Michael DeCamp writes fantasy thrillers, supernatural suspense, and Christian nonfiction. Explore the Cutters Notch series, the Doc Moon adventures, and inspiring books that combine mystery, faith, and unforgettable characters.
At age ten, Michael rewrote Little Red Riding Hood on the fly. That early story sparked a lifelong love of writing. During his freshman year at Muncie Southside High School, he entertained classmates by turning grammar assignments into strange and humorous sentences that often landed on the classroom chalkboard.
As a young husband, Michael discovered a love for reading after picking up Twilight Eyes by Dean Koontz at a grocery store. Since then, he has enjoyed works by Steinbeck, Tolkien, Hemingway, Koontz, King, Baldacci, and Grisham. He especially enjoys history, spiritual growth, action-adventure, and stories with a dark edge.
Michael lives in Indianapolis with his wife of more than thirty years and their high-strung miniature Australian Shepherd. He enjoys serving his church, reading, and taking adventurous vacations. His two grown daughters continue to make him proud.
Michael turned his imagination into stories by writing short fiction before completing his debut novel, Abandon Hope. His favorite short stories include Davy’s Gift and Out of the Depths of Abandon, both set in the fictional town of Cutters Notch, Indiana.
Above all, Michael strives to live by the advice his father gave him as a toddler: “Mike, the most important thing you can do in your life is love God.”
Doc Moon wakes with no memory of his past and walks toward Cutters Notch, Indiana, carrying only a backpack, a water bottle, and a journal. Before he reaches town, he experiences a terrifying vision of his own violent death. His journal confirms it has happened before.
Although Doc lost his long-term memory, he still possesses extraordinary instincts, remarkable physical skills, and mysterious paranormal abilities. As he uncovers an old mystery, falls for a local woman, and confronts the town bully, he must also face the Purveyor of Death—an ancient creature determined to kill him.
“I enjoyed the story immensely!” – Karen E Laine, cohost of HGTV’s Good Bones
“Awesome plot. I had so much fun editing this book. The story was definitely not predictable. I can’t wait for the next one.”– Sherri Stewart, author & editor
Thirteen-year-old Hope Spencer and her mother flee to Cutters Notch, Indiana, to escape Hope’s violent father. They build new lives under new identities, and Hope quickly befriends two neighborhood boys.
When Hope disappears without a trace, her friends refuse to give up. They join forces with a state trooper and three unusual allies to search for her before time runs out. Together, they face an evil determined to destroy them all.
Whatever happens, they are determined. They will not Abandon Hope. AMAZON
Cutters Notch, Indiana may seem to be a sleepy little town, but not everything is always as it seems. These interludes provide you with a glimpse into the sometimes ordinary, but often extraordinary events that pepper everyday life in the tiny community.
Out of the Depths of Abandon: Tim and Traci want an inground pool, so they decide to move the ancient stone with the odd carvings. The results are devastating.
Penny’s Pet Peeve: Penny is peeved at Donald for his callous, inattentive attitude and decides to get a new life.
Linda’s Window: Calvin has been heartbroken for forty years, but his long-lost love returns to her parents’ home next door.
Davy’s Gift: Davy is a smart little boy with parents who are locked in their own domestic battles until a fire on Christmas Eve changes everything.
Rose and the Wooden Box: Sharee is very curious about the strange, mesmerizing necklace Rose is wearing, but curiosity can be a dangerous thing.
Enjoy these forays into the adventures that are everyday life in this small hamlet nestled inside the Hoosier National Forest. The dimensional layers are thin there. You never know what may happen next. AMAZON
Hope Spencer still struggles to recover from her own terrifying ordeal when someone kidnaps her best friends, Josh Gillis and Danny Flannery.
As the boys fight for freedom, Hope searches desperately for help. She turns to her elfin friends from the Arboreal Realm and meets Queen Agahpey Hesed. At the same time, Sheriff Rick Anders investigates a growing series of dangerous events across Cutters Notch.
Every choice draws the town closer to a battle against an evil force that feeds on human suffering.
A violent late-season storm approaches Cutters Notch as fallen elves invade the town. They intend to open the Ancient Gate to Abandon, and thirteen-year-old Hope Spencer becomes one of their primary targets.
Hope refuses to stay hidden while her father risks everything to defend the gate. At the same time, Rose Flannery, Josh, and Danny fall into the hands of a dangerous criminal seeking revenge.
Sheriff Rick Anders races from one crisis to another as monsters, portals, specters, criminals, and even a Sasquatch threaten the future of Cutters Notch.
Teens—Elves—Monsters—Specters—Portals—Criminals—and a Sasquatch AMAZON
Loving Out Loud is a collection of personal stories intended to provide practical examples of how to love our neighbor, one another, and even our enemies. In some, Michael shares about how other people truly set an example for him. In others, he shares about times when he blew it. But, in all of them, you will find grace and an opportunity to adapt the message to your own daily life. You will laugh with him and you may cry with him, but you will also walk with him as he learns how to love. This book is great for bible classes, small groups, or devotional times. Each chapter contains discussion questions and a personal challenge. As a bonus at the end, you will find the Lovementalism Challenge designed to help you set new patterns in your love for others.
Foreword by Don Mclaughlin, Senior Minister, North Atlanta Church of Christ and author of Love First: Ending Hate Before It’s Too Late AMAZON