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Secrets of the Highlands, D. J. Williams

Secrets of the Highlands

Jack Reynolds is the only one who can wield the power of Eden’s Star, but can he control it before it destroys him?
A Bond of Briars by Erin Phillips
Reviewed

A Bond of Briars

As her bond grows stronger, Caitrin must prove her blood magic isn’t dangerous or suffer the consequences of the truth being discovered.
“A Bond of Briars shows a beautiful love story, blending the biblical Ruth narrative with prophecy and hopes of redemption from spiritual warfare that binds the soul.”
Skate the Seeker by Jeff Ayers

Skate the Seeker

Young ex-thief Skate must rely on her wits and her friends to save not only her mentor’s life but also her own.
Far Removed by C. B. Lansdell

Far Removed

After a young knyad is wrongly linked to insurgent activity, Oklas must find a way to smuggle her out of the city while hiding his involvement from the authorities.
The Art of Misdirection, Jessica Sly

The Art of Misdirection

Adelynn wrestles to escape her recurring nightmares of the Irish magician, while Baze seeks the city’s legendary waters.
The Vanishing at Castle Moreau, Jaime Jo Wright

The Vanishing at Castle Moreau

In 1870, orphaned Daisy François finds a reclusive and eccentric Gothic authoress, who hides tales more harrowing than the ones in her novels.
Hunt for Eden's Star, D. J. Williams

Hunt for Eden’s Star

One teen is thrown into a world of ancient secrets when he discovers a supernatural artifact, created by God, that protects a weapon of mass destruction.
Canaan Sleeps, Daniel Camomile

Canaan Sleeps

Teens living in a “Christian utopia” that twists the gospel for gain and oppression must decide to follow prosperous crowds or Jesus himself.
The Genesis 6 Project, Michael Ferguson

The Genesis 6 Project

After the escape of a biblical Nephilim from a US genetics lab, Agent Frank Ironhorse Whitman must stop the beast on the Crow reservation.
Gemini's Key, H. Halverstadt

Gemini’s Key

Over a thousand years in the future, one young man must prove himself innocent, find his father’s killer, and discover God’s epic plan for his life.
Awakened, T. E. Bradford

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.
Masks: The Unmercenaries, Konstantin Träumer

Masks: The Unmercenaries

A ragtag team of vigilantes band together to save their city, Nymphis the city of Masks, from an anonymous threat threatening to undermine it all.
The Gatekeeper's Descendants, Johanna Frank

The Gatekeeper’s Descendants

Spirited and stubborn Pipiera grudgingly accepts a task to save a fledgling earth-dwelling boy, Matthew, from sabotaging his own future.
Silverblood, Jamie Foley

Silverblood

Brooke accepts a marriage alliance she knows she’ll soon regret. Meanwhile, an Emberhawk prince is seeding a rebellion.
The Watcher, Sara Davison

The Watcher

When secrets are revealed, spiritual and temporal forces collide, and Kathryn—and everyone she loves—is about to be caught in the crossfire.
Fake Nora, Kelly Martin

Fake Nora

Sucked into an antique mirror and replaced by an evil doppelgänger, Nora must team up with another trapped boy to escape the mirror and its dark residents.
Vigilante's Light, Jake Tyson

Vigilante’s Light

After his rescue from guerrillas in Venezuela, Gideon finds himself with super-abilities, and he becomes a vigilante to protect his city, but he learns that being a vigilante comes with a price.
Love Costs, E. B. Roshan

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.
Salt Heart, K. L. Pezzutto

Salt Heart

After humanoid creatures wash ashore, a young woman learns of her angelic descent and uncovers an ancient plot to destroy her people.
The Icarus Aftermath, Arielle M. Bailey
Reviewed

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.
“Arielle M. Bailey’s The Icarus Aftermath spins a golden yarn of vivid characters and gripping emotion, set in a world ripe for exploration.”
Lorehaven review, winter 2020
Final Chance, E. B. Roshan

Final Chance

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

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.
I Call Him HIM, Scott W. Kimak

I Call Him HIM

Can a young girl save a mighty warrior from losing his soul?
Wrong Place, Right Time, E. B. Roshan

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.
Let the Ghosts Speak, Bryan Davis
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
Emberhawk, Jamie Foley
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
Mantle, Oliver D. King

Mantle

Winter breaks all the rules to stop Xaphan before he destroys the world.
Winter, Oliver D. King

Winter

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

Amish Werewolves of Space

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

Fate of the Redeemed

When his supernatural guide is captured, one man’s decision to serve God will be tested like never before.
2085: The Rise and Fall of The Sisters, Christopher J. Weeks

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.
Thoughtreal, Michael Gryboski
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
For Us Humans, Steve Rzasa
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
Relent, Kat Heckenbach

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.
The Caves of Fire, K. Berklund-Page
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
The Reluctant Disciple, Jim O'Shea
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
Walker's Vale, John J. Zelenski

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.

Surrender

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

The Armoire

A young woman comes to realize her life’s purpose through discovering a secret in her grandmother’s armoire.