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Exile
“This gentle fantasy from Loren G. Warnemuende shows little magic or strange creatures, focusing on complex emotions and relationships.”
—Lorehaven on Mar 17, 2023

Illusion
“Frank Peretti’s last novel creates a romantic world with sci-fi flourishes where likeable heroes, villain twists, and familiar places sell a dramatic performance.”
—Lorehaven on Mar 10, 2023

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“Charles Williams’s classic supernatural thriller pairs a deeply spiritual worldview with perceptive examinations of human nature.”
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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
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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
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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
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
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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
The Flaming Sword, Heather L. L. FitzGerald

The Flaming Sword

Sadie and her family must return to the Tethered World to protect the Flaming Sword of Cherubythe from a treacherous plot to steal it.
Reader ages: young adult
The Shattered Vigil, Patrick W. Carr

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, S.D. Grimm

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
Beast, Chawna Schroeder

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, L. Jagi Lamplighter

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
Sword of Deliverance, Anne H. Campbell

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
Among the Shadows, Darrick Dean

Among the Shadows

Six among us are called to stand against what hides among the shadows, and hold our fate in their hands.
Reader ages: adult, young adult
Tainted, Morgan L. Busse

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
Into the Shadow Wood, Allison D. Reid

Into The Shadow Wood

Honor-bound to continue the quest of a deceased friend, Einar is plunged into the depths of the notorious Shadow Wood.
Reader ages: adult, young adult
Chains of Gwyndorr, Joan Campbell
Reviewed

Chains Of Gwyndorr

Stolen magic … secret schemes … can the power unleashed be an even greater chain that they’ve come to bear?
“Unique worlds and sympathetic characters entice readers through a maze of slow-moving action.”
—Lorehaven review, summer 2019
Reader ages: adult, young adult
Legacy Rewound, Kat Heckenbach

Legacy Rewound

Melinda knew Kalek’s music created powerful visions, but it wasn’t supposed to actually send her into the past!
Reader ages: young adult
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