Bøger af Stuart Jaffe

OLD CRIMES, ANCIENT CURSESWhen Max and the gang are hired by an art forging ghost to find a lost painting, he thinks it'll be easy money. But villains old and new come out, and the race is on for the painting and the secrets it contains. Since his partner, the ghost of 1940s detective Marshall Drummond, is now free to roam around North Carolina, Max has an ally stronger than ever before. Along with Max's wife, they will follow the clues into a mess of magic spells, haunted houses, ancient curses, and even Blackbeard the Pirate.The only question: Are they prepared for what they'll find?

When Max Porter discovers his office is haunted by the ghost of a 1940s detective, he does the only sensible thing ... he starts a detective agency!Thrust neck-deep into a world of old mysteries and dangerous enemies, he will face ghosts, witches, and curses. He will discover a world in which survival might be the easiest challenge. And he will do anything necessary to keep his wife and his life from falling away.Real history meets the paranormal in this thrilling, suspenseful series!

Power corrupts, and magic is power. On the world of Reo-Koll, a little girl called the Artisoll possesses all of the magic -- all of it. Whoever can control the Artisoll controls the world, and battle ignites between three armies bent on gaining that power. But they didn't plan on Malja. With the help of friends old and new, Malja must protect the Artisoll while deflecting the influence of such massive power. Even as Fawbry and Tommy fall victim to the Artisoll's magic, Malja risks everything to restore peace to the world. But her old enemy, Harskill, is playing his own game, and he's brought in another Gate who may be the most dangerous of all.

Times are rough for Max and Sandra. The resurrected Tucker Hull has reduced them to living in a trailer and taken away any decent income they could find. The ghost detective, Marshall Drummond, refuses to move on and takes up residence in their trailer. Barely able to afford food, they are desperate to get back on their feet. So, when Max's sole client is murdered in the mysterious Baxter House, he knows they've reached the breaking point. And there's only one way out -- push on through. Max, Drummond, and Sandra will face secret societies, stolen gold, hidden codes, the darkest magic, and of course, the Hulls. The only question -- will they live through it all?

Nathan K - he can hold two souls in his body. If he dies, he loses one yet lives on with the other. As long as he replenishes his second soul, he cannot be killed. Nathan K is immortal.And he's not the only one.THE NATHAN K COLLECTIONNathan K's action-packed adventures continue with three more pulse-pounding novels. His desire to take control of his life has never been higher or more dangerous. From the snowy Yukon to a private island in the Atlantic to the jungles of Colombia, Nathan will encounter new enemies and old foes. And he'll start to see just how powerful an Immortal can be. You won't want to miss a single thrilling page!

OLD SCORES, NEW RULES When Max and Sandra moved to North Carolina, they walked into a world of ghost, witches, and curses. Over the years, and with the help of the ghost of 1940s detective Marshall Drummond, they have fought to build a life for themselves. But now, it all goes on the line. No fight of their past can match what awaits when the Hull family and the Magi Group go to war. Caught between the magic and muscle of these groups, Max and Sandra will have to call in all the help they can find if they are to survive. Only one thing is for sure. Everything will change. Bestselling author Stuart Jaffe brings you an all-new Max Porter Paranormal Mystery that'll leave you stunned and wanting more.

SURVIVING IS JUST THE BEGINNING The job is simple -- land illegally on the mysterious and unspoiled planet Cicora, drop off two aliens and a human, collect the pay, and go home to life as a tourist pilot. Oh, and ask no questions. But when Fiona Quinn's ship crashes, she is stranded on a strange planet with a gorruff, a mahtree, and a man. And all she has is questions. As she struggles to survive, Fiona will have to endure the wild, avoid alien police, and overcome her worst enemy -- herself. She will transform from a meek, shallow person into a resourceful, humble being. And as the reality of a rescue fades further away, she'll have to learn what it really means to be alive and civilized when she faces the ultimate question -- does she even want to go back?

Old Power, Older Magic After spending years in North Carolina, Max and Sandra thought they knew how the world of ghosts, witches, and curses worked. With the aid of the ghost of 1940s detective Marshall Drummond, they had carved out a space to live, fought those who used magic to destroy others, and defeated the dreaded Hull family. Now, without the Hulls, control of magic in North Carolina is in freefall. Some groups claim to be in charge while others vie for power. When graves from the 1700s start breaking through to the surface, Max and his team find themselves caught in the middle of the fight, and every decision he makes could have consequences that reverberate through the entire magic world. Then things take a truly dire turn - Max's mother shows up for a visit.

Nathan K - he can hold two souls in his body. If he dies, he loses one yet lives on with the other. As long as he replenishes his second soul, he cannot be killed. Nathan K is immortal.And he's not the only one.THE NATHAN K COLLECTIONNathan K's action-packed adventures continue with three more fast-paced, rollercoaster novels. Pursuing his enemies, Nathan discovers new players in this eternal game as he crosses the Atlantic, goes undercover in England and Ireland, and faces old foes in the Sahara. His team will grow as will his appreciation and fear of the most powerful Immortals in existence. You won't want to miss out on a single thrilling page!

OLD TRAGEDIES, NEW DANGERSFor Max and Sandra Porter, building a family seemed unattainable. But since moving to Winston-Salem and starting a business with the ghost of a 1940s detective, the unattainable did not sound so far-fetched. Over time, they brought two homeless boys into their work and eventually to their home.But this ad hoc family has a lot of unknown histories. Dark secrets that threaten to crawl to the surface. When one of those secrets breaks through, Max finds himself in a fight -- not only for his own survival, but for the survival of his family as well.If this family can't come together now, then they will be ripped apart forever.It doesn't help that he has to worry about the Hull family and witches once more, but Max, Sandra, and Drummond have a lot on their side. Brains, magic, and the ghost world, too. Their enemies won't know what hit them.

When a boyfriend from Sandra's past hires the Porter Agency to investigate a haunted firehouse, Max and Drummond know there's going to be trouble. Yet nobody is prepared for the twisted path they embark on. A path that takes them into a harrowing murder, a botched curse, and the rumblings of a witch war.But after Sandra's life is placed in jeopardy, Max throws off the gloves. To save her, he's ready to take on the toughest witches in all of North Carolina if he must - nothing will stop him when his love is on the line.Join Max, Sandra, Drummond and the rest of the gang as they battle witches, ghosts, curses, and more in another exciting paranormal mystery.

Old Tragedies, New Horrors Max and Sandra Porter have encountered many frightening things in North Carolina -- witches, curses, covens, and evil families to name a few -- encounters that left them broke and broken. Now, just as Max and Sandra are getting their lives back together, they meet a pregnant woman convinced her house is trying to possess her baby. But this is no ordinary haunted house. Every avenue they investigate leads Max to the same daunting conclusion -- there is no ghost doing the haunting. Yet something supernatural clearly is involved. Along with his trusty partner, the ghost of a 1940s detective named Drummond, Max will use all his skills and the aid of those he cares about to uncover the truth. But a long-hidden truth is a dangerous thing. For Max and Sandra, it might even be deadly.

Old Power, New Corruption Max Porter has had his share of odd cases. That goes with the territory when one of your partners is the ghost of a 1940s detective. But the idea of being hired by a witch coven to save witches seems wrong from the start, and it only gets worse. Bad enough that Max can't trust anything his clients say, but his own wife is being lured closer into becoming a real witch - something that terrifies Max and sows distrust. Add to that a mysterious group of witch hunters, a long dead curse brought back to cause havoc, and power players in the shadows, and it's no wonder The Porter Agency is stretched to the breaking point. Between fighting their enemies and fighting each other, this may end up the toughest case of their lives. One that could alter the balance of power among all witches for years to come.

OLD PASSIONS, NEW ENEMIES Max thought he had enough trouble dealing with one witch in Winston-Salem. But a new case brings to light an entire coven of witches. Angry, cursed, dead witches. Lucky for Max he has the aid of his partner, the ghost of 1940s detective Marshall Drummond, and his sharp-witted wife, Sandra. Together, they'll face enemies at every turn, and things only get worse when the mysterious Hull family and the FBI start poking into Max's life. He'll need all his team can give with a case that involves the theft of a cursed bell, dark magic, spirit possession, and ghastly murders. All in all, just another day at the office for Max Porter.

Stuart Jaffe returns with ten more stories from his unique and boundless imagination. Apocalyptic madness, pirates, blues music, murder, and steampunk are just a little of the wonders you'll uncover in these pages. Strange and beautiful, action-packed and deadly, lovely and romantic, Stuart covers it all and more in what promises to be a fun-filled journey you won't soon forget!

"Southern Bound gets it right! A great blend of ghosts and gumshoes. If you like haunting mysteries you'll love Southern Bound!" - Edgar-nominated author, Joel Goldman When Max and Sandra moved down to North Carolina, they thought they were getting a new beginning. A good job, good pay, and a lovely little place in Winston-Salem. But Max discovers that his office is haunted by Marshall Drummond, PI - a ghost from the 1940s. While his mysterious employer pressures him to research the city for unknown reasons, Drummond pressures Max to investigate his last case. Soon Max is neck-deep in a world of old mysteries and dangerous enemies. One in which ghosts, witches, curses, and spells exist. One in which a simple research job can turn deadly.

When 16-year-old Gillian Boone discovers that a secret message has been etched into her soul, her world of normal teenage life is destroyed. Now, bizarre monstrosities try to kill her so they can read this message as her soul departs and use its information to escape back to the world they came from. Though she has the aid of her father and some new friends, there is only one who has the real power to help. A rogue monster named Jackhammer Jack. But he might want her secret, too, even as he helps her evade the clutches of those pursuing her. With threats surrounding her, Gillian will have to lead her allies in a struggle for survival - a struggle all the more treacherous when her allies are just as dangerous as her enemies. Filled with action, excitement, magic, romance, and mystery, A Glimpse of Her Soul is a pulse-pounding ride you're sure to enjoy. And just the kind of genre bending you've come to expect from a writer whose motto is Fantasy Knows No Bounds!

Malja wants answers. She wants to know why the two most powerful magicians in all of Corlin ripped her from her mother's arms, raised her only to fight, and then tossed her away to die at age ten. She wants to know why they are trying to recreate the spells which caused the Devastation that wiped out most of the world's population, leaving behind skeletal cities and abandoned technology. And she wants to kill them. With Tommy, an orphan bearing the tattoos of a sorcerer, she crosses this shattered land. Despite the challenges they face -- crazed magicians, guitar-playing assassins, mutated beasts -- Malja pursues her vengeance with a single-mindedness that may destroy all she holds dear, forcing her to make a terrible choice between the family she lost and the one she has built.

The Writers for Relief anthology series feature collections of short fiction by top talents in the realms of fantasy and science fiction writing. The first and second volumes have brought help to Hurricane Katrina survivors through the Red Cross and Bay Area Food Bank, respectively. This third volume turns the focus to those who suffered in Oklahoma and features some of today's best known speculative fiction authors: Kevin J. Anderson, Ben Bova, Stephen Euin Cobb, Jason Sandford, Bobby Nash, Todd McCaffrey, A.H. Sturgis, John Hartness, Edmund Schubert, Mike Resnick, Danny Birt, Jaym Gates, Gray Reinhart, Janinie Spendlove, and Eugie Foster.

For Veronica "Roni" Ryder, the journey to becoming leader of the Parallel Society has been tough. She has fought people and monsters, experienced magic and mayhem, traveled the Earth and universes beyond. But one creature, one vile monstrosity, has been her most daunting rival - Yal-hara. Having escaped our universe to cause havoc throughout all universes, Yal-hara has now grown from a menace into a threat upon all existence. Only Roni and the Society stand in the way. But to do that, she will need a bigger team. Much bigger. In fact, she'll need an army. Get ready. This is it. The unforgettable final book in the Parallel Society series.

Delve into a world both Real and Supernatural when North Carolina history mixes with the paranormal in this pulse-pounding series. The Max Porter Paranormal Mysteries is a highly addictive series that'll keep you turning pages late into the night. Fun, funny, suspenseful, and scary, these three tales give you tons of excitement-filled pages!"Southern Bound gets it right! A great blend of ghosts and gumshoes. If you like haunting mysteries you'll love Southern Bound!" - Edgar-nominated author, Joel GoldmanSOUTHERN BOUND (Book 1)When Max and Sandra Porter moved down to North Carolina, they thought they were getting a new beginning - good job, good pay, and a lovely little place in Winston-Salem. But the family that hired him to research land deals in North Carolina is not all that they seem. And when Max discovers that his office is haunted by Marshall Drummond, PI - a ghost from the 1940s - what started as a simple research job sinks him neck-deep in a world of old mysteries and dangerous enemies. One in which ghosts, witches, curses, and spells exist. One in which something as innocent as a book can turn deadly.SOUTHERN CHARM (Book 2)When Max and the gang are hired by an art forging ghost to find a lost painting, Max thinks it'll be easy money. But villains old and new come out, and the race is on for the painting and the secrets it contains. A race that will lead Max into a mess of magic spells, haunted houses, ancient curses, and even Blackbeard the Pirate.SOUTHERN BELLE (Book 3)Max thought he had enough trouble dealing with one witch in Winston-Salem. But a new case brings to light an entire coven of witches. Angry, cursed, dead witches. Lucky for Max he has the aid of his partner, the ghost of 1940s detective Marshall Drummond, and his sharp-witted wife, Sandra. Together, they'll face enemies at every turn, and things only get worse when the mysterious Hull family and the FBI start poking into Max's life. He'll need all his team can give with a case that involves the theft of a cursed bell, dark magic, spirit possession, and ghastly murders. All in all, just another day at the office for Max Porter.

When Max and the gang are hired by an art forging ghost to find a lost painting, he thinks it'll be easy money. But villains old and new come out, and the race is on for the painting and the secrets it contains. Since his partner, the ghost of 1940s detective Marshall Drummond, is now free to roam around North Carolina, Max has an ally stronger than ever before. Along with Max's wife, they will follow the clues into a mess of magic spells, haunted houses, ancient curses, and even Blackbeard the Pirate. The only question: Are they prepared for what they'll find?

Stolen from another world, the great warrior Malja has sought one thing above all else - a way home. With the help of her companions, Tommy and Fawbry, she may finally have her chance. Cole Watts, the genius at melding magic and machinery from the ruins of the once-civilized world, has returned to her dangerous experiments in creating portals. With her is Harskill, a man who came to Corlin through just such a portal. A man who is from the same world as Malja. But as Malja's hopes rise, so do her problems. After years of using magic, Tommy is spiraling into madness - bad for any magician, but for one as powerful as Tommy, it could destroy the whole world. Caught between those she loves and that which she desires most, Malja will have to risk everything - friendships, lives, even her chances to get home - in order to save it all.

For the past year, Malja and her companions have traveled the ruined lands of Corlin trying to bring order to the chaos of a world destroyed by magic. But when Owl, a warrior skilled in the Way of the Sword and Gun, enlists their aid in facing a new threat from the North, everything changes. Now, Malja must face Queen Salia -- a self-made ruler obsessed with taming the wild magical energies pulsing from a place known as the Library. Magical energies that could drive her mad and destroy the world once again. But magic this powerful can do more than destroy. It could also help Malja unlock a path toward the desires she buries in her heart. Desires that may tear her from those she cares for the most.

There are other worlds. Other universes. And sometimes, they slip into our own.When Veronica "Roni" Rider discovers this, she also learns that there are three people tasked with saving our universe - her grandmother and two seventy-year-old friends.But it's hard to defend your world with a bad back and arthritis.Tossed into a new reality that she never expected, Roni must decide if she will step up and join the team or forever leave behind all she has learned and all she cares about.Oh, and she'll have to save the universe, too.

Start your adventures with Malja in this action-packed, post-apocalyptic fantasy collection! In a parallel world destroyed by magic, one woman fights all odds to survive and find the answers behind her mysterious past. Stolen at birth, trained to be a killing machine, and then tossed away at ten, Malja crosses the ruins of her world seeking to right the wrongs around her. But in order to face unrelenting challenges - crazed magicians, guitar-playing assassins, mutated beasts - she must push through with a single-mindedness that may destroy all she holds dear. For the first time, you can read the entire series in this two-volume collection! "incredible and impressive" -- Fictitious Chronicle "a great start to a series, and I can't wait to see where it goes next." -- Workaday Reads [Jaffe] has a stunning imagination to create so many odd beasties and devices and situations." -- Pauline's Fantasy Review

The Bluesman - musician, magician, lethal killer. Thrown into our world from a parallel universe, the Bluesman seeks to save the Earth from being overrun by the horrid, mutated creatures that came with him. Armed with magic, skill, and his companion, Scotch, he faces these monsters hoping to create a peaceful world for all. The Bluesman contains all nine original stories that make up The Bluesman series.

Old Relics, New Power Max and the gang are no strangers to battling ghosts, witches, and curses. But when they are hired to free a family of witches who have been locked in their mansion by magic, they find themselves on strange ground. After all, helping witches never was in the job description. But these witches are in trouble and that puts Max and the gang in a dangerous position. Things only get worse when it comes to light that there are evil powers and ancient curses at play. Especially because Max is certain his clients are hiding important information about the case. Of course, they are. They're witches.

To found a colony on a new world, they left everything they knew behind. With no possibility to return, only the hope of a better life keeps them going. But for Rica, Pimly, and Craig, the bizarre death of a friend leads them into a twisting maze of lies and deceit. The more they uncover, the stranger their new world becomes. Every step forward turns the place they have come to call home into a labyrinth of secrets with mysteries hidden inside. They will struggle against law, murder, and madness in their pursuit of the truth.But some truths are worse than lies.

As a private investigator in North Carolina, most of Marshall Drummond's cases involve that other world - the one with ghosts and spells, the one with witches and curses, the one most people never see or want to see.Welcome to the Marshall Drummond Case Files. Stories that explore the dark mysteries and thrilling adventures of 1940s PI, Marshall Drummond, before he died and became the ghost detective found in the bestselling Max Porter Paranormal Mysteries.This second installment details four harrowing cases that follow one terrible decision and its repercussions. Witches, spirits, curses, magic, and danger. It's all here. It's all waiting for you.