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The Red Rider

The Red Rider bears teeth, but horror fans will find it gives an exciting chase.
Lorehaven Review Team, summer 2018

Masters and Beginners

Daley Downing blends the traditional Faerie mythology with biblical ideas of angels, Nephilim, and the war in heaven.
Lorehaven Review Team, summer 2018

Day Moon

Immersive descriptions and ornate prose . . . presents a richly layered world and magnetic plot with need for a sequel.
Lorehaven Review Team, summer 2018

Nick Newton is Not a Genius

Children and grown-ups alike will be charmed by this gentle, creative tale.
Lorehaven Review Team, summer 2018

A Marriage in Time

Anna M. Aquino paints a rich historical setting for a timeless tale of the bondage of sin, the impact of the choices we make, and the power of forgiveness.
Lorehaven Review Team, summer 2018

The Tremblers

Crack open this rip-roaring tale of post-apocalyptic steampunk peril.
Lorehaven Review Team, spring 2018

Frayed

This slow-burning psychological drama holds rich rewards for those who unravel its thematic threads.
Lorehaven Review Team, spring 2018

Flood

Strong personalities, vivid descriptions, and lifelike dialogue steady the reader amidst ravaging action and deceptively placid interludes.
Lorehaven Review Team,

The Man He Never Was

James L. Rubart’s novel fleshes out the quest of a man at supernatural war with himself.
Lorehaven Review Team,

For Steam and Country

Jon Del Arroz’s For Steam and Country constructs a world of escapades, mystery, and heroism.
Lorehaven Review Team,

Breakwater

Readers looking for a quick, pleasant read will find that this book swims well.
Lorehaven Review Team, spring 2018

Alison Henry and the Creatures of Torone

Despite its simplicity, Alison Henry is good comfort food for people who dream of other realms.
Lorehaven Review Team, spring 2018

Walking on the Sea of Clouds

In Walking on the Sea of Clouds, Gray Rinehart depicts a world of claustrophobic vistas and high-tech deprivation
Lorehaven Review Team, spring 2018

The Beast of Talesend

Kyle Robert Shultz creates an enchanting story world grounded in familiarity yet saturated with fairy-tale qualities.
Lorehaven Review Team, spring 2018

RotoVegas

The sense of place is lovingly grounded, and the style flows like water.
Lorehaven Review Team, spring 2018

Dongeng

Author Anna Tan creates a beautiful multicultural world for Dongeng, weaving in characters from traditions both familiar and foreign.
Lorehaven Review Team, spring 2018

Orphan’s Song

Gillian Bronte Adams draws us into a classic medieval fantasy setting populated with archetypes that somehow feel fresh and vigorous.
Lorehaven Review Team, spring 2018

The Songweaver’s Vow

Laura VanArendonk Baugh masterfully draws on legends and myths both familiar and obscure to create a world that is all too similar to our own
Lorehaven Review Team, spring 2018

Saint Death

This second installment in the Reagan Moon series conjures a menagerie of the grotesque and macabre.
Lorehaven Review Team, spring 2018

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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

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The Red Rider The Red Rider bears teeth, but horror fans will find it gives an exciting chase. Lorehaven Review Team, summer 2018

Masters and Beginners Daley Downing blends the traditional Faerie mythology with biblical ideas of angels, Nephilim, and the war in heaven. Lorehaven Review Team, summer 2018

Day Moon Immersive descriptions and ornate prose . . . presents a richly layered world and magnetic plot with need for a sequel. Lorehaven Review Team, summer 2018

Nick Newton is Not a Genius Children and grown-ups alike will be charmed by this gentle, creative tale. Lorehaven Review Team, summer 2018

A Marriage in Time Anna M. Aquino paints a rich historical setting for a timeless tale of the bondage of sin, the impact of the choices we make, and the power of forgiveness. Lorehaven Review Team, summer 2018

The Tremblers Crack open this rip-roaring tale of post-apocalyptic steampunk peril. Lorehaven Review Team, spring 2018

Frayed This slow-burning psychological drama holds rich rewards for those who unravel its thematic threads. Lorehaven Review Team, spring 2018

Flood Strong personalities, vivid descriptions, and lifelike dialogue steady the reader amidst ravaging action and deceptively placid interludes. Lorehaven Review Team,

The Man He Never Was James L. Rubart’s novel fleshes out the quest of a man at supernatural war with himself. Lorehaven Review Team,

For Steam and Country Jon Del Arroz’s For Steam and Country constructs a world of escapades, mystery, and heroism. Lorehaven Review Team,

Breakwater Readers looking for a quick, pleasant read will find that this book swims well. Lorehaven Review Team, spring 2018

Alison Henry and the Creatures of Torone Despite its simplicity, Alison Henry is good comfort food for people who dream of other realms. Lorehaven Review Team, spring 2018

Walking on the Sea of Clouds In Walking on the Sea of Clouds, Gray Rinehart depicts a world of claustrophobic vistas and high-tech deprivation Lorehaven Review Team, spring 2018

The Beast of Talesend Kyle Robert Shultz creates an enchanting story world grounded in familiarity yet saturated with fairy-tale qualities. Lorehaven Review Team, spring 2018

RotoVegas The sense of place is lovingly grounded, and the style flows like water. Lorehaven Review Team, spring 2018

Dongeng Author Anna Tan creates a beautiful multicultural world for Dongeng, weaving in characters from traditions both familiar and foreign. Lorehaven Review Team, spring 2018

Orphan’s Song Gillian Bronte Adams draws us into a classic medieval fantasy setting populated with archetypes that somehow feel fresh and vigorous. Lorehaven Review Team, spring 2018

The Songweaver’s Vow Laura VanArendonk Baugh masterfully draws on legends and myths both familiar and obscure to create a world that is all too similar to our own Lorehaven Review Team, spring 2018

Saint Death This second installment in the Reagan Moon series conjures a menagerie of the grotesque and macabre. Lorehaven Review Team, spring 2018

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

Let’s Talk About Race and Racism: Structual Inequalities
Travis Perry, Oct 22

‘Weaker Brothers’ Shouldn’t Boss Christians About Music or Fantasy
E. Stephen Burnett, Oct 20

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

38. Should Christians Enjoy Fantasy with Fictional Magic? Part 2
Fantastical Truth, Oct 20, 2020

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

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

The Red Rider

The Red Rider bears teeth, but horror fans will find it gives an exciting chase.
Lorehaven Review Team, summer 2018

Masters and Beginners

Daley Downing blends the traditional Faerie mythology with biblical ideas of angels, Nephilim, and the war in heaven.
Lorehaven Review Team, summer 2018

Day Moon

Immersive descriptions and ornate prose . . . presents a richly layered world and magnetic plot with need for a sequel.
Lorehaven Review Team, summer 2018

Nick Newton is Not a Genius

Children and grown-ups alike will be charmed by this gentle, creative tale.
Lorehaven Review Team, summer 2018

A Marriage in Time

Anna M. Aquino paints a rich historical setting for a timeless tale of the bondage of sin, the impact of the choices we make, and the power of forgiveness.
Lorehaven Review Team, summer 2018

The Tremblers

Crack open this rip-roaring tale of post-apocalyptic steampunk peril.
Lorehaven Review Team, spring 2018

Frayed

This slow-burning psychological drama holds rich rewards for those who unravel its thematic threads.
Lorehaven Review Team, spring 2018

Flood

Strong personalities, vivid descriptions, and lifelike dialogue steady the reader amidst ravaging action and deceptively placid interludes.
Lorehaven Review Team,

The Man He Never Was

James L. Rubart’s novel fleshes out the quest of a man at supernatural war with himself.
Lorehaven Review Team,

For Steam and Country

Jon Del Arroz’s For Steam and Country constructs a world of escapades, mystery, and heroism.
Lorehaven Review Team,

Breakwater

Readers looking for a quick, pleasant read will find that this book swims well.
Lorehaven Review Team, spring 2018

Alison Henry and the Creatures of Torone

Despite its simplicity, Alison Henry is good comfort food for people who dream of other realms.
Lorehaven Review Team, spring 2018

Walking on the Sea of Clouds

In Walking on the Sea of Clouds, Gray Rinehart depicts a world of claustrophobic vistas and high-tech deprivation
Lorehaven Review Team, spring 2018

The Beast of Talesend

Kyle Robert Shultz creates an enchanting story world grounded in familiarity yet saturated with fairy-tale qualities.
Lorehaven Review Team, spring 2018

RotoVegas

The sense of place is lovingly grounded, and the style flows like water.
Lorehaven Review Team, spring 2018

Dongeng

Author Anna Tan creates a beautiful multicultural world for Dongeng, weaving in characters from traditions both familiar and foreign.
Lorehaven Review Team, spring 2018

Orphan’s Song

Gillian Bronte Adams draws us into a classic medieval fantasy setting populated with archetypes that somehow feel fresh and vigorous.
Lorehaven Review Team, spring 2018

The Songweaver’s Vow

Laura VanArendonk Baugh masterfully draws on legends and myths both familiar and obscure to create a world that is all too similar to our own
Lorehaven Review Team, spring 2018

Saint Death

This second installment in the Reagan Moon series conjures a menagerie of the grotesque and macabre.
Lorehaven Review Team, spring 2018