Redeemed by H. L. Burke

Redeemed

Can Prism and her team redeem Alma from her past, or will the villain life drag the troubled teen out of the SVR and out of their reach forever?
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The Icarus Aftermath, Arielle M. Bailey
Reviewed

The Icarus Aftermath

With their best captain gone, Talos steps up to lead the Rebellion’s fighters. First objective: take out the Labyrinth. Only problem? No one can find its key.
“Arielle M. Bailey’s The Icarus Aftermath spins a golden yarn of vivid characters and gripping emotion, set in a world ripe for exploration.”
Lorehaven review, winter 2020
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Light of Orion, S. L. Richardson

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.
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Still Small Voice, Allen Brokken
Reviewed

Still Small Voice

As defenders of the light, Lauren, Aiden and Ethan take up the Armor of God and embark on a journey to stop the dark forces invading their land.
“This simple frontier story gives its child heroes complex dilemmas.”
Lorehaven review, fall 2020
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Paper and Thorns, Elijah David

Paper and Thorns

Lost in a labyrinth and faced with impossible tasks, one Beast will stop at nothing to save the woman who cursed him.
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Final Chance, E. B. Roshan

Final Chance

Preen is convinced she can rescue her husband, but before long she realizes she’s the one in danger.
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Bound, L. A. Smith

Bound

Thomas’ harrowing journey through 7th-century England continues, bringing him straight into the path of another Traveller’s diabolical plan.
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I Call Him HIM, Scott W. Kimak

I Call Him HIM

Can a young girl save a mighty warrior from losing his soul?
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An Echo of the Fae, Jenelle Leanne Schmidt

An Echo of the Fae

One young girl must outwit all the tricksters of faerie to save the sister she has never met.
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Fugure for the Sacred Songbook, Keith A. Robinson
Reviewed

Fugue for the Sacred Songbook in Eb Minor

Followers of the Great Composer seek to stop the evil Tritonus Overlords in a universe where music flows through creation.
“Fugue for the Sacred Songbook plays a lyrical read, though without much subtlety regarding the author’s ideas.”
Lorehaven review, winter 2020
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Beast of the Night, E. E. Rawls

Beast of the Night

A one-armed, practical girl. A rude lord hiding a curse. A dark secret with the town’s fate hanging in the balance.
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Daughter of Kristos, Andrea J. Graham

Daughter of Kristos

A captive princess—a prodigal father watching down the road—a bridegroom hungry for redemption—A Purple Earth awaiting Lady Veritas.
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The Horse Queen, Lavay Byrd

The Horse Queen

When conspiracies threaten the fate of the Pegasus Empire, a lowly mare must overcome her fears of society to save the horses from extermination.
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Moonscript, Hannah Williams
Reviewed

Moonscript

An unlikely assortment of friends seek to save a tortured elf prince from both his captors and his own dark nature.
“In Moonscript, H. S. J. Williams creates a classic fantasy and deeply weaves strong spiritual element into the world.”
Lorehaven review, winter 2020
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Wrong Place, Right Time, E. B. Roshan

Wrong Place, Right Time

Anna and Boris must decide if they will allow the hatred that is destroying their city to tear them apart too.
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Winter Spell, Claire M. Banschbach

Winter Spell

When an outcast faery accidentally curses the world with brutal winter, she must undo the curse with a war-torn band of heroes before human and faeries kingdoms are destroyed.
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The Eternal Struggle, Esther Wallace
Reviewed

The Eternal Struggle

In Mira’s fall, can Arnacin and Valoretta find the courage to overcome their terrible pasts?
“Esther Wallace’s novel The Eternal Struggle forms a dark sequel that brings hero and heroine into close fellowship with loss and brutality.”
Lorehaven review, winter 2020
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Tales of Elhaanai, Nicole Patrice Thomas

Tales of Elhaanai

In a land divided by greed and the desire for power, what was once remained in the shadows is grasping for a foothold over the light.
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Reformed by H. L. Burke
Reviewed

Reformed

Optimistic and idealistic superhero Prism is determined to redeem her father’s legacy by rebooting his supervillain rehabilitation program.
“Humor and slow-burn romance balance out intrigue, high-stakes heroics, and emotional character moments to launch this series-opener up, up, and away.”
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The Blue Door, Chris Solaas

The Blue Door

A boy genius who travels to another dimension with his family to save his grandfather and prevent a war.
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Jabin Kainos and the Manifest Chronicles by Vince Mancuso

Jabin Kainos and the Manifest Chronicles

Jabin Kainos is still displaced and without a family, and now he faces a choice: try his luck alone or volunteer at the Center for Human Advancement.
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Of Dragons and Doppelgangers, Chris Solaas

Of Dragons and Dopplegangers

Before he can be crowned king of a magic realm, a boy must travel around the world to retrieve the signet ring, or face a deadly war with the dragons!
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The Hourglass and the Darkness, Kyle L. Elliott
Reviewed

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
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Akiniwazisaga: Into The High Places, M. D. Boncher

Akiniwazisaga: Into The High Places

As the power vacuum in the capital tears at the fabric of the city, Leif’s mother fights to protect his inheritance against the rebel jarls.
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Moraturi Lost, Marti Ward

Moraturi Lost

Trainee vet Eva is junior officer on a pre-colonization mission to the Andromeda galaxy when the ship drops out of the wormhole two lightyears from New Eden—and she must take charge.
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Mantle, Oliver D. King

Mantle

Winter breaks all the rules to stop Xaphan before he destroys the world.
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Acolyte, Oliver D. King

Acolyte

Xaphan sends a demon to hunt down Winter, and Winter doesn’t know what to do to stop it.
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Conflict with Shadows, Mark Castleberry

Conflict With Shadows

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 […]
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Prophetess, Oliver D. King

Prophetess

Somewhere a girl of prophecy is hiding, and Winter must find her before Xaphan does.
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Qin: Dragon Emperor of China, Brian Godawa

Qin: Dragon Emperor of China

In 220 B.C., the Greek king over Babylon sends his son, dishonored warrior Antiochus, into the mysterious land of the Far East to capture a mythical creature that will give him absolute power.
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Winter, Oliver D. King

Winter

A college Goth girl discovers she has the gift of prophecy and must use it to protect her friends from a Satanic priest.
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Jezebel: Harlot Queen of Israel

Jezebel: Harlot Queen of Israel

They thought she was bringing unity, progress and change to ancient Israel. She brought Baal, the storm god of Canaan.
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Light of Mine, Allen Brokken
Reviewed

Light of Mine

Lauren, Aiden, and Ethan must stop the agents of The Dark One from putting out the Light and dooming the heathlands to Darkness.
“How-to descriptions of building and cooking are interspersed with moral instruction . . . the story conveys a sound faith lesson.”
Lorehaven review, summer 2020
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Realm: Horizon's Edge, John Leslie Battenfield

Realm: Horizon’s Edge

As young Madison Janz follows the God King through a prophesied yet perplexing paradise, she will lose nearly everything.
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Amish Werewolves of Space, Kerry Nietz

Amish Werewolves of Space

A resurgent zombie horde and mysterious nightly howls signal doom, not only for the Amish, but for the entire galaxy.
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Mark of Orion, S. L. Richardson

Mark of Orion

Three teens discover their ancient supernatural lineages and must battle the Fallen driven by their evil creed to annihilate humanity and its Creator.
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A Weight of Reckoning, C. S. Wachter

A Weight of Reckoning

Though young Prince Rayne triumphed over Sigmund’s demonic evil, will he survive the demon’s plans birthed within the false cult of scroll worship?
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After Moses by Michael F. Kane
Reviewed

After Moses

His gruff exterior hides a man who wants to do the right thing. But running from trouble won’t work when the planets need a hero.
“Michael F. Kane’s novel After Moses fuses themes of grace and redemption into this sci-fi story with a classic Western feel.”
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Strayborn, E. E. Rawls
Reviewed

Strayborn

Being a Draev is tricky, as Cyrus, a girl who can manipulate metal, and Aken the last Scourgeblood, are about to find out.
“E. E. Rawls’s fantasy Strayborn offers an energetic, colorful story, with nature-bending child students and familiar school archetypes.”
Lorehaven review, fall 2020
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Iggy & Oz: The Plastic Dinos of Doom, J. J. Johnson

Iggy & Oz: The Plastic Dinos of Doom

Iggy, Oz, and their friends must catch the plastic dinos of doom before the damage escalates.
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Sorrowfish, Anne C. Miles
Reviewed

Sorrowfish

A bard. A wizard. And a college student from Kentucky.
“A twist to the familiar notion of secret passages between our humdrum world and a magical world . . . Sorrowfish is a creative, empathetic fantasy.”
Lorehaven review, summer 2020
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Seventh City, Emily Hayse
Reviewed

Seventh City

Armed with a wolf-dog and a heart of courage, Maki sets out on a journey that will demand all her strength and cunning.
“Good heroes live in Emily Hayse’s Arctic-flavored fantasy.”
Lorehaven review, fall 2020
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A Hope for Joy, Kathleen Bird

A Hope for Joy

Two girls go on a journey that leads them to new discoveries about themselves, their families, and their faith.
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Babel, Brennan S. McPherson

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.
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Remnant, Daniel Peyton
Reviewed

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
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Shard & Shield, Laura VanArendonk Baugh
Reviewed

Shard & Shield

An outcast officer in a magical war can save the life of his only friend, but only by betraying the innocents he swore to protect.
“Laura VanArendonk Baugh’s Shard & Shield will intrigue readers with its world-building and complex relationships.”
Lorehaven review, fall 2019
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2085: The Rise and Fall of The Sisters, Christopher J. Weeks

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.
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Vincent in Wonderland, C. E. White
Reviewed

Vincent in Wonderland

A mysterious white rabbit introduces 11-year-old Vincent van Gogh to Alice, and their quest begins—defeat the dreaded Jabberwock before it consumes all of Wonderland.
“C. E. White’s whimsical retelling pairs 11-year-old Vincent van Gogh with Alice Liddell when both youngsters are called to a magical realm.”
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Conquests and Consequences, Lee Watts

Conquests and Consequences

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

King of Aethon

With Aethon at war with the savage lupines, an unlikely hero flees for his life while wrestling with a daunting choice to become the next king of the horses.
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Aloft, J. S. Rogers

Aloft

One girl will face the ultimate evil in her final battle in God’s quest … in her mind.
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Wilding, L. A. Smith
Reviewed

Wilding

A young man’s shadowed destiny leads him to the past, and could change our world forever.
“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 review, winter 2019
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The Treasure of Capric, Brandon M. Wilborn
Reviewed

The Treasure of Capric

In a nation under clouds of darkness, three young monks race to find their sacred treasure before their world collapses.
“With The Treasure of Capric, Brandon M. Wilborn blends Brother Cadfael with Prince Caspian to conjure a complex, lived-in world.”
Lorehaven review, fall 2019
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Prelude and Abduction in A Minor, Keith A. Robinson
Reviewed

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
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The Crimson Inkwell, Kenneth A. Baldwin

The Crimson Inkwell

When an aspiring journalist discovers a magic pen that turns fact to fiction, her career, family, and engagement face enchanted consequences.
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Mouse, Kaylena Radcliff
Reviewed

Mouse

A teenaged girl must escape the horrifying prison camp holding her captive to reclaim her stolen memory and find her lost people.
“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 review, winter 2019
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Samuel’s Legacy, K. A. Cummins

Snow Globe Travelers: Samuel’s Legacy

Twelve-year-old Sarah Ann Reisende wanders into a mysterious shop where snow globes double as portals to other worlds.
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Akiniwazisaga: The Inheritance Thieves, M. D. Boncher

Akiniwazisaga: The Inheritance Thieves

Leif, heir to the crown of the Akiniwazi Union, fights to protect his birthright from those plotting to steal it.
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Claimed, Nicole Adamz

Claimed

In a city full of winged people, Ari and Maewyn have chosen different gods, but only one can reign.
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The Darkened Land, Larry Paris
Reviewed

The Darkened Land

In a land of darkness, seven people defend one of the seven cities of light against the forces of darkness.
“Larry Paris’s novel is an ambitious work, filled with heroes battling various grotesque monsters.”
Lorehaven review, winter 2019
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The Jericho Prophecy, Fiona Tarr

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.
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Diondray's Roundabout, Marion Hill

Diondray’s Roundabout

A young man purses his destiny but will become sidetracked by a culture that doesn’t believe in things outside of humanity.
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To Ashes We Run, Just B. Jordan
Reviewed

To Ashes We Run

Dieon used to lead his people. Now he must protect them from himself, and from the Twisted One who possessed him.
“With To Ashes We Run, Just B. Jordan spins a rich and heartfelt fantasy, crafted with imagination and care.”
Lorehaven review, fall 2019
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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
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Though Nations Rage, Gregg Davidson

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.
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Princes and Principalities, Gregg Davidson

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.
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Rhats Too!, Kerry Nietz

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.”
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Decree, Tricia Mingerink

Decree

From the story of how Leith and Martyn met to Ranson’s search for a life outside of the Blades, these stories will answer plaguing questions and expand the world of Acktar.
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Adrift, J. S. Rogers

Adrift

Fallon returns to Ariboslia, but the creatures she’s there to save want her dead.
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Oath Sworn, Meg MacDonald
Reviewed

Oath Sworn

One man’s sacred oath, one boy’s sacred duty; their choices will shape their world in ways neither ever anticipated.
“Strange concepts and tumultuous dialogue can soar over the reader’s head, but this narrative moves at a riveting clip.”
Lorehaven review, summer 2019
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Etania's Worth, M. H. Elrich

Etania’s Worth

Etania sets out on a journey to save Tamnarae and learn to master her new powers with the help of Melchizedek, her father, and her handsome bodyguard.
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The Light Unbound, C. S. Wachter
Reviewed

The Light Unbound

Alone and weak, Rayne lashes out at the One and turns his back on his quest; can he learn to trust again before it’s too late?
“Ambitious in scope and relentless in speed, this novel concludes C. S. Wachter’s saga on a high note.”
Lorehaven review, summer 2020
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F'lorna of Rodesh, Alisa Hope Wagner

F’lorna of Rodesh

As F’lorna prepares for the Double Moon Ceremony, storms begin to build across the lands of Rodesh.
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Auxland, M. B. Aznoe

Auxland

Khomar finds his homecoming marred by old prejudices and rivalries.
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Seed: Judgment, Joshua David
Reviewed

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.”
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Judgment: Wrath of the Lamb

Judgment: Wrath of the Lamb

Demons are released from the Abyss. The gods of the nations prepare for battle. The long-awaited climax is here: Armageddon.
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Strand of Faith, Rachel J. Bonner

Strand of Faith

When the choice is between love and life, how can anyone decide?
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Shadows of the End, Gregg Davidson

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.
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Eilinland: Through the Wall, Bailey Davenport
Reviewed

Eilinland: Through the Wall

In a world divided in half by a wall, four warriors venture into dangerous northern territory in search of a missing girl.
“Eilinland: Through the Wall serves a light, entertaining read, with good thematic substance to accompany the fun.”
Lorehaven review, spring 2019
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Etherno: Rise of the Dragongirl, Aaron DeMott

Etherno: Rise of the Dragongirl

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

Overpowered

Barred from the city of refuge, Taliyah’s only chance at safety lies with a band of seven mercenaries.
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Sword of Decision, Anne H. Campbell

Sword of Decision

It takes a sword to sever the past from the present and set a former assassin free from the powers of darkness.
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The Sword and the Way, G. K. Werner

The Sword and the Way

Reavers killed his kinfolk. Now Jorgan Anderson seeks a legendary sword-dance, which will probably kill him.
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Never to Live, Just B. Jordan

Never To Live

To save him, she let the madness take her … and now it won’t let her go.
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Conviction, Lauren H. Salisbury

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.
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Hera's Doom, Sarah Myria Carter

Hera’s Doom

Hera Jackson never expected Arcadia to go to war. Much less a civil war.
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Shelter Island, John Paul Tucker

Shelter Island

Can Cary, Clarisse, and Gregory help an intelligent race of birds end a centuries-old conflict before war invades their homeland?
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Gods They Had Never Known, J. S. Helms
Reviewed

Gods They Had Never Known

The divine order of creation is violated, leading to idolatry, corruption, and the threat of extermination.
“Gods They Had Never Known strongly supports biblical morality and the truth of how sin distorts goodness.”
Lorehaven review, spring 2019
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The Wolf Prince, Claire M. Banschbach

The Wolf Prince

A cursed prince and his brother race against time to defeat an evil sorcerer before a wicked spell dooms them all.
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The Deceit of Darkness, C. S. Wachter
Reviewed

The Deceit of Darkness

Sigmund puts a new plan to thwart prophecy into action while Rayne struggles to face the residual darkness coiling within him.
““The third installment in C. S. Wachter’s epic fantasy series crystallizes the series’ Christianity.””
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Frosted Fire, Maegan M. Simpson

Frosted Fire

Hunted by soldiers with dark enchantments on their side, Iyanka fights to find hope for herself and her people.
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Fairest Son, H. S. J. Williams
Reviewed

Fairest Son

When mortal huntress discovers a maimed faerie prince up in the mountains, she must choose her side in an ancient feud.
“H. S. J. Williams’ novella Fairest Son contains familiar echoes: seven “dwarves,” a poison apple, a poem of prophecy. But the story is unique.”
Lorehaven review, winter 2018
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Child of the Kaites, Beth Wangler
Reviewed

Child of the Kaites

To free her people from slavery, Rai must decide if she is a warrior or historian in this desert fantasy retelling of the story of Moses.
“With well-realized characterization, the overall narrative flies like a thematic arrow toward the real-life account of God freeing his people from Egypt.”
Lorehaven review, winter 2018
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The Shattered Blades, Aidan Russell

The Shattered Blades

The heroes have returned home, but there is no peace to be found there.
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Visions of Light and Shadow, Allison D. Reid

Visions of Light and Shadow

Is Aviad calling Elowyn and Morganne to follow the road beyond Minhaven?
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Door to Altharia, Martyn McGrath

Door to Altharia

In a conflict between ancient and mortal enemies, a scarred youth will emerge as a world’s brightest hope.
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Fraught, Kerry Nietz

Fraught

After debugger ThreadBare’s master is assassinated, his implant goes haywire, terrorizing his mind with unpredictable pain.
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The Wisprian World, Book I: Tears of Alphega

The Wisprian World, Book I: Tears of Alphega

Before darkness was o’er the deep, a world was whispered.
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Relent, Kat Heckenbach

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.
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No Road Among the Stars, A. Walker Scott

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.
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