Kayla Cunningham (Fire and Ice)
In Blood Oath, Kayla Cunningham delivers a gripping tale set within a dark, fantastic realm torn apart by the violence of the Sovereign War. The story follows Allyria Pilar, a sixteen-year-old prisoner in Redvine, who faces execution after her desperate attempt to save a magical woman, Prisoner #9486114, escalates into chaos. This pivotal moment catapults Allyria into the depths of a brutal system designed to crush hope and humanity. When unexpected help arrives through the enigmatic Death Dealer, Allyria must navigate her newfound freedom. At...
E.K. Larson-Burnett ()
In A Madness Unmade, the first installment of the Deathly Inheritance Duology, E.K. Larson-Burnett introduces readers to an intricately woven tale in a world steeped in necromancy, spectral beings, and the intricate legacies of a powerful family, the Rumbrooms. The narrative follows Laurel Rumbroom, a young woman navigating her life as a living entity among ghosts in her family manor, the Underhallow. With her father’s recent death, her struggle with his unresolved spirit, and the Legacy of the Revenant Accords, which control the aftermath of d...
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Safiyyah Ar-Raheem (Amazon KDP)
Safiyyah Ar-Raheem’s August in Savannah is a mesmerizing young adult novel that deftly interweaves elements of supernatural intrigue with the relatable struggles of adolescence. The story follows Symone, a high school student who relocates with her family to the enchanting, yet mysterious city of Savannah, Georgia. The book opens on a rainy August day, capturing Symone’s excitement and anxiety as she sets out to navigate her first day in a new school. Immediately, Symone's encounter with Arius, a charming boy with a mystical secret, sets the st...
Arthur J Dorety III (Arthur Dorety)
In Tales of Urath, the first book in the Of Dragons and Drakes series, Arthur J. Dorety III delivers a sweeping fantasy adventure set in the richly imagined world of Urath, where dragons and drakes, remnants of ancient divine beings, dominate the landscape. The narrative unfolds through the eyes of several characters, including the determined Helm Boargut, who searches for the magical sword Father Frost to restore peace to his war-torn kingdom. Simultaneously, the cunning Lord Kavalla teams up with drakes and the malevolent Fire Witch Al Khimia...
Martin Bird (Independently Published)
In Destroyer of Worlds, Martin Bird pens an engrossing fantasy filled with existential inquiry, vivid landscapes, and richly drawn characters. Set against a backdrop of a planet that is reminiscent of classic speculative fiction, the narrative follows Rintoul, a Truth-seeker from the Order of the Black Robe, whose powers of foresight evolve in a chaotic world that constantly tests his perceptions of reality. From the outset, the reader is immersed in a richly constructed world—one not entirely dissimilar to our own but suffused with intri...
Juan Zamora (Amazon.ca)
Juan Zamora's The Trillion Dollar Cow is a captivating tale with elements of a dystopian setting, a world devoid of the internet. It explores themes of loss, ambition, and the complicated espionage game. The story follows a young boy, Reymundo, who must struggle to find his place in the world after his father's disappearance during a war. He is presented as a naïve young man, but he quickly becomes embroiled in a world of espionage, and when the stakes get high, his only way of escape becomes a cow. The narrative intricately unfolds within the...
Ron Root (Ron Root)
Ron Root's Nexus Moons is the opening book in the Tales of Graal Series, promising adventure in a fantasy world. The tale unfolds in a richly imagined world where magic and the mundane intersect, and it follows the story of Jarek Verity, a Royal Magus seeking his long-lost nephew, Gresham. Instead, a powerful sorcerer abducts his oldest friend and threatens Jarek’s world with unimaginable evil. With two fledgling magi by his side, Jarek embarks on a perilous chase through the treacherous wilds of Graal. Will they overcome the dark forces that l...
Ron Root (Ron Root)
In The Minstrel's Song, Ron Root invites readers to the rich world of Graal. This third book in the Tales of Graal delivers a tale of magic, adventure, and self-discovery. It follows Sully Rigby, a character thrust into an unexpected leadership role amid an impending invasion by a demon-led force. Root excels at creating tension and urgency, beginning with Sully's summons to the royal court and culminating in a journey fraught with danger and enchantment. The stakes are high—Sully must rally a band of misfit magicians to confront an enemy unlik...
Ron Root (Ron Root)
In Kin's Quest, Ron Root delivers a rich canvas of adventure, familial longing, and conflict within the fantasy realm of Graal. This sequel to Nexus Moons expands upon the established universe while allowing new readers to dive into a story that stands alone. Rayna, Gresham, Hagley, and Jarek arrive in Suzerain, the royal seat of Graal, where Rayna learns from her friend Friar Luc about a map that could lead her to her mother; Gresham hopes to find his mother as well. However, the Ravens, a group of religious extremists from the One Church, als...
Hunter Malone (Aslon Press)
Knocktopia: Secret of the Mother Lobe by Hunter Malone starts with Ben Coolahan, a young boy whose life takes an unexpected turn after his father's death. The narrative begins with Ben at the National Bank of Boston, where he receives two items from his father's will—a mysterious copper medallion and a letter that sets him on a journey fraught with danger and enigmas. Despite his stable life in Boston, Ben is thrust into an unfamiliar world when he is sent to live with Delilah, his step-grandmother, in a lawless area associated with his family'...
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