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A Sword for the Immerland King, F. W. Faller
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The Genesis 6 Project, Michael Ferguson
Exile, Loren G. Warnemuende
Aberration, Cathy McCrumb
The Truth Beyond the Lies, Kathleen Bird
Frost, Winter's Lonely Guardian, E. E. Rawls
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Into the Darkness
“Charles Hack’s Into the Darkness summons a close-range science fiction story, focusing on the personal challenges of space warfare among alien cultures with a steady pace and serious tone.”
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“A Crown of Chains creatively retells a biblical tale to explore themes of providence, racism, faith, and fidelity.”
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The Treasure of Capric, Brandon M. Wilborn
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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: adult, young adult
The Darkened Land, Larry Paris
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The Darkened Land

In a land of darkness, seven people defend one of the seven cities of light against the forces of darkness.
“Larry Paris’s novel is an ambitious work, filled with heroes battling various grotesque monsters.”
—Lorehaven review, winter 2019
Reader ages: adult
Gods They Had Never Known, J. S. Helms
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Gods They Had Never Known

The divine order of creation is violated, leading to idolatry, corruption, and the threat of extermination.
“Gods They Had Never Known strongly supports biblical morality and the truth of how sin distorts goodness.”
—Lorehaven review, spring 2019
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Visions of Light and Shadow, Allison D. Reid

Visions of Light and Shadow

Is Aviad calling Elowyn and Morganne to follow the road beyond Minhaven?
Reader ages: adult, young adult
Burning Rose, Hope Ann

Burning Rose

An age of unrest explodes into a war that touches the lives of a dedicated sister, a young wingmaster, and a pardoned rebel, changing their lives forever.
Reader ages: young adult
Beast, Chawna Schroeder

Beast

A feral child raised among dogs becomes prey in a royal hunting tournament.
Reader ages: adult, young adult
Into the Shadow Wood, Allison D. Reid

Into The Shadow Wood

Honor-bound to continue the quest of a deceased friend, Einar is plunged into the depths of the notorious Shadow Wood.
Reader ages: adult, young adult
Ancient Voices: Into the Depths, Allison D. Reid

Ancient Voices: Into The Depths

As Morganne and Elowyn plunge into the depths of history and prophecy, they learn who Aviad is calling them to be.
Reader ages: adult, young adult

Golden Daughter

Masayi Sairu was raised to be dainty, delicate, demure … and deadly. But when she learns that a sacred Dream Walker of the temple seeks the protection of a Golden Daughter, Sairu forgoes marriage in favor of this role.
Reader ages: adult, young adult

The Word Changers

Fifteen-year-old Posy finds herself in a kingdom ruled by a king and queen who have attempted to usurp the role that belongs only to their story’s Author.
Reader ages: adult, middle grade, young adult

Rage’s Echo

Paranormal investigator Jessica Roman-Dell wants to find a ghost, then faces the anguished spirit of murder victim Jerry Madison who refuses to leave. Paranormal suspense for adult readers.
Reader ages: adult
Journey to Aviad

Journey To Aviad

Elowyn and her sister set out on a remarkable journey that challenges the path Aviad the Creator has laid out for them.
Reader ages: adult, young adult

Shadows: Book Of Aleth, Part One

When the Book of Aleth is stolen, Aaron, captain of the Royal Guard, is ordered by Emperor Therion to reclaim the ancient tome.
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Revival: The True Fairy Tale

A young girl and a little boy go on adventures and experience great wonders on earth, heaven, and in hell, to have a revival for Jesus Christ in a very special land.
Reader ages: adult, young adult
Legendary Space Pilgrims

Legendary Space Pilgrims

Mario and Caitlin escape the mind control of Planet Monday, following the Voice to unknown worlds where wonders and challenges await.
Reader ages: adult

Sir Bentley And Holbrook Court

When Eirwyn is kidnapped by a ruthless tribe to serve as a sacrifice, Sir Bentley battles a vicious mountain creature to save her life. But soon he’s faced with an even bigger challenge. Book 2 of The Knights Of Arrethtrae fantasy series by Chuck Black.
Reader ages: middle grade, young adult

Sir Kendrick And The Castle Of Bel Lione

A dangerous new order threatens the mission of the Knights of Arrethtrae. Only loyalty to the King can bring victory! Book 1 of The Knights Of Arrethtrae medieval fantasy series by Chuck Black.
Reader ages: middle grade, young adult

The Wordsmith, The Kid, and The Electrolux

Fantasy. Adventure. Surprise. A tale of growing up and growing wise. It was a strange day, but nothing like the night Corian Griffin met the Electrolux. Contemporary fantasy for middle-grade readers and older.
Reader ages: middle grade, young adult

Uncharted

It was supposed to be an adventure. But when a storm rocks their plans, five long-time friends from college find themselves hurled onto a desolate island, and relief fades to fear. Are they victims of a bizarre psychological experiment? Supernatural thriller for adult readers.
Reader ages: adult

Return Of The Guardian-King

Believed dead by all but the handful of supporters who rescued him from his Mataian enemies, Abramm Kalladorne has fled his homeland to the high mountains of northern Chesedh. Book 4, the final volume of the Legends of the Guardian-King fantasy series by Karen Hancock.
Reader ages: adult

Shadow Over Kiriath

After months of conflict and opposition, Abramm Kalladorne has finally stepped into his destiny as king of Kiriath–only to find himself facing more problems than ever. Book 3 in the Legends of the Guardian-King fantasy series by Karen Hancock.
Reader ages: adult

New Town

Bernard thinks he has died, until he opens his eyes and finds himself waiting for a bus on a street he had never traveled before. Is this heaven? No, it’s the decaying city of Old Town. Allegorical fantasy by Harry Blamires.
Reader ages: adult

The Shadow Within

Abramm Kalladorne has returned to Kiriath to claim the crown he thought he would never wear and to prepare his people for the inevitable attack of the Armies of the Black Moon. Book 2 of the Legends of the Guardian-King fantasy series by Karen Hancock.
Reader ages: adult

Countless As The Stars

What if instead of shepherds in the Middle East, the Patriarchs were space travellers, colonists eking out an existence on a barren world many light years from home? Science fiction, self-published by Steve Trower.
Reader ages: adult, young adult

Light Of Eidon

Set in a world of swords and cloaks, of glittering palaces and mystical temples, of galley ships and ancient mist-bound cities, The Light of Eidon is the first volume of the Legends of the Guardian-King series by Karen Hancock.
Reader ages: adult

The Last Guardian

In 1975, the life of Cornell graduate student T.G. Shass is forever changed when he finds himself in possession of a mysterious and ancient artifact. By Shane Johnson.
Reader ages: adult

Tales From The Perilous Realm

The definitive collection of Tolkien’s classic “fairie” tales, four fantasy novellas in the vein of “The Hobbit.” Fantasy for readers of all ages by J. R. R. Tolkien.
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The Oneprince

There was once a prince who wished to be left alone. Naturally, fate made him king. Book 1 in The Redaemian Chronicles series by Bill Hand.
Reader ages: adult

War Of The Moonrhymes

The Moonrhymes are invaded from the underworld by Drog soldiers who have escaped from the Kingdom of Ren. For the first time in their existence, the peaceful Moonrhymes must learn the arts of war. Book 3 of The Singreale Chronicles series, fantasy for teen readers and older.
Reader ages: young adult

Star Riders Of Ren

In the land of Ren, Graygill heroes Raccoman and Velissa meet the mystical King Ren, whose knights are locked in a war of betrayal. Many of the knights have left the palace and have challenged Ren’s right to rule. Book 2 of The Singreale Chronicles series, fantasy for teen readers and older.
Reader ages: young adult

Guardians Of The Singreale

A huge diamond with marvelous powers is the sought-after prize in each part of this engrossing fantasy-adventure trilogy. Book 1 of The Singreale Chronicles, fantasy for teen readers and older.
Reader ages: young adult

Sir Gawain and The Green Knight

Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, Pearl, and Sir Orfeo are masterpieces of a remote and exotic age — the age of chivalry and wizards, knights and holy quests. 14th century medieval tales, translated by J. R. R. Tolkien.
Reader ages: adult, young adult

The Great Divorce

The writer, in a dream, finds himself in a bus which travels between Hell and Heaven. This is the starting point for an extraordinary meditation upon good and evil, God and sin, and the irreparable divide between Heaven and Hell.
Reader ages: adult, young adult
Lorehaven magazine, spring 2020

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