About the author
Matthew Schmidt writes science fiction published by O and H Books, building a speculative world where immortality has been engineered and is beginning to fail. The OSIRIS War (2024) follows Mary Firebrightsky, a recent college graduate living in a society where "Artificial Gods" have made eternal life the norm, as that promise starts to break down. An earlier novel, The Last Tribune (2022), is set after a long war in which the United Tribes settle leadership through simulated tournament battles between champions, including a character born with cybernetic enhancements built for combat. Both books work within a shared universe of engineered immortality, artificial power structures, and post-war political order rather than in traditional occult or esoteric subject matter, and they are aimed at readers of science fiction with dystopian and transhumanist themes.
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💬 What our editors say about Matthew Schmidt's books
“Schmidt presents a provocative premise regarding the fragility of artificial godhood. The narrative effectively captures the existential dread inherent in a society unaccustomed to mortality. However, readers seeking fast-paced…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on The OSIRIS War
“While the premise of ritualized cybernetic combat is intriguing, the book may not suit readers expecting fast-paced action or straightforward hero narratives. The focus on political intricacies and the philosophical interplay…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on The Last Tribune
