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The Hourglass and the Darkness, Kyle L. Elliott

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The Hourglass and the Darkness

A disturbing discovery pulls Jake into the middle of an ancient war between the spiritual forces of good and evil.

“Kyle L. Elliott’s novel The Hourglass and the Darkness posits a world before the great Flood, starting a promising series.”

—Lorehaven review, winter 2020

Reader ages: adult, young adult

Veiled Sun

Project Alexandria is rewriting history, and one teen’s only allies are criminals as dark as the forces he’s fighting.

Reader ages: adult, young adult

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Brand of Light

Kersei Dragoumis awakens in a derelict shuttle, alone, injured, and ignorant of the forbidden technology that has swept her into a nightmare.

“Sci-fi and fantasy clash in this rapid-fire genre-blender.”

—Lorehaven review, fall 2019

Reader ages: adult

A fast-past story of invading darkness. The first in a series of light versus darkness; and the connection with the past to help fight for the future. When the Bathshe invades, the Republic and the Federation must come together to […]

Reader ages: young adult

Realm: Horizon’s Edge

As young Madison Janz follows the God King through a prophesied yet perplexing paradise, she will lose nearly everything.

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

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Remnant

When primitive alien life is found and science declares God is defeated, how does the last vestige of Christianity respond?

“Daniel Peyton’s sci-fi simplifies complex themes while raising important challenges to faith.”

—Lorehaven review, spring 2020

Reader ages: adult

Beatitudes and Woes, editor: Travis Perry

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Beatitudes & Woes

Explore the beatitudes and woes of the Bible through the stories of thirteen Christian authors in this uniquely powerful anthology

“Beatitudes & Woes is a bold experiment . . . the showstopper entries by themselves are enough to justify the price of admission.”

—Lorehaven review, fall 2019

Reader ages: adult

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Jordan’s World

If you were at death’s door and God gave you a chance to live, would you promise to go against your own hopes and dreams?

“Jordan’s World provides engaging escapism with a cast of likable characters.”

—Lorehaven review, winter 2019

Reader ages: adult, young 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

Conquests and Consequences

After being shot down, Alexander Lyons struggles to survive on an untamed world full of gargantuan beasts.

Reader ages: adult, young adult

Prelude and Abduction in A Minor, Keith A. Robinson

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Prelude and Abduction in A Minor

In a universe where music can manipulate nature, ancient Overlords plot to recover powerful artifacts and wage war against the followers of the Great Composer!

“Prelude and Abduction: in A Minor strikes up a distinctive melody in the key of Star Wars by providing music-based powers to alien races in conflict.”

—Lorehaven review, fall 2019

Reader ages: adult, young adult

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The Line Between

Cult escapee Wynter Roth finds herself face-to-face with the apocalypse her former cult taught her to fear all her life.

“Tosca Lee’s thriller quests toward truth among apocalyptic madness.”

—Lorehaven review, spring 2019

Reader ages: adult, young adult

Though Nations Rage

As armies advance and human rights are steadily eroded, the only hope against self-annihilation of the human race rests on a Mulapin defection.

Reader ages: adult, young adult

Princes and Principalities

Acting as religious and cultic spirit guides, aliens steadily lead humanity to the brink of global war—hindered only by the prayer of a street urchin from Mumbai.

Reader ages: adult

Rhats Too!

“Frohic again. Listen, I got home to find squatters living in my family’s hovel and no clue as to where father, mother, and the rest of the family went.”

Reader ages: adult, middle grade

Auxland

Khomar finds his homecoming marred by old prejudices and rivalries.

Reader ages: adult

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Seed: Judgment

After judgment, a renegade soldier searches for a spirit that might turn back the darkness.

“Joshua David’s Seed: Judgment marries The Thing, Resident Evil, and Mad Max to generate a post-apocalyptic tale of frenetic intensity.”

—Lorehaven review, 2021

Reader ages: adult

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Enclave

Fifty years after America’s collapse, Caleb has a plan that could help secure his enclave’s future.

“After America falls, white-hat heroes work for a better world.”

—Lorehaven review, winter 2018

Reader ages: adult, young adult

Shadows of the End

Aliens are few in number with no hope of clearing the planet of humans on their own—until they realize humanity can be set against itself.

Reader ages: adult, young adult

Nick Newton: The Highest Bidder

Nick Newton dodges mechanical baby strollers, fencing sisters, and auction bids, all as he’s trying to help his friend put his android back together.

Reader ages: middle grade

Etherno: Rise of the Dragongirl

Onin’s life is changed when he meets a mysterious new student with a fiery dual dragon nature.

Reader ages: middle grade, young adult

Conviction

On a planet where Esarelian rule is slowly crushing all resistance, two humans learn to trust God, and each other, with every secret they have left.

Reader ages: adult, young adult

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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

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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

Fraught

After debugger ThreadBare’s master is assassinated, his implant goes haywire, terrorizing his mind with unpredictable pain.

Reader ages: adult, young adult

Bad Company

Two brothers try to survive the end of the world with their faith and humanity intact.

Reader ages: adult

No Road Among the Stars

In a world where humans are just one small part of the InterStellar Commonwealth, one young linguist has to find an unmapped road for his life.

Reader ages: adult

Sheik of Mars

Can a man save his true love from the tyrant of Mars?

Reader ages: adult, young adult

Rebirth

Rogue elements of the sisterhood by divine providence are captured, while a dreadful prophecy has begun to unfold.

Reader ages: adult, young adult

Rhats!

A naive man-sized rat goes on a space adventure.

Reader ages: middle grade, young adult

Diverse Similarity

An enemy—or a friend? No way to know except the forbidden touch of an alien mind.

Reader ages: adult

Strength

In an Esarelian court rife with intrigue and prejudice, the Ra’hon’s daughter will need powerful allies to help protect her adopted human son.

Reader ages: adult, young adult

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Experiment 93

Thomas knows the girl that he’s just met isn’t human—and she needs his help.

“Good storytelling mechanics … serves a light and enjoyable read.”

—Lorehaven review, fall 2018

Reader ages: young adult

Courage

In a galaxy where Esarelian rule is absolute, one woman defies the empire in order to save her son’s life.

Reader ages: adult, young adult

Wolf Pack

Two brothers try to survive the end of the world with their faith and humanity intact.

Reader ages: adult

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Castaways

When four youths are cast away on an apparently deserted island, they begin to realize they might not be so alone after all.

“A memorable and entertaining tone … younger readers will take delight in this light, sweet tale.”

—Lorehaven review, fall 2018

Reader ages: young adult

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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

Freedom’s Heroes

Two couples are forced into marriage, tasked with saving everyone, and sent away on the former prison starship, Freedom.

Reader ages: young adult

Realm: The Age Between Breath and Fire

In a renewed, Edenic age under God’s rule, one family must redesign civilization and battle an unseen evil.

Reader ages: adult, young adult

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“T. D. Patrick’s craft maintains wholesome gravity levels for this re-entry into the Terra Prime Adventures series, raising suitable stakes for engaging characters.”
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On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness

“With mysterious maps, strange saviors, and monstrous menaces like toothy cows and horned hounds, On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness sets course for adventure.”
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