Kol runs down the corridor, agents of His Eminence hot on his heels. He needs escape, a way out, but all he sees is a heavy wooden door. Does salvation or capture lie behind it? In “The Last Ereph,” he finds the answer and more than he could have ever expected. That and nine other short stories make up this debut collection from an exciting new voice in science fiction and fantasy. Other stories include: “Of That Alluring Fruit,” in which a young woman is tempted to risk all to discover … [Read more...] about The Last Ereph and Other Stories by JD Byrne
Awoken (The Lucidites Series – Book One) by Sarah Noffke
Around the world humans are hallucinating after sleepless nights. In a sterile, underground institute the forecasters keep reporting the same events. And in the backwoods of Texas, a sixteen-year-old girl is about to be caught up in a fierce, ethereal battle. Meet Roya Stark. She drowns every night in her dreams, spends her hours reading classic literature to avoid her family’s ridicule, and is prone to premonitions—which are becoming more frequent. And now her dreams are filled with … [Read more...] about Awoken (The Lucidites Series – Book One) by Sarah Noffke
She Dreamed of Dragons by Elizabeth J. M. Walker
Trina is a fifteen-year-old dragon mage in a kingdom ruled by witches and wizards – the same people who have brought dragons and other magical creatures near extinction. Trina can barely control her fire powers and is desperate for an apprenticeship, but finding a fellow dragon mage to be her teacher is proving more difficult than coming across an actual dragon. Then there’s the Royal Tourney – a competition presented by the Queen to find a successor to the throne. Trina heads to the … [Read more...] about She Dreamed of Dragons by Elizabeth J. M. Walker
Unintended by Justine Alley Dowsett
Everything happens for a reason… Four people. Four very different lives. Four tales interwoven. Meet Kenzie en Shareed, the High Clan Chief’s daughter who is sent south to fulfill a treaty by marriage only to marry the wrong man; Kadrean Authier, the Crown Prince who must come to terms with his new bride, even if he doesn’t much like the idea; Garron D’Arbonne, a noble Lord who has been commanded to marry a cool and aloof princess he doesn’t love; and Vivianne Chappelle, a young and … [Read more...] about Unintended by Justine Alley Dowsett
Fall From Grace by J. Edward Ritchie
Heaven: a paradise of all that is pure in Creation. Led by brothers Michael and Satanail, the Angelic Host is a testament to cosmic harmony and love. But when an unprecedented revelation threatens to uproot their peace, a schism splits the Host's loyalties. Every angel has to make a choice: faith or freedom. Good or evil. Salvation or damnation. War consumes Heaven in the first and most destructive loss of life that Creation will ever know. As brother turns on brother, the fate of Heaven … [Read more...] about Fall From Grace by J. Edward Ritchie
Guardian of the Gauntlet by Lenita Sheridan
When sisters, Princesses Camari and Mila, meet Prince Denir, they soon find he has a special gauntlet. This gauntlet only works if one has faith in a higher power. Using this gauntlet, Denir turns Camari invisible. When he is called off to war, Camari is left in the predicament of being invisible. She must learn not only how to make herself visible again, but how to outwit two wicked characters. Targeted Age Group:: middle grade to Y/A What Inspired You to Write Your Book? The setting for … [Read more...] about Guardian of the Gauntlet by Lenita Sheridan
Equi Knocks of Karma by Jada Ryker
In the second standalone adventure in the Carr—Maah Consulting Agency Mystery series, Celeste Carr and Ericka Maah, business partners and friends, face a powerful and ruthless adversary. Celeste and Ericka are shocked when Toni Rae Yelton, a self-centered party girl, storms the office and holds them hostage. Desperate, Toni Rae orders the mysterious Ericka to use her alleged supernatural powers to call off the police and the reporters, who are all convinced she’s the sinister force behind her … [Read more...] about Equi Knocks of Karma by Jada Ryker
Interview with Author – Justin Lee Anderson
About Justin Lee Anderson: Born in Edinburgh, Justin spent a decade of his childhood bouncing around the US, following his dad's professional football (soccer) career. He returned to the Scottish capital in his teens and, after a few brief sojourns to Dundee (for an English degree) and the South of France (for his family), settled back in the city that's always been 'home'. In over 15 years of writing and editing for a living, he's done everything from restaurant, theatre and comedy reviews … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Justin Lee Anderson
Aisuru by Anma Natsu
"It was madness to be more than her companion and caretaker..." For the last eight years, Sakura Takeshi has been counting down the time till her life ended. Though she survived the attack that left her an orphan, it's always been borrowed time as her damaged body continued to break down. She told herself she was ready, that she had come to terms with dying before she reached 19. Then she found Kazuki lying wounded in her garden. His arrival opens the door for her whole world to change, … [Read more...] about Aisuru by Anma Natsu
Does Harry Dream of Electric Sheep? by John Altson
A witty novel written for an adult audience (high-school or beyond); an allegorical novel written on several levels. · A fantasy about a space explorer and his comical misadventures with sheep-like creatures which seem to mirror human behavior · A tongue-in cheek comedy about life in the United States, circa 2014 · A serio-comedy which explores almost all of the current social and political issues · A story with a moral Targeted Age Group:: 13+ What Inspired You to Write Your … [Read more...] about Does Harry Dream of Electric Sheep? by John Altson
B is for Broken by Rhonda Parrish
Broken people, broken promises, broken dreams and broken objects are just some of the ways these 26 fantastic stories interpret the theme of ‘Broken’. From science fiction to fantasy, horror to superheroes the stories within these pages cover a vast swath of the genres under the speculative fiction umbrella. Featuring original fiction by: ~ Brittany Warman ~ Milo James Fowler ~ C.S. MacCath ~ Sara Cleto ~ Samantha Kymmell-Harvey ~ Megan Arkenberg ~ Gary B. Phillips ~ Alexandra Seidel ~ … [Read more...] about B is for Broken by Rhonda Parrish
FEATURED BOOK: Orangeroof Zoo by Mary Ogle
Genre: Coloring Book Targeted Age Group: Adult Steam/Violence Level: (Ranked from 1 to 5, as noted by the author): 1 - Clean read/not a lot of violence Award-winning artist Mary Ogle’s Orangeroof Zoo is the next logical step in the adult coloring book revolution. Combining finely crafted and detailed line drawings with a fascinating narrative, Orangeroof Zoo is both coloring book and graphic novel. The book begins with a curious summons. L receives a piece of unsolicited correspondence … [Read more...] about FEATURED BOOK: Orangeroof Zoo by Mary Ogle
