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Established 2022

The Trade Imprint

Dark Matter INK is an award-winning indie press dedicated to delivering high-quality dark and darkly humorous fiction that captivates, thrills, and surprises. Specializing in horror, science fiction, and fantasy, we bring bold, imaginative storytelling to readers seeking their next great escape. Our mission is to champion innovative new voices and produce compelling stories that push the boundaries of speculative fiction. With a commitment to excellence and a passion for the extraordinary, we help shape the future of genre literature one mind-bending book at a time.

INK Authors

At the heart of INK's success is our talented roster of award-winning authors—visionary storytellers who craft immersive worlds, unforgettable characters, and thought-provoking themes. We champion both emerging and established voices, ensuring that each book we publish delivers exceptional quality and a unique perspective.

Click any author photo to view that author's bio and title list with Dark Matter.

Patrick Barb

Renan Bernardo

Eliane Boey

Kirk Bueckert

Tracy Cross

Maria Dong

Jelena Dunato

Steve Gibbon

Robert E. Harpold

Drew Huff

Ai Jiang

Amanda Cecelia Lang

Izzy Lee

Justine Lombardi

Catherine McCarthy

R. L. Meza

Mia V. Moss

Steph Nelson

Adam Pottle

Belicia Rhea

Grace R. Reynolds

Stephen S. Schreffler

Bonnie Jo Stufflebeam

Angela Sylvaine

Sara Tantlinger

Solomon Uhiara

Emily Ruth Verona

John Powers Wheeler

INK Cover Artists

Complementing our exceptional stories are the striking, imaginative cover designs created by our talented cover artists. Their work captures the essence of each book, drawing readers into rich and evocative worlds before they turn the first page.

Katerina Belikova

Butcher Billy

Tony Evans

Evangeline Gallagher

Devin Forst

Dan Fris

Eric Hibbeler

Drew Huff

Olly Jeavons

Mateus Roberts

Sylvia Strijk

Nickolej Villiger

Latest News & Publicity

The Gods Are Not Enough
Rights Acquisition

The Gods Are Not Enough

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Dark Matter INK has acquired first worldwide English language rights for THE GODS ARE NOT ENOUGH by Robert E. Harpold, the sequel to WHEN THE GODS ARE AWAY, in which a neurot...
Dust Engines
Rights Acquisition

Dust Engines

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Dark Matter INK has acquired first worldwide English language rights for DUST ENGINES by Solomon Uhiara, a young adult speculative fiction novel set in a near-future Port Har...
Harvest of Spears
Rights Acquisition

Harvest of Spears

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Dark Matter INK has acquired first worldwide English language rights for HARVEST OF SPEARS by John Powers Wheeler, an epic fantasy novel by new author John Powers Wheeler. Ac...