Reviews of recent and upcoming science fiction, fantasy, horror and other genre related books. Sometimes I'll add something I think will be of interest.
Meet Death's Favorite Necromancer |
The Raven's Trade duology that began with The Gilded Crown is now complete and available on Kindle Unlimited! In this stunning conclusion, Hellevir’s bargains with Death to save the ones she loves—including the princess she risked everything to bring back to life—may just lead to the ultimate sacrifice.
"An ancient fairy tale freshly told." —FREYA MARKSE |
Now in paperback with a stunning new cover! |
From the bestselling author of The Spellshop comes the award-winning first book in an adult epic fantasy series of malevolent nature spirits, a young woman’s uncertain destiny, a deadly competition, and family found along the way,
"Durst is an expert world-builder and has crafted an enthralling tale filled with an intriguing ensemble of characters.” — THE WASHINGTON POST |
Game of Thrones meets Eragon in this epic fantasy sequel |
This action-packed sequel to Dragon Rider continues Jai's harrowing journey as he navigates returning to his own people, growing in his magic and as a warrior, fending off attacks both without and within...and, of course, bonding even more with his dragon!
"Eragon and Sapphira, Laurence and Temeraire, and now Jai and Winter.” — MICHAEL R. MILLER |
An instant USA Today Bestseller! |
You will lose Godkiller 🐇 In the epic finale to the #1 internationally bestselling Fallen Gods trilogy that started with Godkiller, the fate of Middren hangs in the balance as mighty gods and mortal heroes clash in a final battle for supremacy.
"Kaner expertly sticks the landing in her page-turning conclusion." — PUBLISHERS WEEKLY ⭐ |
A slow-burn gothic romantasy for fans of Rachel Gillig |
The first book in an eerie, darkly creative, and romantic duology about a woman with the rare ability to mend life threads—at the cost of severing her own—a powerful immortal family with secrets, and a creeping blight that refuses to be stopped.
"Wrenching, thrilling, and wildly imaginative...The kind of story that you just can't put down." —THEA GUANZON |
"To destroy me is to destroy my empire. Will you do it?" |
Drawing on inspiration from the Mauryan Empire of Ancient India, debut author Maithree Wijesekara plunges readers into the first amazing book of the Obsidian Throne trilogy, a new fantasy series of hunted witches, romantic angst, and political intrigue. Perfect for fans of The Hurricane Wars and The Jasmine Throne.
"A refreshing look at survival and empire.” — LIBRARY JOURNAL |
As sure as spring follows winter and snow turns into rain, the annual volume of new writers and illustrators arrives to entice us with a collection to show that science fiction is going to be in good hands as we look ahead into a future that starts with this tome of new creations.
Jody Lynn Nye and the other judges of this annual contest have one of the hardest jobs in the field. After having seen thousands of submissions, they are trimmed down to the best stories that appear in this collection. Then, they have to pick one of them as the best.
As some of the awards shows say "all of you are winners" is also true here. Many of the authors first published here will go on to have a bright and successful career in the publishing industry.
Ian Keith's story of "Blackbird Stone" immediately drew me in with the redheaded stranger (female, of course) and his story that covers the concepts of time from the Big Bang until now and how love can conquer time.
In another story of time travel, "Storm Damage" by T.R. Naus, we find a scientist who is trying to protect his discovery at all costs even as nature itself is fighting to destroy its existence.
"Code L1" by Andrew Jackson conveys the adventures of a group of explorers seeking Earth-like planets finds an extremely beautiful planet, but soon find that beauty is truly only skin deep as it applies to planets as well as people.
"A World of Repetitions" by Seth Atwater Jr presents a world on a 34 hour loop that resets everything except your memories. Atwater tells how one man is able to create a continuous life even as the world resets.
Articles by Robert J. Sawyer, Tom Wood and L. Ron Hubbard and a full color portfolio of the art from the Illustrators that were the winners of their annual contest also appear.
If you haven't already got this on you list of required reading, be sure and do so now. This is the one volume you do now want to miss. It is available on Amazon.com and at you favorite bookseller and I think it will be an Audible selection as well.
Thanks to all the judges in the writing and art contests for another beautiful and enjoyable volume.As we sometimes say here in the South, "you dun good!"