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A psychologist unearths America’s darkest secret through the terrors of an asylum in 1933 Virginia. The truths that have been erased from history come to life in this thriller about the nation’s ugly and forgotten chapter.

Fear The Reaper now available on Amazon/Kindle.

Dave Simms is available for scheduling book talks, presentations, library chats, school visits, Skype, and teaching units.

Where does the music come from?

What if it could be as DEADLY as it is MAGICAL?

Dark Muse now available on Amazon/Kindle.

Read the excerpts of David Simms Works In Progress

Welcome To The Zoo

A Message from David Simms

Welcome to the World of the Dark Muse & other stories! Come on in and enter - a world of music and wonder await. Check out the music videos for the songs within the novel and learn about the contest to win great prizes, including finding yourself a character in the next book! Join the Accidentals - Muddy, Poe, Otis, Corey, and Silver Eye as they venture into a strange world of wonder and horror. Travel with them as they seek to save Muddy's brother and survive the beasts and trials that threaten them at every turn. Learn who the Dark Muse is and what the River's powers can do. Thank you for visiting and enjoy everything the website has to offer. PLEASE feel free to email me at any time.

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David Simms

6 days ago

It's Alive! Fear The Reaper is released today in print & ebook. Thanks to the amazing folks at Crossroad Press for their great work on it (and Michael Hoover for the great cover image).
Here's a little description:
A dark chapter of history that most have never heard of or learned about in school.
An extermination of the "unfit" and "defective," planned, devised, and nearly executed on American soil by the titans of industry. How close did it come to happening? How much of it actually did happen? Who were the targets and why?
The story of the psychologist who discovered the horrors he became a part of in a tale of deep secrets, conspiracies, love, murder, and sex. The story of the doctor who influenced the worst atrocity in human history yet nearly altered the course of United States DNA. A thriller that unfortunately is still relevant today. Available everywhere. ...

Fear the Reaper

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A psychologist unearths America’s darkest secret through the terrors of an asylum in 1933 Virginia, where the elite aim to eliminate millions of "unfit" citizens. The truths that have been erased from history come to life in this thriller about the nation's ugly and forgotten cha...

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A nice mix of story, rock music, and mythology

In Dark Muse, Simms uses story, setting, classic music, and characters to weave a powerful and well-structured lyrical fairy tale fraught with danger, choices, and young innocent love amidst the realities of prejudice and broken families. The unconventional “special needs” characters prove their strength and resilience as they use their musical ability and instruments to battle murderous creatures in a legendary world.

Apr 14, 2015

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Dave Simms will appear at Con Of The Mountain April 18

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Last year, David Simms made a guest post over at Monster Librarian. Here’s a small excerpt: “My first novel, Dark Muse, was released a few months ago, realizing a lifelong dream. It’s exciting that a publisher enjoyed it enough to sign me, and receiving high praise from both colleagues I respect, and, most importantly, from […]

DARK MUSE has arrived! Enter the Contest & Win!

DARK MUSE has arrived! It is now available (as of June 28th) at FireandIceYA.com and will be set up at Amazon shortly. Follow Muddy Rivers, Poe, Otis, and Corey on their journey into a dark world where music reigns, but also kills. The Accidentals set off to the legendary crossroads on a quest to save […]