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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

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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

When Rachel runs afoul of the hidden force hiding these terrible secrets, she must face her most desperate hour yet.

Reader ages: adults, teens + young adults

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: adults

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: teens + young adults

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: adults, teens + young adults

Alara’s Call

Tales are often told of heroes who fulfill ancient prophecies. Alara gives new ones.

Reader ages: adults

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: teens + young adults

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: adults, teens + young adults

The Armoire

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

Reader ages: adults, teens + young adults

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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: adults, teens + young adults

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: adults

Earthcore Book 1: RotoVegas, Grace Bridges

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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: adults, middle grade, teens + young adults

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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: adults

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: adults, teens + young adults

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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: teens + young adults

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, teens + young adults

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: teens + young adults

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: teens + young adults

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

In an alternate reality, a young teen must find her missing mother and warn a city of an invading army.

Reader ages: teens + young adults

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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: teens + young adults

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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: teens + young adults

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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: adults, teens + young adults

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: adults, teens + young adults

Hamelin Stoop: The Lost Princess and the Jewel of Periluna

Hamelin discovers the getting to the Land of Gloaming was only the first step in finding his parents as he is thrown into a war.

Reader ages: middle grade, middle grade boys, teens + young adults

The Songweaver’s Vow, Laura VanArendonk Baugh

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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: adults