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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.

Reader ages: young adult

The Eternal Struggle

In Mira’s fall, can Arnacin and Valoretta find the courage to overcome their terrible pasts?

Reader ages: young adult

Mark of Orion

Three teens discover their ancient supernatural lineages and must battle the Fallen driven by their evil creed to annihilate humanity and its Creator.

Reader ages: young adult

Reviewed

Light from Distant Stars

Cohen Marah steps over his father’s body, and then steps into a labyrinth of memory. Did he kill his father?

“Magic-edged memory meets the reality of death and family trauma.”

—Lorehaven review, summer 2019

Reader ages: adult

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

Reviewed

The Savage War

While civil war rages within the kingdom of Mira, the Lord Carpason believes Arnacin to be their only hope.

“With The Savage War, Esther Wallace spins a tale that balances moral conviction with moral complexity.”

—Lorehaven review, summer 2019

Reader ages: young adult

Reviewed

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

Strand of Faith

When the choice is between love and life, how can anyone decide?

Reader ages: adult, young adult

Eilinland: Through the Wall, Bailey Davenport

Reviewed

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

Visions of Light and Shadow

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

Reader ages: adult, young adult

Diondray’s Discovery

Diondray Azur never questioned his regular life. But everything changes when he learns that the true history of his family and his world isn’t what he was taught.

Reader ages: adult, young adult

Reviewed

Blessings and Trials

In a world where Fallen Angels walk the earth, a few faithful use their amazing blessings to hold out against the darkness.

“Blessings and Trials spans a large and fascinating world filled with angels, either exiled from heaven or sent from heaven to help mankind.”

—Lorehaven review, fall 2018

Reader ages: young adult

The Awful Truth About Forgetting

When Rachel runs afoul of the hidden force hiding these terrible secrets, she must face her most desperate hour yet.

Reader ages: adult, young adult

Ending Fear

One teen must bravely face the insanity of the Gliding Lands to rescue a young girl from the harems.

Reader ages: young adult

Daniel and the Triune Quest

Daniel survived one quest, but the quest for the Triune Shield will require a face to face battle with a psychopathic goddess of pestilence.

Reader ages: young adult

The Kinsman's Tree, Timothy Michael Hurst

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The Kinsman’s Tree

God may choose the least to be the instrument of his greatness.

“Readers will find charm in the everyday life of the Etom boy Nat, his mother Nida, and the other Etom.”

—Lorehaven review, fall 2018

Reader ages: adult, young adult

Reviewed

For Steam and Country

A girl inherits an airship from her adventurer father and finds herself in the middle of a war.

“Jon Del Arroz’s For Steam and Country constructs a world of escapades, mystery, and heroism.”

—Lorehaven review,

Reader ages: young adult

Reviewed

Breakwater

Can the city’s divisions be mended before the upwelling of hate rips apart everything Jade loves?

“Readers looking for a quick, pleasant read will find that this book swims well.”

—Lorehaven review, spring 2018

Reader ages: young adult

Reviewed

The Emperor’s Harvest

Based on a prophecy, three youths are chosen to travel to Tzoladia to save the world.

“In The Emperor’s Harvest, R. A. Denny reimagines elements from the biblical account of Christ’s birth in a fantasy setting.”

—Lorehaven review, spring 2019

Reader ages: adult, young adult

Beast

A feral child raised among dogs becomes prey in a royal hunting tournament.

Reader ages: adult, young adult

Rachel and the Many-Splendored Dreamland

It’s Halloween at the Roanoke Academy for the Sorcerous Arts, and Rachel Griffin is stirring up the dead!

Reader ages: adult, young adult

The Raven, the Elf, and Rachel

Rachel Griffin returns for more wonder-filled days at Roanoke Academy for the Sorcerous Arts.

Reader ages: adult, young adult

The Unexpected Enlightenment of Rachel Griffin

A young British girl in a world without God, Christ, or angels goes away to magic school, and begins to discover things even the Wise do not know.

Reader ages: adult, young adult

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

Reviewed

Skinshifter

A skinshifter must overcome her curse and unite with other war refugees to defeat the deadwalkers who massacred her clan.

“Alycia Christine’s Skinshifter sinks its fangs into a meaty plot pumping with action.”

—Lorehaven review, winter 2019

Reader ages: adult, young adult

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Wilding

“L. A. Smith’s historical fantasy Wilding offers a lively journey through the foreign world of ancient Europe and the wild world of the Fey.” —Lorehaven

Tinsel in a Tangle

“Laurie Germaine’s Tinsel in a Tangle is a nice and enjoyable young-adult holiday romance set in a fanciful version of Santa’s town.” —Lorehaven

Mouse

“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

Masque

“Utterly delightful with every page, W. R. Gingell’s Masque is so light on its feet that readers won’t want the dance to end.” —Lorehaven

Four Replies to ‘Scary’ Questions that Led Searchers to Speculative Faith
E. Stephen Burnett, Oct 14

‘Over the Garden Wall’ Explores and Positively Subverts Fairy-Tale Worlds
Elijah David, Oct 13

We Have A Winner—2020 Spec Faith Fall Writing Challenge
Rebecca LuElla Miller, Oct 12

Let’s Talk About Race and Racism: The Space Traders-Science Fiction and Critical Race Theory
Travis Perry, Oct 8

37. Should Christians Enjoy Fantasy with Fictional Magic? Part 1
Fantastical Truth, Oct 13, 2020

36. How Do Paranormal Tales Edify the Christian Reader? | The Reagan Moon series, with Mike Duran
Fantastical Truth, Oct 6, 2020

35. Did C. S. Lewis Say It’s ‘Pure Moonshine’ to Create Stories that Teach Christian Truth?
Fantastical Truth, Sep 29, 2020

34. How Has Lorehaven Been Questing Through the Great 2020 Pandemic?
Fantastical Truth, Sep 22, 2020

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

A Wild Review of ‘The Pop Culture Parent’ Appears!
E. Stephen Burnett, Oct 1