The Warlock in Spite of Himself by Christopher Stasheff
Rodney Gallowglass is a spy whose job is to discover unknown planets that need to be brought into the fold of the enlightened democratic intergalactic system. When he lands on the backward planet of Gramayre in his spaceship disguised as an asteroid, Rod and his epileptic computer Fess discover a world of fantasy creatures — witches, ghosts, werewolves, dwarves and elves. Gramayre was originally settled by a group of humans who wanted to revert back to a feudal society. Now it’s a benevolent monarchy that’s threatened by anarchists, witches, and a man who wants to be dictator. Rod suspects that the agitators are being provoked and funded by an off-world interest. He decides that setting up a constitutional monarchy will be the best way to prepare Gramayre for moving on to a real democracy. Meanwhile, the people of Gramayre think Rod is a warlock because he’s got technology they canâ... Read More
More fantasy novels by Christopher Stasheff
Wizard in Rhyme — (1986-2000) Publisher: Matt read the forbidden runes and found himself in a world where reciting verses worked magic. He got himself locked in a dungeon, created a fire-breathing dragon, and eventually discovered a beautiful princess he swore to save. Little did he guess how hard that would be…








Starship Troupers — (1991-1994) Publisher: When ageing actor Horace Burbage decides to set up a troupe of actors to tour from planet to planet, little does he realize what adventures he has in store. Like everybody else, the troupers had ignored the reactionary Lords party, until Elector Ruddles moves his attacks to the theatre.



The Crafters — (1991-1992) A Shared World Anthology edited with Bill Fawcett. Publisher: They are a great family of witches and warlocks, alchemists and spellcasters. From generation to generation, from the Old World to the Salem trials and beyond, they hand down their secrets, their potions, even their family familiar … a will-o’-the-wisp called Willow. They are masters of sorcery, of power, of love. They are… The Crafters. In this first spellbinding volume, they shy young alchemist, Amer, meets his match in a lovesick witch who will use every magical scheme in the book to capture his heart. In a reckless battle of science and sorcery, love conquers all… and the Crafter family legend begins! CHRISTOPHER STASHEFF conjures up a tale of alchemists who hate witches—and the witches who love them. ROBERT SHECKLEY reveals how raising children can be confused with raising demons. ESTHER FRIESNER learns that monsters and humans make strange bedfellows. RU EMERSON follows a bewitching young girl who’s trying to follow in her mother’s enchanted footsteps. KATHERINE KURTZ summons a tall gray-eyed stranger for heroic things-to-come. MORGAN LLYWELYN serves up a beggar’s banquet of magic and science … and everything in between! This enchanting new shared-world anthology series also includes stories by JODY LYNN NYE, JUDITH R. CONLY, ANNA O’CONNELL AND DOUG HOUSEMAN, and WENDY WHEELER


Chronicles of the Rogue Wizard — (1993-2001) The tales of the son of The Warlock of Gramarye. Publisher: After living a life of drinking and barroom brawling, Magnus d’Armand joins forces with SCENT, an organization designed to help bring democracy to outly planets, and ventures to a medieval planet to help lead their revolution.










Warlock’s Heirs — (1994-2001) The tales of the daughter of The Warlock of Gramarye. Publisher: The Warlock’s daughter comes of age in an enchanting new novel from Christopher Stasheff. Cordelia has inherited incredible powers from her father, and now Prince Alain has come asking for her hand. The wild young lady isn’t sure she’s ready to settle down… but forces opposed to the match intend to make sure she doesn’t make it to the altar — ever.




The Star Stone — (1995-1996) Publisher: Ohearn was a simple man, big and strong and kindly, respected among his Biri clansmen. Then fate — and the Ulin, who were all but gods — intervened, and Ohearn’s life, his clan, and his very world changed forever. The Ulin were the Elder Race, giants, unspeakably powerful in arms and in magic. All were selfish; most were tyrants who scorned the short-lived Younger Races: men, elves, and all the rest. Some capricious Ulin sported with mankind; one among their number, Ulahane the Red, dedicated himself to reaping a harvest of human terror and anguish. Only one among the Ulin, Lomallin, stood opposed to Ulahane and his schemes. Lomallin gathered some few like-minded allies and worked to protect the human creatures, to teach them and nurture their talents. Inevitably, Ulahane and Lomallin became deadlocked in their struggle. It had been prophesied that one day Lomallin could win — but to triumph, he must first die. Until then, the contest for the fate of the Younger Races would be fought by humans who served the Ulin… Ohearn knew little of the world beyond his clan. But when his wife fell ill and Ulahane’s lackeys detained the shaman who could help her, Ohearn’s path became clear. He led a band of warriors against the enemy stronghold. With the half-elf trickster Lucoyo at his side, Ohearn wrested the wise man from the Scarlet One’s prison — and launched a battle whose scope he could never have anticipated. The beacon of freedom flared, and its flames would sweep forest and prairie, cities and towns, mountains and deserts and all the farthest lands. But the cost of freedom would be high indeed, for Ulahane proved to be an implacable foe. He was determined that either Lomallin’s human charges would be annihilated — or Lomallin himself would die!


Stand-alones & Collections:
Mind Out of Time: Stories — (2003) Publisher:Â His Warlock and Wizard in Rhyme series have sold hundreds of thousands of copies around the world. Now Five Star is proud to bring together the best of Christopher Stasheff’s short fiction — including a brand new novella featuring Angus McAran. Stories include The Warlock’s Grandfather, Coronach of the Bell, Pride and Puppetry and many more.
Saint Vidicon to the Rescue — (2005) Publisher: Tech troubleshooter Tony Ricci has been recruited by Saint Vidicon — the patron saint of computer geeks — to combat the forces of evil that wreak havoc within all things technological.
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Harold Shea books by L. Sprague de Camp and Christopher Stasheff
Harold Shea — (1992-1995) L. Sprague de Camp and Christopher Stasheff. These are a continuation of the Harold Shea stories of de Camp and Fletcher Pratt. Publisher: Two of SF’s most acclaimed authors collaborate with John Maddox Roberts, Holly Lisle and Tom Wham to bring a whole new life to Professor Harold Shea and his band of not-so-merry companions in the impeccably conceived, richly-imagined sequel to The Complete Compleat Enchanter.

