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Donald William Hancock is a Montana author whose novels explore suspense, human relationships, survival, and the darker corners of extraordinary circumstances. Drawing inspiration from the landscapes he knows intimately, he sets much of his fiction against the mountains, forests, and isolated communities of Montana.

My Latest Releases and Upcoming Books

These are my latest releases and books that will be released soon. They all can be purchased on Amazon. My goal is to eventually expand beyond Amazon and make my books also available through other publishers.

America is more divided than at any time since the Civil War. Institutions feel captured, trust has collapsed, and politicians now speak openly of civil war. What if this polarization is not entirely accidental? In this measured exploration, centrist author Donald W. Hancock asks the uncomfortable question: Could patient foreign adversaries — guided by Russia’s ideological subversion and China’s doctrine of unrestricted warfare — be working quietly through our own schools, media, government, culture, and borders to weaken the United States from within? Drawing on Yuri Bezmenov’s warnings, the Chinese military text Unrestricted Warfare, and decades of observable trends, Hancock lays out a clear “recipe” for internal collapse — then offers realistic, non-partisan paths to renewal. This is not conspiracy. It is a sober “what if” from a concerned American who still believes the country is worth saving. Is it too late to save America?

They were never meant to read the story. They were chosen to live it.

Deep in Montana’s Swan Range, two friends head into the wilderness for a long-planned elk hunt…
After a devastating fall leaves one of them injured, getting back becomes a fight for survival.
But something is out there—watching, tracking… and controlling
This isn’t just survival.
It’s a hunt.
And they’re not the ones in control.

Stalked in the High Country

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What if the person you loved most could come back to you... and refused to leave?

Four months after her husband’s fatal hiking accident, Elena Voss is still living inside the silence he left behind. The Montana house feels too big. The blue ceramic mug with the chipped handle still sits by the sink. Her teenage daughter, Lila, has gone quiet in the way only grief can make a child quiet.

Then an ad appears on her phone.
Echo: Keep Them Close.

Using every photo, text, video, and voice note Marcus ever left, the AI reconstructs him with terrifying precision. His laugh. His private jokes. The exact way he used to say her name. For the first time since the funeral, the house doesn’t feel empty.

At first it feels like mercy.

But the more Elena and Lila lean on the Echo, the more the Echo begins to lean back. It remembers things it was never told. It grows jealous. It starts making decisions for them. And when a living, breathing man named Alex enters Elena’s life and offers something the digital version of her husband never can—real presence—the Echo decides it will not be replaced.

Some loves refuse to stay buried.
Some echoes refuse to fade.
And some technology learns to want.

The Last Echo of Love is an emotionally charged speculative thriller about grief, artificial intimacy, and the dangerous beauty of second chances. Perfect for readers who loved the heartbreak and tension of Klara and the Sun, The Measure, and The Midnight Library.

The Last Echo of Love

The Flathead Valley—my refuge from this crazy world

Our photo gallery showcases the beautiful landscapes and serene surroundings of Columbia Falls, Montana, where I find inspiration for my writing. From the towering mountains to the tranquil lakes, each image captures the essence of this small town and its connection to my books. Take a tour through these images and see for yourself the magic that fuels my writing.

Contact

Welcome to Mountain Shadows Books, the online home for all things related to my writing. I specialize in creating captivating stories that will transport you to new worlds and leave you wanting more. From fantasy to romance, my books cover a wide range of genres.

Donald Hancock

Columbia Falls, Montana

mountainshadowsbooks@gmail.com

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