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The Icarus Aftermath
Reviews | Lorehaven Review Team on Feb 26, 2021

My Screenwriter Mom Introduced Me to Fantastic Sci-Fi in the 1960s
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52. Do Christians Really Need Science Fiction? | Fiction’s Chief End, part 3
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The Hourglass and the Darkness
Reviews | Lorehaven Review Team on Feb 19, 2021

Venus is More Than Just a Love Goddess
Articles | Shannon Stewart on Feb 18, 2021

Introducing Fantasy Enthusiast and New Lorehaven Writer Shannon Stewart
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Stories with Bad Ideas Can Still Help Us Grow
Articles | L.G. McCary on Feb 15, 2021

Gretchen and the Bear
Reviews | Lorehaven Review Team on Feb 12, 2021

The Mandalorian is a Religious Fundamentalist, and Here’s Why That’s Awesome
Articles | Josiah DeGraaf on Feb 11, 2021

Introducing Fantasy Creator and New Lorehaven Writer Josiah DeGraaf
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51. Do Christians Really Need Fantasy? | Fiction’s Chief End, part 2
Podcast | Fantastical Truth on Feb 9, 2021

The Death and Rebirth of Magic in Children’s Fantasy
Articles | R. J. Anderson on Feb 8, 2021

Torch
Reviews | Lorehaven Review Team on Feb 5, 2021

Fictional Magic Systems Can Go Beyond Rules and Reveal Deeper Characters
Articles | Elijah David on Feb 4, 2021

How God Uses Story Villains for Our Good
Articles | Zackary Russell on Feb 3, 2021

Introducing Sci-Fi Creator and New Lorehaven Writer Zackary Russell
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50. Do Christians Really Need Fiction? | Fiction’s Chief End, part 1
Podcast | Fantastical Truth on Feb 2, 2021

Frank E. Peretti to Give Keynote Address at Realm Makers Writers Conference This July
News | E. Stephen Burnett on Feb 1, 2021

Fugue for the Sacred Songbook: In Eb Minor
Reviews | Lorehaven Review Team on Jan 29, 2021

How A Year Without Superhero Films Rebooted Our Universe
Articles | Jason Joyner on Jan 28, 2021

New Book ‘Reading Evangelicals’ Will Focus on Famous Christian Fiction
News | E. Stephen Burnett on Jan 27, 2021

Introducing Superhero Novelist and New Lorehaven Writer Jason C. Joyner
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49. How Can We ‘Terraform’ the Church to Enjoy Fantastic Fiction?
Podcast | Fantastical Truth on Jan 26, 2021

Militant Secularism Could Force Christians to Create New Subcultures
Articles | Mike Duran on Jan 25, 2021

Flight of the Raven
Reviews | Lorehaven Review Team on Jan 22, 2021

‘One Piece’ Manga Reaches Chapter 1000: How Did This Pirate Become King?
Articles | L. Jagi Lamplighter on Jan 20, 2021

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To Shape a Story is to Shape a Soul
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Author Ted Turnau Finds The Hidden Grace of Pixar’s ‘Soul’
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The Icarus Aftermath
“Arielle M. Bailey’s The Icarus Aftermath spins a golden yarn of vivid characters and gripping emotion, set in a world ripe for exploration.”
—Lorehaven on Feb 26, 2021

The Hourglass and the Darkness
“Kyle L. Elliott’s novel The Hourglass and the Darkness posits a world before the great Flood, starting a promising series.”
—Lorehaven on Feb 19, 2021

Gretchen and the Bear
“Carrie Anne Noble’s delightful fantasy/sci-fi mashup Gretchen and the Bear defies every expectation.”
—Lorehaven on Feb 12, 2021

Torch
“Torch blazes a solid conclusion to the series’ themes of just leadership and racial reconciliation among fairy folk.”
—Lorehaven on Feb 5, 2021

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Torch, R. J. Anderson
Reviewed

Torch

Ivy must find a way to unite the magical folk of Cornwall—or doom herself, Martin and everyone she loves to death at Betony’s hand.
“Torch blazes a solid conclusion to the series’ themes of just leadership and racial reconciliation among fairy folk.”
—Lorehaven review, 2021
Reader ages: adult, young adult
When Desperate Measures Are All You Have Left, J. C. Morrows

When Desperate Measures Are All You Have Left

Five years ago, a young struggling author sold her novel, and now her fantasy desperately needs an infusion of magic.
Reader ages: young adult
The Rooster and the Raven King, John Paul Tucker

The Rooster and the Raven King

Cary, Clarisse, and Gregory embark on a quest to recover stolen scrolls and find Keida, who may possess the secret to defeating their sly foe, Blodcroew.
Reader ages: middle grade, young adult
Dawn of Vengeance, Ronie Kendig

Dawn of Vengeance

A haunting prophecy upended his identity. Now it demands his life. Marco Dusan is plagued by insecurity as he tours the realm he now rules.
Reader ages: adult, young adult
Cinderella Spell, Laurie Lee

Cinderella Spell

Cinderella has her prince, but a fairy tale ending is not what she has in mind.
Reader ages: adult, young adult
Love Costs, E. B. Roshan

Love Costs

Because he hasn’t been able to stop or change the violence in his city, Radoslav feels like a failure–until he meets Dunya and realizes he can give her the ultimate gift.
Reader ages: adult, young adult
Fractures, James C. Joyner

Fractures

Superpowered teens must battle new enemies and their own selfish desires.
Reader ages: young adult
Power Unimaginable, Michael J. Harvey

Power Unimaginable

Enter a world of magic and wonder to uncover the secret purposes of a mysterious Mage-Lord in this thrilling finale to a high fantasy epic.
Reader ages: adult, young adult
The PRISM Conspiracy, Mary Schlegel

The PRISM Conspiracy

A gullible artist’s dream job gets complicated when she’s partnered with an infuriating android who is much more than he seems.
Reader ages: adult, young adult
Forsaken Island, Sharon Hinck

Forsaken Island

Freeing the villagers of the bondage they’ve chosen may cost Carya and Brantley more than they could have imagined.
Reader ages: adult, young adult
The Third Golem, Mike Duran

The Third Golem

Will paranormal reporter Reagan Moon manage to master the staff in time to thwart the Third Golem, or will his “survivor streak” finally hit the wall?
Reader ages: adult, young adult
Heartbreaker, V. Romas Burton

Heartbreaker

After discovering she is the Bellata, the warrior meant to save Decim, Addie must learn to balance her new power and unite the Twelve Magisters before it’s too late.
Reader ages: young adult
Salt Heart, K. L. Pezzutto

Salt Heart

After humanoid creatures wash ashore, a young woman learns of her angelic descent and uncovers an ancient plot to destroy her people.
Reader ages: young adult
Swift, R. J. Anderson
Reviewed

Swift

To save her people, a wingless girl must learn to fly.
“This little novel packs big twists and turns that will keep readers engaged all the way through the end.”
—Lorehaven review, fall 2020
Reader ages: young adult
The Icarus Aftermath, Arielle M. Bailey
Reviewed

The Icarus Aftermath

With their best captain gone, Talos steps up to lead the Rebellion’s fighters. First objective: take out the Labyrinth. Only problem? No one can find its key.
“Arielle M. Bailey’s The Icarus Aftermath spins a golden yarn of vivid characters and gripping emotion, set in a world ripe for exploration.”
—Lorehaven review, winter 2020
Reader ages: adult, young adult
Light of Orion, S. L. Richardson

Light of Orion

Seventeen-year-old Olivia Drake secretly trains in Las Vegas, struggling to master her powers and gain respect as the only woman on the team.
Reader ages: young adult
Dust, Kara Swanson
Reviewed

Dust

The girl who fears her own destiny is on a collision course with the boy who never wanted to grow up.
“Nothing is as it seems, and wishing on stars will get her nowhere in this delightfully twisted sequel to a classic.”
—Lorehaven review, fall 2020
Reader ages: young adult
Paper and Thorns, Elijah David

Paper and Thorns

Lost in a labyrinth and faced with impossible tasks, one Beast will stop at nothing to save the woman who cursed him.
Reader ages: adult, young adult
Daniel and the Serpent's Abyss, Nathan Lumbatis

Daniel and the Serpent’s Abyss

Daniel, Ben, and Seren eagerly await their mission to save Raylin and acquire the last Weapon of Power: the Abyssal Staff.
Reader ages: young adult
Final Chance, E. B. Roshan

Final Chance

Preen is convinced she can rescue her husband, but before long she realizes she’s the one in danger.
Reader ages: adult, young adult
Bound, L. A. Smith

Bound

Thomas’ harrowing journey through 7th-century England continues, bringing him straight into the path of another Traveller’s diabolical plan.
Reader ages: adult, young adult
Gretchen and the Bear, Carrie Anne Noble
Reviewed

Gretchen and the Bear

Sixteen-year-old Gretchen encounters three bear shape-shifters who believe she’s a legendary heroine, and learns the true meaning of sacrificial love.
“Carrie Anne Noble’s delightful fantasy/sci-fi mashup Gretchen and the Bear defies every expectation.”
—Lorehaven review, winter 2020
Reader ages: young adult
Fugure for the Sacred Songbook, Keith A. Robinson
Reviewed

Fugue for the Sacred Songbook in Eb Minor

Followers of the Great Composer seek to stop the evil Tritonus Overlords in a universe where music flows through creation.
“Fugue for the Sacred Songbook plays a lyrical read, though without much subtlety regarding the author’s ideas.”
—Lorehaven review, winter 2020
Reader ages: adult, young adult
Crystal Witness, Kathy Tyers
Reviewed

Crystal Witness

When Ming Dalamani awakens from twenty years of suspended animation, she recalls only fragments of her former life.
“Crystal Witness exudes a galactic aroma that pulls in readers with strength like the vacuum of space.”
—Lorehaven review, fall 2020
Reader ages: adult, young adult
Skate the Thief, Jeff Ayers
Reviewed

Skate the Thief

A young, orphaned thief must choose whom to betray: her new mentor, a powerful undead wizard; or the crime lords who raised her and who covet the wizard’s power.
“Although Skate the Thief makes a few leaps in story logic, its sympathetic characters will steal readers’ hearts.”
—Lorehaven review, fall 2020
Reader ages: young adult
The Horse Queen, Lavay Byrd

The Horse Queen

When conspiracies threaten the fate of the Pegasus Empire, a lowly mare must overcome her fears of society to save the horses from extermination.
Reader ages: young adult
The Story Hunter, Lindsay A. Franklin
Reviewed

The Story Hunter

Heartbreak and bloodshed await Tanwen and her friends as they discover the unlikeliest leader now rules Tir.
“Danger, intrigue, and unforeseen twists make The Story Hunter an entirely satisfying conclusion to the Weaver Trilogy series.”
—Lorehaven review, summer 2020
Reader ages: young adult
Moonscript, Hannah Williams

Moonscript

An unlikely assortment of friends seek to save a tortured elf prince from both his captors and his own dark nature.
Reader ages: young adult
The Land of the Purple Ring, Deborah J. Natelson

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.
Reader ages: adult, young adult
Legend of the Storm Sneezer, Kristiana Sfirlea

Legend of the Storm Sneezer

A 13-year-old girl who sneezed a magical storm cloud at birth is taken to an asylum for unstable magic and into a mystery of ghosts and time travel.
Reader ages: middle grade, young adult
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: adult, young adult
Winter Spell, Claire M. Banschbach

Winter Spell

When an outcast faery accidentally curses the world with brutal winter, she must undo the curse with a war-torn band of heroes before human and faeries kingdoms are destroyed.
Reader ages: young adult
The Eternal Struggle, Esther Wallace
Reviewed

The Eternal Struggle

In Mira’s fall, can Arnacin and Valoretta find the courage to overcome their terrible pasts?
“Esther Wallace’s novel The Eternal Struggle forms a dark sequel that brings hero and heroine into close fellowship with loss and brutality.”
—Lorehaven review, winter 2020
Reader ages: young adult
Tales of Elhaanai, Nicole Thomas

Tales of Elhaanai

In a land divided by greed and the desire for power, what was once remained in the shadows is grasping for a foothold over the light.
Reader ages: middle grade, young adult
Kingdom Above the Cloud, Maggie Platt

Kingdom Above the Cloud

What if the nine Fruit of the Spirit and the Seven Deadly Sins were locked in a battle for control?
Reader ages: young adult
For Whom the Sun Sings, W. A. Fulkerson
Reviewed

For Whom the Sun Sings

The world is blind . . . then one boy is born with sight.
“W. A. Fulkerson’s debut opens the eyes of adults with childlike faith.”
—Lorehaven review, summer 2020
Reader ages: young adult
Emberhawk, Jamie Foley
Reviewed

Emberhawk

The elementals have decided they’re gods, and humans are nothing but fuel for their fire.
“Jamie Foley’s worldbuilding is astounding . . . layers of plot and various twists make this a book readers won’t want to put down.”
—Lorehaven review, summer 2020
Reader ages: young adult
The Hourglass and the Darkness, Kyle L. Elliott
Reviewed

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: adult, young adult
The Vault Between Spaces, Chawna Schroeder
Reviewed

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: adult, young adult
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: adult, young adult
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