The cover for the novel The Fall of Heaven. The background of the cover image is that of space. A large, bright blue planet fills three quarters of the image, glowing in the darkness. Red flames streak across the lower half of the image. The title, THE FALL OF HEAVEN, is in stout, blocky letters with strong white strokes defining the letters, and the interior color is a transparent black that lets the viewer see the flames and planet behind them. The words Book One in the Newcastle Saga and David S. Grunwell are the remaining text.

What people are saying


“The Bourne Identity meets Blade Runner.” – Dawn H.

"Exciting/riveting novel that kept my interest with all its twists and exciting descriptions. Im not a sci-fi follower normally but I really enjoyed this. I was drawn in by the descriptive language and characters I felt like I was getting to know. A fun read!" - Linda W.

"A strong and powerful vision of the future! The descriptions of the technology and its use (and misuse!) are stunningly detailed and incredibly prescient. The story moves along at a great pace. I definitely look forward to future installments." - Michael C.

"Author David Grunwell takes the reader to a distant planet in the future. His vision of technology, and how it is used in the future, is extraordinary, yet very believable. He has captured not only the technology of the future, but more importantly to me, how people of the future interact with that technology. While reading Fall of Heaven, I was reminded of Jules Verne’s works and how in the late 1800’s he created a realistic glimpse into the future." - David B. Gilmore, Author - Operation Sapphire

"VG story, writing, and imaginative plot and sci-tech. I recommend this book, and hope this turns into a series. Great work." - Kent I.

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About the Author

I love to write. There are always dialogues and adventures going through my mind, asking to be told.

In my process, I tend to create mayhem and then try to figure out some plausible, fun, and unique way for the characters to escape. Readers are smart, so I avoid lengthy descriptions that slow the story.

I seek to make stories and characters that you like and think about months later. Good books end with you saying goodbye to friends.

Photo of David Grunwell on a blue background and wearing a suit with no tie. He is clean shaven with a broad chin, sharp nose, and thin lips. Dashing, witty, and daring, with twinkling blue . . . never mind, he wrote this. He is an older guy who writes.

David Grunwell