Coming 2026

GAUNTLET

Book Three • Gauntlet Prime Series

The epic conclusion to Mel's journey through the deadliest games in the galaxy.

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Gauntlet Prime Series

YA Science Fiction • Action-Packed Adventure

Gladiator

Book One

No one survives the Gauntlets.

Fifty-two people disappear overnight from a beach resort in the Bahamas. Mel wakes up imprisoned on an alien ship, deep in space. Thoughts of her senior year in high school, of gymnastic competitions, dance lessons and going to college, are over. Of the fifty-two people kidnapped, only eight are still alive...

Ghosts

Book Two

The only way to survive is to become a ghost.

Freedom comes at a steep price. Escaping from the alien scientist had led to the death of four of their friends, leaving Mel and the rest of the survivors drifting in an alien culture, with no resources and no way to get home.

Coming 2026

Gauntlet

Book Three

The final chapter awaits.

Mel's journey reaches its explosive conclusion. Sign up for the newsletter to get notified when Gauntlet releases in 2026.

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About Barry Solway

I love fantasy, sci-fi and action stories that explore and reveal who we are as people. In particular, what makes us tick and how far can we push ourselves before we either break or are forced to grow? I'm currently focusing on sci-fi and thrillers oriented around technology but my first book was actually a picture book I wrote for my niece.

I'm an Engineer, software developer, writer, dancer, martial artist and a former Marine. I bring a love of technology and things that are generally amazing to all of my writing. All of my experiences go into my writing, hopefully creating a rich world and characters that everyone can connect with.

I grew up in a house attached to a seafood restaurant on the Delaware Bay, and I've lived on the east coast, the west coast, and in-between. I grew up at sea level and lived for years at 8500 feet in the foothills above Denver. Currently I'm hanging out in Boulder, CO where I work in technology while pursuing my passion for writing.

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