Stephen Blackmoore Books

The seventh book of this dark urban fantasy series follows necromancer Eric Carter through a world of vengeful gods and goddesses, mysterious murders, and restless ghosts.Family is murder.When Eric Carter helps a friend with a deadly ritual that could determine the fate of the most powerful mage family in Los Angeles he steps into the middle of centuries-long feuds with people who make the Borgias look like the Brady Bunch.Eric's just fine with the murder, soul eaters, and death magic. He's just having trouble adjusting to being brought back from the grave.If he's not careful, somebody's going to put him right back.

In this dark urban fantasy, necromancer Eric Carter navigates a treacherous landscape filled with vengeful deities, enigmatic murders, and restless spirits. As he confronts these supernatural challenges, the stakes rise, revealing the complexities of his world and the forces at play. This installment promises thrilling encounters and deepening lore, continuing the series' exploration of death, power, and the supernatural.

Set in a world hostile to Evolved Humans, the novellas explore the aftermath of the Odessa Summit. "Brave New World" depicts the plight of Evos hunted by merciless forces. "A Matter of Trust" follows Father Mauricio as he seeks to protect Evos while grappling with a teenager's dark secret. In "Dirty Deeds," a Federal agent investigates a corrupt LAPD detective linked to an Evo's death, risking everything to uncover the truth. These stories expand on the universe of NBC's Heroes and Heroes Reborn, featuring unique perspectives and gripping narratives.

Lie. Cheat. Bargain. Fight. Accept. Bribe. Conquer. Evade. No matter what humanity tries, Death always wins. Or does it? Discover the answer in The Death of All Things, where twenty-two writers take their shot at the Grim Reaper with explorations of the mythical, fantastical, and futuristic bonds between life and death. Learn the cost of mortality, the perils-and joys-of the afterlife, and the potential pitfalls of immortality ... Featuring stories from: K. M. Laney, Andrea Mullen, Faith Hunter, Kendra Leigh Speedling, Jason M. Hough, Julie Pitzel, Shaun Avery, Christie Golden, Leah Cutter, Aliette de Bodard, Andrew Dunlop, Juliet E. McKenna, A. Merc Rustad, Ville Meriläinen, Amanda Kespohl, Mack Moyer, Fran Wilde, Kathryn McBride, Andrija Popovic, Jim C. Hines, Stephen Blackmoore, and Kiya Nicoll.

In this installment, necromancer Eric Carter faces a race against time as he seeks to rescue Gabriela Cortez, whose soul is trapped. The key to her salvation lies with the Oracle of Las Vegas, an artifact he helped create that can influence events. However, it has been stolen and is being manipulated to alter not just the future but the past. As Eric navigates a perilous world filled with vengeful deities and restless spirits, he must reclaim the Oracle to save Gabriela and safeguard the future.

The story follows Joe Sunday, a low-level criminal in Los Angeles who faces a grim fate when he is killed by a rival. However, his death leads to an unexpected twist as he returns as a zombie. Desperate for a second chance at life, Joe embarks on a quest to find a talisman rumored to grant immortality. Complicating his mission, he must contend with other undead criminals and bosses also vying for the same powerful artifact, setting the stage for a chaotic and darkly humorous adventure.

Rogrig Wishard is a killer, a liar and a thief.

Who doesn’t love a good apocalyptic story? They come in all kinds, from the nightmare terrors of superflus and zombie invasions to quieter, more reflective tale of loss and survival. Stories that feature people struggling through the end of the world or fighting to survive in what little bits of civilization still remain are always compelling. What better way for readers to safely explore the extremes of the human condition without actually having to fight off the ravening hordes themselves?APOCALYPTIC features stories from fourteen old and new favorite ZNB authors: Seanan McGuire, Aimee Picchi, Tanya Huff, Nancy Holzner, Stephen Blackmoore, Zakariah Johnson, Violette Malan, Eleftherios Keramidas, James Enge, Leah Ning, Thomas Vaughn, Marjorie King, Jason Palmatier, and Blake Jessop. Flee the Baboon King, die of thirst in the White Mountains, brew up a bubbling blob of nanotech road kill in the back of a garbage truck, or, worst of all, try to reintegrate yourself back into society as a former zombie. Then ask yourself, would you survive the Apocalypse? Would you even want to?

November, 1942: Japanese and American forces had been fighting for control of Guadalcanal. Amid a seeming stalemate, a group of U.S. Navy carrier airmen helped form the Cactus Air Force, a motley assemblage of Marine, Air Force, and carrier-less Navy airmen tasked with holding the line. Under constant assault by the Japanese, pilots and gunners rarely lasted more than a few weeks. Yet when the Japanese attempted to take the island once and for all, these men miraculously turned back a warship armada, fighter planes, and a convoy of troops.

"Necromancer" is such an ugly word, but it's a title Eric Carter is stuck with. He sees ghosts and talks to the dead. He's turned it into a lucrative career; putting troublesome spirits to rest, sometimes taking on even more dangerous things. For a fee, of course. When Carter left L.A. fifteen years ago he tought he'd never have to go back. Too many bad memories. Too many people trying to kill him. But now, his sister's been brutally murdered and Carter wants to find out why.