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“Jon Tilton explores complex topics like memory loss, personal and societal responsibility in this light sci-fi story.”
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The Land of the Purple Ring, Deborah J. Natelson
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The Land of the Purple Ring

A mechanical man with a diamond clockwork heart escapes slavery to Time, then undertakes an epic journey to save a friend and find his purpose.
“Deborah J. Natelson’s The Land of the Purple Ring is a delightful romp through wordplay and half-sketched puns.”
—Lorehaven review, 2021
Reader ages: adults, teen/YA
Wrong Place, Right Time, E. B. Roshan

Wrong Place, Right Time

Anna and Boris must decide if they will allow the hatred that is destroying their city to tear them apart too.
Reader ages: adults, teen/YA
Let the Ghosts Speak, Bryan Davis
Reviewed

Let the Ghosts Speak

In 19th-century Paris, murder suspect Justin Trotter flees to the catacombs, where only the ghosts of the martyrs can help him find the true killer.
“Although often grim, Let the Ghosts Speak gives a captivating read of murder, mystery, and spirituality.”
—Lorehaven review, summer 2020
Reader ages: adults
The Hourglass and the Darkness, Kyle L. Elliott
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The Hourglass and the Darkness

A disturbing discovery pulls Jake into the middle of an ancient war between the spiritual forces of good and evil.
“Kyle L. Elliott’s novel The Hourglass and the Darkness posits a world before the great Flood, starting a promising series.”
—Lorehaven review, winter 2020
Reader ages: adults, teen/YA
The Seventh Sun, Lani Forbes
Reviewed

The Seventh Sun

Despite all Prince Ahkin’s efforts, the sun is fading—and the end of the world may be at hand.
“Law and grace collide like elemental powers in this rich tale, whose author keeps taut yet luxuriant focus on mythology and setting.”
—Lorehaven review, 2021
Reader ages: adults, teen/YA
The Vault Between Spaces, Chawna Schroeder
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The Vault Between Spaces

A young girl attempts escape from a prison camp reputed as inescapable, while being hunted by an intelligence agent who seeks the legendary Vault Between Spaces.
“The Vault Between Spaces is an inventive fantasy with heart for its religion and its characters.”
—Lorehaven review, summer 2020
Reader ages: adults, teen/YA
Hidden Current, Sharon Hinck
Reviewed

Hidden Current

Can Calara restore the dance to its true purpose and bring freedom and hope to her people?
“Sharon Hinck’s fantasy dances to the rhythm of our Creator’s heart.”
—Lorehaven review, fall 2019
Reader ages: adults, teen/YA
Akiniwazisaga: Into The High Places, M. D. Boncher

Akiniwazisaga: Into The High Places

As the power vacuum in the capital tears at the fabric of the city, Leif’s mother fights to protect his inheritance against the rebel jarls.
Reader ages: adults
Veiled Sun, Brett Armstorng

Veiled Sun

Project Alexandria is rewriting history, and one teen’s only allies are criminals as dark as the forces he’s fighting.
Reader ages: adults, teen/YA
Hunter's Moon, Sarah M. Awa
Reviewed

Hunter’s Moon

One bite on her hand … and Mel has a million problems slipping through her fingers.
“Sarah M. Awa’s howlingly intense drama Hunter’s Moon is perfect for young adults who enjoy plot-driven stories and horror genres.”
—Lorehaven review, 2021
Reader ages: adults
Mantle, Oliver D. King

Mantle

Winter breaks all the rules to stop Xaphan before he destroys the world.
Reader ages: adults, teen/YA
Brand of Light, Ronie Kendig
Reviewed

Brand of Light

Kersei Dragoumis awakens in a derelict shuttle, alone, injured, and ignorant of the forbidden technology that has swept her into a nightmare.
“Sci-fi and fantasy clash in this rapid-fire genre-blender.”
—Lorehaven review, fall 2019
Reader ages: adults
Acolyte, Oliver D. King

Acolyte

Xaphan sends a demon to hunt down Winter, and Winter doesn’t know what to do to stop it.
Reader ages: adults, teen/YA
Bargaining Power, Sarah Awa

Bargaining Power

A secretary is the only one who can save the king’s life and stop a beguiling demon-fairy-woman from destroying countless other lives.
Reader ages: adults
Oron Amular: Call of the Mountain, Michael J. Harvey

Oron Amular: Call of the Mountain

An epic adventure awaits when the lost mountain breaks its long silence, and lords and wanderers alike set out to seek for Power Unimaginable.
Reader ages: adults
Prophetess, Oliver D. King

Prophetess

Somewhere a girl of prophecy is hiding, and Winter must find her before Xaphan does.
Reader ages: adults, teen/YA
Qin: Dragon Emperor of China, Brian Godawa

Qin: Dragon Emperor of China

In 220 B.C., the Greek king over Babylon sends his son, dishonored warrior Antiochus, into the mysterious land of the Far East to capture a mythical creature that will give him absolute power.
Reader ages: adults, teen/YA
Winter, Oliver D. King

Winter

A college Goth girl discovers she has the gift of prophecy and must use it to protect her friends from a Satanic priest.
Reader ages: adults, teen/YA
The End of the Magi, Patrick W. Carr
Reviewed

The End of the Magi

Myrad, a young magi acolyte, flees for his life when his adoptive father and others are put to death by a ruthless Parthian queen.
“For these wise but motley men, it’s no easy feat to follow the star.”
—Lorehaven review, winter 2019
Reader ages: adults
Realm: Horizon's Edge, John Leslie Battenfield

Realm: Horizon’s Edge

As young Madison Janz follows the God King through a prophesied yet perplexing paradise, she will lose nearly everything.
Reader ages: adults, teen/YA
Amish Werewolves of Space, Kerry Nietz

Amish Werewolves of Space

A resurgent zombie horde and mysterious nightly howls signal doom, not only for the Amish, but for the entire galaxy.
Reader ages: adults, teen/YA
A Weight of Reckoning, C. S. Wachter

A Weight of Reckoning

Though young Prince Rayne triumphed over Sigmund’s demonic evil, will he survive the demon’s plans birthed within the false cult of scroll worship?
Reader ages: adults
Dark is the Night, Mirriam Neal
Reviewed

Dark is the Night

He’s hunting vampires and revenge, and he’ll get more than he bargained for.
“Mirriam Neal’s vampire novel Dark is the Night keeps the punches and the fangs rolling.”
—Lorehaven review, winter 2020
Reader ages: adults, teen/YA
Fate of the Redeemed, Chad Pettit

Fate of the Redeemed

When his supernatural guide is captured, one man’s decision to serve God will be tested like never before.
Reader ages: adults
Valor's Worth, Rebecca P. Minor

Valor’s Worth

The notorious dragon-kin may still pose a threat to elves and men, driving Lieutenant Commander Vinyanel Ecleriast on a mission to investigate.
Reader ages: adults, teen/YA
Sorrowfish, Anne C. Miles
Reviewed

Sorrowfish

A bard. A wizard. And a college student from Kentucky.
“A twist to the familiar notion of secret passages between our humdrum world and a magical world . . . Sorrowfish is a creative, empathetic fantasy.”
—Lorehaven review, summer 2020
Reader ages: adults
The Ascension, Richard Spillman

The Ascension

Lazarus and his team face overwhelming odds again as they race to stop demonic forces with plans to release a bioweapon.
Reader ages: adults
Babel, Brennan S. McPherson

Babel: The Story of the Tower and the Rebellion of Man

As the world rebels against God, the prophet Noah must face his role in the unraveling of his family and of their trust in the God he serves.
Reader ages: adults
The Story Raider, Lindsay A. Franklin
Reviewed

The Story Raider

Tanwen and the Corsyth weavers race to collect the strands of an ancient cure. But Gryfelle isn’t the only one afflicted by the weaver’s curse.
“More adventure, higher stakes, and betrayal at every turn make Lindsay A. Franklin’s fantasy The Story Raider a sequel that exceeds expectations.”
—Lorehaven review, fall 2019
Reader ages: adults, teen/YA
Remnant, Daniel Peyton
Reviewed

Remnant

When primitive alien life is found and science declares God is defeated, how does the last vestige of Christianity respond?
“Daniel Peyton’s sci-fi simplifies complex themes while raising important challenges to faith.”
—Lorehaven review, spring 2020
Reader ages: adults
Light from Distant Stars, Shawn Smucker
Reviewed

Light from Distant Stars

Cohen Marah steps over his father’s body, and then steps into a labyrinth of memory. Did he kill his father?
“Magic-edged memory meets the reality of death and family trauma.”
—Lorehaven review, summer 2019
Reader ages: adults
Beatitudes and Woes, editor: Travis Perry
Reviewed

Beatitudes & Woes

Explore the beatitudes and woes of the Bible through the stories of thirteen Christian authors in this uniquely powerful anthology
“Beatitudes & Woes is a bold experiment . . . the showstopper entries by themselves are enough to justify the price of admission.”
—Lorehaven review, fall 2019
Reader ages: adults
Shard & Shield, Laura VanArendonk Baugh
Reviewed

Shard & Shield

An outcast officer in a magical war can save the life of his only friend, but only by betraying the innocents he swore to protect.
“Laura VanArendonk Baugh’s Shard & Shield will intrigue readers with its world-building and complex relationships.”
—Lorehaven review, fall 2019
Reader ages: adults
Jordan's World, Allen Steadham
Reviewed

Jordan’s World

If you were at death’s door and God gave you a chance to live, would you promise to go against your own hopes and dreams?
“Jordan’s World provides engaging escapism with a cast of likable characters.”
—Lorehaven review, winter 2019
Reader ages: adults, teen/YA
2085: The Rise and Fall of The Sisters, Christopher J. Weeks

2085: The Rise and Fall of The Sisters

In the year 2085, militaristic feminism rules and a small group of renegade Christians holds the key to the world’s survival.
Reader ages: adults, teen/YA
Conquests and Consequences, Lee Watts

Conquests and Consequences

After being shot down, Alexander Lyons struggles to survive on an untamed world full of gargantuan beasts.
Reader ages: adults, teen/YA
Wilding, L. A. Smith
Reviewed

Wilding

A young man’s shadowed destiny leads him to the past, and could change our world forever.
“L. A. Smith’s historical fantasy Wilding offers a lively journey through the foreign world of ancient Europe and the wild world of the Fey.”
—Lorehaven review, winter 2019
Reader ages: adults
The Treasure of Capric, Brandon M. Wilborn
Reviewed

The Treasure of Capric

In a nation under clouds of darkness, three young monks race to find their sacred treasure before their world collapses.
“With The Treasure of Capric, Brandon M. Wilborn blends Brother Cadfael with Prince Caspian to conjure a complex, lived-in world.”
—Lorehaven review, fall 2019
Reader ages: adults, teen/YA
Prelude and Abduction in A Minor, Keith A. Robinson
Reviewed

Prelude and Abduction in A Minor

In a universe where music can manipulate nature, ancient Overlords plot to recover powerful artifacts and wage war against the followers of the Great Composer!
“Prelude and Abduction: in A Minor strikes up a distinctive melody in the key of Star Wars by providing music-based powers to alien races in conflict.”
—Lorehaven review, fall 2019
Reader ages: adults, teen/YA
The Crimson Inkwell, Kenneth A. Baldwin

The Crimson Inkwell

When an aspiring journalist discovers a magic pen that turns fact to fiction, her career, family, and engagement face enchanted consequences.
Reader ages: adults
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