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"Falank is master and commander of his pen." - Natasha Head, author of Pulse, Nothing Left to Lose
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Stranger at the Door
Stranger at the Door
Fate comes knocking...
A precocious nine-year-old named Charlotte, her selectively mute younger brother Connor, and their paternal grandfather find their quiet existence at Covington Apartments interrupted by the sudden appearance of a stranger at their door. The act of kindness they demonstrate with this enigmatic wanderer begins a cascade of mystery and heightening emotion that spreads like wildfire, dividing their small community. Where some believe the visitor in their midst is an opportunity to do good and is a source of hope, there are others who stand in fierce opposition, feeling this stranger is a harbinger of more unusual things to come and is, ultimately, something for them to fear... The discovery of the truth is just one piece that makes up the extraordinary heart of Stranger at the Door.
Written as a story for his daughter, Joseph Falank's Stranger at the Door will be available in both paperback and Kindle editions beginning on Wednesday, October 14, 2026. Pre-order your copy now!
New Release!
No Common Day
No Common Day
Everyone has a story.
And every story happens for a reason.
An exhausted father drives through the night to reach his heartbroken daughter and winds up pulling over at a mind-bending diner. A cheating lover faces a string of cosmic comeuppance. A curious boy takes home what may just be the world's fastest bicycle. A carousel attendant becomes alarmed when a constant rider goes missing. These tales and more all take place within a single day in the quiet valley community of Serling Oaks, New York. A unique summer day when the town is under the threat of severe weather and the veil between the mundane of our world and the extraordinary possibilities of what else is out there is not only thin but wide open...
Today anything is possible. And likely.
With No Common Day author Joseph Falank (Renewal, Seeing) once again blurs the lines between a stark, even sometimes cruel reality and the prospect of supernatural intervention with this emotionally-charged collection of interlinked stories that will bring readers to believe in the perseverance and strength of human endurance and also question the limitless possibilities of an unexplainable presence that exists in parallel to our own lives.
The collection No Common Day releases in paperback and in Kindle e-book format on Tuesday, May 12, 2026.
A Note from The Author:
August 14, 2026
Dear Readers,
A slightly past mid-year update:
If you've been following along, this year has seen two new (ish) releases: a brand new (and my first!) collection of (linked) stories titled No Common Day and a re-release of my sophomore novel The Painted Lady. Both were released under my own imprint, The Butterfly Chronicles, and both feature original cover artwork from artist Christopher Wright.
In addition, my next planned (and eighth!) book, Stranger at the Door - a novel written for my daughter - has been moved up to a release date of Wednesday, October 14, 2026. Originally intended for 2027, the opportunity came up to publish this book on my daughter's birthday, so I've worked harder to make the self-imposed deadline. Stranger at the Door will be available in both paperback and Kindle e-book - you can pre-order your Kindle copy now, paperback pre-orders will be live soon.
Now, given all of that great news, what does the future look like?
First the bad (ish): Effective immediately, I will be sunsetting the author newsletter. In terms of analytics, I have found that my social media posts regarding my books garner far more attention and returns than the newsletter has over the last twelve months. As someone who wants to use every minute of his time effectively, it's become difficult to dedicate the necessary time and effort to a newsletter that falls mostly into spam folders.
The good: This year turned out to be more productive than I thought it would, especially with (finally) being able to release the book for my daughter. Piloting my imprint of The Butterfly Chronicles with No Common Day turned out to be a successful move, so moving into 2027 there will be a few more re-releases of out-of-print books (really hoping to re-release The Vanishing at Echo Lake...) while I continue working on a new manuscript. Publications will continue through Amazon's KDP program for the foreseeable future. The next new book, after Stranger at the Door in October, won't be until sometime in 2028.
For now, Dear Readers, please enjoy No Common Day and Stranger at the Door. They were made with the utmost love.
-- Joe
Previous Releases... (Archive Material)
Are you an early reviewer on LibraryThing, Goodreads, or Edelweiss? If so, you can enjoy The Vanishing at Echo Lake right now!
What are early reviewers saying?
"[If] you love a horror story you cannot go wrong with The Vanishing at Echo Lake!" - Edelweiss early reviewer.
"...a fast paced thriller that I could not put down. [The] characters were well defined and relatable...are human, with flaws and strengths." - Goodreads early reviewer.
"Wow, just wow. No words can truly capture how nerve-wracking and gripping this story is. [It is] mind-blowingly good." - Supriyak, Instagram book reviewer
"Compelling, suspenseful, gripping, raising thought-provoking questions about the nature of reality and the possible consequences of the story's events. [It is] not just a thriller, but also a deeply reflective read." - LibraryThing early reviewer.
"Compelling... Engaging... a rich tapestry of interpersonal dynamics. The unfolding mystery and subsequent events at Echo Lake have a[n] unsettling and suspenseful quality... The blend of personal drama and suspense keeps the pages turning, and the atmospheric setting of the lake adds an extra later of intrigue." - Goodreads early reviewer.
The Vanishing at Echo Lake
The Vanishing at Echo Lake
Three couples...
A weekend getaway at a secluded lake house...
What could possibly go wrong?
Ben and Kelsey, Teddy and Denna, and Pete and Carrie haven't seen each other in sixteen months. The friends are excited to reconnect and the trip is a welcome though cautious respite during a lull in the rampaging pandemic outbreak. Each couple brings along their own relationship issues and challenges, along with their fragile hopes of finding normalcy in a brighter, if yet uncertain future.
What awaits them at Echo Lake, however, is more deadly than the virus.
The unexplainable will become the unavoidable and then the undeniable. Each friend will be tested to their limits. It will take sheer determination and resolve to survive... if they can.
Harrowing and relentless, The Vanishing at Echo Lake, is a fast-paced thriller that weaves humanity and real-world issues seamlessly with the threat of the unknown.
"Grabs you from the first page and doesn't stop. If you're looking for a thrilling and immersive read, this is it. I was hooked!"
- Alice Lakewood, Editor
Joseph Falank combines personal drama with a spooky atmosphere in his new book The Vanishing at Echo Lake...
Citywide Blackout podcast, episode 405, featuring author Joseph Falank discussing his newest release, out on October 22, is now available to stream and/or download on YouTube or where you listen to podcasts.
AVAILABLE NOW IN HARDCOVER, SOFTCOVER, E-BOOK, and AUDIO
Renewal
Renewal
Two years after an incident caused a rift in his family, aspiring novelist Malcolm Aton returns home, beckoned by his younger brother to assist in the care of their ailing father, who is facing the end stages of Alzheimer's disease.
With confrontation imminent, Malcolm takes on the temporary role of caregiver while contending with big decisions that will impact every corner of his life.
Nothing will go as expected.
"Falank writes an honest, raw, gut wrenching, heartbreaking novel about the reality of Alzheimer's disease. But there is so much more to this book than the debilitating disease - this book is also about forgiveness, about relationships, heartbreak, and the renewal of life after all of that. It's a book that you don't want to miss."
- Kristin G., The Book Addict
"...there may have been a tear or two towards the end. ...a well-written account..."
- Di B., The Book Review Crew
"...Renewal is a powerfully written and incredibly honest story..."
- Max Bowen, Citywide Blackout podcast
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