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Elizabeth Chater was the author of more than 24 novels and countless short stories. She received a B.A. from the University of British Columbia and an M.A. from San Diego State University, and joined the faculty of the latter in 1963 where she began a lifelong friendship with science fiction author Greg Bear. She was honored with The Distinguished Teacher award in 1969, and was awarded Outstanding Professor of the Year in 1977. After receiving her Professor Emeritus certificate from President J.F.Kennedy personally, she embarked on a new career as a novelist with Richard Curtis as her agent. In the 1950's she published short stories in Fantastic Universe Magazine, The Saint Mystery Magazine, and she won the Publisher's Weekly short story contest in 1975. She also wrote under the pen names Lee Chater, Lee Chaytor, and Lisa Moore.

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The Reformed Rake (Book II)    by Elizabeth Chater
Price: $2.99 USD. 62540 words. Published by Chater Publishing  on May 23, 2012. .

In the sequel to A Delicate Situation, Lord Phillip Sandron finally commits to what he promised himself he would never do: Marry.
September Song    by Elizabeth Chater
Price: $0.99 USD. 51500 words. Published by Chater Publishing  on May 21, 2012. .

The cruise that could make her career . . . The romance that could change her life . . .
Emerald Love    by Elizabeth Chater
Price: $0.99 USD. 125890 words. Published by Chater Publishing  on May 5, 2012. .

While en route to India, just as the Sepoys are about to mutiny against their British occupiers, eighteen year-old Tania is proposed to by two men.
The King's Doll    by Elizabeth Chater
Price: $2.99 USD. 47640 words. Published by Chater Publishing  on April 5, 2012. .

The Duke of Landsdale and his mother are sent a written request from the King of England to take in and support the Comtesse and her beautiful daughter, Tiri. The Duke's mother is enraged, but the Duke is suddenly smitten.
A Delicate Situation (Book I)    by Elizabeth Chater
Price: $2.99 USD. 57780 words. Published by Chater Publishing  on March 24, 2012. .

Thalia Temple, dimple-faced and lovely, sometimes has more pride than sense. She even shuns Lord Phillip's attempts to court her. When she's plagued by financial troubles, Lord Phillip may be the only person who can help her, if only she can overcome her pride . . . and open her heart.
A Time To Love    by Elizabeth Chater
Price: $2.99 USD. 64640 words. Published by Chater Publishing  on March 12, 2012. .

Moira Lovelace travels by carriage to seek solace in the home of her Cousin Lily. On the way, the coach is attacked and a handsome but wounded Marquess is left in Moira's care. A mysterious traveler, Major Hilary Norman, comes to assist, and soon Moira realizes that she has captured the interest of both men.
A Place For Alfreda    by Elizabeth Chater
Price: $2.99 USD. 50690 words. Published by Chater Publishing  on March 4, 2012. .

(4.00)
At birth Alfreda’s father substitutes her for a male so his fortune and title will not be lost. Her father’s former governess is put in charge of raising and caring for Alfreda, and is given an allowance in exchanged for her silence. Now an adult, she goes on a search for the identity of her parents.
The Gamester    by Elizabeth Chater
Price: $0.99 USD. 79750 words. Published by Chater Publishing  on February 22, 2012. .

When Griselda’s brother loses the family fortune to the infamous Devil Fallon, she devises a plan to win it all back. But to win a wager with London’s most nortorious gamester, she must avoid falling in love with him.
Miss Sillithorpe's Hobby    by Elizabeth Chater
Price: $0.99 USD. 4820 words. Published by Chater Publishing  on February 9, 2012. .

A car looks as if it's hit a brick wall, but it hasn't impacted anything. The jewel thief inside is killed instantly, and paranormal detective Jamie Jarvis is put on the case. A short story.
Infernal Triangle    by Elizabeth Chater
Price: $0.99 USD. 7420 words. Published by Chater Publishing  on February 7, 2012. .

Paranormal detective Jamie Jarvis has to solve the murder of a lord's valet.
The Treasure of Mars    by Elizabeth Chater
Price: $0.99 USD. 9640 words. Published by Chater Publishing  on February 6, 2012. .

An alien creature crawls in from the desert with talk of treaure.
Milady Hot-At-Hand    by Elizabeth Chater
Price: $2.99 USD. 51310 words. Published by Chater Publishing  on January 28, 2012. .

Andrea disguises herself as a boy to investigate her sister and father's murder.
The Runaway Debutante    by Elizabeth Chater
Price: $2.99 USD. 51260 words. Published by Chater Publishing  on January 25, 2012. .

0.5 star(3.50)
Matilda's father loses everything in a gambling debt, including her, but she courageously flees for her freedom, becoming the personal chef and the delight of Major Bruce. As their love grows for each other, Matilda's past comes back to haunt her.
Operation Disaster    by Elizabeth Chater
Price: $0.99 USD. 7860 words. Published by Chater Publishing  on January 25, 2012. .

(5.00)
In a post-apocalyptic world, there’s a million-to-one chance that Steve Vannevar can succeed where the rest of the Suicide Squad had failed. Succeed, that is, in traveling back in time—reaching back into the months or weeks before that first attack, and persuading the nations of the Earth to hold their fire for the sake of the human race. A short story.
The Duke's Dilemma    by Elizabeth Chater
Price: $2.99 USD. 52680 words. Published by Chater Publishing  on January 22, 2012. .

(4.00)
In an attempt to save her younger brother, Lady Leslie flees to London and into the arms of the Duke of Kenelm.
The Brotherhood of Darkness    by Elizabeth Chater
Price: $0.99 USD. 8810 words. Published by Chater Publishing  on January 21, 2012. .

Paranormal police detective Jamie Jarvis investigates a murder in the monastic cult, The Brotherhood of Darkness. A short story
The Elsingham Portrait    by Elizabeth Chater
Price: $2.99 USD. 54860 words. Published by Chater Publishing  on January 19, 2012. .

0.75 star(3.78)
Lonely librarian, Kathryn Hendrix, is taken back in time to occupy the life of Lady Elsingham.
Bait For The Tiger    by Elizabeth Chater
Price: $0.99 USD. 21920 words. Published by Chater Publishing  on January 18, 2012. .

1 star(3.89)
While on a top secret mission investigating the strange happenings in Ore Valley, FBI agent Phil Norton goes missing. The Pentagon brings in the woman Phil married in secret, the exotic dancer Valentine Norton. She’s willing to do anything to help get Phil back, even go under cover in a town now overrun by an alien race known as the Masters.
The Marriage Mart    by Elizabeth Chater
Price: $2.99 USD. 53200 words. Published by Chater Publishing  on January 13, 2012. .

(4.00)
While Athena's grandmother tries everything to find her bookish granddaughter a husband, Athena makes an enemy of the most eligible bachelor in London.
How Not to Make a Dress    by Elizabeth Chater
Price: Free! 1960 words. Published by Chater Publishing  on December 25, 2011. .

0.25 star(4.33)
A humorous look at one woman's battle with a sewing project. Includes an excerpt from the novel September Song.
Backyard Universe    by Elizabeth Chater
Price: Free! 4070 words. Published by Chater Publishing  on December 5, 2011. .

The power of the imagination reigns supreme as a mother and her son troll a junkyard for the parts to build a spaceship in their backyard.
The Big Sling    by Elizabeth Chater
Price: $0.99 USD. 69610 words. Published by Chater Publishing  on December 5, 2011. .

(4.00)
After being falsely accused of murder, Captain Mark Rand sets out to bring down his accuser, the wealthiest and most corrupt man in the solar system. Fans of Joss Whedon's FIREFLY and S.A. Corey's LEVIATHAN WAKES will love this.
A Course in Murder    by Elizabeth Chater
Price: $0.99 USD. 47210 words. Published by Chater Publishing  on November 28, 2011. .

0.75 star(3.83)
After college student Button Gwinnett witnesses a murder, she must clear her name and reveal the killer, before she becomes the next victim!


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