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E. Stephen Burnett creates sci-fi and fantasy as well as nonfiction, such as The Pop Culture Parent: Helping Kids Engage Their World for Christ (coauthored with Ted Turnau and Jared Moore, from New Growth Press). Stephen explores biblical truth and fantastic stories as publisher of Lorehaven.com and cohost of the Fantastical Truth podcast. He and his wife, Lacy, live in the Austin area, help with foster parenting, and serve as members of Southern Hills Baptist Church.

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The Land of the Purple Ring

“Deborah J. Natelson’s The Land of the Purple Ring is a delightful romp through wordplay and half-sketched puns.”
**—Lorehaven review**, May 2021

Lovely People

“Minna Sundberg’s short graphic novel celebrates adorable bunnies and the full gospel while warning of the modern consumerism and moralistic surveillance.”
**—Lorehaven review**, May 2021

Operation Grendel

“With terse prose and hairpin twists, Daniel Schwabauer’s galactic noir Operation Grendel sizzles through the circuits of the human soul.”
**—Lorehaven review**, April 2021

Heart of the Curiosity

“Biblical themes dazzle and heroines must heal from harm throughout the wonders of H. L. Burke’s The Heart of the Curiosity.”
**—Lorehaven review**, April 2021

Akiniwazisaga: A Light Rises in a Dark World

“M. D. Boncher’s fantasy novel Akiniwazisaga: A Light Rises in a Dark World is a fascinating blend of history, religion, and sinister folklore.”
**—Lorehaven review**, April 2021

All the Queen’s Sons

“All The Queen’s Sons from Elizabeth Kipps will delight both young and old fans of level-headed girls, charming princes, and lovely lands.”
**—Lorehaven review**, April 2021

The PRISM Conspiracy

“Mary Schlegel’s gentle sci-fi The PRISM Conspiracy offers an attractive blend of possibility and sweet romance.”
**—Lorehaven review**, April 2021

Songflight

“Songflight by Michelle M. Bruhn tells the gripping story of dragon singer Alísa, and is best for lovers of fantasy and dragons.”
**—Lorehaven review**, March 2021

Moonscript

“In Moonscript, H. S. J. Williams creates a classic fantasy and deeply weaves strong spiritual element into the world.”
**—Lorehaven review**, March 2021

Nomad

“R. J. Anderson’s fantasy Nomad is a rollicking read with fascinating conflicts and plot twists.”
**—Lorehaven review**, March 2021

Legend of the Storm Sneezer

“Teen readers fond of lengthy, lighthearted ghost-and-zombie tales will enjoy Legend of the Storm Sneezer by Kristiana Sfirlea.”
**—Lorehaven review**, March 2021

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 review**, February 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 review**, February 2021

Gretchen and the Bear

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

Torch

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

Fugue for the Sacred Songbook: In Eb Minor

“Fugue for the Sacred Songbook plays a lyrical read, though without much subtlety regarding the author’s ideas.”
**—Lorehaven review**, January 2021

Flight of the Raven

“Exciting twists make Morgan L. Busse’s Flight of the Raven, book 2 of the Ravenwood Saga, a very enjoyable read.”
**—Lorehaven review**, January 2021

The Eternal Struggle

“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**, January 2021

Dark is the Night

“Mirriam Neal’s vampire novel Dark is the Night keeps the punches and the fangs rolling.”
**—Lorehaven review**, January 2021

Blood and Bond

“This book is brilliant and engaging, expanding on the series’ world and characters while building its own plot.”
**—Lorehaven review**, January 2021

Mists of Paracosmia

“Stakes are high in this well-written middle-grade fantasy from author Emily Golus.”
**—Lorehaven review**, October 2020

Labyrinth of Shadows

“Inspired by Greek myths, Kyla Stone’s Labyrinth of Shadows tells its own story with cleverness and breathless suspense.”
**—Lorehaven review**, October 2020

Swift

“This little novel packs big twists and turns that will keep readers engaged all the way through the end.”
**—Lorehaven review**, October 2020

Crystal Witness

“Crystal Witness exudes a galactic aroma that pulls in readers with strength like the vacuum of space.”
**—Lorehaven review**, October 2020

Daughter of Lightning

“Daughter of Lightning is a fun adventure that promises to branch into an electric epic as the Dragon and Storm series continues.”
**—Lorehaven review**, October 2020

Swimmer

“Those who dive in will find Avily Jerome’s novel Swimmer an absorbing, dark-edged fairy tale.”
**—Lorehaven review**, October 2020

Fire Dancer

“Fire Dancer is a brilliantly written story full of emotion and action that will have readers blazing through the pages.”
**—Lorehaven review**, October 2020

Strayborn

“E. E. Rawls’s fantasy Strayborn offers an energetic, colorful story, with nature-bending child students and familiar school archetypes.”
**—Lorehaven review**, October 2020

Skate the Thief

“Although Skate the Thief makes a few leaps in story logic, its sympathetic characters will steal readers’ hearts.”
**—Lorehaven review**, October 2020

The Book of Rodney

“This is no horror story: the demons are faintly ridiculous, including Satan in the guise of Jude Law offering cupcakes.”
**—Lorehaven review**, October 2020

Featured Review: Seventh City

“Good heroes live in Emily Hayse’s Arctic-flavored fantasy.”
**—Lorehaven review**, October 2020

Bane of Ashkarith

“Bane of Ashkarith gives glimpses of this unique secondary world that prove intricate and compelling.”
**—Lorehaven review**, October 2020

Dust

“Nothing is as it seems, and wishing on stars will get her nowhere in this delightfully twisted sequel to a classic.”
**—Lorehaven review**, July 2020

The Vault Between Spaces

“The Vault Between Spaces is an inventive fantasy with heart for its religion and its characters.”
**—Lorehaven review**, June 2020

Let the Ghosts Speak

“Although often grim, Let the Ghosts Speak gives a captivating read of murder, mystery, and spirituality.”
**—Lorehaven review**, June 2020

Mortal Sight

“With frequent references to Milton, Mortal Sight is a promising beginning to an intriguing series.”
**—Lorehaven review**, June 2020

Heartmender

“V. Romas Burton’s Heartmender pumps new blood into the classic good-versus-evil paradigm by way of the classic Seven Deadly Sins.”
**—Lorehaven review**, June 2020

Lorehaven Review Team

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The Land of the Purple Ring Reviews | Lorehaven Review Team on May 14, 2021

‘Raya and the Last Dragon’ Explores Flawed Themes in a Gorgeous World Articles | Elijah David on May 13, 2021

Marvel with Me at the Internet’s Origin Story Articles | Zackary Russell on May 12, 2021

62. How Can Christian Fans Share Great Stories Without Becoming ‘Support Zombies’? Podcast | Fantastical Truth on May 11, 2021

Biblical Fiction Isn’t Inspired by God, But It Can Inspire Our Imaginations Articles | E. Stephen Burnett on May 10, 2021

Lovely People Reviews | Lorehaven Review Team on May 7, 2021

Why ‘The Horse and His Boy’ is the Best of Lewis’s Chronicles of Narnia Articles | Daniel Whyte IV on May 5, 2021

61. How Does Edgier Science Fiction Challenge Christian Readers? | with Kerry Nietz Podcast | Fantastical Truth on May 4, 2021

Behold the Fantastic Purposes of ‘The Chosen’ and Other Great Biblical Fiction Articles | E. Stephen Burnett on May 3, 2021

Operation Grendel Reviews | Lorehaven Review Team on Apr 30, 2021

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The Land of the Purple Ring “Deborah J. Natelson’s The Land of the Purple Ring is a delightful romp through wordplay and half-sketched puns.” —Lorehaven on May 14, 2021

Lovely People “Minna Sundberg’s short graphic novel celebrates adorable bunnies and the full gospel while warning of the modern consumerism and moralistic surveillance.” —Lorehaven on May 7, 2021

Operation Grendel “With terse prose and hairpin twists, Daniel Schwabauer’s galactic noir Operation Grendel sizzles through the circuits of the human soul.” —Lorehaven on Apr 30, 2021

Heart of the Curiosity “Biblical themes dazzle and heroines must heal from harm throughout the wonders of H. L. Burke’s The Heart of the Curiosity.” —Lorehaven on Apr 23, 2021

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60. Why Don’t Real Researchers Heed Sci-Fi Warnings Against Mad Science? Fantastical Truth, Apr 27, 2021

59. How Can Christian Fans Respond to Preachy Secular Fiction? Fantastical Truth, Apr 20, 2021

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Making a Story Visual: Behind the Scenes of the Animal Eye Comic Travis Perry, May 9

What Does “Woke” Culture Have To Do With Christian Fiction? Rebecca LuElla Miller, Apr 26

The Symbolic Nature of Sci-fi Apocalyptic Disaster Films Parker J. Cole, Apr 14

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The Land of the Purple Ring “Deborah J. Natelson’s The Land of the Purple Ring is a delightful romp through wordplay and half-sketched puns.” —Lorehaven review, May 2021

Lovely People “Minna Sundberg’s short graphic novel celebrates adorable bunnies and the full gospel while warning of the modern consumerism and moralistic surveillance.” —Lorehaven review, May 2021

Operation Grendel “With terse prose and hairpin twists, Daniel Schwabauer’s galactic noir Operation Grendel sizzles through the circuits of the human soul.” —Lorehaven review, April 2021

Heart of the Curiosity “Biblical themes dazzle and heroines must heal from harm throughout the wonders of H. L. Burke’s The Heart of the Curiosity.” —Lorehaven review, April 2021

Akiniwazisaga: A Light Rises in a Dark World “M. D. Boncher’s fantasy novel Akiniwazisaga: A Light Rises in a Dark World is a fascinating blend of history, religion, and sinister folklore.” —Lorehaven review, April 2021

All the Queen’s Sons “All The Queen’s Sons from Elizabeth Kipps will delight both young and old fans of level-headed girls, charming princes, and lovely lands.” —Lorehaven review, April 2021

The PRISM Conspiracy “Mary Schlegel’s gentle sci-fi The PRISM Conspiracy offers an attractive blend of possibility and sweet romance.” —Lorehaven review, April 2021

Songflight “Songflight by Michelle M. Bruhn tells the gripping story of dragon singer Alísa, and is best for lovers of fantasy and dragons.” —Lorehaven review, March 2021

Moonscript “In Moonscript, H. S. J. Williams creates a classic fantasy and deeply weaves strong spiritual element into the world.” —Lorehaven review, March 2021

Nomad “R. J. Anderson’s fantasy Nomad is a rollicking read with fascinating conflicts and plot twists.” —Lorehaven review, March 2021

Legend of the Storm Sneezer “Teen readers fond of lengthy, lighthearted ghost-and-zombie tales will enjoy Legend of the Storm Sneezer by Kristiana Sfirlea.” —Lorehaven review, March 2021

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 review, February 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 review, February 2021

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

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

Fugue for the Sacred Songbook: In Eb Minor “Fugue for the Sacred Songbook plays a lyrical read, though without much subtlety regarding the author’s ideas.” —Lorehaven review, January 2021

Flight of the Raven “Exciting twists make Morgan L. Busse’s Flight of the Raven, book 2 of the Ravenwood Saga, a very enjoyable read.” —Lorehaven review, January 2021

The Eternal Struggle “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, January 2021

Dark is the Night “Mirriam Neal’s vampire novel Dark is the Night keeps the punches and the fangs rolling.” —Lorehaven review, January 2021

Blood and Bond “This book is brilliant and engaging, expanding on the series’ world and characters while building its own plot.” —Lorehaven review, January 2021

Mists of Paracosmia “Stakes are high in this well-written middle-grade fantasy from author Emily Golus.” —Lorehaven review, October 2020

Labyrinth of Shadows “Inspired by Greek myths, Kyla Stone’s Labyrinth of Shadows tells its own story with cleverness and breathless suspense.” —Lorehaven review, October 2020

Swift “This little novel packs big twists and turns that will keep readers engaged all the way through the end.” —Lorehaven review, October 2020

Crystal Witness “Crystal Witness exudes a galactic aroma that pulls in readers with strength like the vacuum of space.” —Lorehaven review, October 2020

Daughter of Lightning “Daughter of Lightning is a fun adventure that promises to branch into an electric epic as the Dragon and Storm series continues.” —Lorehaven review, October 2020

Swimmer “Those who dive in will find Avily Jerome’s novel Swimmer an absorbing, dark-edged fairy tale.” —Lorehaven review, October 2020

Fire Dancer “Fire Dancer is a brilliantly written story full of emotion and action that will have readers blazing through the pages.” —Lorehaven review, October 2020

Strayborn “E. E. Rawls’s fantasy Strayborn offers an energetic, colorful story, with nature-bending child students and familiar school archetypes.” —Lorehaven review, October 2020

Skate the Thief “Although Skate the Thief makes a few leaps in story logic, its sympathetic characters will steal readers’ hearts.” —Lorehaven review, October 2020

The Book of Rodney “This is no horror story: the demons are faintly ridiculous, including Satan in the guise of Jude Law offering cupcakes.” —Lorehaven review, October 2020

Featured Review: Seventh City “Good heroes live in Emily Hayse’s Arctic-flavored fantasy.” —Lorehaven review, October 2020

Sponsored Review: A King’s Return “A King’s Return sweeps the reader into a world of complex, sympathetic characters.” —Lorehaven review, October 2020

Bane of Ashkarith “Bane of Ashkarith gives glimpses of this unique secondary world that prove intricate and compelling.” —Lorehaven review, October 2020

Sponsored Review: Still Small Voice “This simple frontier story gives its child heroes complex dilemmas.” —Lorehaven review, October 2020

Dust “Nothing is as it seems, and wishing on stars will get her nowhere in this delightfully twisted sequel to a classic.” —Lorehaven review, July 2020

The Vault Between Spaces “The Vault Between Spaces is an inventive fantasy with heart for its religion and its characters.” —Lorehaven review, June 2020

Let the Ghosts Speak “Although often grim, Let the Ghosts Speak gives a captivating read of murder, mystery, and spirituality.” —Lorehaven review, June 2020

Sponsored Review: The Light Unbound “Ambitious in scope and relentless in speed, this novel concludes C. S. Wachter’s saga on a high note.” —Lorehaven review, June 2020

Mortal Sight “With frequent references to Milton, Mortal Sight is a promising beginning to an intriguing series.” —Lorehaven review, June 2020

Heartmender “V. Romas Burton’s Heartmender pumps new blood into the classic good-versus-evil paradigm by way of the classic Seven Deadly Sins.” —Lorehaven review, June 2020

The Land of the Purple Ring

Reviews | Lorehaven Review Team on May 14, 2021

‘Raya and the Last Dragon’ Explores Flawed Themes in a Gorgeous World

Articles | Elijah David on May 13, 2021

Marvel with Me at the Internet’s Origin Story

Articles | Zackary Russell on May 12, 2021

62. How Can Christian Fans Share Great Stories Without Becoming ‘Support Zombies’?

Podcast | Fantastical Truth on May 11, 2021

Biblical Fiction Isn’t Inspired by God, But It Can Inspire Our Imaginations

Articles | E. Stephen Burnett on May 10, 2021

Lovely People

Reviews | Lorehaven Review Team on May 7, 2021

Why ‘The Horse and His Boy’ is the Best of Lewis’s Chronicles of Narnia

Articles | Daniel Whyte IV on May 5, 2021

61. How Does Edgier Science Fiction Challenge Christian Readers? | with Kerry Nietz

Podcast | Fantastical Truth on May 4, 2021

Behold the Fantastic Purposes of ‘The Chosen’ and Other Great Biblical Fiction

Articles | E. Stephen Burnett on May 3, 2021

Operation Grendel

Reviews | Lorehaven Review Team on Apr 30, 2021

The Land of the Purple Ring

“Deborah J. Natelson’s The Land of the Purple Ring is a delightful romp through wordplay and half-sketched puns.”
—Lorehaven on May 14, 2021

Lovely People

“Minna Sundberg’s short graphic novel celebrates adorable bunnies and the full gospel while warning of the modern consumerism and moralistic surveillance.”
—Lorehaven on May 7, 2021

Operation Grendel

“With terse prose and hairpin twists, Daniel Schwabauer’s galactic noir Operation Grendel sizzles through the circuits of the human soul.”
—Lorehaven on Apr 30, 2021

Heart of the Curiosity

“Biblical themes dazzle and heroines must heal from harm throughout the wonders of H. L. Burke’s The Heart of the Curiosity.”
—Lorehaven on Apr 23, 2021

62. How Can Christian Fans Share Great Stories Without Becoming ‘Support Zombies’?
Fantastical Truth, May 11, 2021

61. How Does Edgier Science Fiction Challenge Christian Readers? | with Kerry Nietz
Fantastical Truth, May 4, 2021

60. Why Don’t Real Researchers Heed Sci-Fi Warnings Against Mad Science?
Fantastical Truth, Apr 27, 2021

59. How Can Christian Fans Respond to Preachy Secular Fiction?
Fantastical Truth, Apr 20, 2021

Gender In Fiction: The Implication Of Failure
Rebecca LuElla Miller, May 10

Making a Story Visual: Behind the Scenes of the Animal Eye Comic
Travis Perry, May 9

What Does “Woke” Culture Have To Do With Christian Fiction?
Rebecca LuElla Miller, Apr 26

The Symbolic Nature of Sci-fi Apocalyptic Disaster Films
Parker J. Cole, Apr 14

Get exclusive shirts and beyond
in the Lorehaven store

Does ‘Engaging Popular Culture’ Include Right-Wing Talk Radio?
E. Stephen Burnett, Oct 9

Join My Livestream This Thursday: Seven Ways to Find Truth in Fantastic Stories
E. Stephen Burnett, Oct 6