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Five seemingly ordinary women with minor psychic gifts and an exceptional ability to solve supernatural crimes, skills honed during their service with the Special Paranormal Research Branch a secret agency tasked with protecting Queen and country from inhuman forces, must now use their singular expertise to unravel a dreadful string of brutal murders.

Much maligned by their male counterparts within the S.P.R.B., the women of the Whitechapel Paranormal Society are on their own to face a sinister dark mastermind as dismembered bodies are set across London’s East End like figures on a game board.

Can they predict the killer’s next move—a bloody, ritualistic murder that might tip the scales and give demons dominion over all of London—before he strikes again?

Set against the backdrop of pre and post-Ripper Victorian London, Whitechapel Paranormal Society series answers the question of how cases such as the Thames Torso Murders, Craven Street Bones, Tottenham Court Road Mystery, Whitechapel Murders, Goswell Road Mystery, and the Vanishing Girls of West Ham might have been solved if put in the capable hands of a team of female special agents.


CRAVEN STREET, a Whitechapel Paranormal Society prequel, releases June 25th.

It's official! I've been invited to be a guest at Multiverse Convention in Atlanta, Georgia. I'll be signing books and speaking on panels October 18-20th.



Learn more at MultiverseCon.org.

Will I see you in Portland, Denver, Boston, Louisville, or Atlanta?


Don't miss an appearance! Visit the event page at EJStevensAuthor.com for all of the stops on E.J. Stevens' 2019 tour.

Prefer Facebook? You can also keep up with Facebook events by clicking "Upcoming Tour" on the banner of the E.J. Stevens fan page.

New year, new language! Practice reading multiple languages with this spooky, award-winning short story.

Frostbite, an Ivy Granger prequel short story and winner of the 2018 Imadjinn Award for Best Short Story, is FREE today on all retailers in English, French, and Italian.


Get Frostbite Free NowEnglish | French | Italian
All three editions are also available in audio for less than a latte.

Add AudioEnglish | French | Italian
You can check out the Italian audio teaser and fab cover animation on YouTube.

Happy New Year! xx

New Ivy Granger story, Devil in the Details, coming February 5, 2019! Let's celebrate with a cover reveal, animated book cover, and a giveaway.

Devil in the Details 

This story features Ivy, Jinx, Forneus, and adorable baby demon Sparky. Devil in the Details can be read as a stand-alone story and takes place between the novels Burning Bright and Birthright.

Animated Book Cover 

Check out the GORGEOUS animated cover on Facebook video or YouTube.

Enter to Win a $25 Amazon Gift Card
Like the animated book cover video posts on Facebook video or YouTube for chances to win an Amazon Gift Card. Comment below and let us know if (and where) you liked the video.

If your profile doesn't include contact details, please include your email in your comment (so we may contact you if you win!). This giveaway is international. If winner lives in a country without Amazon Gift Cards, winner will receive up to $25 in Ivy Granger books from The Book Depository. Giveaway ends December 31, 2018 midnight EST.

The Final Summons Anthology
You can find this new story in The Final Summons anthology. If you order now, you can grab this entire sci-fi and fantasy anthology, including Devil in the Details, for a special pre-order price of just 99 cents. You'll also unlock exclusive pre-order gifts! Visit TheFinalSummons.com to learn more.

Add The Final Summon Anthology on Goodreads. Add Devil in the Details on Goodreads.

Want to win fabulous prizes? Today we are giving away a HUGE dark faerie themed prize pack.

Dark Faerie Prize Pack
We are giving away a Dark Faerie Prize Pack, including a coloring book, faerie necklace, urban fantasy audiobook, earbuds, and more!

Gothic Dark Fantasy Coloring BookFaerie NecklaceAmy Brown Faerie Greeting CardIvy Granger LED Keychain FlashlightIvy Granger ButtonFrostbite (Ivy Granger #0.5) AudiobookIvy Granger Postcard *Signed*Custom Purple Earbuds


To enter, please use the Rafflecopter form below. This giveaway is open to the US, UK, and Canada. Giveaway ends December 5, 2018 midnight EST.

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What is your favorite urban fantasy creature?(Faeries, Unicorns, Trolls, Vampires, Ghosts, Pixies, Goblins, Kelpies...)


Good luck!

It's Aliiiive! New website for my upcoming Whitechapel Paranormal Society series is up now. But that's not all.

Unlock Exclusive Content
Pre-order any Whitechapel Paranormal Society book (Craven Street, Eeper Weeper, One for Sorrow…) and unlock the Master Cabinet of Curiosities. Download exclusive Whitechapel Paranormal Society wallpapers, explore the Special Paranormal Research Branch archives, and walk the fantastical streets of London.
Exclusive Access to the Master Cabinet of CuriositiesExclusive WallpapersAll pre-order gifts are international.

Get your key to the master Cabinet of Curiosities! Visit WhitechapelParanormal.com now. 

Visit WhitechapelParanormal.com to learn more and immerse yourself in a fantastical Victorian London with photos, maps, arcane scribblings, and other clues from Special Paranormal Research Branch casebooks.

Let me know what you think! xx

Happy Halloween! It's time to hop around the blogosphere in search of bookish goodies with the annual Spooktacular Giveaway Hop hosted by BookHounds. Want to win books and other treats? Let's do the hop!

Win a Signed Copy of Frostbite
My spooky Ivy Granger ghost story just won the Imadjinn Award for Best Short Story! To celebrate, I'm giving away a signed copy of Frostbite to one lucky winner (scroll down to enter). But that's not all. We've also made the ebook free for the entire month of October. During this Spooktacular Giveaway Hop, everyone is a winner!

Grab a FREE Ghost Story
Trick or Treat! Want a free ghost story? Right now, Frostbite is free on all ebook retailers. Grab this freebie while it lasts!


Frostbite (Ivy Granger Psychic Detective #0.5) by E.J. Stevens.
Enter an award-winning urban fantasy world where monsters roam the streets and things aren't always what they seem.When a client claims that her house is being haunted, Ivy tries to keep her mind open and her weapons handy. If her psychic gifts and recent cases have taught her anything, it's that you're better off arming yourself for the unexpected.Will our favorite psychic detective face down murderous ghosts? Anything is possible in Harborsmouth.Grab your FREE short story.Amazon | Nook | Kobo | iTunes

Love audiobooks? You can add the audiobook narrated by Melanie A. Mason for less than a pumpkin spice latte!
Add AudioAmazon | Audible | iTunes

Want more Ivy Granger freebies? Don't miss the Freebies Page at www.EJStevensAuthor.com.

Locus Magazine Announces 2018 Imadjinn Awards Winners
Learn more about the 2018 Imadjinn Awards Winners at Locus Magazine. I'm in excellent company!


Spooktacular Book Giveaway
I'm giving away a signed copy of Frostbite to one lucky winner. Easy Rafflecopter entry form below. This giveaway is INTERNATIONAL. Giveaway ends October 31st midnight EST. 
Enter to win:
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Don't forget to visit our ghost host BookHounds and continue trick-or-treating with participating blogs. 

My spooky Ivy Granger ghost story just won the Imadjinn Award for Best Short Story!

2018 Imadjinn Award for Best Short Story
Want a free ghost story?  Right now, Frostbite is free on all ebook retailers. Grab this freebie while it lasts!


Frostbite (Ivy Granger Psychic Detective #0.5) by E.J. Stevens.
Enter an award-winning urban fantasy world where monsters roam the streets and things aren't always what they seem.When a client claims that her house is being haunted, Ivy tries to keep her mind open and her weapons handy. If her psychic gifts and recent cases have taught her anything, it's that you're better off arming yourself for the unexpected.Will our favorite psychic detective face down murderous ghosts? Anything is possible in Harborsmouth.Grab your FREE short story.Amazon | Nook | Kobo | iTunes

Love audiobooks? You can add the audiobook narrated by Melanie A. Mason for less than a pumpkin spice latte!
Add AudioAmazon | Audible | iTunes

Frostbite audiobooks are also available in French and Italian. Grab the Les Crocs De L'Hiver Audiobook narrated by Elisabeth Lagelee at Audible, Amazon, and iTunes. Grab the La Morsa Del Gelo Audiobook narrated by Francesca Consalvi at Audible, Amazon, and iTunes.

Looking for more Ivy-verse translations? Visit the official E.J. Stevens website and get lost in translations.

Want more Ivy Granger freebies? Don't miss the Freebies Page at www.EJStevensAuthor.com.

Will I see you in St Louis? Here's where to find me at Penned Con 2018.

I'll be signing at Breckenridge Table 17 on Friday, September 21st from 10:00am-1:00pm and 3:00-6:00pm and on Saturday, September 22nd from 10:00am-1:45pm and 3:00-6:00pm.

You can also come see me on Saturday 2:00-2:45pm on the Character Name Game collaborative flash fiction panel with Eric Asher (Vesik, Steamborn).

VIP fans can find me at the Murder Mystery Party (Thursday), the author lunch (Friday), and the Roaring 20's Awards Party and dinner (Saturday).

Are you going to #PennedCon2018?
For more information on my upcoming events, please visit the Events Page at www.EJStevensAuthor.com or subscribe to my newsletter (and get a free book!).

Exciting news! My tentative Dragon Con schedule is here. Check out my schedule below.

Love urban fantasy? Check out this year's ​Dragon Con Urban Fantasy guest list.

E.J. Stevens at Dragon Con 2018
FRIDAY
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Realms of the Dead: Ghosts and Spirits in UF
Our panelists discuss the various types of ghosts and spirits found in their work, and in the genre.
11:30 am Chastain 1-2, Westin
(Panelists: Leanna Renee Hieber, David B. Coe, E.J. Stevens, A. J. Hartley, Matthew Kressel, Gail Z. Martin)
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Vampires in Legend, Folklore, and Fiction
Description: Long a staple of urban fantasy, vampires first appear in folklore, often unrecognizable from the versions contemporary readers and viewers are familiar with. Our panel explores how those early stories have influenced the fictional depictions they create, and others they admire.
2:30 pm Chastain 1-2, Westin
(Panelists: Melissa F Olson, E.J. Stevens, Declan Finn, Clay and Susan Griffith, J.F. Lewis, Dacre Stoker)
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Family Matters: A Wynonna Earp Fan Panel
Description: A moderated fan-panel discussion of the hit show's third season
4:00 pm Chastain 1-2, Westin
(Panelists: Kevin Bachelder, John G. Hartness, E.J. Stevens, Lisa Manifold, Erika Domeika Pratte, Annie Smith)
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Life in New Seattle: An iZombie Fan Panel
Description: A moderated fan-panel discussion of the hit show's fourth season
7:00 pm Chastain 1-2, Westin
(Panelists: Kevin Bachelder, David Boop, E.J. Stevens, Samantha Sommersby, Damian Allen, Steph Smith)

SATURDAY
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Monster Mash: The Magical Creatures of UF
Urban Fantasy features a wide range of supernatural beings, often in the same book, and our authors discuss the types they use and why.
2:30 pm Chastain I-J, Westin
(Panelists: Eric R. Asher, James A. Hunter, Lisa Manifold, D.R. Perry, E.J. Stevens, R.R. Virdi)
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Jessica Jones - Mother knows Best
Description: Each of us is the sum total of our experience and our basic building blocks, and Jessica Jones is no different. Facing off her own mother, her power's origins, her best friend and the shadow of Killgrave.
7:00 pm Location: M 301-303 Marriott
(Panelists: Samantha Sommersby, Wendy Hembrock, E.J. Stevens, Margaret Parsons, Betsy Matteis, Ryan Guthrie)
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Altered Carbon - Peace is an Illusion
Bring over your current sleeve and cortical stack and we'll see what we think of how Netflix handled our stories. We'll give it a lookover to see how they handled Kovacs and just what immortality and murder can mean on earth in the 24th Century.
8:30 pm M 301-303 Marriott
(Panelists: E.J. Stevens, Valerie Hampton, Stefani Warshaw, Kitty Chandler, Joy Hatcher)

SUNDAY
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Collaborative Storytelling From Hell!
Description: A roundtable of authors contribute to a collaborative story that is sure to put the "corpse" in "exquisite corpse."
4:00 pm Peachtree 1-2 - Westin
(Panelists: David Boop, Darrell Grizzle, John G. Hartness, E.J. Stevens)
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Same Places, Different Times: Historical Urban Fantasy
Description: Our panelists explore supernatural beings and magic occurring in historical real-world settings.
Time: Sunday 8:30 pm Location: Chastain 1-2 - Westin
(Panelists: David B. Coe, Laura Anne Gilman, Clay and Susan Griffith, Leanna Renee Hieber, E.J. Stevens, Tim Powers)

Hope to see you in Atlanta!
Next stop, Penned Con in St Louis.