COMIC FANTASY · BOOK ONE AVAILABLE NOW
Death/Wish
One last wish. One immortal wizard.
One very complicated family reunion.
A dying young man asks Sir Jacques Dawkins to find the family he never knew. The quest leads through magical bureaucracy, buried secrets, and a Beandom that still has plenty of surprises.
New to the Beandom? You can begin right here.
CHOOSE YOUR NEXT CHAPTER
Every good quest starts with a book.
COMEDIC FANTASY · BOOK ONE
A Wonderful Day for a Quest
A muddled prophecy, magical beans, and heroes who may have skipped the instructions. Your first step into a complete seven-book adventure.
FANTASY · THE REFRIED TRILOGY · ONGOING
Death/Wish
One young man’s last wish sends an immortal wizard on an unlikely family quest. Two centuries later, the Beandom still has surprises.
MUSIC HISTORY · CHRISTMAS
An Advent Carols Countdown
Rediscover beloved Christmas carols through the stories behind their music. A thoughtful companion for a season of song and wonder.
AT MY WRITING DESK
Three projects. The next step.
Revising
Launch Time
Book 1 · A Wonderful Day for a Launch
Next milestone: Complete the Book One revision before final publication preparation.
Revising
The Lost Barge — Book Two
Lost Tribes Trilogy · Ongoing
Next milestone: Complete the current character, continuity, and pacing revision.
Production
Sir Johnny
Picture book · In development
Next milestone: Complete the square-page illustrations.
Latest posted status: · Stages reflect the latest In the Works update. Release dates will be shared when confirmed.
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FOR RETURNING READERS
Welcome back. Where to next?
A FEW QUICK ANSWERS
Reader FAQ
Which series are complete?
For a finished main story, try A Wonderful Week for a Quest (7 books), Chess Quest (5 books), The Canticle Chronicles (3 main books, plus an optional prequel), or The Last Archangel (3 main books, plus an optional prequel).
The Refried Trilogy is still being released: Death/Wish is available, with Books 2 and 3 forthcoming. For developing projects and release updates, visit In the Works. A posted recap or sample does not mean a book is available in every format.
Do I need to read the earlier Beandom books first?
You can start with Death/Wish. It begins a new trilogy; the original seven-book quest is optional background. To begin at the beginning, choose A Wonderful Day for a Quest, then follow the numbered novels. Read each individual series in order; companion guides, games, and lore are optional.
For the connections between the original quest, Refried, and Launch adventures, use the spoiler-free Beandom reading order.
What ages are these books suitable for?
David Michaels picture books are designed for younger readers and shared reading. Chess Quest is middle-grade fantasy aimed at ages 10–14. The original Wonderful Week adventures offer comic fantasy for family reading, though they include danger and loss.
The Penultimate Dawn is intended for older teens and adults and includes war and frightening transformations. Other titles vary: Death/Wish, for example, deals with terminal illness and death. Check each book’s reader notes and free sample for your reader’s comfort level.
Are audiobooks available?
Yes. A Wonderful Week for a Quest has a complete Books 1–7 audio collection, and selected fantasy, music-history, devotional, and Christmas titles are also available in audio.
Browse the audiobook shelf for links to the available editions. Availability varies by title and region; an ebook or print release does not automatically include an audiobook.
How can I request a copy through my library?
Search your library’s catalog for the title and Michael D. Young (or David Michaels for picture books). If it is missing, use your library’s “Suggest a purchase” or “Request a title” form, or ask a librarian. Include the title, author, preferred format, and ISBN from the edition’s listing if available.
For print books, ask whether interlibrary loan is an option. For ebooks and audiobooks, ask about your library’s digital request process. Purchase and borrowing options depend on the library. Utah readers can see examples on The County Library’s request FAQ and interlibrary-loan page.
THE AUTHOR BEHIND THE ADVENTURES
Hi, I’m Michael.
Let’s wander a little.
I write fantasy for people who like a little laughter with their magic, and music history for people who wonder where the songs came from.
As an author, educator, and member of the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square, I’m drawn to stories that spark curiosity and leave us with a little more light.
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