GENERAL

I am in the U.S. and want to support my local bookstore. Do you have any recommendations?

RIFT will be stocked in select bookstores. Here are some we recommend. If you are an employee and would like to stock RIFT, please reach out to us and we will list you below.

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In stock (starting October 30) - updated 11/16/25

Capital Books - Sacramento, CA

Bookstores! Do you stock RIFT (ISBN 9798985108507) in your store and want us to feature you on this list? Be sure to reach out.

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Online - updated 11-16-25

Powell's Books - Portland, OR

Wild Sisters Book Company - Sacramento, CA

Mockingbird Bookshop - Bath, ME

Back Cove Books - Portland, ME

This list is just getting started... check back for more soon.

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Is RIFT available outside the US and Canada?

Yes. For our published content, we go through Ingram Group, the largest worldwide distributor for print media. As of this writing, we have confirmed that the novel is available in the United Kingdom, Australia, Denmark, Sweden, Germany, Lithuania. For those living outside of these regions, check with your local book retailer and ask them for "RIFT: The Sixth Extinction" by Thomas Asher, ISBN: 9798985108507. The book should be in their database, perhaps on their shelves. This list is growing, so check back periodically for updates.

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Is there a definitive release date for RIFT? 

Paperback is available now. Hardcover will release November 21, 2025. eBook will be coming later in 2025. Audiobook TBD.

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What formats will RIFT be available in?

Paperback, hardcover, eBook, and audiobook formats will release (the latter two will likely be released in late 2025 or early 2026).

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FOR RETAILERS

I'd like to carry your book in my store. How do I get it on my shelves?

RIFT is distributed by Ingram Group, the world's largest book distributor. If you cannot find the book in your database, contact us. For a quick overview, download the book's sell sheet here.

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MEDIA AND PRESS

Do you provide a press kit?

Yes. Please contact us directly at thomas.asher@tomashernovels.com for more information.

How do I sign up for exclusive access to unreleased and unpublished content by the author, news, and other updates?

To gain access to exclusive content and stay up-to-date on the latest, please subscribe using the subscription form at the bottom of this page. You can also join our Discord channel, which also hosts giveaways on occasion.

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WEBSITE AND CONTACT

Is your website secure?

Yes. Our web host is Wix, which is one of the most widely used and secure website hosting services. Please review our Privacy Policy for more information. You can also review Wix's Privacy Policy here.

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I signed up for your mailing list but did not receive a confirmation email. What do I do?

Check to see if it was sent to your spam folder. If you still cannot locate a confirmation email, please contact us.

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How can I contact the author?

You can reach out by sending a message here.

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Who does the artwork for your website and publications?

The artwork you see is from an incredibly talented group of artists who have done work on well-known movie productions, scientific publications, and books. Read about the artists here.

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Are you on social media?

Yes. The social media link/s can be found in the website's menu above.

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WRITING

Which authors, artists, and other figures have inspired your work?

In no particular order: H.P. Lovecraft, Michael Crichton, Kip Thorne, Jonathan Nolan, H.R. Giger, H.G. Wells, George Orwell, Stephen Hawking, Stanley Kubrick, Phil Tippett, and Gustave Doré—among many others—have been heavily influential to Tom's style and expression of writing.

 

What genre/s do you consider your writing to fall under?

Tom's work generally falls under the umbrella of sci-fi horror and cosmic horror, although he explores multiple themes in military fiction, political and historical fiction, and character-driven story telling.

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