The next time he dies...will be the last.

Can he save the woman he loves before his heart gives out for good?

Horace "The Hammer" Harkness is a gene-modified pit fighter 20 years past his prime. He loves the life of screaming fans and thundering theme music, but too many injuries and resurrections have wrecked his heart. If he loses one more match, game over.

Now his big comeback is in deep, deep trouble. If he fails, how will he repay all the money he borrowed from the Russian mob to finance this fiasco?

And then there's Lilly, an aging exotic dancer who might just care about this bruiser, if only she didn't have a closet full of her own demons.

In a world of blood-drenched circuses and fleeting fame, can a battered pit fighter outsmart the Russian mob before they exact revenge on Lilly? Or will he die trying?

If you love stories with high-tech weapons, high-stakes action, snarky ninjas, and a touch of romance, you'll love The Hammer Falls!

“Take WWE and MMA, amp the violence to a bone-breaking, body-busting eleven, and you've got The Hammer Falls. But wash away the bloodstains and you'll surprisingly find yourself clobbered by camaraderie and heart.” - Warren Hammond, author of the KOP series and Denver Moon

“Fast-paced, action-packed, and full of heart. The Hammer Falls will have you praying Ridley Scott gives this one a home on the silver screen. He and Heermann are the only two capable of delivering the perfect balance of gladiatorial action and high-stakes science fiction.” - Joshua Viola, award-winning editor of Nightmares Unhinged and Cyber World

"A body slam of high-tech mayhem and social justice. Travis Heermann delivers one gut punch after another in this science-fiction TKO.” – Mario Acevedo, author of the Felix Gomez detective vampire series

“There are books that pack a punch, and then there’s The Hammer Falls. With pugilistic, pit-fighting ferocity—and a surprising human core—Travis Heermann throws science fiction into the squared circle and watches it writhe in excitement. Grab a ringside seat and hold on tight.” - Jason Heller, Hugo Award-winning author of Strange Stars and editor of Cyber World