"2299" - a Sci-Fi/Noir Novella

From Erik Slader, the creator of the Epik Fails of History podcast (and co-author of the "Epic Fails" books series), comes a bold new vision of the future!

“2299” is a sci-fi noir (novella) about a detective on the edge of the abyss. While investigating a cold case on Vanaheim – a space station orbiting Neptune, Desmond Faust finds himself ensnared in a web of lies and murder. The closer he gets to discovering the truth, the more aware he becomes that he might not leave this place alive…

"EPIC FAILS" - The Book Series!

“EPIC FAILS” - a (non-fiction) middle grade history series by Erik Slader and Ben Thompson! (with art by Tim Foley)

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"EPIC FAILS" (by Erik Slader and Ben Thompson) is a funny (non-fiction) series that takes a look at innovators, astronauts, explorers and even presidents as they stumble through history, overcoming more than a few ridiculous mishaps along the way!

Kids, parents and teachers alike have praised the series for its engaging approach and its emphasis on perseverance. The series has been featured in Publisher's Weekly, the Washington Post, and on NPR. Erik and his co-author, Ben Thompson, recently won a STEM award from the National Science Teacher's Association, and were even featured at the Smithsonian Museums!

Great for reluctant readers and history buffs alike, all 4 books are available now!

Click here to check them out on Amazon!

"Tempus Machina" - A Short (Time Travel) Story

"Tempus Machina" is a time travel short story by Erik Slader, author of "2299" (a sci-fi/noir novella), and the "Epic Fails" history book series! The E-Book includes a personal forward by the author, 'A Note on Time' (with some insight into future projects in the works), a glossary of 'Temporal Terms', a timeline of 'The History of Time Travel', and a never before released short fiction piece titled 'This Land'.

Epik Fails of History (history blog articles) - EpikFails.com

I first started my history blog, “Epik Fails of History” (EpikFails.com) back on July 13th, 2012, which eventually led to the “Epik Fails of History” podcast (now on Spotify!), and the “Epic Fails” middle-grade book series that I co-wrote with Ben Thompson!

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