J.M. Erickson

J.M. Erickson

Short Stories & Novellas

Shorter works of speculative fiction — novellas, collected volumes, and standalone stories that explore the full range of J.M. Erickson's imagination.

The Art of the Shorter Form

Not every story needs a trilogy. Some of J.M. Erickson's most celebrated work arrives in the novella form — tightly constructed, thematically dense, and impossible to put down in a single sitting. These are the works where Erickson's voice is at its most concentrated.

Future Prometheus: The Series
Five Novellas — One Volume

Future Prometheus: The Series

Future Prometheus

Five interconnected novellas collected in a single omnibus volume. The Future Prometheus series traces the arc of emergence, evolution, revolution, succession, and resurrection across a sweeping science fiction canvas. Each novella stands alone; together they form one of indie science fiction's most celebrated sagas.

  • Foreword INDIES Winner — Science Fiction
  • Readers' Favorite Bronze Medal
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Intelligent Design: Revelations to Apocalypse
Two Novellas — One Volume

Intelligent Design: Revelations to Apocalypse

Intelligent Design Series

Two novellas — Revelations and Apocalypse — bound together in a single volume. A sweeping science fiction saga that interrogates faith, artificial intelligence, and the collapse of civilization. One of Erickson's most acclaimed works, recognized by CIPA EVVY, Foreword INDIES, and Best Indie Book.

  • CIPA EVVY Finalist
  • Foreword INDIES Winner
  • Best Indie Book Winner
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Flight of the Black Swan
Novella

Flight of the Black Swan

Birds of Flight

A standalone novella set within the Birds of Flight universe. Tightly crafted and high-tension, Flight of the Black Swan expands the world of the series while delivering a complete and satisfying story on its own terms. Essential reading for fans of the series — and a perfect entry point for new readers.

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To See Behind Walls
Flash Fiction

To See Behind Walls

Inspired by James Thurber's classic 'The Secret Life of Walter Mitty,' this flash fiction collection follows Benjamin Wood — suburban father, loving husband, and dog owner in Middle America — whose vivid imagination transforms a cold winter Saturday into a series of daring, world-saving adventures. A modern Walter Mitty for a post-9/11 world.

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More short fiction from J.M. Erickson is in development. Check back for updates, or visit the Complete Works page for the full catalog.

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