Joshua Cox Steib: 12 books

A collection of short fiction. Ten stories ranging from the fast paced action of Spell Wars, to the satirical comedy of The Inn of Adventurers, and into the complex character entanglements of Welcome to Tulsa. This anthology contains the early publications of Joshua Cox-Steib, and shows firsthand...

A strangely suspenseful tale of bigotry, guile, confusion, and unusual creatures. This tale features a fictional, condensed caricature of the city of Tulsa, Oklahoma - cast into a setting of mythical creatures, and disturbingly human social issues."Gurgle was eager to break into the social...

Hilch responds to what he thinks is a simple case of foolish citizens becoming troll food, but things get complicated once he explores the crime scene. With no sign of the trolls in question he has to use every tool at his disposal (and some that aren't) to solve the case. With a no-nonsense...

This is the fourth story in the Modern Magic series, and in it we meet our final protagonist. PI, sorcerer, morally ambiguous, and just looking to solve a case. This story marks a pivotal turn in the series, as after this the pace picks up, the protagonists move towards collaboration and the villains...

Magic is alive and well throughout the world. It's always been there, and it still is; just waiting for those willing to see it. For most it is but a passing dream, too elusive to grasp, but for those who look closely it comes roaring into their lives with the strength of inevitable permanency.Long...

Follow the exploits of two outlaws as they navigate a partnership fraught with danger while attempting the heist of their lives. Jeremiah and Jess are about what you'd expect from cutthroat bandits, and they only get worse as you get to know them. Neither one a good fit for society, but both...

The second installment of the series "Modern Magic" introduces us to a young witch with an unusual past. We meet here shortly after her twenty-sixth birthday. It was this day that started it all.This story is written in a style that eschews declarative gender labels for the protagonist within...

Magic is alive and well throughout the world. It's always been there, and it still is; just waiting for those willing to see it. For most it is but a passing dream, too elusive to grasp, but for those who look closely it comes roaring into their lives with the strength of inevitable permanency.Long...

Magic is alive and well throughout the world. It's always been there, and it still is; just waiting for those willing to see it. For most it is but a passing dream, too elusive to grasp, but for those who look closely it comes roaring into their lives with the strength of inevitable permanency.Long...

Our three heroes return in this sequel, and it's time for them to get back to work. Their purses are empty, and their tab is growing by the hour. In this, the second installment of The Inn of Adventurers, Tarly, Drudge, and Randell set out on a journey that may very well cost them their lives,...

Stories of being transported to other worlds aren't at all uncommon. In this tale things get a little backwards, as earth is the alien planet. A young Mystic has an unfortunate crossing of paths with his professor, and ends up bewildered and stranded on Earth. After growing up on a world where...

Overpowered wizards with far too little sense. Angry axe-wielding dwarves covering hearts of gold with the bellicose violence of fragile masculinity. Pessimistic clerics who surrender on sight and find reassurance in misfortune. An innkeeper who's more than he seems. The Inn of Adventurers is...