A few of you might remember that I released a couple of self-published novels a couple of years ago. Then I wrote some more stuff, and about that time I realized I had a series on my hands instead of a trilogy, so I pulled them down and set about retooling them to fit in with the series.
Well, I’m proud to release the first book in the series! (This is NOT either of the two that were previously published–those are #2 and #3 in the series, and the retooled versions will be rereleased in a few months). I have five books finished so far.
I’m very excited about this! I’ve got myself a professional editor (the same one who edited my upcoming commercially-published novel in the Shadowrun game universe), and a professional cover designer, and I’m pretty darn happy with how the whole thing turned out.
So, without further ado, I present:
Stone and a Hard Place (the Alastair Stone Chronicles, Book 1)
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SAFE AS HOUSES
It’s hard enough for Alastair Stone to keep his two lives—powerful mage and mundane Occult Studies professor—separate without an old friend asking him to take on a new apprentice. Especially after a university colleague wants him to investigate a massive old house for things that go bump in the night. Still, Stone figures it’s an easy job: just turn up, put on a little show, and announce that the house is clean.
Only it isn’t. A malevolent spirit is reawakening in the basement, imprisoned between dimensions and intent on escape. If it succeeds, countless people will die. Worse, a trio of dark mages want to help it break free so they can control it for their own sinister purposes. They’ll do whatever it takes—including seducing Stone’s young apprentice and using him against his master—to get what they’re after.
With time running out, Stone has to stay alive long enough to uncover the spirit’s secrets. But even if he does, he fears that his own power won’t be enough to send it back.
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In addition to the ebook copy, you can also get a paperback copy here. I just noticed that there’s no “Look Inside” preview for the ebook–apparently Amazon waits a week before they enable it. I have no idea why–seems silly to me.
If you do pick up the book, I’d really, really appreciate it if you’d give me a review on Amazon. Even a couple of lines is deeply appreciated. Thanks! 
