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Erica Jurus

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https://ericajurus.ca/

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Fantasy, Paranormal, Science Fiction

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May 2023

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Erica Jurus spent her childhood wishing she could explore every exit on the Ontario highways her father drove for family vacations. Each of those curving ramps represented the romance and adventure of the unknown. They eventually provided the inspiration for her urban fantasy/sci-fi Roads trilogy.

Her writing invites readers to imagine that there might be more to our world than meets the eye – mysterious, thrilling, dangerous, and so much more fun.

Erica began writing short stories as a child, heavily influenced by television series like The Twilight Zone and Outer Limits, where ordinary situations evolved into the bizarre and inexplicable. In high school one of her stories, about the aftermath of a nuclear war, was wildly unlikely but so Erica Jurus spent her childhood wishing she could explore every exit on the Ontario highways her father drove for family vacations. Each of those curving ramps represented the romance and adventure of the unknown. They eventually provided the inspiration for her urban fantasy/sci-fi Roads trilogy.

Her writing invites readers to imagine that there might be more to our world than meets the eye – mysterious, thrilling, dangerous, and so much more fun.

Erica began writing short stories as a child, heavily influenced by television series like The Twilight Zone and Outer Limits, where ordinary situations evolved into the bizarre and inexplicable. In high school one of her stories, about the aftermath of a nuclear war, was wildly unlikely but so inventive that the teacher read it to the entire class.

Her career path took her down a different road, diverging as much as her fantasy byways: a university degree in ecology, several years working as a pharmacy technician, freelance graphic designer, copy writer and web administrator in a counselling office at a local college. Work helped pay for the many travel adventures she and her husband embarked on, eventually travelling to six continents and twenty-four countries together.

She is also a professional speaker, photographer, foodie, golfer, Titanic buff and tea aficionado.

All of these varied experiences have found their way, along with interests in archaeology, history and ancient manuscripts, into her novels, providing rich material for her to extrapolate the real world into realms of the imagination.

Erica is thrilled to have launched the epic finale to her Chaos Roads trilogy, "Out of Time", at Niagara Falls Comic Con at the end of May, 2025. She had a blast meeting all kinds of visitors, from curious children to enthusiastic readers to fantastic cosplayers, and thanks everyone who bought copies of her novels to take home and dive into.

Erica has a fun Instagram feed, www.instagram.com/ejroads/ with all the latest news and insights. Visit her website, ericajurus.ca, for information about writing and upcoming books and publication dates, events and appearances. She invites you to leave comments, sign up for her free monthly newsletter (opt-in form on the site), or email her directly at roads@ericajurus.ca. Her blog, Roads Guide to the Galaxy, explores all things related to the literary world.
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Average rating: 4.53 · 19 ratings · 5 reviews · 6 distinct works

	Through the Monster-Glass (Chaos Roads Trilogy, #1) 4.57 avg rating — 14 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Into the Forbidden Fire: Book 2 in the Chaos Roads Trilogy it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 3 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Out of Time: Book 3 of the Chaos Roads Trilogy it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Through the Monster-glass: Book 1 of the Chaos Roads Trilogy it was ok 2.00 avg rating — 1 rating	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Chaos Roads Personal Site Journal: Companion to the Chaos Roads Saga 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Out of Time: Book 3 of the Chaos Roads Trilogy 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Erica Jurus made a comment on George Collins’s review of Into the Forbidden Fire: Book 2 in the Chaos Roads Trilogy " Thank you very much, George - so glad you enjoyed the book! "
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Erica Jurus liked George Collins's review of Into the Forbidden Fire: Book 2 in the Chaos Roads Trilogy: "Into the Forbidden Fire is a thrilling continuation of the Chaos Roads Trilogy, building on the world-building, moral tension, and supernatural intrigue of the first book. Erica Jurus expertly balances high-stakes adventure with personal transformati" Read more of this review »
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Erica Jurus liked Lauryn Media's review of Through the Monster-Glass (Chaos Roads Trilogy, #1): "Some books pull you in with action. Others do it with mystery. Through the Monster-Glass does it with a slow, unsettling sense that something isn’t quite right and then steadily proves you correct. What begins as a chance reunion at a glamorous event " Read more of this review »
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Erica Jurus liked Camila Adam's review of Through the Monster-Glass (Chaos Roads Trilogy, #1): "When Nothing You Are Feels Certain Anymore This story hooked me with its slow, unsettling pull. I loved how Romy’s ordinary life quietly unravels into something strange, dangerous, and deeply personal. The mystery around her identity, the eerie attrac" Read more of this review »
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Not my cup of tea, I'm afraid (yes, pun intended, if you decide to read the book). A moderate twist on Beauty & the Beast, with a feisty female scholar and an aristocratic vampire tricked into marrying each other, so that her nefarious aunt and uncle ...more
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