Stefanie Barnfather
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Books
Stefanie Barnfather writes novels and short stories.
If you enjoy dystopias, romance, and horror, check out these reads.
". . . an exceptional read brimming with brilliance on every page."
a novel
Beneath the Birch Trees
After the AI Bot war of 2099, Layla and Oliver fall in love - but their bond is tested by a handsome renegade, an ambitious family, and a covert killer who twists the truth.
With her community connections, and attunement to trees, Layla knows her love for Oliver can grow. But, despite her certainty, something is keeping them apart. And Layla has to know what it is.
DYSTOPIA, MYSTERY, HORROR, LOVE
"The love story kept me hanging on until the very end."
a novel
We Call Her Rose
Collin is clever, calm, and kind; qualities that serve him well living under an oppressive regime. But after he meets Rose - the stunning symbol of the Utopian Shroud - he decided to fight for love while fighting for his life.
As Rose, Collin, and the Utopian Shroud try to stop the tyrannical rule of the Complot, Collin realizes there's more to romantically-ever-after than he thought. If he wants to hold the heart of Rose, Collin has to give up knowing the truth - because Rose's true identity must remain a secret for the Shroud to save Canuckia.
DYSTOPIA, ADVENTURE, HORROR, ROMANCE
rapid read
Joshua
A first-year student moves into a cheap housing complex at the start of the school year. Even though her apartment came with a grisly disclaimer, she feels lucky she's found a place close to the university -
- until her roommate, a ghost named Joshua, makes her pay for her privileged proximity.
This humble horror celebrates the spooky season with an unexpected friendship that starts with death.
CANADIAN GHOST STORY
rapid read
Happy New Year! Love, the Complot
and other stories
Heather hates the Complot, the government party that controls her country, but the Complot loves her. And every citizen in Canuckia. They love everyone so much they're throwing a special end-of-year celebration to honour their Winners -
- and weed out The Weak. Will Heather survive a Complot New Year? Will anyone?
Including an origin story from We Call Her Rose, this winter collection explores the power of corruption and the redemption in hope.
CANUCKIAN HOLIDAY SPECIAL
rapid read
Charms In The Air
Reginald Malcolm is desperately in love with his girlfriend, but she doesn't love him back. So Reggie steals her away to a luxury resort for the weekend. When the romance turns rotten, Reggie does what any guy would do -
- he goes for a walk, after midnight, and accepts the help of three charming women making magic in the mountains.
This rotten romance dabbles in magic realism, forcing the traditional HEA to twist into a "Hopefully Everyone's Alright."
CANADIAN PHYSCOLOGICAL THRILLER
rapid read
Fresh Nutrients
and other stories
Ben Brown wants to get rid of the hedges at his new house. A woman is taught to play pretend when she's in distress. And a young boy asks a sand dollar for closure after the death of his father. But what do these people really need?
Help.
These surrealist summertime short stories challenge readers assumptions about monsters - and the human forms they take.
CANADIAN CREATURE HORROR
Stefanie Barnfather's books are works of fiction. Names, characters, events, and incidents are products of the author's imagination. Any resemblance to persons and/or events is coincidental. The author in no way represents the companies, corporations, brands, or historical figures mentioned in her short stories, novels, and series. Artificially Intelligent technology was not used to write, produce, or publish Stefanie Barnfather's books.
Book Design: Barnfather Books using Canva Pro
Audiobook Narrator for Beneath the Birch Trees: Nancy Situ (with Caleb Gordon)
Audiobook Narrator for We Call Her Rose: Rachael Windsor
Audiobook Narrator for Fresh Nutrients: Caleb Gordon
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