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Newest fantastical books we’ve found

Best for readers ages 13–18—and beyond
The Nightmare Virus by Nadine Brandes
Where Darkness Cannot Follow by A. M. Daylin
The Tangles of Old Sins by John A. Pretorius
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Christian-made fantastical books for teen boys and YA readers

The Nightmare Virus by Nadine Brandes
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The Nightmare Virus

When dream technology goes wrong, a virus spreads across the globe, trapping people in a universal dreamscape.
“Nadine Brandes masterfully crafts a vivid dreamscape where wicked battles rage but hope cannot be extinguished.”
Where Darkness Cannot Follow by A. M. Daylin

Where Darkness Cannot Follow

Two wholesome heroes seek a lost divine power through a monster-ridden canyon.
Lion Warrior by James R. Hannibal
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Lion Warrior

With time running out, Connor, Teegan, and Aaron attempt to recover the dagger, and Kara helps the Airguard train a new corps of soldiers—windfighters—in their own bid to change the war’s tide.
“With its accessible style and vivid RPG-inspired imaginations, Lion Warrior slowly builds into an epic finale for the Lightraider Academy series.”
Brightstar: Energematrice6 by Jared N. Michaud

Brightstar: Energematrice6

When Nate is unexpectedly transported to another universe, his perceived disability is transformed into a near superpower.
The Chaos Grid, Lindsey Lewellen

The Chaos Grid

The Plex is endangering its citizens by legalizing a deadly nano drug, and Juniper’s family needs her help to deliver the counteragent.
The Pilgrim's Progress Reloaded, David Umstattd

The Pilgrim’s Progress Reloaded

The Pilgrim’s Progress is a classic story of redemption, allegory, and theological poignancy. It’s also a story with a total lack of robots, space marines, or talking platypuses. So we fixed that.
The Wall by Brian Penn

The Wall

Asher is faced with an impossible task: impersonate a talented Zion soldier and risk his life in the Canonization, a brutal gladiator duel against a champion who never loses.
Mannigan: A Speck of Light by L. Ross Coulter

Mannigan: A Speck of Light

In a world gripped by the Vitruvian Elite, a young rebel discovers that the greatest battle between the darkness and the light is in himself.
Steal Fire From the Gods, Clint Hall
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Steal Fire from the Gods

On the run and hunted by the war machines, Gunnar discovers that an ancient, life-based strength has awakened to help humanity fight back.
“Clint Hall’s debut Steal Fire From the Gods casts readers into a compressed-epic world of uncertain powers yet certain morality, plus elemental conflicts between human choice and technocracy.”
Secrets of the Highlands, D. J. Williams

Secrets of the Highlands

Jack Reynolds is the only one who can wield the power of Eden’s Star, but can he control it before it destroys him?
A Mark in the Road by Angelique Burrell

A Mark in the Road

A high-school senior tormented by his supernatural ability to see the cause of skid marks in the road must confront his fears.
Concordia by Brian Shukwit

Concordia

Thaddeus, a resilient tikpo aided by his mentor Story, embarks on a perilous journey to master the sword art of Concordia.
Drops of Glass, Kenneth A. Baldwin

Drops of Glass

When mysterious rogue pilots start attacking both sides of the Western front, an American combat pilot and his hedgewitch mechanic have to track down a set of magical devices that can reshape the fate of World War I.
Sword of Fate by Nancy Golden

Sword of Fate

Fantastical creatures, magical abilities, and unexpected friendships abound in this tale of self-discovery and the fight against evil.
Crusader's Quest, Jake Tyson

Crusader’s Quest

After committing a murder, one man must decide if he’s doomed to guilt or if he can rise above it and become something greater.
No Ordinary School by Arthur Yeomans

No Ordinary School

Mark, a perhaps autistic math genius, navigates his live in a new and somewhat mysterious school, finding his place and the love of his life.
Hunt for Eden's Star, D. J. Williams

Hunt for Eden’s Star

One teen is thrown into a world of ancient secrets when he discovers a supernatural artifact, created by God, that protects a weapon of mass destruction.
Bear Knight, James R. Hannibal
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Bear Knight

To restore the honor of his family and renew the hope of his people, Connor believes he must find the weapon and use it to destroy the dragon leader.
“Bear Knight’s quest pacing starts slow but quickens as two plots merge into one, exploring the Christian’s spiritual walk with adventurous aplomb.”
By Ways Unseen by Daniel Dydek

By Ways Unseen

An unwanted quest. A choice that could save the world. Can one selfish swordsman make a worthy decision?
Heroes' Might, Jake Tyson

Heroes’ Might

As superhumans begin showing up around the world, Gideon and the rest of the Vindicators know that they have to stop Professor Ashcroft before he sets out to create a worldwide superhuman crisis.
Freedom's Fight, Jake Tyson

Freedom’s Fight

The adventures of The Seraph and his growing band of super heroes continue as Gideon seeks the truth about the origins of his powers.
Lost Bits, Kerry Nietz
Reviewed

Lost Bits

Hampered by imperfect memory, an obsolete body, and limited battery life, 404 sets out to find his home.
“Lost Bits boldly leads fans out of dead wastelands, exploring the nature of humankind through the lenses of a human creation.”
Thrice by Andrew D. Meredith

Thrice

Forced out on the road with the boy left in his care, Jovan determines to journey into the cave of the bear—to seek out those that would do him and his boy harm.
Spiritwalker, L. M. Helm

Spiritwalker

While on the hunt for a notorious outlaw and his mountain of stolen gold, a young man learns that he must kill his flesh to save his soul.
Vigilante's Light, Jake Tyson

Vigilante’s Light

After his rescue from guerrillas in Venezuela, Gideon finds himself with super-abilities, and he becomes a vigilante to protect his city, but he learns that being a vigilante comes with a price.
After Moses by Michael F. Kane

After Moses

His gruff exterior hides a man who wants to do the right thing. But running from trouble won’t work when the planets need a hero.
Dragon Slayer: Beginnings, Carey Green

Dragon Slayer: Beginnings

The ancient ancestral cult of Dragon Masters seeks to rule all the lands and only a small band of commoners stands in their way.

Mask

Radial is a Collector who makes you disappear. Until he is asked to collect someone who should never, ever be voted away.
Tears of a Dragon by Bryan Davis

Tears Of A Dragon

With Billy’s father missing, Billy and Bonnie must lead the dragons into war against the demonic beings known as Watchers.
Circles of Seven by Bryan Davis

Circles Of Seven

Faced with danger at every turn, the two friends must call upon their dragon gifts to defeat the malevolent ruler.
The Candlestone by Bryan Davis

The Candlestone

Where is the magnificent sword used against the evil Devin? What was the strange book used by the dragon slayers to summon a dragon?
Dragons in Our Midst, Bryan Davis

Raising Dragons

Outcasts Billy and Bonnie must come together to preserve a secret legacy more than a millennium in the making.