What price true love? Janet inherits her uncle’s home in a small town, including land, a river, and an otherworldly lover. Now Janet must overcome supernatural forces to rescue her man or lose him forever. Magician’s Choice author Stefon Mears brings the Scottish tale of Tam Lin to modern America – complete with motorcycle-riding fae and social shape-shifting.
Praise for Magician’s Choice “In the future of Magician's Choice, magic has displaced science, but magic takes as much rigor to operate as technology ever did. Stefon Mears weaves an entertaining space opera out of tuning forks, duels, and dragon familiars. The result is an impressive debut novel.” – Bruce Holland Rogers Author of The Keyhole Opera About Magician’s Choice Academic wizard Donal Cuthbert thought courier work would be easy money. But after someone tries to blow him up, Donal must navigate a web of lies, murders, and corporate espionage, including a beautiful liaison who might be his ally … or his greatest enemy. Helioship captain John Jacobs faces financial ruin unless this Mars-Earth run goes perfectly. But squabbling crew members, threats from deep space, and a passenger complement full of conspiracies might destroy his ship en route. Together Donal and Jacobs find themselves facing a choice … with the fate of worlds in the balance.
They framed him ... to save him? Ramirez came home from work to a beer, a sit-com, and the messy corpse of his neighbor. Dead in his shower. Killed by a distinctive kitchen knife. With the evidence mounting against him, Ramirez flees the Bay Area and runs straight into a web of conspiracy and counter-conspiracy. How can Ramirez overcome the goals and philosophies of groups that manipulate society from the shadows? If he succeeds, what will he become? Sudden Death, by the author of Magician’s Choice and Surviving Telepathy.
Their minds might kill him ... or bow down before him. Rick Blackhall's perfect moment goes straight to hell. A jealous fist shatters his dreamed-of kiss in front of his graduating class. The focused attention awakens his telepathy, driving him into a coma. Now Rick's awake, but thoughts all around him suffocate him, throttle his mind. Worse, the girl's ex- wants to kill him and his best friend hides a dark secret. How can Rick learn to control his telepathy before it destroys him? And if he does, how can he avoid the seduction of power? Surviving Telepathy, the latest novel from Magician's Choice author Stefon Mears.
John Jacobs, the last helioship captain old enough to remember technology, has lost his long-time partner and faces ruin if he fails to fly where no commercial liner has gone before: Venus. But space remains wild between Earth and Venus, and Jacobs must overcome space elementals, mysterious pursuers, and even Earth Navy firepower to survive. Journeyman wizard Donal Cuthbert must take that flight to root out the truth about a forming interplanetary shadow government. And stop that conspiracy, even if he learns that his girlfriend serves it. But gathering information requires more than spells, and may lead to a duel he can only lose. Force alone will not help them survive. It will take a little sleight of hand … and sleight of mind.
Praise for Magician’s Choice “In the future of Magician's Choice, magic has displaced science, but magic takes as much rigor to operate as technology ever did. Stefon Mears weaves an entertaining space opera out of tuning forks, duels, and dragon familiars. The result is an impressive debut novel.” – Bruce Holland Rogers Author of The Keyhole Opera About Magician’s Choice Academic wizard Donal Cuthbert thought courier work would be easy money. But after someone tries to blow him up, Donal must navigate a web of lies, murders, and corporate espionage, including a beautiful liaison who might be his ally … or his greatest enemy. Helioship captain John Jacobs faces financial ruin unless this Mars-Earth run goes perfectly. But squabbling crew members, threats from deep space, and a passenger complement full of conspiracies might destroy his ship en route. Together Donal and Jacobs find themselves facing a choice … with the fate of worlds in the balance.
Their minds might kill him ... or bow down before him. Rick Blackhall's perfect moment goes straight to hell. A jealous fist shatters his dreamed-of kiss in front of his graduating class. The focused attention awakens his telepathy, driving him into a coma. Now Rick's awake, but thoughts all around him suffocate him, throttle his mind. Worse, the girl's ex- wants to kill him and his best friend hides a dark secret. How can Rick learn to control his telepathy before it destroys him? And if he does, how can he avoid the seduction of power? Surviving Telepathy, the latest novel from Magician's Choice author Stefon Mears.
What price true love? Janet inherits her uncle’s home in a small town, including land, a river, and an otherworldly lover. Now Janet must overcome supernatural forces to rescue her man or lose him forever. Magician’s Choice author Stefon Mears brings the Scottish tale of Tam Lin to modern America – complete with motorcycle-riding fae and social shape-shifting.
From the devious mind of Stefon Mears comes a short collection of twisted tales told through poetry. From set forms such as sestina and ottava rima to free verse, Stefon spins stories of witchcraft, zombies, horror-movie slashers, and the titular folk monster, Uncle Stone Teeth.
They framed him ... to save him? Ramirez came home from work to a beer, a sit-com, and the messy corpse of his neighbor. Dead in his shower. Killed by a distinctive kitchen knife. With the evidence mounting against him, Ramirez flees the Bay Area and runs straight into a web of conspiracy and counter-conspiracy. How can Ramirez overcome the goals and philosophies of groups that manipulate society from the shadows? If he succeeds, what will he become? Sudden Death, by the author of Magician’s Choice and Surviving Telepathy.
A dozen tales of wonder, from the humorous to the adventurous to the frightening... Every month Stefon Mears' Patreon supporters enjoy two new short stories. Stories never published anywhere before. Tales of magic from other worlds, or on our doorstep. Of adventures in deep space, or hidden under the earth. Of deadly monsters -- supernatural, or all too human. All from the creative mind of Stefon Mears, author of the popular Cavan Oltblood, Rise of Magic and Spells for Hire series. The Patreon Collection presents those page-turners, whole and unabridged, along with introductions to each story written just for this collection. Volume 3 includes the stories from January-June 2018.
From the devious mind of Stefon Mears comes a short collection of twisted tales told through poetry. From set forms such as sestina and ottava rima to free verse, Stefon spins stories of witchcraft, zombies, horror-movie slashers, and the titular folk monster, Uncle Stone Teeth.
Hold my ancient tome and watch this…Only Perry would bind a familiar spirit into a chalkboard. And only Perry would try to impress a friend by conjuring a spirit of deception while drunk. Now that spirit runs loose in the Count's keep, and the two wizards must trap and bind the spirit – if they can find it. And time runs short. Once it adapts to their world it will summon its kin....
A dozen paths to adventure. Each a short story to thrill and amaze. Every month Stefon Mears' Patreon supporters enjoy two new short stories. Stories never published anywhere before. Tales of adventure from deep space, across time, or from distant lands of magic. Tales of deadly monsters -- supernatural, or all too human. All from the twisted mind of Stefon Mears, author of the popular Rise of Magic and Spells for Hire series. The Patreon Collection presents those stories, whole and unabridged, along with introductions to each story written just for this collection. Volume 1 includes the stories from January-June 2017.
A dozen page-turners, adventurous and exciting... Every month Stefon Mears' Patreon supporters enjoy two new short stories. Stories never published anywhere before. In this collection of those stories you'll find tales like these... "The Night of Absinthe and Regret" -- a man testing time travel tries to save his relationship "The Forgotten Rebel" -- a look at the magic behind a famous Scottish victory over the English "Young Monster Hunters in Love" -- a young couple struggle when a vampire moves in down the street "The Trials of Rebirth" -- a mythic tale of modern Norse witchcraft All these and eight more, and all from the wild imagination of Stefon Mears, author of the popular Cavan Oltblood, Rise of Magic and Spells for Hire series. The Patreon Collection presents those page-turners, whole and unabridged, along with introductions to each story written just for this collection. Volume 5 includes the stories from January-June 2019.
John Jacobs, the last helioship captain old enough to remember technology, has lost his long-time partner and faces ruin if he fails to fly where no commercial liner has gone before: Venus. But space remains wild between Earth and Venus, and Jacobs must overcome space elementals, mysterious pursuers, and even Earth Navy firepower to survive. Journeyman wizard Donal Cuthbert must take that flight to root out the truth about a forming interplanetary shadow government. And stop that conspiracy, even if he learns that his girlfriend serves it. But gathering information requires more than spells, and may lead to a duel he can only lose. Force alone will not help them survive. It will take a little sleight of hand … and sleight of mind.
A dozen exciting tales, from the funny to the wondrous to the thrilling... Every month Stefon Mears' Patreon supporters enjoy two new short stories. Stories never published anywhere before. In this collection of those stories you'll find a ex-priest righting wrongs no one else can or will. A failed wizard battling for life and self-respect. A battle between dream sorcerers. Ghosts in ancient houses, and trapped in computer networks, and strange signals from the dead. All these and more, and all from the creative mind of Stefon Mears, author of the popular Cavan Oltblood, Rise of Magic and Spells for Hire series. The Patreon Collection presents those page-turners, whole and unabridged, along with introductions to each story written just for this collection. Volume 4 includes the stories from July-December 2018.
Portland, Oregon. A city named for its portals, not its ports. Portals to other cities, other countries, other worlds... Scott, a man new to Portland. Playing basketball at a park near the river, when he hears a cry for help. Answering that cry will turn Scott's world upside down... Forever. Portal-Land, Oregon, a fun, exciting novel of contemporary fantasy, full of magic and wonder. From Stefon Mears, author of the Spells for Hire series and the Rise of Magic series.
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