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That Pale Host, L. G. McCary
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Elite, Kristen Young
Cain's Redemption, A. J. Chamberlain
The Gatekeeper's Descendants, Johanna Frank
Sovereign Servants: The Sending, W. C. Jasper
Secrets in the Mist, Morgan L. Busse
The Rise of the Crimson King, John Paul Tucker
Wraithwood, Alyssa Roat
Shadow, Kara Swanson
The Beauty of Magic, Rachel Ann Michael Harris
Ignite, Jenna Terese
The Chase, Bradley Caffee
Discernment, Lauren H. Salisbury
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“K. R. Martin darts between a love story and political intrigue, until The Pirate Princess parries and lunges into a perfect conclusion.”
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That Pale Host
“That Pale Host slips through the walls of time, exposing spectral groanings too deep for words and the hope of healing that often lingers just out of reach.”
—Lorehaven on Oct 8, 2021

Crown and Creed
“Laura VanArendonk Baugh’s saga deepens political and romantic intrigues among a richly unique fantasy world and compelling cast of characters.”
—Lorehaven on Oct 1, 2021

Ignite
“Ignite balances superhero action with deep questions about prejudice and responsibility in a complex, challenging world.”
—Lorehaven on Sep 24, 2021

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The Tremblers, Raquel Byrnes
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The Tremblers

Branded as traitors, Ashton and Charlotte brave the treacherous floating sky ports of Outer City to hunt down an elusive inventor.
“Crack open this rip-roaring tale of post-apocalyptic steampunk peril. ”
—Lorehaven review, spring 2018
Reader ages: adult, young adult
The Pirate Princess, K. R. Martin
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The Pirate Princess

When her throne is taken, a girl turns pirate to save her people.
“K. R. Martin darts between a love story and political intrigue, until The Pirate Princess parries and lunges into a perfect conclusion.”
—Lorehaven review, 2021
Reader ages: adult, young adult
Road of the Lost, Aidan Russell

Road of the Lost

Reslo wants nothing more than to be home in time for supper, but ancient evils want to drown his forest homeland in blood.
Reader ages: adult
Amber Eyes, S. D. Grimm

Amber Eyes

The hunted Feravolk are counting on Jayden, a dagger-wielding, storm-detecting orphan to save their race.
Reader ages: adult, young adult
The Æglet's Answer, Timothy Michael Hurst

The Æglet’s Answer

Experience the impact of walking by the Spirit on a world under demonic oppression.
Reader ages: adult, young adult
Keeper of Shadows, Bridgett Powers
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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
White Owl: The Adventures of Fiona Clark, Book 1, Hans Erdman

White Owl: The Adventures of Fiona Clark, Book 1

If Fiona Bridget Yaleria-Clark can return to Kildare Abbey, she will gain prophesied power to defeat the Dark Druid.
Reader ages: adult, young adult
The Last Motley, D. J. Edwardson

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 Worlds Next Door, C. E. White
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The Worlds Next Door

The investigation of a mysterious old house leads to a world on the brink of annihilation and a dangerous journey to save it.
“C. E. White’s The Worlds Next Door is best for adult fans of inventive Christian fantasy and thoughtful theological fiction.”
—Lorehaven review, spring 2019
Reader ages: middle grade
The Awful Truth About Forgetting, L. Jagi Lamplighter

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
Flood, Brennan S. McPherson
Reviewed

Flood

Will little Noah grow to be the savior the world needs? Or will bending his bow come easier than bending his knee to the God who holds his destiny?
“Strong personalities, vivid descriptions, and lifelike dialogue steady the reader amidst ravaging action and deceptively placid interludes.”
—Lorehaven review, spring 2018
Reader ages: 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
Bramblewild, Audie Thacker
Reviewed

Bramblewild

A halfling man joins the trade caravans and travels across his world, meeting friends and making enemies.
“Despite its occasional slowness, Bramblewild is an engaging journey with a comforting end.”
—Lorehaven review, winter 2018
Reader ages: adult, young adult
Alara's Call, Kristen Stieffel

Alara’s Call

Tales are often told of heroes who fulfill ancient prophecies. Alara gives new ones.
Reader ages: adult
Wanted: A Superhero to Save the World, Bryan Davis

Wanted: A Superhero to Save the World

Eddie Hertz is smart, real smart. He has to be. What other twelve-year-old patrols the streets of Nirvana alone, hoping to foil the schemes of the evil Mephisto?
Reader ages: middle grade
The Rise of Aredor, Claire M. Banschbach
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The Rise of Aredor

A prince must escape slavery in a foreign land and return home to free his country from his former master.
“Claire M. Banschbach spins an enjoyable, worthwhile adventure of wartime courage.”
—Lorehaven review, summer 2018
Reader ages: young adult
The Tower of Refuge, Lauren Lynch

The Tower of Refuge

Facing his own mortality, a young man leads a group of friends on a life-altering journey in an attempt to steal time.
Reader ages: adult, young adult

The Armoire

A young woman comes to realize her life’s purpose through discovering a secret in her grandmother’s armoire.
Reader ages: adult, young adult
Reviewed

Kristian’s War

When a stranger directs him to take a new path, Kristian begins the journey of a lifetime towards a distant King who is rumored to solve all problems.
“The writing is terse and focused on characters’ actions, making for a quick and enjoyable read.”
—Lorehaven review, fall 2018
Reader ages: adult, young adult
Gabriel, the Training of an Angel, Diane Rosier Miles

Gabriel, The Training of an Angel

The angel Gabriel writes his memoir to recount his spiritual formation on Earth with the Hanson family.
Reader ages: adult
Earthcore Book 1: RotoVegas, Grace Bridges
Reviewed

RotoVegas

Anira finds herself mysteriously affected by the untamed thermal forces of New Zealand–and they have a job for her.
“The sense of place is lovingly grounded, and the style flows like water.”
—Lorehaven review, spring 2018
Reader ages: adult, middle grade, young adult
A Marriage in Time, Anna M. Aquino
Reviewed

A Marriage in Time

One divine encounter thrusts Lacy Stevens into biblical history and will change her life.
“Anna M. Aquino paints a rich historical setting for a timeless tale of the bondage of sin, the impact of the choices we make, and the power of forgiveness.”
—Lorehaven review, summer 2018
Reader ages: adult
The Kinsman's Tree, Timothy Michael Hurst
Reviewed

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
For Steam and Country, Jon Del Arroz
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
Alison Henry and the Creatures of Torone, C. J. Darlington
Reviewed

Alison Henry and the Creatures of Torone

Alison Henry finds herself in the strange land of Torone, where evil beasts trap and devour the creatures of the woods and the rightful heir to the throne is on the run.
“Despite its simplicity, Alison Henry is good comfort food for people who dream of other realms.”
—Lorehaven review, spring 2018
Reader ages: middle grade, young adult
The Genesis Tree, Heather L. L. FitzGerald

The Genesis Tree

Sadie and her family return to the Tethered World for the ultimate showdown, as the forces of darkness plot to seize control of the Flaming Sword.
Reader ages: young adult
Breakwater, Catherine Jones Payne
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
Secret of the Lost King, Shaun Stevenson

Secret of the Lost King

As an evil Emperor chases them down, two young kids must find an old enemy of the kingdom, rescue a lost king, and discover the truth about their own forgotten memories.
Reader ages: middle grade
Spark, J. M. Hackman

Spark

In an alternate reality, a young teen must find her missing mother and warn a city of an invading army.
Reader ages: young adult
Dongeng, Anna Tan
Reviewed

Dongeng

Thrust into a world of magical creatures, one girl must discover how to save them from fading.
“Author Anna Tan creates a beautiful multicultural world for Dongeng, weaving in characters from traditions both familiar and foreign.”
—Lorehaven review, spring 2018
Reader ages: young adult
Masters and Beginners, Daley Downing
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 Emperor's Harvest, R. A. Denny
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
Truthbearer: The Journeys of Connor Clark, Hans Erdman

Truthbearer: The Journeys of Connor Clark

Journey with Connor Clark, his elven wife, and their daughter as they carry the Truth about the coming evil to the Nine Worlds of men and elves.
Reader ages: adult, young adult
The Songweaver’s Vow, Laura VanArendonk Baugh
Reviewed

The Songweaver’s Vow

When Euthalia’s father trades her to Viking raiders, her best hope is to be made a wife instead of a slave. Instead, she is sacrificed as a bride to a god.
“Laura VanArendonk Baugh masterfully draws on legends and myths both familiar and obscure to create a world that is all too similar to our own.”
—Lorehaven review, spring 2018
Reader ages: adult
Akiniwazisaga: A Light Rises in a Dark World, M. D. Boncher
Reviewed

Akiniwazisaga: A Light Rises in a Dark World

Brother Finn, a monk sentenced to exile on pain of death, is stranded. Can he finish his original journey into exile before the snow comes?
“M. D. Boncher’s fantasy novel Akiniwazisaga: A Light Rises in a Dark World is a fascinating blend of history, religion, and sinister folklore.”
—Lorehaven review, 2021
Reader ages: adult
The Beast of Talesend, Kyle Robert Shultz
Reviewed

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

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, Elijah David

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
Destroy, Tricia Mingerink

Destroy

He was the prince who failed to die. Will he also fail to lead?
Reader ages: young adult
Skipjack and the Baleful Banshee, Geoffrey Keith Werner

Skipjack and the Baleful Banshee

Pilot-Captain Jack Anders, his patrol ship crew, and med-rescue team stumble into a clandestine war between galactic governments.
Reader ages: adult, young adult
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