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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

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

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.

Reader ages: young adult

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

A Weight of Reckoning

Though young Prince Rayne triumphed over Sigmund’s demonic evil, will he survive the demon’s plans birthed within the false cult of scroll worship?

Reader ages: adult

Strayborn

Being a Draev is tricky, as Cyrus, a girl who can manipulate metal, and Aken the last Scourgeblood, are about to find out.

Reader ages: middle grade, young adult

Valor’s Worth

The notorious dragon-kin may still pose a threat to elves and men, driving Lieutenant Commander Vinyanel Ecleriast on a mission to investigate.

Reader ages: adult, young adult

Reviewed

Heartmender

In a realm where hearts are used as currency, Adelaide Tye uses her powerful heart to save her brother from the monster who lured him away years ago.

“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, summer 2020

Reader ages: young adult

Reviewed

Shard & Shield

An outcast officer in a magical war can save the life of his only friend, but only by betraying the innocents he swore to protect.

“Laura VanArendonk Baugh’s Shard & Shield will intrigue readers with its world-building and complex relationships.”

—Lorehaven review, fall 2019

Reader ages: adult

Heart of the Curiosity

The Curiosity’s sole hope lies in a mythical power source hidden beneath the maze-like passages and trapdoors of the theater—the Heart.

Reader ages: middle grade, young adult

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

Reviewed

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

Claimed

In a city full of winged people, Ari and Maewyn have chosen different gods, but only one can reign.

Reader ages: adult

Sword of Decision

It takes a sword to sever the past from the present and set a former assassin free from the powers of darkness.

Reader ages: young adult

Never To Live

To save him, she let the madness take her … and now it won’t let her go.

Reader ages: adult, young adult

Door to Altharia

In a conflict between ancient and mortal enemies, a scarred youth will emerge as a world’s brightest hope.

Reader ages: young adult

Reviewed

Fawkes

In 17th century London, Thomas joins his father’s gunpowder plot to blow up the king of England.

“Guy Fawkes’s 1605 gunpowder plot gets a color-magical twist.”

—Lorehaven review, summer 2018

Reader ages: young adult

Song of Leira

With the fate of the world at stake, the Song bids her rise to battle and the Songkeeper must answer.

Reader ages: adult, middle grade, young adult

Reviewed

The Light Arises

Rayne must face the darkness within himself, accept his calling as Light Bringer of the One, and find the golden-haired girl from his dream.

“An newly freed assassin-prince quests to reclaim lost truth.”

—Lorehaven review, winter 2018

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

The Story Peddler

In a world where art is magic, one storyteller gets more than she bargained for when her stories spiral out of control and accuse the king of treason.

“This story spins a perfect array of delightful characters living with complex magical abilities in a truly unique world.”

—Lorehaven review, spring 2019

Reader ages: adult, young 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

Reviewed

The Rejected Princess

If Roanna is to save herself and her future, she must stall her marriage and squelch the growing rebellion—all while discovering how deeply her power runs.

“With The Rejected Princess, Katie Clark has fashioned a cozy political thriller braided with thoughtful ambiguity and adorned with romance.”

—Lorehaven review, winter 2018

Reader ages: 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

Common

One person knows of the plot against the royal family and cares enough to try to stop it—the servant girl they banished.

Reader ages: young adult

Amber Eyes

The hunted Feravolk are counting on Jayden, a dagger-wielding, storm-detecting orphan to save their race.

Reader ages: adult, young adult

Reviewed

Keeper of Shadows

To save the Seven Lands from the Shadow Mist and its keeper, a teacher with limited vision must overcome a curse of chronic pain.

“Bridgett Powers creates something unusual in fantasy: a heroine who, physically damaged to the point of disability, can fight only through spiritual strength.”

—Lorehaven review, fall 2018

Reader ages: adult, young adult

The Last Motley

Can Roderick the tailor save a doomed boy from his nightmares and keep them from spilling out into the world around them?

Reader ages: middle grade

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

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

Reviewed

Masters and Beginners

The faeries are real — and so is the secret organization that hunts down the bad ones.

“Daley Downing blends the traditional Faerie mythology with biblical ideas of angels, Nephilim, and the war in heaven.”

—Lorehaven review, summer 2018

Reader ages: young adult

The Beast of Talesend, Kyle Robert Shultz

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The Beast of Talesend

He didn’t believe in magic or monsters—until magic turned him into a monster.

“Kyle Robert Shultz creates an enchanting story world grounded in familiarity yet saturated with fairy-tale qualities.”

—Lorehaven review, spring 2018

Reader ages: young adult

Alfred: The Boy Who Would Be King

In a grim fantasy world where the Father of Light seems long lost, can a modern day boy help a wizard, a cleric, knights and peasants have faith again?

Reader ages: middle grade

Albion Academy

Is a Djinni just a trickster? Can a wizard only learn magic? Must a Valkyrie always ferry the dead?

Reader ages: young adult

The Shattered Vigil

A single terrible choice faces the vigil. Hide in safety and let darkness take over the land or face the growing danger and risk all of their lives.

Reader ages: adult, young adult

Scarlet Moon

The hunted Feravolk are counting on Jayden, a dagger-wielding, storm-detecting orphan, to save their race—but they killed her family.

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

Reviewed

Orphan’s Song

Every generation has a Songkeeper – one chosen to keep the memory of the Song alive. And in every generation, there are those who seek to destroy the chosen one.

“Gillian Bronte Adams draws us into a classic medieval fantasy setting populated with archetypes that somehow feel fresh and vigorous.”

—Lorehaven review, spring 2018

Reader ages: adult, middle grade, young adult

Sword of Deliverance

It takes an assassin’s sword to cleave open the past and pierce the evil of magic and murder, betrayal and revenge.

Reader ages: adult

Tainted

Kat Bloodmayne and Stephen Grey search World City and beyond for a doctor who can cure Kat. What they discover goes beyond science and into magic.

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