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The Third Golem

Will paranormal reporter Reagan Moon manage to master the staff in time to thwart the Third Golem, or will his “survivor streak” finally hit the wall?

Reader ages: adult, young adult

Salt Heart

After humanoid creatures wash ashore, a young woman learns of her angelic descent and uncovers an ancient plot to destroy her people.

Reader ages: young adult

Light of Orion

Seventeen-year-old Olivia Drake secretly trains in Las Vegas, struggling to master her powers and gain respect as the only woman on the team.

Reader ages: young adult

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.

Reader ages: adult

Heaven Came Down

The heavenly visitors claimed to be angels, but they may be something far more sinister.

Reader ages: adult

These Nameless Things

Once held captive and tortured on a mysterious mountain, Dan remembers one thing—his escape meant having to leave his brother behind.

Reader ages: adult

Legend of the Storm Sneezer

A 13-year-old girl who sneezed a magical storm cloud at birth is taken to an asylum for unstable magic and into a mystery of ghosts and time travel.

Reader ages: middle grade, young adult

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

Reader ages: adult

Hunter’s Moon

One bite on her hand … and Mel has a million problems slipping through her fingers.

Reader ages: adult

Bargaining Power

A secretary is the only one who can save the king’s life and stop a beguiling demon-fairy-woman from destroying countless other lives.

Reader ages: 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

Dark is the Night

He’s hunting vampires and revenge, and he’ll get more than he bargained for.

Reader ages: adult, young adult

Fate of the Redeemed

When his supernatural guide is captured, one man’s decision to serve God will be tested like never before.

Reader ages: adult

Babel: The Story of the Tower and the Rebellion of Man

As the world rebels against God, the prophet Noah must face his role in the unraveling of his family and of their trust in the God he serves.

Reader ages: adult

Reviewed

Light from Distant Stars

Cohen Marah steps over his father’s body, and then steps into a labyrinth of memory. Did he kill his father?

“Magic-edged memory meets the reality of death and family trauma.”

—Lorehaven review, summer 2019

Reader ages: adult

Beatitudes and Woes, editor: Travis Perry

Reviewed

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

Whispering Tower

What would you do if you accidentally fell through time?

Reader ages: young adult

The Jericho Prophecy

The Israelites come to claim the promised land, but the Priestess and the Goddess are not about to let it go without a fight.

Reader ages: adult

Living in Times of Dragons, John A. Pretorius

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Living in Times of Dragons

Roger Rommel must play cat and mouse with a faction of militant dragons who want to bring the world of man to an end.

“John A. Pretorius’s Living in Times of Dragons crashes out of a wild imagination. It’s a shot across the bow of Christian fiction.”

—Lorehaven review, summer 2019

Reader ages: adult

Resonance

Saved from death and freed from the spiritual realm, all Kai wants is a chance to go back for the friend he left behind.

Reader ages: adult, young adult

Forsaken

Grace Fortune saw the boy she loves, Jared Lorn, die before her eyes. But Grace’s suspicions have her wondering if Jared really is dead.

Reader ages: young adult

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.

Reader ages: adult

Reviewed

Affinity

Kai was born with the ability to see brokenness and to fix it. Then a freak accident leaves him trapped in the spiritual realm.

“Affinity is a creative and original play on old concepts, and if you’re willing to take the ride, you’ll find it goes places.”

—Lorehaven review, fall 2018

Reader ages: young adult

The Chronicle of the Three: Eden Sword

In this final installment of The Chronicle of the Three, light and darkness collide as Zoe discovers there is more than one battlefield in this war.

Reader ages: adult, young adult

Reviewed

Blessings and Trials

In a world where Fallen Angels walk the earth, a few faithful use their amazing blessings to hold out against the darkness.

“Blessings and Trials spans a large and fascinating world filled with angels, either exiled from heaven or sent from heaven to help mankind.”

—Lorehaven review, fall 2018

Reader ages: young adult

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

Reader ages: adult

Cadence

Kai is determined to reverse the damage of dark Affinity training, but his plans are thrown into chaos by the appearance of a mysterious pendant.

Reader ages: adult, young adult

The Seer

The last of the Seer’s bloodline hangs in the balance as two estranged demon and angel brothers are forced to work together to save a girl’s life.

Reader ages: adult, young adult

Reviewed

The Man He Never Was

Toren Daniels vanished eight months back. Then his family is shocked to see him alive. But more shocked to see he’s changed. Radically.

“James L. Rubart’s novel fleshes out the quest of a man at supernatural war with himself.”

—Lorehaven review,

Reader ages: adult

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Wilding

“L. A. Smith’s historical fantasy Wilding offers a lively journey through the foreign world of ancient Europe and the wild world of the Fey.” —Lorehaven

Tinsel in a Tangle

“Laurie Germaine’s Tinsel in a Tangle is a nice and enjoyable young-adult holiday romance set in a fanciful version of Santa’s town.” —Lorehaven

Mouse

“Mouse is an intriguing adventure whose characters draw in readers, with a complex world that promises to become even more rich and vibrant as the series continues.” —Lorehaven

Masque

“Utterly delightful with every page, W. R. Gingell’s Masque is so light on its feet that readers won’t want the dance to end.” —Lorehaven

Four Replies to ‘Scary’ Questions that Led Searchers to Speculative Faith
E. Stephen Burnett, Oct 14

‘Over the Garden Wall’ Explores and Positively Subverts Fairy-Tale Worlds
Elijah David, Oct 13

We Have A Winner—2020 Spec Faith Fall Writing Challenge
Rebecca LuElla Miller, Oct 12

Let’s Talk About Race and Racism: The Space Traders-Science Fiction and Critical Race Theory
Travis Perry, Oct 8

37. Should Christians Enjoy Fantasy with Fictional Magic? Part 1
Fantastical Truth, Oct 13, 2020

36. How Do Paranormal Tales Edify the Christian Reader? | The Reagan Moon series, with Mike Duran
Fantastical Truth, Oct 6, 2020

35. Did C. S. Lewis Say It’s ‘Pure Moonshine’ to Create Stories that Teach Christian Truth?
Fantastical Truth, Sep 29, 2020

34. How Has Lorehaven Been Questing Through the Great 2020 Pandemic?
Fantastical Truth, Sep 22, 2020

Does ‘Engaging Popular Culture’ Include Right-Wing Talk Radio?
E. Stephen Burnett, Oct 9

Join My Livestream This Thursday: Seven Ways to Find Truth in Fantastic Stories
E. Stephen Burnett, Oct 6

A Wild Review of ‘The Pop Culture Parent’ Appears!
E. Stephen Burnett, Oct 1