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'...
Stephanie Dean (Page Publishing)
In The Mystic Vial by Stephanie Dean, Julia Graham, a wealthy retired artist, gifts her granddaughter Chloe a mysterious vial before passing. When Chloe’s cat, Goliath, shatters it, a red haze drapes their home and transports them to a bizarre world of fairies and flying unicorns. Transformed in appearance but not in mind, they must navigate their new forms—from Chloe's newfound age to Goliath’s human guise—and seek a way back to normalcy. The plot spins around the chaos caused by this transformation and the quest for a counter vial, “Ealim Mth...
Kathryn Heaney (Tellwell Talent (Nov. 4 2021))
Twisted Destiny is an engaging fourth installment of Kathryn Heaney’s Anandrian Series. We find ourselves once again in a richly crafted world that melds magic, dynamic characters, and the ever-looming battle between good and evil. As the fourth installment, the narrative picks up with Laura, the series’ protagonist, still struggling with her connection to Earth and the fantastical realm of Anandria. Each character is facing a unique problem in this gripping fantasy. Ella, separated from her husband Raonull, uncovers her fairy heritage and true...
Dylan Webb (FriesenPress)
In The Eight Winds: Into the Fray, Dylan Webb transports readers back to the fantastical land of Ma-Ural, a setting rich with diverse cultures, magical lore, and looming conflicts. This second installment in the series follows the courageous quartet of adventurers—Elaria, Hoots, Trit, and Carion—as they navigate a precarious landscape on the brink of civil war while confronting personal demons and an imminent threat from the sinister priest Kor-Thiliath. The story opens with Elaria, a dedicated paladin, and her companions as they tackle the cha...
Ken Jackson (Atmosphere Press)
Ken Jackson’s The Maelstrom of Destiny, the third installment in The AtLan Chronicles, is a mesmerizing science fiction that explores themes of colonization, loyalty, and personal ambition. Set on a vibrant yet tumultuous Earth, the story follows Tahryn, a young AtLan man dealing with the ramifications of his culture’s failed mission to integrate the native tribes into a technologically advanced civilization. As the AtLan prepare to abandon their post, chaos erupts with the brutal murder of Droga, a respected leader of the rebellious...
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