My name is Jennifer Estep, and I’m the New York Times bestselling author of the Elemental Assassin urban fantasy series, the Mythos Academy young adult urban fantasy series, and the Bigtime paranormal romance series.

The Elemental Assassin series (for adults)

The Elemental Assassin urban fantasy series focuses on Gin Blanco, an assassin codenamed the Spider who can control the elements of Ice and Stone. When she’s not busy killing people and righting wrongs, Gin runs a barbecue restaurant called the Pork Pit in the fictional Southern metropolis of Ashland. The city is also home to giants, dwarves, vampires, and elementals – Air, Fire, Ice, and Stone.

Books in the series are Spider’s Bite, Web of Lies, Venom, Tangled Threads, Spider’s Revenge, and By a Thread. Thread of Death, an e-novella, is also available.

Widow’s Web, the seventh book, is set to be released on Aug. 21, 2012. Deadly Sting, the eighth book, is tentatively set to be published in April 2013.

Also, Haints and Hobwebs: An Elemental Assassin short story will be published in The Mammoth Book of Ghost Romance. Note that the e-book will be released on June 7, 2012, along with the print version in the U.K. The print version won’t be available in the U.S. until Aug. 7, 2012.

The Mythos Academy series (for young adults)

The Mythos Academy young adult urban fantasy series focuses on Gwen Frost, a 17-year-old Gypsy girl who has the gift of psychometry, or the ability to know an object’s history just by touching it. After a serious freak-out with her magic, Gwen is shipped off to Mythos Academy, a school for the descendants of ancient warriors like Spartans, Valkyries, Amazons, and more.

Books in the series are Touch of Frost and Kiss of Frost. Dark Frost, the third book, will be published on May 29, 2012, while Crimson Frost, the fourth book, is set to be published on Dec. 24, 2012.

First Frost, a prequel e-story to the series, is available as a download. Also, Halloween Frost, an e-story, can be found in the Entangled e-anthology that is available from online booksellers. All proceeds from Entangled go to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

The Bigtime series (for adults)

The Bigtime paranormal romance series features sexy superheroes, evil ubervillains, and smart, sassy gals looking for love. The books are set in Bigtime, a fictional New York metropolis where everything is bright, colorful, fun, and larger-than-life, including the zany characters. Titles in the series are Karma Girl, Hot Mama, and Jinx. A Karma Girl Christmas, an e-story, is also available.

Note: The Elemental Assassin and Bigtime series are intended for adults only. You should be be 18 years old or older to read the books or the excerpts that are posted on my website.

I hope you’ll take a few minutes to look around the site and learn more about my books. Enjoy!

Latest news

Three books to be published in 2012, along with other stories: I will have a total of three books out in 2012, along with some other stories. The release schedule is as follows. Please note that the books will actually be available the last Tuesday before the official release month:

February: Thread of Death (Elemental Assassin #5.5 e-novella). On-sale date is Jan. 31, 2012.

March: By a Thread (Elemental Assassin #6). On-sale date is Feb. 28, 2012.

June: Dark Frost (Mythos Academy #3). On-sale date is May 29, 2012.

June: Haints and Hobwebs: An Elemental Assassin short story will be published in The Mammoth Book of Ghost Romance. On-sale date is June 7, 2012 for the e-book and the print version in the U.K. The print version won’t be available in the U.S. until Aug. 7, 2012.

September: Widow’s Web (Elemental Assassin #7). On-sale date is Aug. 21, 2012.

More information about each of the books, including excerpts and covers, will be posted as it becomes available.

Thank you, readers: I just want to say thanks to everyone who’s e-mailed me to say how much they are enjoying the Elemental Assassin and Mythos Academy books. Knowing that folks are enjoying my characters and their many adventures makes all the long hours at my computer worthwhile. It really is humbling to know that people read and enjoy my books. So thanks!

Review time: The books in the Elemental Assassin urban fantasy series have been getting some great reviews. Here’s what folks are saying about the books:

Bodies litter the pages of this first entry in Estep’s engrossing Elemental Assassin urban fantasy series … Fans of Estep’s humorous paranormal romances (Jinx; Hot Mama) may be taken aback by the gritty violence and steamy sex, but urban fantasy fans will love it.

– Publishers Weekly on Spider’s Bite

“When it comes to work, Estep’s newest heroine is brutally efficient and very pragmatic, which gives the new Elemental Assassin series plenty of bite. Shades of gray rule in this world where magic and murder are all too commonplace. The gritty tone of this series gives Estep a chance to walk on the darker side. Kudos to her for the knife-edged suspense! 4.5 stars.”

– Romantic Times on Spider’s Bite

“Retire­ment doesn’t seem to be in the cards for the assas­sin Spi­der. The sec­ond chap­ter of the first-person Ele­men­tal Assas­sin series is just as hard-edged and com­pelling as the first. Gin Blanco is a fas­ci­nat­ingly prag­matic char­ac­ter, whose intri­cate lay­ers are just begin­ning to unravel. Estep has truly hit the jack­pot with this out­stand­ing series! 4.5 stars.”

– Romantic Times on Web of Lies

Estep has really hit her stride with the gritty and compelling Elemental Assassin series. She surrounds her fascinating and complex heroine with a cadre of supporting players, each of whom are intriguing in their own right. Brisk pacing and knife-edged danger make this an exciting page-turner. Kudos to Estep, who is rapidly heading toward the top of the urban fantasy genre! 4.5 stars and a Top Pick.”

– Romantic Times on Venom

“It’s assassin vs. assassin in the fourth chapter of Estep’s outstanding Elemental Assassin series. Gin Blanco is one the most intriguing heroines on the scene today. As the action heats up, Estep thoughtfully reveals additional aspects of Gin’s character, showcasing her evolution. If you have not gotten on the Gin bandwagon yet, do so today! 4.5 stars and a Top Pick.”

– Romantic Times on Tangled Threads

“The initial story arc of the Elemental Assassin novels comes to an explosive conclusion in this outstanding thriller. This epic showdown has been years in the making, and stone and ice elemental Gin Blanco knows it is a fight to the finish. Not only is the action incredibly intense, but Estep also deftly constructs her players, both primary and secondary, into believable characters. Hang on, this is one smackdown you won’t want to miss! 4.5 stars and a Top Pick.”

– Romantic Times on Spider’s Revenge