The Makalang Series by Michael Dalton, Michael Dalton

Ex-Marine and lonely single dad Will Hawthorne just wants to clear his head with a weekend in the woods with his live-action roleplaying group. But a careless misstep sends him tumbling through a cave into an alien world. There he finds a dying civilization of bizarre human-animal hybrids, filled with effete males and frustrated females who are soon pursuing him for their own ends... moreEx-Marine and lonely single dad Will Hawthorne just wants to clear his head with a weekend in the woods with his live-action roleplaying group. But a careless misstep sends him tumbling through a cave into an alien world. There he finds a dying civilization of bizarre human-animal hybrids, filled with effete males and frustrated females who are soon pursuing him for their own ends. For Will has stumbled into this world’s most powerful legend – a legend of the one who will come to reverse its decline – the legend of the Makalang. The Scarlet Cavern is the first book in The Makalang series and contains explicit adult scenes and violence. less

Former Marine Will Hawthorne has revealed himself to the alien world of Taitala as the Makalang, a legendary creature who is expected to reverse the world’s decline into senescence and extinction. With his first wives already pregnant, tensions between city’s clans begin stretching to the breaking point as the demand for new children intensifies... moreFormer Marine Will Hawthorne has revealed himself to the alien world of Taitala as the Makalang, a legendary creature who is expected to reverse the world’s decline into senescence and extinction. With his first wives already pregnant, tensions between city’s clans begin stretching to the breaking point as the demand for new children intensifies.But Will’s attempts to mediate the dispute are upended by a campaign of bombings by the shadowy Black Sky group and suspicions that the mysterious nocturnal panikang are behind it.As Will continues his quest to unravel the enigma of the Makalang’s role in the world, he must choose between the needs of one of his closest wives and the needs of his adopted world.The Black Sky is the second book in The Makalang series and contains explicit adult scenes and violence. less

An Alien Sci-Fi Harem AdventureFormer Marine Will Hawthorne has defeated the Gates of the Golden Staff, but the remnants of the cult have escaped with the tools he needs to finally save his adopted world.Searching for their last stronghold, he and three of his closest wives – fox-girl Merindra, cat-girl Narilora, and bat-girl Mereceeree – must trek deep into the Taitalan wilderness in hopes of destroying the cult once and for all... moreAn Alien Sci-Fi Harem AdventureFormer Marine Will Hawthorne has defeated the Gates of the Golden Staff, but the remnants of the cult have escaped with the tools he needs to finally save his adopted world.Searching for their last stronghold, he and three of his closest wives – fox-girl Merindra, cat-girl Narilora, and bat-girl Mereceeree – must trek deep into the Taitalan wilderness in hopes of destroying the cult once and for all.But the trip uncovers a series of new and dangerous secrets that call into doubt everything he has believed up to now. With the fate of Taitala hanging in the balance, he faces a final, fateful decision that will determine both his past and his future.The Crimson Star is the fourth book in The Makalang series and contains explicit adult scenes and graphic violence. less

At long last, Will Hawthorne has corrected the genetic conflicts that had doomed Taitala to extinction. But all is not well on his adopted world, as the leader of the dwenda is determined to track down the elusive kaliman and attempt a reconciliation. Meanwhile, a heavily armed force of kaliman is marching on the city of Yama-Kana, led by none other than Sheedlyn, the leader of the Gates of the Golden Staff... moreAt long last, Will Hawthorne has corrected the genetic conflicts that had doomed Taitala to extinction. But all is not well on his adopted world, as the leader of the dwenda is determined to track down the elusive kaliman and attempt a reconciliation. Meanwhile, a heavily armed force of kaliman is marching on the city of Yama-Kana, led by none other than Sheedlyn, the leader of the Gates of the Golden Staff.Hoping to avoid a bloodbath, Will and his wives travel to Yama-Kana, where they discover that the cult may not have been eradicated from the city as thoroughly as he thought. As the dark clues pile up, the group comes in conflict with an old enemy who is determined to conceal her role in aiding them.With time running out, Will must race to expose the secrets and prepare the city for the arrival of the kaliman in time to prevent a slaughter. The Ebony Void is the fifth book in the Makalang series and contains explicit adult scenes and graphic violence. less

Will Hawthorne’s life in Taitala is upended by the violent assassination of Ceriniat, the leader of the linyang. But no sooner have Will and his wives begun their investigation into who was responsible than an element of his past – one he had thought was far behind him – suddenly resurfaces.As Will struggles to deal with the turmoil both within and outside his family, his enemies in Yama-Kana and beyond move to take advantage of the distractions... moreWill Hawthorne’s life in Taitala is upended by the violent assassination of Ceriniat, the leader of the linyang. But no sooner have Will and his wives begun their investigation into who was responsible than an element of his past – one he had thought was far behind him – suddenly resurfaces.As Will struggles to deal with the turmoil both within and outside his family, his enemies in Yama-Kana and beyond move to take advantage of the distractions. With his wife Narilora a leading candidate to take over leadership of the linyang, and the dwenda depending on his leadership for their expedition to meet with the kaliman, Will’s attention is stretched dangerously thin.With dangers closing in from multiple directions, Will must once again weigh the risk to his family against the potential to finally eliminate his greatest enemy – who may have one final, epic trick up her sleeve.The Emerald Circlet is the sixth book in The Makalang series and contains explicit adult scenes and graphic violence. less