Jim Stein

I've been addicted to reading fantasy and science fiction stories since eighth grade. There's little better than hunkering down with a good book, entering the world of "what-if," and unleashing your imagination and creativity with every turn of the page. I'm thrilled to share my own stories with you and to hear your thoughts. Visit me at www.JimSteinBooks.com, and as always, happy reading!

Jim Stein’s hunger for stories transporting the reader to extraordinary realms began under one meager bulb, a towel stuffed beneath his door to block the light. In retrospect, his parents probably got a kick out of a rebellious son who read until 3 am. From Tolkien to Asimov, Gaiman to Adams, he huddled with all the greats and unknowns plucked from the drugstore shelves to spin tales of the imagination. After writing short stories in school, two degrees in computer science, and several decades as a Naval officer, Jim has returned to his first passion. He writes speculative fiction advocating the underdog and embracing protagonists with strong moral fiber, often overlaid with supernatural elements and a few dark twists. Jim lives in northwestern Pennsylvania (in the US) with his wife, Claudia, and the spirit of his muse, Marley the Greatest of Danes.