author
W. M.
Known for blending mystery, fantasy, and game design, this Philadelphia-based writer moves easily between novels, plays, and tabletop worlds. The result is work that feels imaginative, playful, and just a little bit offbeat in the best way.
1 Audiobook
The Compleat Cook
by W. M.
About the author
A novelist, playwright, and game designer, W. M. Akers has written mystery novels including Critical Hit, Westside, and Westside Saints. He has also created games such as Deadball: Baseball With Dice and Comrades: A Revolutionary RPG.
In addition to fiction and games, he curates the history newsletter Strange Times. His work across different forms shows a clear interest in storytelling that is smart, inventive, and genre-friendly.
He lives in Philadelphia, and event and publisher materials describe him as a writer with a wide-ranging creative life that stretches from books to theater to games.