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titled Derailing Dystopia, and it sets the tone for Mitchell’s signature style: fast-paced, intellectually engaging, and morally grounded. His second novel, Friendship City: Hanging by a Thread, continues this trajectory, exploring themes of global cooperation, bioengineering, and the fragile balance between progress and ethics. Mitchell’s work challenges readers to consider what kind of future we’re building—and whether we’re ready to live in it. Born in California and raised in Wisconsin and Florida, Mitchell earned his degree from Stevens Institute of Technology in New Jersey. Today, he lives with his wife Maryann in Hillsborough, New Jersey, and spends winters in Tarpon Springs, Florida. When he’s not writing, he’s tending to his koi—more than a hundred of them—which he jokingly admits “own him” thanks to their
Mitchell’s literary influences are as eclectic as his career path. Victor Hugo’s The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Isaac Asimov’s The End of Eternity, and Hemingway’s The Old Man and the Sea were formative reads that shaped his love for layered storytelling and philosophical depth. His writing reflects that blend of classic narrative and futuristic inquiry, always aiming to entertain while provoking thought. “I write to challenge readers,” Mitchell says. “To make them think about what’s coming— and what we can do to shape it.” With each book, Carl H. Mitchell invites us to look ahead with eyes wide open. His stories are warnings, yes—but also invitations to imagine better outcomes. In a time when fiction often mirrors reality, Mitchell’s work stands out for its clarity, urgency, and hope. EC
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