Books published by Thousand Faces Publishing

Ten thrilling tales of desperate characters traveling and twisting time, stalling it, shifting it, and even shredding it. Will any timelines survive? Inside you''ll find... "The Face of Trouble" -- body-hopping time travelers battle for the future"The Side-Effect Staircase" -- a man climbs a phantom staircase out of his world"Paradox. Lost." -- a scientist unstuck in time struggles to return home"If You Kill Hitler..." -- a retired soldier travels time to right a damnable wrong"No Shortcuts to Fame" -- a rock singer awakens to find a second him, standing beside his bed ...and much, much more! Twisted Timelines, a wild ride collection of science fiction and fantasy short stories. You may never look at time travel the same way again! From Stefon Mears, author of The Telepath Trilogy, the Rise of Magic series and the Spells for Hire series.

The world didn''t end, so I had to open the bar... In Portland, Oregon, a city known for weirdness, the weirdest of the weird drink at Zoth. Where occult symbols and horror movie posters cover the walls. Where patrons play at occultism. Where live-action roleplayers meet twice a week. Where the "gruesome foursome" meet for lunch on Wednesdays. Four men who might actually wield dark powers because they worship dark gods. Where today the bar''s owner, Clark Phillips, learns the horrible truth. Sects and the City, a twisted novel of dark urban fantasy, featuring a hidden world of occult forces underlying our daily life. Fans of pulp horror, secret societies, conspiracies, and the Cthulhu Mythos will love this book! From Stefon Mears, author of The House on Cedar Street, Devil''s Night, and the Edge of Humanity series.

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.

Conjure man Heath Cyr surveilles a busy street in Portland, Oregon. He interprets the warnings he hears as birds sing, insects buzz, and traffic bustles.Across the street, a sports bar. A strange choice.  Why would local wizards call him here to meet? So far away from the eyes of the magical community? Heath readies spells. Prepares, in case of attack.But an even scarier force comes to town today -- Heath's grandmother.Dragon's Blood, an exciting urban fantasy novel full of magic, battles, dragons, and the blessing and curse of family. Fans of Grimm and Harry Dresden won't want to miss out on Heath Cyr! The fourth Spells for Hire book, from Stefon Mears, author of the Rise of Magic series.

Heath Cyr, conjure man. A top talent among those who sell spells in that magical melting pot -- Portland, Oregon.Heath, up too early to meet a client. Up far too early to deal with rival conjure man DeAndre McDaniels in a public place like Powell's City of Books.But DeAndre offers a truce, for the last reason Heath would ever expect.Spirit Trap, a page-turning, twisted urban fantasy novella full of magic and mystery. Fans of Grimm and Harry Dresden won't want to miss out on Heath Cyr! The third Spells for Hire book, from Stefon Mears, author of the Rise of Magic series.

2026. Six decades after magic overthrew technology.Earth's moon, now populated by millions of humans. Where a handful of Great Families live above the law.Edik Barshai, small time wizard and helioship charter pilot on the brink of ruin. Carl Jones, master duelist caught in the machinations of the Great Families.Together Barshai and Jones discover something that may change the face of modern magic.If they survive.Lunar Alchemy, an exciting tale of adventure and politics on the moon, with duels, wizards, and magic-driven ships. The third novel in the Rise of Magic series from Stefon Mears, author of the Cavan Oltblood series and the Spells for Hire series.

Conjure man Heath Cyr plies his spells and charms in the streets of Portland, Oregon. A modern-day nexus for wizards, witches, and stranger things.Heath's landlord — one of those stranger things — pressures Heath to brave stiff competition and retrieve The Black Book of Saint Cyprian. The true grimoire of the patron saint of necromancers.An evil book, with an agenda of its own...Devil's Shoestring, an exciting urban fantasy novel full of twists and enchantment. Hoodoo and Vodou join obscure Eastern magic and wild Western practices in a gumbo that could only be brewed in Portland, Oregon. Fans of Grimm and Harry Dresden won't want to miss this! The first Spells for Hire novel, from Stefon Mears, author of the Rise of Magic series.

My demons will come for you.Portland, Oregon: a modern melting pot of wizards, witches and stranger things. Where conjure man Heath Cyr solves problems with a quick mind and a backpack full of magic.Heath won't kill. Not for all of his rich, beautiful client's money. Not even to save himself from an enemy's demons.But as Heath's enemies close in, he may have to do something worse than kill…Zombie Powder, an exciting urban fantasy novel full of magic and mystery. Fans of Grimm and Harry Dresden won't want to miss this! The second Spells for Hire novel, from Stefon Mears, author of the Rise of Magic series.

2027. Six decades after magic overthrew technology.Donal Cuthbert, master wizard in training at the finest thaumaturgic university in California. Edik Barshai, small-time wizard and helioship captain, running charter flights on the moon.Legendary wizard Nicholas Mason throws them together. Mason sends Donal and Edik to forbidden Ganymede, to disrupt a conflict that could shape the future.But before Donal even leaves Earth he gets an offer that will change his life...Three Fae Monte, an exciting tale of adventure and intrigue at high space, with deals and betrayals, faeries and wizards, and space battles between magic-driven ships. The fourth novel in the Rise of Magic series from Stefon Mears, author of the Cavan Oltblood series and the Spells for Hire series.

2027. Six decades after magic overthrew technology.Donal Cuthbert, master wizard in training. Survivor of duels, betrayals, corporate plots and worse. Now he faces his greatest challenge yet.The Fae Courts of Winter and Summer, united to name Donal their ambassador. He must represent both their interests at a meeting with powers from Earth, Luna, and Mars.Donal knows his "allies" hide their true agenda. But his opponents hide something even more dangerous.The Sphinx Principle, a thrilling tale of adventure and intrigue from high space to the realms of Faerie, with deals and betrayals, faeries and wizards, and space battles between magic-driven ships. The fifth novel in the Rise of Magic series from Stefon Mears, author of the Cavan Oltblood series and the Spells for Hire series.

Four against monsters and armies...The Ice Dagger, a mighty mountain on the border of two lands. Where miners unearth gemstones buzzing with magic forgotten even by the elves of the southern deserts.Cavan Oltblood, half wizard, half warrior, bastard son of a king. Even three of those gemstones radiate power beyond Cavan's dreams. His to command, if he can survive their secrets. But another covets those gemstones...And ancient monsters stir deep within that mountain.The Ice Dagger, an exciting novel of high fantasy adventure, full of powerful magic, lost gods, great friendships, and fierce battles. All set in a lush world you won't want to leave. Roleplaying gamers and fans of World of Warcraft and Skyrim, don't miss this one! From Stefon Mears, author of Half a Wizard and Twice Against the Dragon.

Deep in the heart of a cursed land...Northwest of the town of Drien lies a place avoided by orc, elf and human alike. A stretch of forgotten land, twisted by necromancy. Where grasses, plants, animals … even the very air proves hostile to life.Cavan Oltblood, half wizard, half warrior, half naked and running through the midnight streets of Drien. Hounded by armed warriors for reasons unknown.Ahead of Cavan and his friends, a spectral ambush, an angry demigod, a ruthless elvish assassin, and something even worse.But first Cavan must survive the night…Spell of Undeath, the third Cavan Oltblood novel. A rollicking fantasy adventure full of thrills and excitement, deadly battles and chilling magic. All set in a vivid, enchanting world you won't want to leave. From Stefon Mears, author of Twice Against the Dragon, With a Broken Sword, and the Spells for Hire series.

Half warrior, half wizard, all adventure.In a world where elves build on the bones of lost civilizations, Cavan Oltblood carves out a path to adventure. Not quite a warrior and not quite a wizard, this king's bastard rides with Ehren the smiling priest, and Amra, the deadliest swordswoman alive.Killers burst through the door at the worst time. So much for Cavan's bath, much less his date.Someone wants Cavan dead. Someone willing to kill everyone Cavan loves, to steal something Cavan doesn't know he has.Half a Wizard, a novel of high fantasy adventure, full of magic and action where the decisions of one person can affect the fate of kingdoms. From Stefon Mears, author of With a Broken Sword and Twice Against the Dragon.

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...

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.