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Strayblood

Becoming a Draev won’t be easy for Cyrus, a girl who can manipulate metal, and Aken the last Scourgeblood, in a world that will use them or destroy them.

Reader ages: middle grade, young adult

Awakened

When Cara finds herself wounded and defenseless in the middle of a battle zone, she has no choice but to use the only weapon she can find: a disabled robot soldier.

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The Beauty of Magic

Svana will have to survive her step-mother’s deadly magic to save those she loves or become the next victim.

Reader ages: young adult

Errant: A Legend of the Gallant Knight

Driven from his home by the suspicions of an angry brother, the Knight must fight for purpose as he rides on a quest to bring peace to a neighboring kingdom.

Reader ages: adult, young adult

Oron Amular 2: Rite of Passage, Michael J. Harvey

Oron Amular: Rite of Passage

To earn his rite of passage and continue his quest for Power Unimaginable, King Curillian turns aside to rescue an old friend in dire need.

Reader ages: adult

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: adult, young adult

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

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: adult

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Light of Mine

Lauren, Aiden, and Ethan must stop the agents of The Dark One from putting out the Light and dooming the heathlands to Darkness.

“How-to descriptions of building and cooking are interspersed with moral instruction . . . the story conveys a sound faith lesson.”

—Lorehaven review, summer 2020

Reader ages: middle grade

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: adult

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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: adult, young adult

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Mouse

A teenaged girl must escape the horrifying prison camp holding her captive to reclaim her stolen memory and find her lost people.

“Mouse is an intriguing adventure whose characters draw in readers, with a complex world that promises to become even more rich and vibrant as the series continues.”

—Lorehaven review, winter 2019

Reader ages: young adult

Akiniwazisaga: The Inheritance Thieves

Leif, heir to the crown of the Akiniwazi Union, fights to protect his birthright from those plotting to steal it.

Reader ages: adult

The Knight in Battered Armor

A captive princess and the son of a knight prove that shining armor is the sign of a coward, but battered armor reveals the hero within.

Reader ages: middle grade

Diondray’s Roundabout

A young man purses his destiny but will become sidetracked by a culture that doesn’t believe in things outside of humanity.

Reader ages: adult

Rhats Too!

“Frohic again. Listen, I got home to find squatters living in my family’s hovel and no clue as to where father, mother, and the rest of the family went.”

Reader ages: adult, middle grade

Decree

From the story of how Leith and Martyn met to Ranson’s search for a life outside of the Blades, these stories will answer plaguing questions and expand the world of Acktar.

Reader ages: young adult

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Oath Sworn

One man’s sacred oath, one boy’s sacred duty; their choices will shape their world in ways neither ever anticipated.

“Strange concepts and tumultuous dialogue can soar over the reader’s head, but this narrative moves at a riveting clip.”

—Lorehaven review, summer 2019

Reader ages: adult, young adult

Etania’s Worth

Etania sets out on a journey to save Tamnarae and learn to master her new powers with the help of Melchizedek, her father, and her handsome bodyguard.

Reader ages: young adult

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Seed: Judgment

After judgment, a renegade soldier searches for a spirit that might turn back the darkness.

“Joshua David’s Seed: Judgment marries The Thing, Resident Evil, and Mad Max to generate a post-apocalyptic tale of frenetic intensity.”

—Lorehaven review, 2021

Reader ages: adult

Eilinland: Through the Wall, Bailey Davenport

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Eilinland: Through the Wall

In a world divided in half by a wall, four warriors venture into dangerous northern territory in search of a missing girl.

“Eilinland: Through the Wall serves a light, entertaining read, with good thematic substance to accompany the fun.”

—Lorehaven review, spring 2019

Reader ages: adult, young adult

Resonance

Saved from death and freed from the spiritual realm, all Kai wants is a chance to go back for the friend he left behind.

Reader ages: adult, young adult

Reviewed

Armor of Aletheia

An orphaned princess is charged with finding the sacred armor of her people in order to defeat an ancient evil infecting her world.

“Ralene Burke’s Armor of Aletheia gives readers classic fantasy suffused with spirituality.”

—Lorehaven review, summer 2019

Reader ages: young adult

Shelter Island

Can Cary, Clarisse, and Gregory help an intelligent race of birds end a centuries-old conflict before war invades their homeland?

Reader ages: middle grade

The Wolf Prince

A cursed prince and his brother race against time to defeat an evil sorcerer before a wicked spell dooms them all.

Reader ages: young adult

Visions of Light and Shadow

Is Aviad calling Elowyn and Morganne to follow the road beyond Minhaven?

Reader ages: adult, young adult

Bad Company

Two brothers try to survive the end of the world with their faith and humanity intact.

Reader ages: adult

The Wisprian World, Book I: Tears of Alphega

Before darkness was o’er the deep, a world was whispered.

Reader ages: adult, young adult

Sheik of Mars

Can a man save his true love from the tyrant of Mars?

Reader ages: adult, young adult

Dagger’s Sleep

In a land of mountains, canoes, and fairy tales, one princess races to wake the sleeping high prince in this gender-swapped Sleeping Beauty retelling.

Reader ages: young adult

Reviewed

Elvensty

Christianity has reached a distant planet, and our heroes’ faith will be tested in the gathering storm.

“Fastidious worldbuilding, diverse cultures, and detailed geography give the tale distinctive flair.”

—Lorehaven review, spring 2019

Reader ages: adult

Reviewed

The Caves of Fire

A spy, a nerd and a bully must find a way to destroy an ancient monster before it kills them or they kill each other.

“Can a slave say no? Fee and Daniel struggle with decisions as fully formed characters.”

—Lorehaven review, summer 2019

Reader ages: middle grade

Sword of the Broken Son

As an unstoppable army attacks the kingdom, a young girl must journey to find an ancient weapon that may hold the key to saving or destroying the entire known world.

Reader ages: middle grade

Reviewed

The White Forest

A fallen kingdom and a cursed forest await the arrival of their true savior and prince.

“Best for: Pre-teen readers who like fantasy stories.”

—Lorehaven review, fall 2018

Reader ages: middle grade, young adult

Rhats!

A naive man-sized rat goes on a space adventure.

Reader ages: middle grade, young adult

Cadence

Kai is determined to reverse the damage of dark Affinity training, but his plans are thrown into chaos by the appearance of a mysterious pendant.

Reader ages: adult, young adult

Reviewed

The Lightningfall

To stop an empire from burying the world under ice, Bowen must assemble a disparate cloudship crew and traverse the isle-filled skies.

“Steve Rzasa’s sequel is best for older teens and adults seeking a swashbuckling sword-and-sorcery spectacle.”

—Lorehaven review, summer 2018

Reader ages: adult, young adult

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Experiment 93

Thomas knows the girl that he’s just met isn’t human—and she needs his help.

“Good storytelling mechanics … serves a light and enjoyable read.”

—Lorehaven review, fall 2018

Reader ages: young adult

Wolf Pack

Two brothers try to survive the end of the world with their faith and humanity intact.

Reader ages: adult

Adela’s Curse

A young faery risks everything to defeat an evil witch before she dooms an innocent human.

Reader ages: young adult

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“Ceridwen’s repeated volatile actions and battle crescendos may threaten to overrun this kingdom, yet the Fireborn Epic’s first book also benefits from two side trails.”
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“In Prodigy Prince, Natasha Sapienza builds a complex and rich fantasy world that explores friendship and sacrifice through allegory.”
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“Cathy McCrumb handles heavy subjects with a light touch, keeping the novel from grimness. Recorder is a creative and engaging novel that will appeal to a broad audience.”
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