Costi Gurgu (Kult Books)
In Costi Gurgu’s Pink Corrosion, Geo Woodman kills Prince Boris after the second Black Rain and becomes heir to the Silkers' crown. He struggles to win the trust of the commanders and council members in his efforts to stop the Silver Star from destroying the Caves. Geo must forge alliances with people like Lord Lakefront while facing enemies within his court, like Lady L and the wicked Silver Star. He faces personal betrayals, political intrigue, and military threats. While he fights to control an already fractured civilization and enforce his...
Costi Gurgu (Kult Books)
Servitude by Costi Gurgu presents a dystopian, near-future world already destroyed by war, and characterized by economic collapse and the rise of a brutal culture of servitude. Blake Frye is a New York cop who has worked hard to dismantle illegal slave trade sponsored by political elites and big corporations, navigating treacherous terrains, facing the ruthlessness of an authoritarian regime, and underground camps that look worse than the Nazi death camps. He is framed for treason, and his pregnant wife is kidnapped. Blake must clear his name a...
J.W. Webb (Self Published)
Archer’s Moon: Dawn of Legends by J.W. Webb is a wide-angled prequel to the fantastic universe of Legends of Ansu, delving into the creation of its mythical environment many years before the main story begins. The tale of the young goddess Argonwui “Aggy” and her relationship with the mortal Eltayn Elafan, a young hunter who finds himself embroiled in divine schemes, ancient rivalries, and cosmic forces. As Aggy yearns to be free and have an adventure in the mortal world, she struggles to understand her divine blood. She is constantly thwarted...
M.P. Desmarais (self-published (IngramSpark))
Desiderata by M.P. Desmarais delivers an engrossing science fiction novel with fully fleshed-out characters and a conflict that grows in stakes with each page. The hydropower systems of Gracyr are failing, and there is an urgent need for a new source of energy. Four unlikely allies—a gifted swordsman Gerrard, a fierce swordfighter Andromeda, a relentless scholar Regina, and a disturbed fighter Hector—are on a dangerous quest to find a solution. From bartending to privateering and bounty hunting, their journey takes them deep into uncharted terr...
K.I.S. (K. Schultz)
K. I. S.'s The Assays of Ata is a spellbinding fantasy tale brimming with intrigue, political machinations, and the struggle for survival against the backdrop of a nightmarish setting and formidable foes. Set in the richly imagined world of Áitarbith, the story follows Ata—a Pandial spy masquerading as a maid in the Cinnaen royal household. The setting—a glass-encased palace highlighted by its fragility and vulnerability amid a winter storm—acts as both a luxurious home and a precarious haven fraught with danger. Ata's covert operatio...
C. B. Lyall (Hazel Publishing Company, LLC)
The Virus of Beauty by C.B. Lyall is a compelling YA fantasy that delivers a complex tale of magic, political intrigue, and personal identity. The story follows Wilf Gilvary, a teenage boy living in Hong Kong, who discovers he is the son of a powerful wizard. After a series of dramatic events, Wilf is thrust into a hidden magical realm called Mathowytch, where witches and wizards clash in a deadly war that threatens to wipe out witch magic. As Wilf battles to understand his true nature, he must deal with treacherous alliances, confront his fear...
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...
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