On the world Gramarye, superstition wasn't just a fact, it was a way of life.  The Romantic Emigrés of Earth had developed a unique society, bred especially for the gracious qualities of espers.  And these talented espers took the wonderous shapes of elves, dwarves, witches, werewolves, ghosts, and other underground creatures.

It was square Rid Gallowglass' mission to save the Gramatyans from themselves (?) or others (aliens?).  His only help in this epic undertaking was his epileptic computer-brained robot-horse, Fess.

Oh, and one other helpful thing: the Gramaryans were sure he was a warlock.  Of course, he was sure he wasn't... wasn't he?

king kobold

Here's Gramarye, a gentle planet where, in the Thirty-first Century, people choose the life-style of medieval England; except they're prejudiced agasint and persecute their witches and warlocks (espers, naturally).

Rod Gallowglass (dubbed High Warlock in spite of himself) is stationed where as an agent of the intergalactic DDT - Decentralized Democratic Tribunal - to protect the precious esper colony from its primitive fellow Gramaryans, and to insure a gradual integration.

This already whacky society is stirred up with a batch of paranoid esper Neanderthals led by the strange King Kobold, brought in by alien futurians to destroy those espers so vital to DDT's future.

When this unhealthy mess starts brewing, our warlcok-cum-everyman is the one to watch.  For a mixture of fun, swords, sorcery and science, KING KOBOLD may be the year's best potboiler.

A forgotten colony of Earth... an abandonded planet of telepathic outlaws where a reluctant warlock proves that science and sorcery can mix!

Don't miss these others in the series -

The Warlock In
Spite Of Himself

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The Warlock
Unlocked

REVOLT OF THE CHURLS

DIRK DULAN IS A CHURL, CLONED TO SERVE THE DESPOTIC MASTERS OF THE PLANET MELANGE.  HE IS DETERMINED TO TRIGGER A REVOLT, BUT HE NEEDS THE HELP OF A MAN NAMED DeCADE - A WIZARD WHO PREACHED REVOLUTION TO THE CHURLS.

ONE PROBLEM: DeCADE DIED A CENTURY AGO.

WITH THE HELP OF A MYSTERIOUS GIANT NAMED GAR, DIRK DULAIN MUST REVIVE THE LEGEND OF THE REBEL WIZARD, AROUSE THE SLAVES INTO ACTION, AND LEAD THEM IN A BATTLE AGAINST THEIR MASTERS.  A BATTLE THEY MUST WIN... OR DIE.

WELCOME BACK TO
THE MAGICAL PLANET
OF GRAMAYRE, WHERE
ELVES, SPIRITS,
GHOSTS AND
ELEMENTAL POWERS
PROWL THE GREEN
FIELDS, AND AMLOST
EVERYONE WHO IS
ANYONE IS A WITCH...

TELEPATH ALERT!

Democracy is crumbling in the Interstellar Dominion Electorates and the LORDS are preparing a coup.

If Dar and Samantha can't get their message to Terra in time, nothing will prevent the forces of totalitarianism from taking control.  And every police ship in space has just been alerted that they are dangerous telepaths to be shot on sight!

On the magical planet Gramayre, science coexists with witches and elves, intergalactic scientist Rod Gallowglass is the disbelieving High Warlock, and telepathy is the most common means of transportation...

LOOK FOR OTHERS IN THE SERIES
The Warlock in Spite of Himself
The Warlock Unlocked
Escape Velocity
King Kobold Revived
The Warlock is Missing
The Warlock Wandering

Five hundred years from their own time on the magical planet Graniarye, Rod and Gwen Gallowglass are held captive on another world.  Lost within time and space, they struggle for freedom and survival...

Magnus, Cordelia, Geoffrey, Gregory.  With their mother's powers and their father's training, they're a match for anyone or anything, from any place... or any time!

Beyond science and sorcery, time and space, the enemies of peace once again come to the planet Garmayre.  Their mission: to tempt the clergy with visions of power and lead them against the throne.  Only the warlock Rob Gallowglass can stop it - or burn at the stake for trying...

Fess was, indeed, a beloved cyborg.  But what about the masters he served before Rod Gallowglass?  What about the young, spoiled joyrider?  Or the revolutionary hero?  Or the crew of a pirate ship?  The Gallowglass children are about to hear the truth... from the horse's mouth.

Armed with superior technological prowess, Rod Gallowglass has so far been equal to the challenges of planet Gramarye.  But can he beat an evil sorcerer on the battlefield of the mind?

IF MUSIC BE THE LANGUAGE OF LOVE... ROCK ON!
Mysterious, floating crystals have captured the eyes - and ears - of the good folk of Gramarye, young and old alike.  Enchanting, yes.  But what exactly are these strange, musical rocks... and where did they come from?  From the past?  The future?  Or the magical minds of the people themselves?  Rod Gallowglass intends to find out - before his children sell their souls to rock and roll...

Even the son of a warlock gets restless sometimes.  And when Magnus sets off to see the world, his father, Rod Gallowglass, and the robot horse, Fess, can't resist trailing behind.  Someone's got to protect young Maguns from spellbinding witches, enchanted maidens, and jealous husbands.  But when it comes to real danger - and growing up - Magnus is on his own...

STAR TOURS

By the 26th century, humanity had begun its expansion to the stars, and the Interstellar Dominion Electorates reigned over a unified Terra - but New York was still New York, Broadway was still Broadway, and live theater was bigger and better than ever.

The excited theater pioneers of the newly formed Star Company were dedicated to taking their act on the road - and out to the stars.  They were far too busy with tryouts to pay any attention to current events, and the constant harangues of the reactionary LORDS party on the public wallscreens.

Then the LORDS party turned its attack on theater and its "timeless repertory of immorality."  Suddenly the Star Company was off on a madcap race to finish its preparations, buy a ship and hire a pilot, and lift off Terra before it was grounded forever... or worse!

His father's a warlock; his mother, a witch.  Or so it seems on the planet Gramayre, where modern technology is the ultimate "magic."  Now Magnus Gallowglass is leaving his family and his home - in a starship driven by the brain of the robo-horse Fess.  It's one small step for science... one giant leap for wizardry!

TOIL AND TROUBLE

The Star Company launched its new venture in classic theatrical style: they got run out of town - on a rocket!  But with the reactionary LORDS party left safely behind on Earth, the traveling troupe set its sights on taking Shakespeare to the stars...

Destination: New Venus.

The name hinted at exotic delights - but life on New Venus was thoroughly regimented by Amalgamated Petroleum, a Terran-based oil cartel.  And though the planet was awash in petrochemicals from the Bay of Benzene to the Gulf of Oil, none of life's little pleasures - air, water - came cheap in this company town.

Enter the Star Company, with its incendiary mix of veteran troupers, innocent ingenues, and volatile prima donnas.  When Amalgamated approved a production of Macbeth - to be staged in the high school gymnasium - the actors bravely took to the boards in the name of the Bard.  Little did anybody imagine how much trouble those three witches would stir up!

FIRST TIME IN PRINT

SUMMER STOCK

The fledgling Star Company had scarcely landed for a quick visit to the prosperous colony planet of Citadel when they found themselues... well, grounded.  To their dismay, Citadel proved to be a Puritan world where even the sight of female limbs was considered quite thoroughly shocking - theater was strictly forbidden!

Fortunately, company director Barry Tallendar pos;essed an advanced degree, an angelic countenance, and unparalleled powers of persuasion.  He wrangled permission to deliver an inspirational lecture, and the Star Company was back in business.

But for as long as this world was their stage, the Church Elders would have to approve Barry's speech.  The actresses must stay discreetly in the background.
And the company would have to steer well clear of the local lads and their lovely Puritan ladies - or it would be curtains for the Starship Troupers!

FIRST TIME IN PRINT

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SINGLE WHITE WITCH
SEEKS ROMANCE AND ADVENTURE
(broomstick optional)

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Cordelia Gallowglass has the planet Gramayre at her feet.  Her father is High Warlock, her mother's the most powerful witch in the kingdom - and she's inherited awesome talents from both of them.  On top of that, Prince Alain, heir apparent to the throne, has come asking for her hand.  What more could a young woman - witch or not - want?

Plenty

M'Lady Witch

Praise for the Warlock series:

"Fresh... well-written and entertaining!"
- W.D. Stevens, Fantasy Review

"Enchanting adventure... one starts to get the feeling of what it's like to be a child with magical powers."
- Fanzine

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SWORD AND SORCERY
SOME GUYS HAVE IT ALL...

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Geoffery Gallowglass is a young man in demand - who must make a choice.  Should he trust the beautiful, brave Quicksilver - a bandit who stole the land of a lord for herself?  Or should he fall for the sultry, subversive Moraga - a witch who will do anything for the throne of Gramayre?

It's a choice fit for a fool.  Or a man bewitched by love...

Quicksilver's
Knight

Praise for Christopher Stasheff's Warlock series:

"Fresh... well-written and entertaining!"
- W.D. Stevens, Fantasy Review

"Enchanting adventure... one starts to get the feeling of what it's like to be a child with magical powers."
- Fanzine

Something is rotten
on the Planet of Petrarch.
It will take a wizard to set things right.
Fortunately, one is available.

ROGUE WIZARD
Magnus D'Armand, the renegade son of Rod Gallowglass, Warlock of Gramarye, has set out to prove himself twice the hero and liberator his father ever was.  However, Magnus has inherited not only his father's awesome psychic gifts, but his uncanny knack for getting into trouble as well.

A WIZARD IN MIND
The First Chronicle of Magnus D'Armand
Bored and in search of excitement, Magnus D'Armand has asked his sentient starship to find him a world in need of revolution.  But on the lost colony world of Petrarch, he finds far more than he's bargained for.  Not only have a brace of warring princes plunged the planet into a dark age of bloodshed and betrayal, but a mysterious rival from Magnus's past is plotting his destruction.  Even the Rogue Wizard will need a miracle to get himself out of this one!

"Stasheff's pacing is brisk, his historical literacy high, and his wit abundant and dry as ever.... Bodes well for further Magnus adventures."  - Booklist

Magnus D'Armand, renegade son of Rod Gallowglass, The Warlock in Spite of Himself, has inherited his fahter's overdeveloped sense of justice, along with his awesome psychic gifts.

But unlike his father, Magnus is unwilling to play by the rules, choosing instead to single-handedly seek out oppressed planets to liberate, and sow the seeds of revolution throughout the galaxy.

A
Wizard
in War

The Third Chronicle of Magnus D'Armand

The  medieval planet of Maltroit seems to be repeating Earth's bloody history in the worst possible manner.  It's up to the Rogue Wizard to give the drowntrodden a crash sourse in democracy, so before you can say "Magna Carta," he's bent the course of history by teaching the nobles the rudiments of democracy, and schooling the peasants in the basics of radical politics.

Stasheff's pacing is brisk, his historical literacy high, and his wit abundant and dry as ever....  Bodes well for further Magnus Gallowglass adventures."

- Booklist

THE ROGUE WIZARD

Under the nom de guerre of Gar Pike, renegade psychic wizard Magnus D'Armand travels the stars fighting unjustice and oppression, like his father, Rod Gallowglass, the Warlock in Spite of Himself.  But this time the Rogue Wizard may have encountered a tyrant even he can't overthrow: a stern Protector who dictates the very thoughts of his "loyal" subjects.  So successful is his regime that Magnus is hard-pressed to find anyone willing to oppose it - until a misguided handful of would-be aristocrates unwittingly provides the spark of rebellion.  Here is Christopher Stasheff in top form: swashbuckling, stylish, and slightly subversive adventure from the author of the bestselling "Warlock" chronicles.

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"Stasheff's pacing is brisk, his historical literacy high, and his wit abundant and dry as ever."

The Rogue Wizard

Under the nom de guerre of Gar Pike, renegade psychic wizard Magnus D’Armand travels the stars fighting injustice and oppression, like his father, Rod Gallowglass, the Warlock in Spite of Himself.  But unlike his famous father, Magnus refuses to play by the rules, sowing the seeds of freedom and revolution throughout the galaxy.

A Wizard in Chaos
The Fifth Chronicle of Magnus D'Armand

The Rogue Wizard has met his match - a crumbled civilization on a distant colony planet, where all hope has been lost to war and greed.  The history and knowledge of the colonists has been forgotten over the centuries, and the people
have reverted to a medieval state.  It seems impossible to restore peace and order - until Gar discovers the hidden knowledge harbored in the countryside's hollow hills.

The Rogue Wizard

Under the nom de guerre of Gar Pike, renegade psychic wizard Magnus D'Armand travels the stars fighting unjustice and oppression, like his father, Rod Gallowglass, the Warlock in Spite of Himself. 

Now the Rogue Wizard wanders the galaxy alone, having lost his best friend and partner in liberation to the lure of love.  He finds himself on the distant planet Siegfried, which is beleaguered by racism and prejudice - a tough nut to crack, even ofr an experienced psychic liberator.  Can Gar teach the peoples of Siegfried to live with and love one another?  And, most importantly, can he teach a lonely girl to live with and - dare he hope - love him?

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"A witty tale of medieval space colonies and political intrigue....  If this is your first encounter with the Rogue Wizard - it will not be your last!"

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ALL WORK AND NO PLAY MAKES
GREGORY A DULL BOY.

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Gregory Gallowglass is the eligible bachelor on the planet of Gramarye.  The youngest son of the High Warlock Rod Gallowglass and the witch Gwendolyn, his powers of intellect and magic are without equal.  But he's best known for his pure heart - one that is impervious to love.  To Moraga, sworn enemy of the Gallowglass family, Gregory's heart is the ultimate challenge.  Through her spells, she will bring him under her power - and then destroy him...

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Praise for Christopher Stasheff's Warlock series:

"Fresh... well-written and entertaining!"
- W.D. Stevens, Fantasy Review

"Enchanting adventure... one starts to get the feeling of what it's like to be a child with magical powers."
- Fanzine

"A witty tale of medieval space colonies and political intrigue...  If this is your first encounter with the rogue wizard - it won't be your last!"
- Realm of Fantasy on A Wizard in Midgard

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During his last fight for peace and democracy on a forgotten planet, Gar Pike somehow managed to get himself a new traveling companion: Alea, a young girl with a certain amount or [sic] psychic ability - and a heavy dose of attitude to boot.

Now he can't get anything done.  The ship feels like its shrinking, and Alea's always around, asking questions, sticking her nose in, and generally making a nuisance of herself.  When the finally land on their next target planet, she even tries to convince him that the people there don't need his help, since they have no government to overthrow.  As if people with no government could live properly!  Obviously, Alea isn't cut out for this business.

However, as Gar continues to stick his nose where it doesn't belong, he wonders: Could it be that a planet without any government can survive peacefully and happily?  And, stranger still: Could it be that having Alea around isn't so bad after all?

Under the nom de guerre of Gar Pike, renegade psychic wizard Magnus D'Armand travels the stars fighting injustice and oppression, like his father, Rod Gallowglass, the Warlock in Spite of Himself.  But unlike his famous father, Magnus refuses to play by the rules, sowing seeds of freedom and revolution throughout the galaxy.

A Wizard in the Way

When his longtime traveling companion settled down and got married, Gar Pike - the Rogue Wizard - had thought it would be even better to work alone: no distractions, no disagreements, no one to care about but himself.  But he wasn't alone for long.  He recently managed to saddle himself with a new companion: Alea, a young woman with a certain amount of psychic ability and a heavy dose of attitude to boot.  The funny thing is, he's beginning to like having her around -particularly when they land on the planet of Oldeira.

The problems Gar and Alea encounter on Oldeira include not only the tyrannical Wizrd Lords who rule the provinces, but also the attitude that has been beaten and bred into their serfs.  To complicate matters, Gar and Alea adopt two desperate peasants who are perfect examples of the mind-set of the entire lower class.  How to raise morale and shape these people into a force that will overcome their oppressors while not getting caught or killed themselves - these are the questions that Gar and Alea must answer fast.  And the only way to do it is: The Way

"Another entertaining combination of science fiction and fantasy in a universe where the mundane, magical, and technilogical live side by side.  Anyone who relishes an action adventure tale set on a distant planet in a far away galaxy will want to read this book and its predecessors."

Under the nom de guerre of Gar Pike, renegade psychic wizard Magnus D'Armand travels the stars fighting injustice and oppression, like his father, Rod Gallowglass, the Warlock in Spite of Himself.  But unlike his famous father, Magnus refuses to play by the rules, sowing seeds of freedom and revolution throughout the galaxy.

A Wizard in a Fued

When Gar and Alea land their ship on a planet for computer system maintenance, they aren't expecting to run into Fairies, Wee Folk, Druid priests, and fueding clans transplanted from Scotland and then fotgotten.  Can they, along with two courageous exiles and the psychic power of the Fairies and Wee Folk, bring peace and order to the world?

"The usual brisk, lively, succint blend of puns, one-liners, and social commentary."

"Stasheff has a knack for crafting a lighthearted, action-filled tale."

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A FAMILY THAT SLAYS TOGETHER
STAYS TOGETHER.

Love is in the air as the planet of Gramayre gets ready to celebrate the weddings of Geoffrey, Cordelia, and Gregory Gallowglass all at once.  But when Allouette, Gregory's fiancée, has a horrible vision of monsters attacking the land, cold feet suddenly become the least of their worries.  Allouette and Gregory take off immediately to find the source of the monster attack before it's too late.  Geoffrey and Prince Alain follow shortly behind to make sure nothing goes wrong.  And of course, Cordelia and Quicksilver are hot on the trail - with no intention of letting the men have all the fun to themselves....

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Praise for Christopher Stasheff's Warlock series:

"Fresh... well-written and entertaining!"
- W.D. Stevens, Fantasy Review

"Enchanting adventure... one starts to get the feeling of what it's like to be a child with magical powers."
- Fanzine

BUT THERE'S NO SUCH THING
AS A TIME MACHINE...

Inventor Dr. Angus McAran, born brilliant but deformed, had as little use for other people as they had for him.  Until the day he met the Neanderthal... and Angus discovered he had a destiny, one he wasn't sure he wanted.

Turns out Angus had invented a time machine.  Well, not yet, but soon, any day now.  He'd also founded and led a secret time-traveling organization.  That's why the Neanderthal was here - to make sure Angus' life went according to plan.  Well, that and to protect him from rival time organizations trying to assassinate Angus before he could invent his time machine.

But Angus wasn't sure he wanted any of this - and didn't like taking orders, even from himself.  Was his destiny inescapable?  Or could he turn his back on all of it and lead a simple, safe life?  One thing was certain: no matter what, he was going to find out!

This novella is the origin story of Doc Angus and his time organization, G.R.I.P.E., from Christopher Stasheff's Warlock of Gramarye series.

After a series of novels that ran an incredible thirty-five years, the story of Rod Gallowglass - The Warlock in Spite of Himself - comes to its unforgettable finale in the weird and wonderful world of Gramayre...

For Rod Gallowglass, the Lord Hogh Warlock of Gramayre, and his with-wife, Gwendylon, the weddinga of three of their children - especially Cordelia's marriage to Crown Prince Alain - is a time for great celebration.  But then, Gwen falls ill and dies, leaving behind a husband dangerously unhinged by grief - and a lanf without a Protector.

As Rod wonders the forest in search of Gwen's spirit, his Heirs - particularly the Rogue Wizard Magnus - must defend Gramayre against the forces of evil that are gathering to take advantage of the High Warlock's absence.  But it's not clear if the reluctanct Magnus will be a fit champion - or even if he will finally accept his birthright.  For only then will Rod be free to do what his heart demands - seek out his beloved Gwen in the land beyond life...

Praise for Christopher Stasheff

[Stasheff] has a nice sense of the irreverent and a bit of the bawd, he spins a yarn good enough to leave you wanting more." - Analog

Blessed are the troubleshooters

Techno troubleshooter Tony Ricci's latest challenge is to debug the computers at the marketing firm of Rodrigo and Associates.  Pages of Biblical text have been appearing on every terminal throughout the network - disrupting the staff and costing the company a lot of time and work.

But he's astonished to discover that the religious text tells the story of St. Vidicon of Cathode, who protects people from the consequences of Finagle's General Principle and its most famous corollary, Murphy's Law.  Then his attempt to exorcise the virus places him face-to-face with the blessed saint.

Father Vidicon needs a disciple to aid him in answering prayers, solving problems, and averting disasters across the globe.  In exchange, the Saint will give Tony some much-needed help with his love life.  Now Tony's providing tech support for a world in peril.  And it's going to take more than rebooting to fix this kind of system failure...

"[Christopher Stasheff is] the master of easy, entertaining fantasy."
- Publishers Weekly

Stasheff has a knack for crafting a lighthearted, action-filled tale."
- Library Journal