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"Falank is master and commander of his pen." - Natasha Head, author of Pulse, Nothing Left to Lose
Upcoming 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:
April 18, 2026
Dear Readers,
I am updating this space to share some good news -- a new book by yours truly will soon be available!
After much work and time, No Common Day, a collection of linked-tales, releases on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. This will be my seventh book and will be published by me, under my banner "The Butterfly Chronicles," and through Amazon's Kindle-Direct Publishing (KDP) program.
Now, you may be asking, why self-publish this latest book after six previously published books were traditionally released through independent publishers? The answer is complicated, but to simplify: Because, Dear Readers, after my most recent publisher suddenly closed their doors, I grew tired of watching my work become difficult, if not impossible, to find. I was dismayed at seeing my older works being sold by scalpers for ridiculous prices. With Amazon KDP, I set the prices, and the availability won't be an issue (certainly, Amazon isn't going anywhere anytime soon). This move also allows all of my work to be released under a single entity, so everything can be available in the same place.
I don't write to become rich. I write to be fulfilled. I share my stories because I believe I have something of value to offer readers. If my books make a few dollars on the side, that's just extra. But, for the foreseeable future, I will not be seeking traditional publishing as a means to release my work.
That all said, following the release of No Common Day, I will be going back through my catalogue and re-releasing the other novels and novellas through KDP, with updated cover art, and perhaps a few supplemental materials. Until those books are indeed updated, please consider the other works mentioned on this website as archival material. Updating those books and then updating this website will take time, but they will be done, Dear Readers. Some are already in the process, and I cannot wait to share them with you once again.
For now, please enjoy No Common Day.
-- Joe
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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