Clifford Beck

Writer, Independent author.
Writer, Independent author.

A native of Upstate New York, Clifford Beck received the bulk of his education at the State University of New York at Albany. His writing began with experiments in poetry, inspired by ancient literature. Later, he attended Southern Maine Technical College, earning a degree in New Media. His work is largely an exploration into human darkness and the dynamics of madness. Having a background in design and illustration, he also creates the cover art for his novels. Now a resident of Portland, Maine, he tends to write what speaks to him the loudest, occasionally relying on music for inspiration. BuRead More...


Achievements

Evergreen

Books by Clifford Beck

Evergreen is a small logging town in northern Maine, out of the way from the flow of tourists with the townspeople numbering only a few thousand. But Evergreen holds a dark secret, one that has isolated it from the rest of the world. Now, as Bobby and Katie begin investigating what has lay dormant in the town for decades, it falls to Christine, the towns sheriff, to keep them out of trouble.

In the meantime, Katie's widowed father, Tom, has begun a pas

Read More... Buy Now

Smokin' Weed With Jesus

Books by Clifford Beck

It all begins when Richard, a bankruptcy attorney, finds himself in circumstances beyond his control and lying at the edge of death, experiences the revelation of existence in heaven. Waiting for him is Jesus of Nazareth, and Richard becomes a captive audience for an eye opening conversation. But Jesus is not the only one with an opinion as a self-obsessed Lucifer makes a grandiose entrance with views of his own.

Smokin' Weed With Jesus is an irreveren

Read More... Buy Now

Learning To Walk

Books by Clifford Beck

Based on the events of 9/11. Clarence Taylor is the son of wealthy parents living in Bangor, Maine with strong ties to a community of old money. After witnessing the events of nine eleven, he makes a vow to himself to make a difference. But as he prepares to confront the evil he has sworn to eliminate, he meets Gloria. Now, while set about on his personal mission, a split second lapse in judgment tears him away from everything he knew, including Gloria.

<

Read More... Buy Now

The Devil's Daughter

Books by Clifford Beck

The Carpathian Mountains have long stood as the jewel of Eastern Europe with their magnificent peaks, steeped in folklore and mystery. But in the village of Gura Haith, something lurks in the night, screaming out in maddening hunger. However, it is also haunted by the presence of a small girl, rescued from the mountains by a hunting party. Taken in by Nelu and his wife Anca, she almost immediately begins to exhibit strange behavior, prompting many to believe t

Read More... Buy Now

The Facility

Books by Clifford Beck

It is now the year 2059 and a plan has been constructed. Officially, it does not exist and yet represents a threat to the American fundamental vision of ‘life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness’. 

Now, Edward Drake, a banking analyst in Portland, Maine will have his suspicions confirmed after falling victim to a system whose only concern is the bottom line. And with the world sliding back into the dark ages, the rights of the people

Read More... Buy Now

Heretic

Books by Clifford Beck

It is one hundred years after the Black Death and with Europe still in ruins, Aiden Selwyn's parents are forced to give him up. Arriving at an isolated monastery, the Abbot takes him in. But all is not as it seems, and after reaching adulthood Aiden discovers their true intentions.

No longer able to accept his obligation to God, he meets Aelianna, a beautiful woman living in the woods. Upon suspecting her to be a practitioner of the black arts, he susp

Read More... Buy Now

The Station

Books by Clifford Beck

Taking place in Norway, Maine, Samantha is a typical high school loner who finds herself as the object of admiration for Henry, an often harassed fellow student. And even though she tries to maintain a distance, they are brought together by the one thing they have in common - an interest in the paranormal. Together, they team up to investigate a notorious host of ghostly activity, only to discover how dangerous the paranormal can be.

Read More... Buy Now

The Onyx Seed

Books by Clifford Beck

Humanity is brought to the edge of extinction by an act of war. But in the bowels of Los Angeles, Marty and Lucas, are unaware of the events that will soon force them into a life of survival. During their escape, they meet Julie. She is a beautiful woman who has spent considerable time in hiding. Now, they find themselves traveling across the county to a place where Marty feels their safety is certain.

But life is cold and uncaring, and after the trio

Read More... Buy Now

Digger

Books by Clifford Beck

Witnessing a terrible car accident, Ryan becomes inspired to help others. The victim of an abusive father, he rises above his demons and is accepted into UNE's medical program. All goes as planned until the ghosts of his past return and his subsequent instability results in his dismissal. But Ryan has a plan to get back into the good graces of UNE and be readmitted.

Retreating to a cabin in the woods of Maine, he continues his medical education. But ev

Read More... Buy Now

The Seer

Books by Clifford Beck

Gordon Richards was only a few months into his practice as a psychiatrist when, after suggesting an unorthodox means of relieving stress, one of his patients commits suicide. In an attempt to find out why, Gordon chose to experience the same method. But something went wrong, and his life changed forever. Now, with the ability to interact with the dead, he seeks for an answer, and finds himself in the company of a paranormal investigations team. Also entering h

Read More... Buy Now

Edit Your Profile

Maximum file size: 5 MB.
Supported File format: .jpg, .jpeg, .png.
https://notionpress.com/author/