Launching Fall 2026

SKELMIR

The Debut Thriller in the Mason Wade Series

Where evil & power meet rural justice. Mason Wade’s life is shattered when his ranch in Idaho and family empire in Argentina are targeted in a coordinated global strike.
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Early Reader Reviews

  • SKELMIR had me hooked from the first couple of pages. I could hardly put it down and couldn’t wait to return to it. Richly developed characters, action-packed, and shockingly unpredictable twists and turns.
    Mitch M. – Texas
  • The Wade family is under attack. The only way the family is going to survive is to use their collective skills to discover and defend against it. SKELMIR is a high-energy roller coaster ride that tells how one family uses their formidable skills and resources to defend against an enemy with almost unlimited resources.
    Marty S. – Colorado
  • SKELMIR is a striking thriller that shares the unhinged action surrounding two families thrust into war with a powerful foe. This book combines military action, government secrecy, and family drama into an action-packed read that makes it hard to put down.
    Jennifer W. – Georgia
  • Chris Gaskins’ storytelling in SKELMIR not only kept me on the edge of my seat but also incorporated moments for a breather to digest the many characters and converging storylines that are expertly woven into an unexpected conclusion.  I could not put this book down, and I demand a sequel!
    Jakub K. – North Carolina
  • This was a very action-packed story, with a large, tight-knit family dynamic all working towards one unified goal, and I found myself very enthralled throughout its entirety!
    Jessica M. – Alberta, Canada

SKELMIR Operational Vault

Every week leading up to the Fall launch, we declassify a new piece of the Mason Wade universe. Sign up to receive vault notifications.


Week 10

Who is Mason Wade

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Week 9

Mason’s Job & Team

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Week 8

Wade Family Overview

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Week 7

Wade Ranch Map

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Week 6

Acosta Family Overview

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Week 5

Acosta Empire Details

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Week 4

Wade & Acosta Veterans

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Week 3

Mason’s Allies

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Week 2

Who is SKELMIR?

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Week 1

Chapter 1 – Digital & Audio

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Chris Gaskins

As a technology executive raised on a farm in Willacoochee, Georgia, Chris Gaskins brings a unique perspective to the modern thriller. He has navigated the high-stakes world of corporate boardrooms and the grounded realities of rural life.

This duality defines his unique writing perspective, where corporate strategy meets raw, family-driven loyalty. SKELMIR is the culmination of years of experience in both technical leadership and the grit of rural heritage.