Stefon Mears

Clark Taggart excels at finding what others believe lost forever. Obscure archeological sites. Forgotten treasures. Obscure bits of history. He loves to find them. Recover them. Present them to local academics who treasure them for their historical importance. Clark hunts for Mexico's lost Monta a de Oro, or Gold Mountain. A site so obscure that even many historians believe it a fairy tale. Today, Clark will find Gold Mountain. But so will armed and organized looters. Men and women who pillage history for their own gains. Not on Clark Taggart's watch. The Treasure of Gold Mountain, a thrilling novella of pulp action adventure. In the finest tradition of Doc Sampson and Indiana Jones, but with a modern twist. From Stefon Mears, author of the popular Jumpstart Duchy series and the Rise of Magic series.

Curwin Necromantic. The best at solving problems with the dead, all around Portland, Oregon. Ollie, a journeyman necromancer, fields a call from a strange gothic mansion, tucked into an otherwise ordinary neighborhood. A mansion where space warps oddly. Where magic seeps and drips around every corner. Where Ollie faces the worst challenge of his career, and maybe his life. Wish him luck.Blue Collar Necromancy, an urban fantasy novella full of fun twists on old ideas, brimming with magic and spirits, secrets and more. From Stefon Mears, author of the Spells for Hire series and the Edge of Humanity series.

Many worlds. Many timelines. One force binds them all together. One force keeps them all moving. Rock and Roll. Leon, a world-hopping musician, awakens backstage before a gig. No idea where or when. Worst of all, no idea why. Why this place? Why this gig? Soon he will fight for his life. For the lives of the rockers. Maybe even for the future of heavy metal. So grab your lighter and throw the horns as Leon faces... The Mosh Pit from Hell, an urban fantasy novella full of music and action with attitude to spare A love letter to the San Francisco Bay Area hard rock and heavy metal scene of the late '80s and early '90s. From Stefon Mears, author of the Spells for Hire series and the Edge of Humanity series.

Rumors abound about the Purple Gryphon. Some call the owner a witch. Others claim it sees a murder a week. Frequented by merchants, travelers, nobles, even adventurers. Local boy Zian Sonnalsson dreams of working there. Mucking stables. Waiting tables. Any job to work at the Purple Gryphon. The Purple Gryphon. Where Zian will learn that rumors often pale beside the truth... The Hireling, A Novella of Adventure Fantasy, a tale full of magic and wonder, action and opportunity. Fans of Dungeons and Dragons and Lord of the Rings, don't miss this one From Stefon Mears, author of the Jumpstart Duchy series and the Cavan Oltblood series.

Carbine, the captain's cat. A magnificent white tomcat. Defeater of the Tabby of Beta Seven. Yanked cruelly out of sleep by an invasion of flashing noise monsters. Carbine vows to end them. The Quick Sail, a merchant ship at high space. Hit and boarded by pirates. The crew, fighting back and losing. They need help. They need someone to turn the tide. They need... The captain's cat. The Captain's Cat, a light, funny science fiction novella full of action and adventure. Fans of cats and space opera, don't miss this one From Stefon Mears, author of Stealing from Pirates, Twisted Timelines, and Longhairs and Short Tales, a Collection of Cat Stories.

A Presidential catnapping The President's cat -- snatched right out of the White House. Suspects all around. Advisers fret over national security. The President frets about poor Whiskers. Hank Sauer. Once a brilliant field agent. Now retired and playing soccer. Until he hears that special ringtone. Now, with David "One Shot" Yamato at his side, they fly to D.C. to do what only they can do... Save Whiskers Save Whiskers A humorous, lighthearted novella, spun from the tropes and techniques of thrillers everywhere. From Stefon Mears, author of the Jumpstart Duchy series and Longhairs and Short Tails, a Collection of Cat Stories.

Qorunn, a world full of magic, monsters, and politics. A world Deirdre Ol'Miri calls home.Irreverent Deirdre Ol'Miri. Knight with a wild side. A dweomerblade, who calls her magic through her combat training.Known widely as the Slayer of the Ogre of Threepeaks, in this volume Deirdre tells her famous story in her own words, with attendant asides, snark, and a style all her own.The Ogre of Threepeaks, a thrilling novel of epic fantasy adventure, full of magic, humor, battle and attitude. Fans of Elden Ring and The Witcher, don't miss this one Set following the events of the popular Jumpstart Duchy series From Stefon Mears, author of the Rise of Magic series and the Cavan Oltblood series.

The Torn Kingdoms. Once only a beloved game setting for Keifer McShane. Now his home, with all its magic, monsters, and politics.Here they call him Aefric Brightstaff. Mighty wizard. Duke of Deepwater. Baron of Netar. Respected peer of the realm, in the Kingdom of Armyr.His lands need an heir. Princesses vie for his hand. But war winds blow. And the Pirate Queen Nelazzi raids his coast.Now Aefric Brightstaff must face his -- and Keifer's -- greatest challenges yet.Triumph in the Torn Kingdoms, a thrilling novel of epic fantasy adventure, full of spells and magic, love and heartbreak, friendship and betrayal, battles and war and more. Fans of The Forgotten Realms and Dragonlance, don't miss this one The sixth book and exciting conclusion to the Jumpstart Duchy series From Stefon Mears, author of the Rise of Magic series and the Cavan Oltblood series.

The Torn Kingdoms. Once only a beloved game setting for Keifer McShane. Now his home, with all its magic, monsters, and politics.Here they call him Aefric Brightstaff. Mighty wizard. Duke of Deepwater. Baron of Netar. Respected peer of the realm, in the Kingdom of Armyr.His lands need an heir. Princesses vie for his hand. But war winds blow. And the Pirate Queen Nelazzi raids his coast.Now Aefric Brightstaff must face his -- and Keifer's -- greatest challenges yet.Triumph in the Torn Kingdoms, a thrilling novel of epic fantasy adventure, full of spells and magic, love and heartbreak, friendship and betrayal, battles and war and more. Fans of The Forgotten Realms and Dragonlance, don't miss this one The sixth book and exciting conclusion to the Jumpstart Duchy series From Stefon Mears, author of the Rise of Magic series and the Cavan Oltblood series.

Duke Aefric Brightstaff. Once an adventurer of great repute. Now the powerful Duke of Deepwater, in the kingdom of Armyr, on the world of Qorunn.Success brings him a second title he must claim -- Baron of Netar.But why this title? Why this land? The answers force Aefric into the heart of a political game between his king and queen.Difficult choices assail him in Netar. New friends, new enemies, new challenges.The adventuring life seems an easy dream beside...The King's Test, a thrilling novel of epic fantasy adventure, full of spells and battles, love and politics, hard choices and more. Fans of Dungeons and Dragons, Skyrim, and The Witcher, don't miss this one The fifth book in the Jumpstart Duchy series. From Stefon Mears, author of the Rise of Magic series and the Spells for Hire series.

Duke Aefric Brightstaff. Once an adventurer of great repute. Now the powerful Duke of Deepwater, in the kingdom of Armyr, on the world of Qorunn.Success brings him a second title he must claim -- Baron of Netar.But why this title? Why this land? The answers force Aefric into the heart of a political game between his king and queen.Difficult choices assail him in Netar. New friends, new enemies, new challenges.The adventuring life seems an easy dream beside...The King's Test, a thrilling novel of epic fantasy adventure, full of spells and battles, love and politics, hard choices and more. Fans of Dungeons and Dragons, Skyrim, and The Witcher, don't miss this one The fifth book in the Jumpstart Duchy series. From Stefon Mears, author of the Rise of Magic series and the Spells for Hire series.

Keifer McShane once knew the kingdom of Armyr only through The Torn Kingdoms. Beloved setting for his favorite roleplaying game.Now known as Aefric Brightstaff, he rules a duchy and commands mighty magic. But in many ways, he remains a stranger to his adopted land.Today, he rides to the Feast of Dereth Sehk. A celebration that always draws huge crowds.This year it also draws killers, evil wizards, the undead and worse. Aefric will need more than magic to survive...The Deadly Feast, an exciting novel of epic fantasy adventure, full of knights and magic, love and battles, politics and assassins and more. Fans of Skyrim and Elden Ring, don't miss this one The fourth book in the Jumpstart Duchy series. From Stefon Mears, author of the Rise of Magic series and the Spells for Hire series.

Keifer McShane once knew the kingdom of Armyr only through The Torn Kingdoms. Beloved setting for his favorite roleplaying game.Now known as Aefric Brightstaff, he rules a duchy and commands mighty magic. But in many ways, he remains a stranger to his adopted land.Today, he rides to the Feast of Dereth Sehk. A celebration that always draws huge crowds.This year it also draws killers, evil wizards, the undead and worse. Aefric will need more than magic to survive...The Deadly Feast, an exciting novel of epic fantasy adventure, full of knights and magic, love and battles, politics and assassins and more. Fans of Skyrim and Elden Ring, don't miss this one The fourth book in the Jumpstart Duchy series. From Stefon Mears, author of the Rise of Magic series and the Spells for Hire series.

Earth knows the world of Qorunn only as The Torn Kingdoms, setting for a popular roleplaying game. Former Oregonian Keifer McShane now calls it home.Known there as Duke Aefric Brightstaff, his magic saved the kingdom of Armyr and the duchy of Merrek from invasion. Grateful Duchess Ashling Fyrenn gave him a castle in thanks.But that castle waits in Kivash, a city in turmoil. Right on the enemy border. A castle hiding wealth, magic, and danger...The Gift Castle, an exciting novel of epic fantasy adventure, full of action and wonder, peril and politics, magic and monsters and more. Fans of Dungeons and Dragons and World of Warcraft, don't miss this one The third book in the Jumpstart Duchy series. From Stefon Mears, author of the Rise of Magic series and the Cavan Oltblood series.

Earth knows the world of Qorunn only as The Torn Kingdoms, setting for a popular roleplaying game. Former Oregonian Keifer McShane now calls it home.Known there as Duke Aefric Brightstaff, his magic saved the kingdom of Armyr and the duchy of Merrek from invasion. Grateful Duchess Ashling Fyrenn gave him a castle in thanks.But that castle waits in Kivash, a city in turmoil. Right on the enemy border. A castle hiding wealth, magic, and danger...The Gift Castle, an exciting novel of epic fantasy adventure, full of action and wonder, peril and politics, magic and monsters and more. Fans of Dungeons and Dragons and World of Warcraft, don't miss this one The third book in the Jumpstart Duchy series. From Stefon Mears, author of the Rise of Magic series and the Cavan Oltblood series.

Qorunn, a world of magic and adventure. Known on Earth only through The Torn Kingdoms, campaign setting for a popular roleplaying game.Once, Keifer McShane loved that setting. Now, as Duke Aefric Brightstaff, he commands its magic and calls it home.Today he leads his knights to investigate the Dragonscar, a chasm ripped into the ground by the death throes of an ancient dragon.His day starts with smugglers and pirates. From there it gets dangerous...The Dragon's Gold, a thrilling novel of epic fantasy adventure, full of peril and princesses, politics and betrayal, magic and more. Fans of The Forgotten Realms and Dragonlance, don't miss this one The second book in the Jumpstart Duchy series. From Stefon Mears, author of the Rise of Magic series and the Cavan Oltblood series.

Qorunn, a world of magic and adventure. Known on Earth only through The Torn Kingdoms, campaign setting for a popular roleplaying game.Once, Keifer McShane loved that setting. Now, as Duke Aefric Brightstaff, he commands its magic and calls it home.Today he leads his knights to investigate the Dragonscar, a chasm ripped into the ground by the death throes of an ancient dragon.His day starts with smugglers and pirates. From there it gets dangerous...The Dragon's Gold, a thrilling novel of epic fantasy adventure, full of peril and princesses, politics and betrayal, magic and more. Fans of The Forgotten Realms and Dragonlance, don't miss this one The second book in the Jumpstart Duchy series. From Stefon Mears, author of the Rise of Magic series and the Cavan Oltblood series.

Keifer McShane, a widower at only twenty-five. His beloved wife, killed by a freak accident. His only solace, gaming in his favorite setting: The Torn Kingdoms.Today Keifer backs a Jumpstart crowdfunding campaign for the new edition of that setting.But soon the magic, politics, adventure and danger of The Torn Kingdoms become much more than a game...Into the Torn Kingdoms, a rollicking novel of epic fantasy adventure, full of love and intrigue, politics and war, magic and wonder and more. Fans of Dungeons and Dragons and World of Warcraft, don't miss this one The first book in the Jumpstart Duchy series. From Stefon Mears, author of the Rise of Magic series and the Cavan Oltblood series.

Keifer McShane, a widower at only twenty-five. His beloved wife, killed by a freak accident. His only solace, gaming in his favorite setting: The Torn Kingdoms.Today Keifer backs a Jumpstart crowdfunding campaign for the new edition of that setting.But soon the magic, politics, adventure and danger of The Torn Kingdoms become much more than a game...Into the Torn Kingdoms, a rollicking novel of epic fantasy adventure, full of love and intrigue, politics and war, magic and wonder and more. Fans of Dungeons and Dragons and World of Warcraft, don't miss this one The first book in the Jumpstart Duchy series. From Stefon Mears, author of the Rise of Magic series and the Cavan Oltblood series.