THE SCRIBBLERS:
AUSTIN & MACK

AD Austin and Janey Mack first crossed paths on X—where sparks of creativity often fly in 280 characters or less.

What started as a wild idea quickly turned into something electric: they teamed up to co-write two gripping thrillers that hit hard and didn't let go—BRUTE FORCE and RED TIGER (the first two explosive entries in the Lonnegan and Savage series). These aren't your average page-turners. Packed with high-stakes action, razor-sharp dialogue, and relentless momentum, they prove that when two powerhouse storytellers collide, the result is pure adrenaline.

Now, the duo is diving into their true passion project: a classic old-school noir that drips with shadowy atmosphere, hard-boiled grit, and moral ambiguity—just like the golden age masters used to deliver.

But here's the twist that makes it unforgettable: stunning artist illustrations bring every rain-slicked alley, fedora-shadowed face, and cigarette-glow moment to vivid, cinematic life. It's noir reimagined—not just read, but seen.

From a chance meeting on X to building a bold new creative empire, Austin & Mack are proving that the best stories aren't born in isolation—they're forged in collaboration. Buckle up. The shadows are calling, and this team's just getting started. Who's ready for the darkness?

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AUSTIN

A.D. AUSTIN is a military and law enforcement veteran with more than twenty-eight years of public service. Born in the mid-west, he moved frequently due to his father’s military career. Shortly after graduation from high school he enlisted in the US Military, spending four years on active duty.

After receiving an honorable discharge, Austin completed his BS in Public Administration before entering into law enforcement. He spent his first five years in uniform patrol before moving into criminal investigations where he spent the majority of his career. Austin has worked everything from high-risk fugitive operations to complex white-collar investigations.

Austin has also written two high-action political thriller novels with Mack, BRUTE FORCE and the soon to be released RED TIGER.

JANEy
MACK

From editing TV commercials, to investigative journalism to bartending, to construction, Mack's life has been a series of getting to know how people and things work.

FELIPE
Pope

I have been trying to imitate a male voice for 6 years to prevent my inbox from flooding with messages from boys. Also - I have a better aim than Ben. 

WHAT FELIPE'S
DOING

WHERE IT
STARTED

officers like Valor and enlisted grunts like me get along almost as sweet as sand in a flywheel.

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