Eric J Ostroff

Eric J. Ostroff is a historical novelist and professional genealogist whose work centers on the people and events of early New England. He is the author of The Metacom Saga, a literary historical series that reimagines the events and cultural tensions surrounding King Philip’s War, one of the most consequential conflicts in seventeenth-century America. In addition to his fiction, Eric authored The Genealogist’s Guide to Massachusetts – Volume 1-3, a practical resource for tracing family history in one of America’s oldest regions. As the founder and lead genealogist of Trace Your New England Roots, he guides individuals in uncovering family lineage through meticulous research of vital records and colonial archives. Eric maintains an active online presence discussing the historical contexts that inform his fiction, blending rigorous archival study with narrative craft to illuminate overlooked voices in early American history.