafted tales that challenge our understanding of reality while remaining grounded in authentic human experience. Each story serves as a doorway to the extraordinary, inviting readers to explore the thin line between the familiar and the impossible.

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