From Grand Central Publishing, the first two books in the GODFALL trilogy

The GODFALL is a blend of sci-fi and murder mystery that has won awards and earned widespread acclaim…and is in development to be a major Hollywood TV production.

“A suspenseful, well-written blend of science fiction and serial killer thriller,” says The Guardian.

About the series: 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.

More information about GODFALL: right here. And GODRISE: right here.

 

GODFALL paperback + GODRISE release

“A fully engrossing, genre bending procedural that will have you staying up long past your bedtime.”
— Karin Slaughter, International Bestselling Author
 
 

About Van Jensen

Van is the award-winning author of the Godfall novel series and writes for film and TV. Previously, he created graphic novels and comic books including ARCA, Bylines in Blood, Two Dead, Cryptocracy, James Bond, Superman: Man of Tomorrow, The Flash, Green Lantern Corps and Godzilla: Heist. He began his career as 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

9/3/2026 — GODFALL signing @ Francie & Finch, Lincoln, NE — more info

9/19-20/2026 — Broadleaf Writers Conference — tickets

11/6-8/2026 — North Carolina Writers Conference — more info

Are you interested in having Van speak or attend your event? Please reach out via the Contact page.