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The Eternal Struggle

“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**, January 2021

Dark is the Night

“Mirriam Neal’s vampire novel Dark is the Night keeps the punches and the fangs rolling.”
**—Lorehaven review**, January 2021

Blood and Bond

“This book is brilliant and engaging, expanding on the series’ world and characters while building its own plot.”
**—Lorehaven review**, January 2021

Mists of Paracosmia

“Stakes are high in this well-written middle-grade fantasy from author Emily Golus.”
**—Lorehaven review**, October 2020

Labyrinth of Shadows

“Inspired by Greek myths, Kyla Stone’s Labyrinth of Shadows tells its own story with cleverness and breathless suspense.”
**—Lorehaven review**, October 2020

Swift

“This little novel packs big twists and turns that will keep readers engaged all the way through the end.”
**—Lorehaven review**, October 2020

Crystal Witness

“Crystal Witness exudes a galactic aroma that pulls in readers with strength like the vacuum of space.”
**—Lorehaven review**, October 2020

Daughter of Lightning

“Daughter of Lightning is a fun adventure that promises to branch into an electric epic as the Dragon and Storm series continues.”
**—Lorehaven review**, October 2020

Swimmer

“Those who dive in will find Avily Jerome’s novel Swimmer an absorbing, dark-edged fairy tale.”
**—Lorehaven review**, October 2020

Fire Dancer

“Fire Dancer is a brilliantly written story full of emotion and action that will have readers blazing through the pages.”
**—Lorehaven review**, October 2020

Strayborn

“E. E. Rawls’s fantasy Strayborn offers an energetic, colorful story, with nature-bending child students and familiar school archetypes.”
**—Lorehaven review**, October 2020

Skate the Thief

“Although Skate the Thief makes a few leaps in story logic, its sympathetic characters will steal readers’ hearts.”
**—Lorehaven review**, October 2020

The Book of Rodney

“This is no horror story: the demons are faintly ridiculous, including Satan in the guise of Jude Law offering cupcakes.”
**—Lorehaven review**, October 2020

Featured Review: Seventh City

“Good heroes live in Emily Hayse’s Arctic-flavored fantasy.”
**—Lorehaven review**, October 2020

Bane of Ashkarith

“Bane of Ashkarith gives glimpses of this unique secondary world that prove intricate and compelling.”
**—Lorehaven review**, October 2020

Dust

“Nothing is as it seems, and wishing on stars will get her nowhere in this delightfully twisted sequel to a classic.”
**—Lorehaven review**, July 2020

The Vault Between Spaces

“The Vault Between Spaces is an inventive fantasy with heart for its religion and its characters.”
**—Lorehaven review**, June 2020

Let the Ghosts Speak

“Although often grim, Let the Ghosts Speak gives a captivating read of murder, mystery, and spirituality.”
**—Lorehaven review**, June 2020

Mortal Sight

“With frequent references to Milton, Mortal Sight is a promising beginning to an intriguing series.”
**—Lorehaven review**, June 2020

Heartmender

“V. Romas Burton’s Heartmender pumps new blood into the classic good-versus-evil paradigm by way of the classic Seven Deadly Sins.”
**—Lorehaven review**, June 2020

Cora and the Nurse Dragon

“Cora and the Nurse Dragon poses hard questions yet keeps a light touch, preferring to serve the pleasant read of an immersive fable.”
**—Lorehaven review**, June 2020

Outsmarting Time

“What happens when time ends up looking like an M. C. Escher artwork? . . . Outsmarting Time is a good read with nice character development.”
**—Lorehaven review**, June 2020

Jordan’s Arrow

“Overall, Jordan’s Arrow is a good follow-up to the first story, showing Jordan’s growth and struggles in her new world.”
**—Lorehaven review**, June 2020

Emberhawk

“Jamie Foley’s worldbuilding is astounding . . . layers of plot and various twists make this a book readers won’t want to put down.”
**—Lorehaven review**, June 2020

Sorrowfish

“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**, June 2020

For Whom the Sun Sings

“W. A. Fulkerson’s debut opens the eyes of adults with childlike faith.”
**—Lorehaven review**, June 2020

Airfoil: Origins

“Evil villains, family struggles, and a dynamic arch-nemesis make this superhero story a fast-paced and engaging read.”
**—Lorehaven review**, June 2020

Light of Mine

“How-to descriptions of building and cooking are interspersed with moral instruction . . . the story conveys a sound faith lesson.”
**—Lorehaven review**, June 2020

The Story Hunter

“Danger, intrigue, and unforeseen twists make The Story Hunter an entirely satisfying conclusion to the Weaver Trilogy series.”
**—Lorehaven review**, May 2020

Oxygen

“Olson and Ingermanson write fast, fit, and smart. They know their science and characters.”
**—Lorehaven review**, March 2020

Phantastes

“Readers who dare venture with Anodos into this fantastical land will certainly not return unchanged.”
**—Lorehaven review**, March 2020

The Visitation

“Frank Peretti’s heroes confront their own flaws, yet give no ground to false teachings both inside and outside the Church.”
**—Lorehaven review**, March 2020

This Present Darkness

“Although at times cheesy, Frank E. Peretti’s pictures imbue the ordinary with cosmic significance.”
**—Lorehaven review**, March 2020

Rescue

“The first book in F. E. Greene’s By Eyes Unseen fantasy series introduces fascinating and even atypical characters.”
**—Lorehaven review**, March 2020

Firebird

“Tyers deftly describes other worlds, adding color to landscapes and intensity to emotions … a fantastic find for Christian fans and beyond.”
**—Lorehaven review**, March 2020

The Lord of the Rings

“J. R. R. Tolkien’s genre-defining novel bestrides an epic fantasy world as deep as it is wide.”
**—Lorehaven review**, March 2020

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Immortal Guardian “Immortal Guardian may start slowly and its prose may occasionally stumble, but this story asks interesting questions with a compelling plot.” —Lorehaven on Aug 26, 2022

Rose Petals and Snowflakes “Kendra E. Ardnek combines Jane Austen–style storylines with fairy tales, yielding a delightful fantasy romance with callbacks to both genres while creating her own new style.” —Lorehaven on Aug 19, 2022

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Yes, Speculative Faith Is Closed, At Least For Now E. Stephen Burnett, Dec 30

Last Stands, Custer, General Gordon, and Being a Christian Warrior Travis Perry, Jul 2

How Christian Must Christian Fiction Be? Rebecca LuElla Miller, May 24

Gender In Fiction: The Implication Of Failure Rebecca LuElla Miller, May 10

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The Eternal Struggle “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, January 2021

Dark is the Night “Mirriam Neal’s vampire novel Dark is the Night keeps the punches and the fangs rolling.” —Lorehaven review, January 2021

Blood and Bond “This book is brilliant and engaging, expanding on the series’ world and characters while building its own plot.” —Lorehaven review, January 2021

Mists of Paracosmia “Stakes are high in this well-written middle-grade fantasy from author Emily Golus.” —Lorehaven review, October 2020

Labyrinth of Shadows “Inspired by Greek myths, Kyla Stone’s Labyrinth of Shadows tells its own story with cleverness and breathless suspense.” —Lorehaven review, October 2020

Swift “This little novel packs big twists and turns that will keep readers engaged all the way through the end.” —Lorehaven review, October 2020

Crystal Witness “Crystal Witness exudes a galactic aroma that pulls in readers with strength like the vacuum of space.” —Lorehaven review, October 2020

Daughter of Lightning “Daughter of Lightning is a fun adventure that promises to branch into an electric epic as the Dragon and Storm series continues.” —Lorehaven review, October 2020

Swimmer “Those who dive in will find Avily Jerome’s novel Swimmer an absorbing, dark-edged fairy tale.” —Lorehaven review, October 2020

Fire Dancer “Fire Dancer is a brilliantly written story full of emotion and action that will have readers blazing through the pages.” —Lorehaven review, October 2020

Strayborn “E. E. Rawls’s fantasy Strayborn offers an energetic, colorful story, with nature-bending child students and familiar school archetypes.” —Lorehaven review, October 2020

Skate the Thief “Although Skate the Thief makes a few leaps in story logic, its sympathetic characters will steal readers’ hearts.” —Lorehaven review, October 2020

The Book of Rodney “This is no horror story: the demons are faintly ridiculous, including Satan in the guise of Jude Law offering cupcakes.” —Lorehaven review, October 2020

Featured Review: Seventh City “Good heroes live in Emily Hayse’s Arctic-flavored fantasy.” —Lorehaven review, October 2020

Sponsored Review: A King’s Return “A King’s Return sweeps the reader into a world of complex, sympathetic characters.” —Lorehaven review, October 2020

Bane of Ashkarith “Bane of Ashkarith gives glimpses of this unique secondary world that prove intricate and compelling.” —Lorehaven review, October 2020

Sponsored Review: Still Small Voice “This simple frontier story gives its child heroes complex dilemmas.” —Lorehaven review, October 2020

Dust “Nothing is as it seems, and wishing on stars will get her nowhere in this delightfully twisted sequel to a classic.” —Lorehaven review, July 2020

The Vault Between Spaces “The Vault Between Spaces is an inventive fantasy with heart for its religion and its characters.” —Lorehaven review, June 2020

Let the Ghosts Speak “Although often grim, Let the Ghosts Speak gives a captivating read of murder, mystery, and spirituality.” —Lorehaven review, June 2020

Sponsored Review: The Light Unbound “Ambitious in scope and relentless in speed, this novel concludes C. S. Wachter’s saga on a high note.” —Lorehaven review, June 2020

Mortal Sight “With frequent references to Milton, Mortal Sight is a promising beginning to an intriguing series.” —Lorehaven review, June 2020

Heartmender “V. Romas Burton’s Heartmender pumps new blood into the classic good-versus-evil paradigm by way of the classic Seven Deadly Sins.” —Lorehaven review, June 2020

Cora and the Nurse Dragon “Cora and the Nurse Dragon poses hard questions yet keeps a light touch, preferring to serve the pleasant read of an immersive fable.” —Lorehaven review, June 2020

Outsmarting Time “What happens when time ends up looking like an M. C. Escher artwork? . . . Outsmarting Time is a good read with nice character development.” —Lorehaven review, June 2020

Sponsored Review: A Shattered World “This is the Puritan space colonization epic you never knew you needed.” —Lorehaven review, June 2020

Jordan’s Arrow “Overall, Jordan’s Arrow is a good follow-up to the first story, showing Jordan’s growth and struggles in her new world.” —Lorehaven review, June 2020

Emberhawk “Jamie Foley’s worldbuilding is astounding . . . layers of plot and various twists make this a book readers won’t want to put down.” —Lorehaven review, June 2020

Sorrowfish “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, June 2020

For Whom the Sun Sings “W. A. Fulkerson’s debut opens the eyes of adults with childlike faith.” —Lorehaven review, June 2020

Airfoil: Origins “Evil villains, family struggles, and a dynamic arch-nemesis make this superhero story a fast-paced and engaging read.” —Lorehaven review, June 2020

Light of Mine “How-to descriptions of building and cooking are interspersed with moral instruction . . . the story conveys a sound faith lesson.” —Lorehaven review, June 2020

The Story Hunter “Danger, intrigue, and unforeseen twists make The Story Hunter an entirely satisfying conclusion to the Weaver Trilogy series.” —Lorehaven review, May 2020

Oxygen “Olson and Ingermanson write fast, fit, and smart. They know their science and characters.” —Lorehaven review, March 2020

Phantastes “Readers who dare venture with Anodos into this fantastical land will certainly not return unchanged.” —Lorehaven review, March 2020

The Visitation “Frank Peretti’s heroes confront their own flaws, yet give no ground to false teachings both inside and outside the Church.” —Lorehaven review, March 2020

This Present Darkness “Although at times cheesy, Frank E. Peretti’s pictures imbue the ordinary with cosmic significance.” —Lorehaven review, March 2020

Rescue “The first book in F. E. Greene’s By Eyes Unseen fantasy series introduces fascinating and even atypical characters.” —Lorehaven review, March 2020

Firebird “Tyers deftly describes other worlds, adding color to landscapes and intensity to emotions … a fantastic find for Christian fans and beyond.” —Lorehaven review, March 2020

The Lord of the Rings “J. R. R. Tolkien’s genre-defining novel bestrides an epic fantasy world as deep as it is wide.” —Lorehaven review, March 2020

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Behold God’s Providence in ‘Beowulf’
Anthony G. Cirilla in Articles, Sep 29, 2022

131. What If An Airborne Mist Turned Humans Into Zombies? | The Skyworld Series with Morgan L. Busse
Fantastical Truth Podcast, Sep 27, 2022

Dracula
Book Quests, Sep 23, 2022

The Deliverer

“Jason William Karpf’s post-apocalyptic novel The Deliverer transports a grim yet hopeful story, leading to satisfying conclusions for his characters.”
—Lorehaven on Sep 23, 2022

The Change

“Tight situations and Bradley Caffee’s rapid style energize this bracing finale for the Chase Runner world.”
—Lorehaven on Sep 2, 2022

Immortal Guardian

“Immortal Guardian may start slowly and its prose may occasionally stumble, but this story asks interesting questions with a compelling plot.”
—Lorehaven on Aug 26, 2022

Rose Petals and Snowflakes

“Kendra E. Ardnek combines Jane Austen–style storylines with fairy tales, yielding a delightful fantasy romance with callbacks to both genres while creating her own new style.”
—Lorehaven on Aug 19, 2022

Dracula
Book Quests, September 2022

The Hobbit
Book Quests, September 2022

100 Cupboards
Book Quests, August 2022

Phantastes
Book Quests, July 2022

131. What If An Airborne Mist Turned Humans Into Zombies? | The Skyworld Series with Morgan L. Busse
Fantastical Truth, Sep 27, 2022

130. Will Audiobooks Form the Future of Christian Fantasy? | Oasis Family Media with Steve Smith
Fantastical Truth, Sep 20, 2022

129. Why Does Fantastical Fiction Express God’s Creativity? | Enclave Publishing with Steve Laube
Fantastical Truth, Sep 13, 2022

128. How Can Christian Fans Engage Their Local Libraries? | with Steve Rzasa
Fantastical Truth, Sep 7, 2022

Yes, Speculative Faith Is Closed, At Least For Now
E. Stephen Burnett, Dec 30

Last Stands, Custer, General Gordon, and Being a Christian Warrior
Travis Perry, Jul 2

How Christian Must Christian Fiction Be?
Rebecca LuElla Miller, May 24

Gender In Fiction: The Implication Of Failure
Rebecca LuElla Miller, May 10

Making a Story Visual UPDATE: Behind the Scenes of the Animal Eye Comic
Travis Perry, May 9

What Does “Woke” Culture Have To Do With Christian Fiction?
Rebecca LuElla Miller, Apr 26

The Eternal Struggle

“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**, January 2021

Dark is the Night

“Mirriam Neal’s vampire novel Dark is the Night keeps the punches and the fangs rolling.”
**—Lorehaven review**, January 2021

Blood and Bond

“This book is brilliant and engaging, expanding on the series’ world and characters while building its own plot.”
**—Lorehaven review**, January 2021

Mists of Paracosmia

“Stakes are high in this well-written middle-grade fantasy from author Emily Golus.”
**—Lorehaven review**, October 2020

Labyrinth of Shadows

“Inspired by Greek myths, Kyla Stone’s Labyrinth of Shadows tells its own story with cleverness and breathless suspense.”
**—Lorehaven review**, October 2020

Swift

“This little novel packs big twists and turns that will keep readers engaged all the way through the end.”
**—Lorehaven review**, October 2020

Crystal Witness

“Crystal Witness exudes a galactic aroma that pulls in readers with strength like the vacuum of space.”
**—Lorehaven review**, October 2020

Daughter of Lightning

“Daughter of Lightning is a fun adventure that promises to branch into an electric epic as the Dragon and Storm series continues.”
**—Lorehaven review**, October 2020

Swimmer

“Those who dive in will find Avily Jerome’s novel Swimmer an absorbing, dark-edged fairy tale.”
**—Lorehaven review**, October 2020

Fire Dancer

“Fire Dancer is a brilliantly written story full of emotion and action that will have readers blazing through the pages.”
**—Lorehaven review**, October 2020

Strayborn

“E. E. Rawls’s fantasy Strayborn offers an energetic, colorful story, with nature-bending child students and familiar school archetypes.”
**—Lorehaven review**, October 2020

Skate the Thief

“Although Skate the Thief makes a few leaps in story logic, its sympathetic characters will steal readers’ hearts.”
**—Lorehaven review**, October 2020

The Book of Rodney

“This is no horror story: the demons are faintly ridiculous, including Satan in the guise of Jude Law offering cupcakes.”
**—Lorehaven review**, October 2020

Featured Review: Seventh City

“Good heroes live in Emily Hayse’s Arctic-flavored fantasy.”
**—Lorehaven review**, October 2020

Sponsored Review: A King’s Return

“A King’s Return sweeps the reader into a world of complex, sympathetic characters.”
**—Lorehaven review**, October 2020

Bane of Ashkarith

“Bane of Ashkarith gives glimpses of this unique secondary world that prove intricate and compelling.”
**—Lorehaven review**, October 2020

Sponsored Review: Still Small Voice

“This simple frontier story gives its child heroes complex dilemmas.”
**—Lorehaven review**, October 2020

Dust

“Nothing is as it seems, and wishing on stars will get her nowhere in this delightfully twisted sequel to a classic.”
**—Lorehaven review**, July 2020

The Vault Between Spaces

“The Vault Between Spaces is an inventive fantasy with heart for its religion and its characters.”
**—Lorehaven review**, June 2020

Let the Ghosts Speak

“Although often grim, Let the Ghosts Speak gives a captivating read of murder, mystery, and spirituality.”
**—Lorehaven review**, June 2020

Sponsored Review: The Light Unbound

“Ambitious in scope and relentless in speed, this novel concludes C. S. Wachter’s saga on a high note.”
**—Lorehaven review**, June 2020

Mortal Sight

“With frequent references to Milton, Mortal Sight is a promising beginning to an intriguing series.”
**—Lorehaven review**, June 2020

Heartmender

“V. Romas Burton’s Heartmender pumps new blood into the classic good-versus-evil paradigm by way of the classic Seven Deadly Sins.”
**—Lorehaven review**, June 2020

Cora and the Nurse Dragon

“Cora and the Nurse Dragon poses hard questions yet keeps a light touch, preferring to serve the pleasant read of an immersive fable.”
**—Lorehaven review**, June 2020

Outsmarting Time

“What happens when time ends up looking like an M. C. Escher artwork? . . . Outsmarting Time is a good read with nice character development.”
**—Lorehaven review**, June 2020

Sponsored Review: A Shattered World

“This is the Puritan space colonization epic you never knew you needed.”
**—Lorehaven review**, June 2020

Jordan’s Arrow

“Overall, Jordan’s Arrow is a good follow-up to the first story, showing Jordan’s growth and struggles in her new world.”
**—Lorehaven review**, June 2020

Emberhawk

“Jamie Foley’s worldbuilding is astounding . . . layers of plot and various twists make this a book readers won’t want to put down.”
**—Lorehaven review**, June 2020

Sorrowfish

“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**, June 2020

For Whom the Sun Sings

“W. A. Fulkerson’s debut opens the eyes of adults with childlike faith.”
**—Lorehaven review**, June 2020

Airfoil: Origins

“Evil villains, family struggles, and a dynamic arch-nemesis make this superhero story a fast-paced and engaging read.”
**—Lorehaven review**, June 2020

Light of Mine

“How-to descriptions of building and cooking are interspersed with moral instruction . . . the story conveys a sound faith lesson.”
**—Lorehaven review**, June 2020

The Story Hunter

“Danger, intrigue, and unforeseen twists make The Story Hunter an entirely satisfying conclusion to the Weaver Trilogy series.”
**—Lorehaven review**, May 2020

Oxygen

“Olson and Ingermanson write fast, fit, and smart. They know their science and characters.”
**—Lorehaven review**, March 2020

Phantastes

“Readers who dare venture with Anodos into this fantastical land will certainly not return unchanged.”
**—Lorehaven review**, March 2020

The Visitation

“Frank Peretti’s heroes confront their own flaws, yet give no ground to false teachings both inside and outside the Church.”
**—Lorehaven review**, March 2020

This Present Darkness

“Although at times cheesy, Frank E. Peretti’s pictures imbue the ordinary with cosmic significance.”
**—Lorehaven review**, March 2020

Rescue

“The first book in F. E. Greene’s By Eyes Unseen fantasy series introduces fascinating and even atypical characters.”
**—Lorehaven review**, March 2020

Firebird

“Tyers deftly describes other worlds, adding color to landscapes and intensity to emotions … a fantastic find for Christian fans and beyond.”
**—Lorehaven review**, March 2020

The Lord of the Rings

“J. R. R. Tolkien’s genre-defining novel bestrides an epic fantasy world as deep as it is wide.”
**—Lorehaven review**, March 2020

Wear the wonder:
Get exclusive shirts and beyond

Authors and publishers:
Reach new fans with Lorehaven