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Love Costs

Because he hasn’t been able to stop or change the violence in his city, Radoslav feels like a failure–until he meets Dunya and realizes he can give her the ultimate gift.

Reader ages: adult, young adult

Salt Heart

After humanoid creatures wash ashore, a young woman learns of her angelic descent and uncovers an ancient plot to destroy her people.

Reader ages: young adult

The Icarus Aftermath

With their best captain gone, Talos steps up to lead the Rebellion’s fighters. First objective: take out the Labyrinth. Only problem? No one can find its key.

Reader ages: adult, young adult

Final Chance

Preen is convinced she can rescue her husband, but before long she realizes she’s the one in danger.

Reader ages: adult, young adult

Chapel Street

Rick Bakos straddles the boundary between sanity and madness while battling a demonic curse that has driven his family members to suicide for generations.

Reader ages: adult

I Call Him HIM

Can a young girl save a mighty warrior from losing his soul?

Reader ages: adult

Wrong Place, Right Time

Anna and Boris must decide if they will allow the hatred that is destroying their city to tear them apart too.

Reader ages: adult, young adult

Reviewed

Let the Ghosts Speak

In 19th-century Paris, murder suspect Justin Trotter flees to the catacombs, where only the ghosts of the martyrs can help him find the true killer.

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

—Lorehaven review, summer 2020

Reader ages: 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

Mantle

Winter breaks all the rules to stop Xaphan before he destroys the world.

Reader ages: adult, young adult

Winter

A college Goth girl discovers she has the gift of prophecy and must use it to protect her friends from a Satanic priest.

Reader ages: adult, young adult

Amish Werewolves of Space

A resurgent zombie horde and mysterious nightly howls signal doom, not only for the Amish, but for the entire galaxy.

Reader ages: adult, young adult

Fate of the Redeemed

When his supernatural guide is captured, one man’s decision to serve God will be tested like never before.

Reader ages: adult

2085: The Rise and Fall of The Sisters

In the year 2085, militaristic feminism rules and a small group of renegade Christians holds the key to the world’s survival.

Reader ages: adult, young adult

Reviewed

Thoughtreal

Two people who have developed the power to bend reality with their minds have come to the Washington, DC metropolitan area for mysterious reasons.

“Michael Gryboski has thought up an intricate narrative that avoids potential tropes while touching on important issues.”

—Lorehaven review, winter 2018

Reader ages: adult

Reviewed

For Us Humans

A disillusioned believer must help a Christ-seeking alien solve the art theft of the century.

“This adventure morphs into a complex fusion of intergalactic conspiracy, prejudice erasure, redemption narrative, and call to personal revival.”

—Lorehaven review, spring 2019

Reader ages: adult, young adult

Relent

A half-angel turns to a demon for help finding the daughter she abandoned in a tale of mother’s love, forgiveness, and surprising sacrifice.

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

Reviewed

The Reluctant Disciple

Is the increase in paranormal phenomena across the globe a harbinger of amazing things to come, or something much more sinister?

“The Reluctant Disciple tours popular thematic attractions via disquieting paths.”

—Lorehaven review, spring 2019

Reader ages: adult

Walker’s Vale

James Cooper, his wife Maria, and their four year-old autistic daughter soon discover that the ideal life they wanted comes with a steep price.

Reader ages: adult, young adult

Surrender

Bobby Roland, a socially-awkward psychic, must face an enemy who can make people see and hear illusions.

Reader ages: adult

Reviewed

The Bachelor Missions

The good guys, the bad guys, and the wild card. It’s the ultimate game of cloak and dagger.

“Jes Drew’s The Bachelor Missions follows our hero, Kristian Clark, through three separate but connected espionage adventures with plenty of romantic difficulties.”

—Lorehaven review, summer 2019

Reader ages: adult

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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

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

Dark is the Night

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

Blood and Bond

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

48. What Were the Top Seven Issues for Lorehaven Readers in 2020?
Fantastical Truth, Jan 19, 2021

47. Why Do Some People Long for Escape to a Galactic Community?
Fantastical Truth, Jan 12, 2021

46. Ten Years Later, Why Did ‘Dawn Treader’ Sink the Narnia Movies? | with Rilian of NarniaWeb
Fantastical Truth, Dec 22, 2020

45. How Can a Wingless Piskey Learn to Fly? | The Flight and Flame Trilogy, with R. J. Anderson
Fantastical Truth, Dec 15, 2020

What Tolkien Taught About Fighting Evil
Travis Perry, Jan 21

The Messages of Black Horror Films
Parker J. Cole, Jan 20

The Worldview of Biocentrism–You Are One With The Force
Travis Perry, Jan 14

Who Can Put a Price on Daring Love, Loyalty, and Swordsmanship?
Azalea Dabill, Jan 12

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