A virus nearly wiped out the human race. But is controlled survival a future worth living? The post-apocalyptic routine couldn’t be better for Kate. Doing her part to rebuild the world’s population, her husband and their genetically privileged children are her pride and joy. But as her spouse becomes distant, she fears her flawless family is on the brink of collapse. Confused and distraught as he continues to withdraw, Kate finds comfort in a handsome younger man who mentors her son. But as she and her new beau become entwined, her husband suddenly reasserts his claim. And giving in to his renewed loyalty could set their carefully ordered society ablaze. Will Kate build the life she dares desire or be stained by betrayal? The Tier Trilogy is a gripping, thought-provoking saga. If you like heartfelt characters, clean romance, and fresh takes on dystopia, then you’ll adore Cindy Gunderson’s binge-worthy tale.

Recipient of the 1st Place in Science Fiction CIPA EVVY award 2021 "A gripping story, thoughtfully written and very much character-led. A Red Ribbon Winner and highly recommended." --The Wishing Shelf Awards A virus nearly wiped out the human race. But is controlled survival a future worth living? The post-apocalyptic routine couldn’t be better for Kate. Doing her part to rebuild the world’s population, her husband and their genetically privileged children are her pride and joy. But as her spouse becomes distant, she fears her flawless family is on the brink of collapse. Confused and distraught as he continues to withdraw, Kate finds comfort in a handsome younger man who mentors her son. But as she and her new beau become entwined, her husband suddenly reasserts his claim. And giving in to his renewed loyalty could set their carefully ordered society ablaze. Will Kate build the life she dares desire or be stained by betrayal? Tier 1 is the first book in the thrilling Tier science fiction trilogy. If you like heartfelt characters, clean romance, and thought-provoking takes on dystopia, then you’ll adore Cindy Gunderson’s binge-worthy tale.

"John Dempsey's life--as an elite Tier One Navy SEAL named Jack Kemper--is over. A devastating terrorist action catapults him from a world of moral certainty and decisive orders into the shadowy realm of espionage, where ambiguity is the only rule. His new mission: hunt down those responsible for the greatest tragedy in the history of the US Special Ops and bring them to justice"--

When one of the most brazen and lethal acts of terrorism rocks American and Israeli intelligence forces at the highest levels, nothing stops former Navy SEAL and Tier One operator John Dempsey from answering the call of duty--including a mission with the highest stakes he's ever faced.

In 2056, the world's most powerful AI System, ARKUS, comes online. Created to extend human lifespans, it quickly makes world-changing discoveries in health science. It also develops an advanced VR headset that uses consumable nanomachines to let users experience time faster in virtual worlds.Two years later, ARKUS releases World-Tree Online, a game where players scale a giant tree with thousands of unique game worlds hanging from the branches. The game's time-dilation makes it so that one hour of playtime feels like one month to those in-game, allowing humans to virtually extend their lifespans.However, after an old gamer named Vincent joins World-Tree Online, an update begins that stretches the time-dilation to one year for every five seconds. Players are unable to exit the game during the update-with an estimated wait time of three hundred sixty years.After experimenting with an exploit, Vincent begins to develop new spells that will take him higher in the game than he ever thought possible. Unfortunately, he crosses paths with the last moderator, a young man named Lucas that uses his mod abilities to torture and subjugate other players.Lucas is willing to abuse his power to conquer the World-Tree, but Vincent's exploit might just be the key to stopping him.

The truth set them free. But if they don’t return, their society is doomed to repeat its past corruption. Kate and Eric are elated with their reunion. But exiled in Tier 3, they barely have enough for themselves and their children to survive. And when they discover a heartbreaking group of abandoned kids, they realize they must restore justice to all three Tiers. Enduring an arduous journey across the wilds, the couple risks everything to inform the people. But with a revolution already brewing in Tier 2, their world may descend into chaos before they have a chance to save it. Can Kate and Eric create lasting change to a system built on segregation? Tier 3 is the third and final book in the page-turning Tier science fiction trilogy. If you like fighting for equality, underdog protagonists, and surprising allies, then you’ll love Cindy Gunderson’s thrilling finale.

"This book is truly epic. . . . The reader will probably wish there was a thousand more pages." —The Huffington Post Picking up where Fall of Giants, the first novel in the extraordinary Century Trilogy, left off, Winter of the World follows its five interrelated families—American, German, Russian, English, and Welsh—through a time of enormous social, political, and economic turmoil, beginning with the rise of the Third Reich, through the great dramas of World War II, and into the beginning of the long Cold War. Carla von Ulrich, born of German and English parents, finds her life engulfed by the Nazi tide until daring to commit a deed of great courage and heartbreak . . . . American brothers Woody and Chuck Dewar, each with a secret, take separate paths to momentous events, one in Washington, the other in the bloody jungles of the Pacific . . . . English student Lloyd Williams discovers in the crucible of the Spanish Civil War that he must fight Communism just as hard as Fascism . . . . Daisy Peshkov, a driven social climber, cares only for popularity and the fast set until war transforms her life, while her cousin Volodya carves out a position in Soviet intelligence that will affect not only this war but also the war to come.

Three of the author's epics--"Sabriel," "Lirael," and "Abhorsen"--are available in a box set.

They’re mourning the loss of each other. But reuniting could have fatal consequences. Kate can’t shake this uneasy feeling. Despite memories of her previous partner dying, her dreams are filled with vivid images of him alive and well. And plagued by sudden debilitating headaches, she can’t help but wonder if her body knows something she doesn’t. Eric wants to be the dad his son deserves. So though he suffers constant reminders of his wife’s death, he’s forced to play along in a life that feels unfamiliar. But with a new romantic interest on the horizon, he wonders if it’s time to finally move on. As the truth behind Kate’s illness begins to emerge, she fears someone has broken the fragile social contract. And when an unforeseen benefactor sends Eric information, his faith in the system faces the ultimate test. Can two forgotten lovers rediscover the relationship their hearts remember? Tier 2 is the second book in the enthralling Tier science fiction trilogy. If you like strong-willed protagonists, battles for romance, and portraits of societal decay, then you’ll adore Cindy Gunderson’s dystopian story. Buy Tier 2 to recall the truth today!

In the first installment of The Martian Tales Trilogy, hero John Carter wins the affections of the princess of Mars and the respect of the Martian warlords whom he befriends. The excitement continues in The Gods of Mars, when Carter engages the Black Pirates in airborne combat above the dead seas of Mars and leads a revolt to free the Martian races from a religion that thrives on living sacrifices. In the third book, The Warlord of Mars, Carter overcomes the forces of evil that would destroy the planet.