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A Soul As Cold As Frost by Jennifer Kropf
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A Soul as Cold as Frost

The Quarrel of Sword and Bone was a death sentence for anyone who stepped into the arena with the deranged Queen, whose soul had crisped to frost in an age long since past.
“Jennifer Kropf’s debut novel A Soul as Cold as Frost creates a lyrical adventure whose winter wonderland intersects our world.”
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Of Sea and Smoke, Gillian Bronte Adams

Of Sea and Smoke

As civil war threatens Ceridwen’s tenuous rule in Soldonia, Rafi vows to fight the usurper sitting on the imperial throne of Nadaar.
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Mannigan: A Speck of Light by L. Ross Coulter

Mannigan: A Speck of Light

In a world gripped by the Vitruvian Elite, a young rebel discovers that the greatest battle between the darkness and the light is in himself.
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Changelings: Insurgence by Liam Corley

Changelings: Insurgence

Commander Tauran didn’t travel from the 26th century to kidnap Jesus, but he will if that’s what it takes to save his mutant son.
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Steal Fire From the Gods, Clint Hall
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Steal Fire from the Gods

On the run and hunted by the war machines, Gunnar discovers that an ancient, life-based strength has awakened to help humanity fight back.
“Clint Hall’s debut Steal Fire From the Gods casts readers into a compressed-epic world of uncertain powers yet certain morality, plus elemental conflicts between human choice and technocracy.”
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Secrets of the Highlands, D. J. Williams

Secrets of the Highlands

Jack Reynolds is the only one who can wield the power of Eden’s Star, but can he control it before it destroys him?
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A Ranger’s Guide to Glipwood Forest, Andrew Peterson
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A Ranger’s Guide to Glipwood Forest

This illustrated guide is an invaluable addition to any Wingfeather fan’s knapsack.
“Fans of Andrew Peterson’s typically humorous style will delight in the narration, footnotes, and nonsense words abounding in this slim volume.”
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A Twist of Tides by Hannah Carter

A Twist of Tides

After the legendary mermaid Thessalonike resurfaces, Reanna must be trained to use her magic—only to find herself facing down her mother’s right-hand general with her own soul on the line.
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Return of the Lost Ones by David Liberto

Return of the Lost Ones

An ancient enemy has returned to Cordiae, and two young men, Pol and Stefan, must choose to face the evil or relinquish the fate of the realm to others.
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Secret of the Lost Dragons, Phyllis Wheeler
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Secret of the Lost Dragons

Jake and Ava always carry their time travel keys. But the day they need to rescue their little cousin from a fierce and hungry dragon, their pockets are empty.
“Phyllis Wheeler’s simple prose helps early readers time-travel into longer books, sketching character growth across the chapters.”
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Awakening by Darrick Dean

Awakening

The Awakening will again bring forth Blood Rain from the skies, leaving the lands scorched and torn.
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The Inn at the Forest's Edge by Raymond Keith

The Inn at the Forest’s Edge

A timid farm boy must become a hero to rescue the girl he loves from a merciless warlock in a mystical forest.
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Tumult's Edge by H. Halverstadt

Tumult’s Edge

Space pirates took his ship. Now he’s his crew’s only hope of rescue.
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The Midnight Prince by Angie Grigaliunas

The Midnight Prince

A bitter prince and a discarded servant get a second chance at love—but only if they can put aside their hurts and sift through the magic and lies that separated them in the first place.
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My Father's Ghost by A. C. Wilson

My Father’s Ghost

Escaping from her family’s slaughter is just the first battle Haeli has to endure, as she seeks to turn the tables on evil seemingly set to trap her at every turn.
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The Kairos Quest by Lauren Graves

The Kairos Quest

With a Realm tottering on the brink of war, Elliot must race against time to find the lost relics before all comes crashing down.
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The Beast of Bear-tooth Mountain, Michael John Petty

The Beast of Bear-tooth Mountain

Two friends hike up a dark mountain only to discover something they wish they’d never found.
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Almost Paradise, Bryan Timothy Mitchell

Almost Paradise

After surviving the Inferno, Daniel Strong confronts demons who don’t only have a grudge against him but a plan to create Hell on Earth.
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A Bond of Briars by Erin Phillips
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A Bond of Briars

As her bond grows stronger, Caitrin must prove her blood magic isn’t dangerous or suffer the consequences of the truth being discovered.
“A Bond of Briars shows a beautiful love story, blending the biblical Ruth narrative with prophecy and hopes of redemption from spiritual warfare that binds the soul.”
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Writers' Retreat by J. P. Choquette

Writers’ Retreat

As hard as it was to get into the retreat, getting out will be even harder.
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Above Dark Waters by Eric Kay

Above Dark Waters

Ed’s in a bind. His floating Pacific datacenter is out of money, and the only one who can do it is his well-to-do ex-wife, Keight.
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Drafted by Tommie Michele

Drafted

On a mission to find and avenge her little sister, a vigilante meets the product of her latest mistake.
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The Mermaid's Tale, L. E. Richmond
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The Mermaid’s Tale

Locklyn and Darin seek to save their family, their kingdom, and eventually the entire Undersea Realm without losing each other.
“L. E. Richmond swims through the murky waters of racism, family legacy, and political intrigue in this exciting undersea adventure.”
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A Mark in the Road by Angelique Burrell

A Mark in the Road

A high-school senior tormented by his supernatural ability to see the cause of skid marks in the road must confront his fears.
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Hamelin Stoop: The Battle of Parthogen by Robert B. Sloan

Hamelin Stoop: The Battle of Parthogen

It’s up to Hamelin and his friends to save not only Princess Sophia but all of Parthogen before Landon’s reinforcements arrive and doom the Land of Gloaming forever.
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Shadowcast by Crystal D. Grant

Shadowcast

A dark soldier on a mission of vengeance is wounded and laid up in the home of a peasant girl who mistakes him for one of the Steward knights he despises.
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Dustsong: Len the Wanderer, M. B. Heywood

Dustsong: Len the Wanderer

Len is cast into a young world of unlikely allies and unforeseen peril, but the greatest threats lurk within.
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Silent Stars by Brett Armstrong

Silent Stars

A teen risks everything to stop the sinister forces threatening to erase humanity forever.
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Steal the Morrow by Jenelle Leanne Schmidt
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Steal the Morrow

Olifur soon finds himself ensnared in a web of professional thieves, and he must think fast if he is to survive the day.
“Jenelle Schmidt’s Steal the Morrow examines personal integrity and the value of reputation in a light fantasy setting.”
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Song of the Selkies by Sarah Pennington

Song of the Selkies

Undercover in a foreign land, a princess discovers the secrets behind a generations-old enmity.
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Crack the Stone by Emily Golus
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Crack the Stone

Goblin convict Valshara Sh’a flees a merciless bounty hunter in this fantasy retelling of Les Misérables.
“Emily Golus cleverly reimagines Victor Hugo’s masterpiece Les Misérables into Crack the Stone’s high fantasy world of goblins, elves, and humans.”
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The Looking-Glass Illusion, Sara Ella
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The Looking-Glass Illusion

Step through the looking glass. Slay the Jabberwock. Seek the King. Alice is not prepared to face what awaits beyond the Tulgey Wood.
“Sara Ella’s next adventure follows fast after The Wonderland Trials for this conclusion to the Curious Realities duology.”
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Break the Beast by Allison Tebo

Break the Beast

Allison Tebo re-imagines the ancient legend of Beowulf in an epic story of redemption and grace in a high-stakes fantasy adventure.
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Black Earth: End of the Innocence by David N. Alderman (2023)

Black Earth: End Of The Innocence

The night the stars fell was only the beginning of the end.
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Beneath the Swirling Sky, Elizabeth Groening
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Beneath the Swirling Sky

Vincent learns his family is the last of The Restorationists, a secret society with the power to travel through paintings—and a duty to protect them from evil forces.
“Carolyn Leiloglou’s Beneath the Swirling Sky explores how people reclaim lost passions in this adventure for middle-grade readers.”
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Skate the Seeker by Jeff Ayers

Skate the Seeker

Young ex-thief Skate must rely on her wits and her friends to save not only her mentor’s life but also her own.
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The Eternity Gate, Katherine Briggs
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The Eternity Gate

The Eternity Gate is found, and kings and monsters battle over its legends of treasure. But rumors whisper that someone stole the gate’s ancient key.
“Katherine Briggs’s Eternity Gate portrays a continent-crossing story of political intrigue and war with the backdrop of religious prophecy.”
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Far Removed by C. B. Lansdell

Far Removed

After a young knyad is wrongly linked to insurgent activity, Oklas must find a way to smuggle her out of the city while hiding his involvement from the authorities.
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Concordia by Brian Shukwit

Concordia

Thaddeus, a resilient tikpo aided by his mentor Story, embarks on a perilous journey to master the sword art of Concordia.
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Calligraphy Guild, R. M. Archer

Calligraphy Guild

Can the calligraphy guild discover which of their guildmates has altered time before the dragons pass judgment on them all?
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Savage Bred, Victoria McCombs
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Savage Bred

In her desperate attempt to keep the fight away, Emme hatches a plan that involves trapping the only one who can put an end to the battles.
“Victoria McCombs brings the Royal Rose Chronicles to a satisfying close and leaves readers hoping the ship’s remaining crew will find new journeys.”
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T for Tolerance by Katherine Blessan

T for Tolerance

Surrounded by danger, teenager Sathya must battle her own doubts as well as the determination of the thought police to break her.
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King's Warrior, Jenelle Leanne Schmidt

King’s Warrior

Threat of invasion sends Princess Kamarie on a quest to seek out the legendary king’s warrior to request his aid.
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Sky of Seven Colors, Rachelle Nelson
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Sky of Seven Colors

Meg never imagined her wish would trap her in a gray other-earth, void of any color.
“Rachelle Nelson weaves a fantasy whose familiar elements like magical races, otherworldly portals and chosen ones are colored by vivid descriptions and bright variations.”
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Mankar's Bane by F. W. Faller

Mankar’s Bane

The twins of Huravag face treachery and death to finally defeat the scourge of Mankar, the self-proclaimed emperor of Tessamandria.
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The Librarian's Ruse, Thirzah Griffioen

The Librarian’s Ruse

Amelia’s peaceful life as a librarian is cut short when she and her older brother Leon are sent on an errand to Eldnaire, the capital city of the vicious Vilnarian Empire.
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Where Darkness Dwells by Andrea Renae

Where Darkness Dwells

When the Creatures of Light return to the shadow-cloaked Vale, awakening a light gift in Amyrah Cantar, she struggles to uncover why she is the one who received it.
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Kalani: Shadows of Destiny by Jolene Fine

Kalani: Shadows of Destiny

Desiree and Zach find themselves at the heart of a cosmic struggle between The Army of Awry and The Army of Magnar.
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Baptism By Fire by Alexandra Gilchrist
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Baptism By Fire

A phoenix cursed to be human and a skeptical human cop join forces to stop a mythical threat from starting a war between man and mythic.
“Alexandra Gilchrist breathes new life into the buddy cop genre with Baptism by Fire, resolving natural themes of biblical faith with a supernatural story.”
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Light of Eidon, Karen Hancock

Light Of Eidon

The Light of Eidon is set in a world of swords and cloaks, of glittering palaces and mystical temples, of galley ships and ancient mist-bound cities.
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The King's Feather, Amy Earls

The King’s Feather

Trapped inside steel walls, an ordinary teen girl must save her enemy’s life before she loses her own.
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The Key to Reality by F. Ted Atchley III

The Key to Reality

Brandon peels back the layers of a deepening conspiracy and discovers everything he thought he knew about his reality is a lie. And he’s the only one who can save it.
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The Orb and the Airship, Jenelle Leanne Schmidt

The Orb and the Airship

A rogue airship captain. An ambitious youth. A clash of powers beyond their imagination.
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Wandering, Loren G. Warnemuende

Wandering

Princess Maleen, freed from her tower exile, forges into the unknown as she pieces together what happened to her conquered kingdom, and discovers who she can trust.
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Estuary, Lisa T. Bergren
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Estuary

With battles upon their border, and rumors of war growing louder on every front, Lady Tiliani Forelli’s decision could secure her kingdom’s peace… or bring about its destruction.
“Although its portrait of medieval Italy is not wholly convincing, Lisa T. Bergren’s time-travel romance Estuary will sweep away many readers with its romance and excitement.”
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Missionary to Mars, Lucas Kitchen

Missionary To Mars

His faith will determine the fate of them all.
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Champions of Light by Althea Damgaard

Champions of Light

Those destined to rule must gain faith in the Light or lose the kingdom to the Dark.
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Drops of Glass, Kenneth A. Baldwin

Drops of Glass

When mysterious rogue pilots start attacking both sides of the Western front, an American combat pilot and his hedgewitch mechanic have to track down a set of magical devices that can reshape the fate of World War I.
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The Red Door, Chris Solaas

The Red Door

Matt Shakleman is the key to stopping a final nuclear holocaust in an alternate post-apocalyptic dimension—if only he can overcome his overpowering rage.
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The King's Curse, Jennifer Rogers

The King’s Curse

In a world where the people have no free will, one girl must betray the king to save their doomed souls.
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Dessi and Ky Go Poof, Candice Pedraza Yamnitz
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Dessi and Ky Go Poof

On a blustery and wet May day in Chicago, Dessi and Ky get transported to a tropical island where wicked pirates have turned the islanders into birds.
“Children learn to apply parental advice in this imaginative story whose simple prose keeps young readers engaged.”
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The Soul Mark, Jasmine Fisher

The Soul Mark

When mutiny brews on the prison-island of Azazel, a Righteous overseer and a soulless prisoner must work together to stay alive.
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The Fox and the Dragon by S. K. Ehra
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The Fox and the Dragon

A shrine maiden with a dangerous secret, a warrior cursed by the gods, and a world on the brink of ruin.
“S. K. Ehra’s The Fox and The Dragon teems with high-stakes combat against formidable foes, yet serves an epic love story with richly developed characters.”
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Hamelin Stoop: The Eagle, the Cave, and the Footbridge, Robert B. Sloan.

The Eagle, the Cave, and the Footbridge

If orphan Hamelin Stoop hopes to find his parents, he must first find his courage to step into an unfamiliar world where kingdoms are caught between the battle of good and evil.
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Lost in the Caverns, Kathryn Butler

Lost in the Caverns

A young girl must embark on a dangerous journey through a desert of forgotten dreams to restore hope to a lost kingdom.
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Sword of Fate by Nancy Golden

Sword of Fate

Fantastical creatures, magical abilities, and unexpected friendships abound in this tale of self-discovery and the fight against evil.
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The Kingdom of Heaven, Evelyn M. Lewis

The Kingdom of Heaven

Alex, an agent of a dystopian government police force, is assigned to infiltrate a small religious cult and finds her life transformed in the process.
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Crusader's Quest, Jake Tyson

Crusader’s Quest

After committing a murder, one man must decide if he’s doomed to guilt or if he can rise above it and become something greater.
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The Art of Misdirection, Jessica Sly

The Art of Misdirection

Adelynn wrestles to escape her recurring nightmares of the Irish magician, while Baze seeks the city’s legendary waters.
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No Ordinary School by Arthur Yeomans

No Ordinary School

Mark, a perhaps autistic math genius, navigates his live in a new and somewhat mysterious school, finding his place and the love of his life.
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War of Torment, Ronie Kendig

War of Torment

Marco Dusan struggles to lead his people, to help them survive, even mayhap win the war.
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The Vanishing at Castle Moreau, Jaime Jo Wright

The Vanishing at Castle Moreau

In 1870, orphaned Daisy François finds a reclusive and eccentric Gothic authoress, who hides tales more harrowing than the ones in her novels.
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Hunt for Eden's Star, D. J. Williams

Hunt for Eden’s Star

One teen is thrown into a world of ancient secrets when he discovers a supernatural artifact, created by God, that protects a weapon of mass destruction.
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Maggie and the Mountain of Light by Mark Snoad
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Maggie and the Mountain of Light

“Getting sucked into a race to retrieve the mystical Mountain of Light, before the world is overrun—that was definitely not on my to-do-list!”
“Oceans 11 meets fairy fantasy in Mark Snoad’s Maggie and the Mountain of Light, a fun adventure that inspires young readers to seek friendships and bravery.”
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Rogue Pursuit, B. L. Dean

Rogue Pursuit

A smuggler, a spy, a brewing revolution…and a rogue agent who could destroy it all.
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Lonama's Map by F. W. Faller

Lonama’s Map

In the remote world of Tessalindria, Rindar comes to realize he has stolen one of the most sought-after treasures on the face of the planet: a copy of the legendary Lonama’s Map.
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Enhanced, Candace Kade
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Enhanced

Targeted by a hacker bent on exposing her true DNA, Lee Urban faces off with an Artificial Intelligence Game that puts her—and her lies—to the test.
“Candace Kade’s debut Enhanced fuses old ideas of DNA rewriting with newer concepts of social credit systems … a fun and quick-paced read, filled with inventiveness and sharp detail.”
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Please Return to the Lands of Luxury, Jon Tilton
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Please Return to the Lands of Luxury

Jane vows to return the doll to its rightful owner. There’s just one problem—nobody has left the island before, thanks to the tyrannical robots.
“Jon Tilton explores complex topics like memory loss, personal and societal responsibility in this light sci-fi story.”
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Escaping Gardenia by Shannon L. Mokry

Escaping Gardenia

Two kids from different kingdoms and social standing struggle to trust, yet they must rely on each other to get an entire village out of a turbulent war-torn kingdom.
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The Oasis King, Mark David Pullen

The Oasis King

Three young boys who are seeking adventure are transported to a strange and primal paradise.
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The Itsy Bitsy Liar by Abigail Manning

The Itsy Bitsy Liar

Can the cursed Lacey Arachne untangle herself from the webs she’s crafted? Or will she be doomed to fall with the coming storm?
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Sargon the Not So Great by Marie Verde

Sargon the Not So Great

A mythical creature fights to overcome his protective magic so that he can face danger and save his town.
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Terra, Sofia Simpson

Terra

As one of Earth’s Guardians, a girl finds herself in a bond that might be the death of her.
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Bear Knight, James R. Hannibal
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Bear Knight

To restore the honor of his family and renew the hope of his people, Connor believes he must find the weapon and use it to destroy the dragon leader.
“Bear Knight’s quest pacing starts slow but quickens as two plots merge into one, exploring the Christian’s spiritual walk with adventurous aplomb.”
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The Wayward, Tabitha Caplinger

The Wayward

In a world ruled by deception, one woman discovers a truth that can bring freedom, if humanity wants it.
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Fortified by V. Romas Burton

Fortified

When Devora’s future shatters, she must decide whether to live to fight or fight to live.
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A Sea Sought in Song, Austin Gunderson

A Sea Sought in Song

When a seemingly omnipotent usurper claims the world of Arlam for his own, a hardboiled earthling warrior and a beautiful-yet-hermetic bookworm must overcome their differences to restore a long-dead kingdom.
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On Earth as It Is in Hell by Bryan Davis

On Earth As It Is in Hell

Can Ben and his allies prevent a literal hell on earth?
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Canaan Sleeps, Daniel Camomile

Canaan Sleeps

Teens living in a “Christian utopia” that twists the gospel for gain and oppression must decide to follow prosperous crowds or Jesus himself.
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My Father's Land by A. C. Wilson

My Father’s Land

Ella escaping her pirate capturers is only the beginning of her adventures in the fantastical and mysterious lands of Gwambi.
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Alight, J. F. Rogers

Alight

Three friends with unique abilities must forge their way through a vampire infested world where evil seeks to corrupt them and devour their souls.
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Tattoo of Crimson, Sarah Chislon
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Tattoo of Crimson

Gently-bred herbalist Jessa Caldwell has no intention of making a suitable match—not when she’s seeking the truth about the taint of the fae that lies within her.
“Complex relationships and social conventions tangle in this unique world inspired by Regency England and the Inquisition era, but overlaid with fae creatures.”
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Birthright of Scars: Rising by Laurisa Brandt

Birthright of Scars: Rising

A masked renegade fighting to save his people from genocide accidentally resurrects a dead legend and forms an unlikely friendship with his bounty hunter.
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A Wolf's Rose, M. C. Kenendy
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A Wolf’s Rose

A young woman with a magic ring is captured by an agent of evil with supernatural abilities who wants to use her ring to assassinate the nation’s leaders.
“M. C. Kennedy combines “Little Red Riding Hood” with “Beauty and the Beast” to create a deeper story of hatred, forgiveness, and redemption.”
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Silver Bounty, Victoria McCombs
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Silver Bounty

Emme is tasked with getting rid of the king, but kings are not an easy target, and this one is bent on purging his lands of pirates.
“Current themes of freedom, sacrifice, and revenge flow through the briny depths of Silver Bounty by Victoria McCombs.”
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A Sword for the Immerland King, F. W. Faller

A Sword For The Immerland King

The history of the tiny planet of Tessalindria will be changed forever by the forging of a new sword for King Sandihar of Immerland.
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By Ways Unseen by Daniel Dydek

By Ways Unseen

An unwanted quest. A choice that could save the world. Can one selfish swordsman make a worthy decision?
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The Voice of Elyon by A. L. Bowker

The Voice of Elyon

A husband and wife learn to discern God’s Voice amongst the others clamoring for their attention, seeking Him even in the darkest of places.
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Calor, J. J. Fisher
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Calor

Sephone must choose between helping Lord Adamo forget his past or journeying deep into the land of Lethe, where the truth about who she really is might finally be revealed.
“J. J. Fischer’s novel Calor explores the value of hope and love in this expansive fallen world, where complex cultures and emotional backstories sing haunting refrains.”
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Once Upon A Ren Faire, A. C. Castillo
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Once Upon a Ren Faire

A day at the ren faire becomes more of an adventure than Keltia ever imagined.
“A. C. Castillo’s novel Once Upon a Ren Faire fulfills and subverts fantasy tropes while exploring themes of family pain. ”
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