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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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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.
Miss Sillithorpe's Hobby    by Elizabeth Chater
Price: $0.99 USD. 4820 words. Published by Chater Publishing  on February 9, 2012. .

(3.00)
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.
Operation Disaster    by Elizabeth Chater
Price: $0.99 USD. 7850 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. 52670 words. Published by Chater Publishing  on January 22, 2012. .

0.25 star(3.33)
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
How Not to Make a Dress    by Elizabeth Chater
Price: Free! 1090 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.
Ugly Earthling    by Elizabeth Chater
Price: Free! 5620 words. Published by Chater Publishing  on December 9, 2011. .

A girl believes she doesn't fit anywhere until she gets a visit from an alien. A short story.
Backyard Universe    by Elizabeth Chater
Price: Free! 2250 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. 47200 words. Published by Chater Publishing  on November 28, 2011. .

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


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