Eric Kent Edstrom: 49 books

Magic sparks and cauldrons bubble; Potions bring love, and curses bring trouble. What if magic could help track down a murderer? Can a young, untrained witch save her people from a dark wizard – and at what cost to herself? Does a young woman’s dreams really predict the future?...

On the day of the shortened sun A battle between two kings has begun. The old year dies, and the Oak King rules We celebrate with logs of Yule! But the Holly King is defeated, not dead To Caer Arianrhod he heads. Until Midsummer, when they battle again And the Holly King will once again reign…  This...

Think you know a tavern tale when you hear one? Think again. The seventeen stories in this volume run the gamut of genre and mood. Bars filled with glitter and ghosts stand alongside taverns filled with orcs and adventurers. Exclusive members-only drinks served at the end of the universe war with...

History offers many heroic tales of final battles. And in Last Stand, sixteen courageous authors offer their take on the topic. From a heartwarming tale of not-so-friendly business competition to a battle of the gods—sort of—for the fate of the world to a tale of looking for love in all the wrong...

Nothing compares to a good ghost story. And in Haunted, some of the best short fiction writers in the business explore the many different ways to haunt someone: literally, figuratively, happily, angrily… From a man haunted by his wife’s favorite appliance to a possessed building protective of...

Gods, nymphs, vampires, deathless clones, cursed mages and those who serve them face perils where immortality acts as either curse or blessing or...both. Souls and selves lie at stake in this eclectic bundle. Featuring: The Goddess Problem by Sherry D. Ramsey Glamour of the God-Touched...

Who doesn't love cats? And what cat doesn't have a great cat story of their heroism, even if it's only saving their owner from a spider? From honorable feline assassins to compassionate feline dreamwalkers, these cats are saving the world--at least for someone. This multi-author bundle pays...

Something stirs in Starside: an awakening. And the force of destiny is guiding Kila Sigh’s friends toward their own incredible fates! Set in the world of Eric Kent Edstrom’s beloved Starside Saga, these Tales tell the wondrous back stories of Fallo, Henley, Quinn, Wen, and Kila’s father....

Many wish for superpowers. But even Superman has his kryptonite. These fifteen stories of super powerful young heroes/heroines demonstrate the humanity possible even among those possessed of great gifts. In this anthology for all ages, join a young girl who must protect those she loves most from a...

***Dive into the YA science fiction series Kirkus called "A rollicking tale of discovery!***" A backcountry hiking expedition in the Canadian Rockies becomes a galaxy-wide adventure for six teens. On the sixth day of the hike, fifteen-year-old Danny Michaelson and his friends encounter...

It’s never too late to do something with your life—even in the last hours before the destruction of the Earth. As a string of asteroids approaches the earth, Lucas Piper and his wife know they have only hours to live. But when Lucas discovers a beloved neighbor murdered, he decides that...

Pulling from the list of her favorite stories for this volume of Fiction River Presents, editor Kristine Kathryn Rusch takes readers on a thrilling journey. From little rovers exploring the planets where humans cannot yet go, to human explorers flung into realms of space/time beyond their knowledge...

Edstrom returns to the magical realm of Starside with a brand new short story about murder and a magical dagger. When 18 year old Quinn stumbles upon secret lovers at the center of a hedge maze, she never imagines the night will soon lead to murder. And that she’ll be found holding the murder...

When a dog-like race fights to hold a vital mountain pass, one low-rank craskin seeks a more direct way to end the siege. But doing so goes against the pack’s mentality of honor before victory. This stunning fantasy tale combines Edstrom’s fantastic world-building with humor and a surprising...