From Grand Central Publishing, the first book in the GODFALL trilogy
My debut novel, GODFALL, was released as a hardcover in January 2026, from Grand Central Publishing. It’s a blend of sci-fi and murder mystery that won awards and earned widespread acclaim.
“A suspenseful, well-written blend of science fiction and serial killer thriller,” says The Guardian.
It also was the subject of a Hollywood bidding war, with the rights going to Imagine Entertainment. Academy Award-winner Ron Howard will direct the TV series. Read all about the good news in The Hollywood Reporter.
About GODFALL:
When a massive asteroid hurtles toward Earth, humanity braces for annihilation—but the end doesn’t come. In fact, it isn’t an asteroid but a three-mile-tall alien that drops down, seemingly dead, outside Little Springs, Nebraska. Dubbed “the giant,” its arrival transforms the red-state farm town into a top-secret government research site and major metropolitan area, flooded with soldiers, scientists, bureaucrats, spies, criminals, conspiracy theorists—and a murderer.
You can order a copy right here.
GODFALL hardcover drops
“A fully engrossing, genre bending procedural that will have you staying up long past your bedtime.”
About Van Jensen
Van is the award-winning author of the Godfall novel series, as well as graphic novels and comic books including Bylines in Blood, Two Dead, Cryptocracy, James Bond, Superman: Man of Tomorrow, The Flash, Green Lantern Corps and the acclaimed all-ages series Pinocchio, Vampire Slayer. He also writes and (occasionally) directs for film and television. Previously, he was a newspaper crime reporter.
Van Talks ‘Godfall’ on All Things Considered
NPR’s Georgia Public Broadcasting hosted Van for a conversation about ‘Godfall’ and his writing career. You can watch the full interview below.
Upcoming Events
1/29/26 — Signing @ The Book Bird, Avondale Estates, Ga. 7-9 p.m.
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