J. S. Volpe

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Books

Tweedle
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 4,630. Language: English. Published: October 20, 2023 . Categories: Fiction » Horror » General
Tweedle is the word. Tweedle is the truth. Those who embrace it are blessed and good. Those who don’t are bad and must be expunged. “Tweedle” is a series of vignettes that show the progress of this strange memetic virus as it spreads throughout the city, turning loved ones against each other, turning streets into abattoirs, turning civilization into ruins. "Tweedle" is a World Gone Weird tale.
The Thing in the Alley (Anomaly Hunters, Book 3)
Series: Anomaly Hunters, Book 3. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 95,320. Language: English. Published: January 31, 2015 . Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Contemporary, Fiction » Horror » General
When horribly mutilated bodies start turning up in Kingwood, the Anomaly Hunters determine that the culprit is a leucrota, a mythical monster that can mimic people’s voices. Will they stop the creature before it kills again, or will they only become its next victims? Plus: Who is Tiffany Fish, and what is her bizarre link with both the current investigation and the Anomaly Hunters themselves?
From Finland with Love (Anomaly Hunters, Book Two)
Series: Anomaly Hunters, Book 2. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 78,300. Language: English. Published: March 20, 2013 . Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Contemporary, Fiction » Mystery & detective » General
An Anomaly Hunters book. Now in college, Calvin and Cynthia investigate a murder linked to an ancient Tarot card. Along the way, they meet the beautiful, bisexual Kaarina Nurmi. Both Calvin, who is straight, and Cynthia, who is gay, hope to win Kaarina's affections. Do either of them have a chance? Will they even be able to stay alive long enough to find out? 77,000 words. Contains adult content.
Into the Woods (Anomaly Hunters, Book One)
Series: Anomaly Hunters, Book 1. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 99,660. Language: English. Published: November 9, 2012 . Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Contemporary, Fiction » Horror » General
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An Anomaly Hunters book. Teenagers Calvin Beckerman and Cynthia Crow unofficially investigate Cynthia’s little sister Emily’s disappearance. They soon join forces with Robert May, an elderly anomaly investigator who is convinced the disappearance has paranormal aspects. The group's hunt for the truth uncovers a mysterious force that will change their lives--and the world--forever. 98,000 words.
Scoundrels' Jig (The Chronicles of Eridia)
Series: The Chronicles of Eridia. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 71,360. Language: English. Published: July 9, 2012 . Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » General, Fiction » Humor & comedy » Black comedy
A darkly comic novel set in the world of Eridia. When a bar full of crooks, scumbags, and psychos (plus a few arguably sympathetic characters) learn about a big hunk of gold half a day's journey west, the race is on to see who can get their greedy, treacherous hands on it first. Along the way the competitors must contend with scheming constables, a killer robot, a peevish dryad, and much more.
The Singular Six (The Chronicles of Eridia)
Series: The Chronicles of Eridia. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 90,920. Language: English. Published: June 8, 2012 . Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » General, Fiction » Fantasy » General
An action-packed story set in the world of Eridia! Frankenstein’s Monster…Dr. Frankenstein’s courageous niece…a superhero with the power to turn to stone…a robot who performs psychoanalysis…a tweenage queen…a snarky Incan jaguar god. This unlikely sextet joins forces to hunt down and vanquish the Marauders, a horde of bandits intent on conquering the land of Erizan. A 91,000-word fantasy novel.
Blood Ties (The Chronicles of Eridia)
Series: The Chronicles of Eridia. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 12,030. Language: English. Published: June 5, 2012 . Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » General, Fiction » Horror » General
A dark tale set in the world of Eridia. A young man who has been raised as vampires' livestock learns he has been chosen to Ascend and become a vampire himself. Though this causes his fellow human slaves to shun him, he himself is overjoyed, for he sees his vampire masters as paragons of culture and beauty. Alas, things go awry when the legendary vampire hunter Hull attacks. 12,000 words.
Till the Mountains Turn to Dust (The Chronicles of Eridia)
Series: The Chronicles of Eridia. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 82,940. Language: English. Published: June 2, 2012 . Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » General, Fiction » Science fiction » General
Reynard is a trickster who lives only to sow chaos and sate his basest desires. Solace is a Good Samaritan who constantly strives for society’s betterment. The two of them seem to have nothing in common, yet they do: they’re immortal, and roughly once every thousand years their paths intersect in unpredictable ways and in different remarkable locales in the fantastical world of Eridia.
Dark Secrets (A Rare Finds Tale)
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 10,140. Language: English. Published: May 20, 2012 . Categories: Fiction » Humor & comedy » Black comedy, Fiction » Mystery & detective » General
A Rare Finds tale. Gilbert Solomon, a finder of rare objects, is hired to locate the only existing copy of the final episode of an obscure 70s TV show. At first, it seems like an easy case, but soon the show’s producers start turning up dead. Who is responsible? Gil doesn’t care. But he’ll have to play detective if he hopes to stay alive long enough to find the tape and receive his hefty paycheck.
Chain of Desire (A Rare Finds Tale)
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 8,420. Language: English. Published: May 14, 2012 . Categories: Fiction » Humor & comedy » General
A Rare Finds tale. Gilbert Solomon, a finder of rare objects, is hired to locate a prototype 50s-era robot. He soon finds it, but its owner won't give it up except in exchange for a rare issue of a men's magazine. When Gil finds a copy of the magazine, its owner likewise won't give it up except in trade, and so on and so on, the job threatening to become an endless chain of trades. 8400 words.