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Dragons and Romans

“Dragons and Romans invests the climactic Third Punic War with high peril, deep meaning, and the spark of the fantastical.”
**—Lorehaven review**, December 2018

The Curse of the Vassal Fruit

“The Curse of the Vassal Fruit starts out as a light and fluffy children’s story, but by the end, Eric Sietsema’s narrative has some hop to it.”
**—Lorehaven review**, December 2018

Child of the Kaites

“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**, December 2018

Bramblewild

“Despite its occasional slowness, Bramblewild is an engaging journey with a comforting end.”
**—Lorehaven review**, December 2018

Featured Review: Enclave

“After America falls, white-hat heroes work for a better world.”
**—Lorehaven review**, December 2018

The White Forest

“Best for: Pre-teen readers who like fantasy stories.”
**—Lorehaven review**, October 2018

Launch

“The story inhabits its youthful, contemporaneous world with conviction. Fun and never airy, Launch offers a good ride.”
**—Lorehaven review**, October 2018

The Last Runner

“Imagination dashes back in with the strange and even horrifying creatures intent on getting their hands, teeth, or claws on Eric.”
**—Lorehaven review**, October 2018

Kristian’s War

“The writing is terse and focused on characters’ actions, making for a quick and enjoyable read.”
**—Lorehaven review**, October 2018

The Kinsman’s Tree

“Readers will find charm in the everyday life of the Etom boy Nat, his mother Nida, and the other Etom.”
**—Lorehaven review**, October 2018

Keeper of Shadows

“Bridgett Powers creates something unusual in fantasy: a heroine who, physically damaged to the point of disability, can fight only through spiritual strength.”
**—Lorehaven review**, October 2018

Imani Earns Her Cape

“Bokerah Brumley paints a colorful urban-fantasy backdrop and peoples it with distinctive characters.”
**—Lorehaven review**, October 2018

Coiled

“H. L. Burke weaves faux-mythology and complex characterization into a narrative that slithers along at a brisk clip.”
**—Lorehaven review**, October 2018

Blessings and Trials

“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**, October 2018

Featured Review: Mark of the Raven

“Those who walk in dreams wield great power to inspire—or destroy.”
**—Lorehaven review**, October 2018

The Gevaudan Project

“A. K. Preston has spliced together a bone-hard, near-future sci-fi in the tradition of Michael Crichton.”
**—Lorehaven review**, October 2018

Experiment 93

“Good storytelling mechanics … serves a light and enjoyable read.”
**—Lorehaven review**, October 2018

Castaways

“A memorable and entertaining tone … younger readers will take delight in this light, sweet tale.”
**—Lorehaven review**, October 2018

Featured Review: Fawkes

“Guy Fawkes’s 1605 gunpowder plot gets a color-magical twist.”
**—Lorehaven review**, July 2018

Wolf of the Tesseract

“A rapid start in divergent universes … Wolf of the Tesseract is a satisfying adventure.”
**—Lorehaven review**, July 2018

The Unlikely Intrusion of Adams Klein

“This is a fun, engaging adventure with fantastic worlds and action.”
**—Lorehaven review**, July 2018

Tyrant

“Brian Godawa’s Tyrant unites history, spiritual warfare, and eschatology in an ambitious epic.”
**—Lorehaven review**, July 2018

The Rise of Aredor

“Claire M. Banschbach spins an enjoyable, worthwhile adventure of wartime courage.”
**—Lorehaven review**, July 2018

The Remnant

“The Remnant spins a future of well-meaning tyranny sure to help readers ponder the threat of potential real-world dystopia.”
**—Lorehaven review**, July 2018

The Lightningfall

“Steve Rzasa’s sequel is best for older teens and adults seeking a swashbuckling sword-and-sorcery spectacle.”
**—Lorehaven review**, July 2018

The Bloodheart

“Rzasa’s first-person, present-tense delivery proves surprisingly versatile.”
**—Lorehaven review**, July 2018

The Red Rider

“The Red Rider bears teeth, but horror fans will find it gives an exciting chase.”
**—Lorehaven review**, July 2018

Masters and Beginners

“Daley Downing blends the traditional Faerie mythology with biblical ideas of angels, Nephilim, and the war in heaven.”
**—Lorehaven review**, July 2018

Day Moon

“Immersive descriptions and ornate prose . . . presents a richly layered world and magnetic plot with need for a sequel.”
**—Lorehaven review**, July 2018

Nick Newton is Not a Genius

“Children and grown-ups alike will be charmed by this gentle, creative tale.”
**—Lorehaven review**, July 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**, July 2018

The Tremblers

“Crack open this rip-roaring tale of post-apocalyptic steampunk peril. ”
**—Lorehaven review**, April 2018

Frayed

“This slow-burning psychological drama holds rich rewards for those who unravel its thematic threads.”
**—Lorehaven review**, April 2018

Flood

“Strong personalities, vivid descriptions, and lifelike dialogue steady the reader amidst ravaging action and deceptively placid interludes.”
**—Lorehaven review**, April 2018

The Man He Never Was

“James L. Rubart’s novel fleshes out the quest of a man at supernatural war with himself.”
**—Lorehaven review**, April 2018

For Steam and Country

“Jon Del Arroz’s For Steam and Country constructs a world of escapades, mystery, and heroism.”
**—Lorehaven review**, April 2018

Breakwater

“Readers looking for a quick, pleasant read will find that this book swims well.”
**—Lorehaven review**, April 2018

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All the Queen’s Sons “All The Queen’s Sons from Elizabeth Kipps will delight both young and old fans of level-headed girls, charming princes, and lovely lands.” —Lorehaven on Apr 9, 2021

The PRISM Conspiracy “Mary Schlegel’s gentle sci-fi The PRISM Conspiracy offers an attractive blend of possibility and sweet romance.” —Lorehaven on Apr 2, 2021

Songflight “Songflight by Michelle M. Bruhn tells the gripping story of dragon singer Alísa, and is best for lovers of fantasy and dragons.” —Lorehaven on Mar 19, 2021

Moonscript “In Moonscript, H. S. J. Williams creates a classic fantasy and deeply weaves strong spiritual element into the world.” —Lorehaven on Mar 12, 2021

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Dragons and Romans “Dragons and Romans invests the climactic Third Punic War with high peril, deep meaning, and the spark of the fantastical.” —Lorehaven review, December 2018

The Curse of the Vassal Fruit “The Curse of the Vassal Fruit starts out as a light and fluffy children’s story, but by the end, Eric Sietsema’s narrative has some hop to it.” —Lorehaven review, December 2018

Child of the Kaites “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, December 2018

Bramblewild “Despite its occasional slowness, Bramblewild is an engaging journey with a comforting end.” —Lorehaven review, December 2018

Sponsored Review: Jaclyn and the Beanstalk “Magic beans meet medieval myth in this young heroine’s tale.” —Lorehaven review, December 2018

Sponsored Review: The Light Arises “An newly freed assassin-prince quests to reclaim lost truth.” —Lorehaven review, December 2018

Featured Review: Enclave “After America falls, white-hat heroes work for a better world.” —Lorehaven review, December 2018

The White Forest “Best for: Pre-teen readers who like fantasy stories.” —Lorehaven review, October 2018

Launch “The story inhabits its youthful, contemporaneous world with conviction. Fun and never airy, Launch offers a good ride.” —Lorehaven review, October 2018

The Last Runner “Imagination dashes back in with the strange and even horrifying creatures intent on getting their hands, teeth, or claws on Eric.” —Lorehaven review, October 2018

Kristian’s War “The writing is terse and focused on characters’ actions, making for a quick and enjoyable read.” —Lorehaven review, October 2018

The Kinsman’s Tree “Readers will find charm in the everyday life of the Etom boy Nat, his mother Nida, and the other Etom.” —Lorehaven review, October 2018

Keeper of Shadows “Bridgett Powers creates something unusual in fantasy: a heroine who, physically damaged to the point of disability, can fight only through spiritual strength.” —Lorehaven review, October 2018

Imani Earns Her Cape “Bokerah Brumley paints a colorful urban-fantasy backdrop and peoples it with distinctive characters.” —Lorehaven review, October 2018

Coiled “H. L. Burke weaves faux-mythology and complex characterization into a narrative that slithers along at a brisk clip.” —Lorehaven review, October 2018

Blessings and Trials “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, October 2018

Featured Review: Mark of the Raven “Those who walk in dreams wield great power to inspire—or destroy.” —Lorehaven review, October 2018

Sponsored Review: Affinity “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, October 2018

The Gevaudan Project “A. K. Preston has spliced together a bone-hard, near-future sci-fi in the tradition of Michael Crichton.” —Lorehaven review, October 2018

Experiment 93 “Good storytelling mechanics … serves a light and enjoyable read.” —Lorehaven review, October 2018

Castaways “A memorable and entertaining tone … younger readers will take delight in this light, sweet tale.” —Lorehaven review, October 2018

Featured Review: Fawkes “Guy Fawkes’s 1605 gunpowder plot gets a color-magical twist.” —Lorehaven review, July 2018

Wolf of the Tesseract “A rapid start in divergent universes … Wolf of the Tesseract is a satisfying adventure.” —Lorehaven review, July 2018

The Unlikely Intrusion of Adams Klein “This is a fun, engaging adventure with fantastic worlds and action.” —Lorehaven review, July 2018

Tyrant “Brian Godawa’s Tyrant unites history, spiritual warfare, and eschatology in an ambitious epic.” —Lorehaven review, July 2018

The Rise of Aredor “Claire M. Banschbach spins an enjoyable, worthwhile adventure of wartime courage.” —Lorehaven review, July 2018

The Remnant “The Remnant spins a future of well-meaning tyranny sure to help readers ponder the threat of potential real-world dystopia.” —Lorehaven review, July 2018

The Lightningfall “Steve Rzasa’s sequel is best for older teens and adults seeking a swashbuckling sword-and-sorcery spectacle.” —Lorehaven review, July 2018

The Bloodheart “Rzasa’s first-person, present-tense delivery proves surprisingly versatile.” —Lorehaven review, July 2018

The Red Rider “The Red Rider bears teeth, but horror fans will find it gives an exciting chase.” —Lorehaven review, July 2018

Masters and Beginners “Daley Downing blends the traditional Faerie mythology with biblical ideas of angels, Nephilim, and the war in heaven.” —Lorehaven review, July 2018

Day Moon “Immersive descriptions and ornate prose . . . presents a richly layered world and magnetic plot with need for a sequel.” —Lorehaven review, July 2018

Nick Newton is Not a Genius “Children and grown-ups alike will be charmed by this gentle, creative tale.” —Lorehaven review, July 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, July 2018

The Tremblers “Crack open this rip-roaring tale of post-apocalyptic steampunk peril. ” —Lorehaven review, April 2018

Frayed “This slow-burning psychological drama holds rich rewards for those who unravel its thematic threads.” —Lorehaven review, April 2018

Flood “Strong personalities, vivid descriptions, and lifelike dialogue steady the reader amidst ravaging action and deceptively placid interludes.” —Lorehaven review, April 2018

The Man He Never Was “James L. Rubart’s novel fleshes out the quest of a man at supernatural war with himself.” —Lorehaven review, April 2018

For Steam and Country “Jon Del Arroz’s For Steam and Country constructs a world of escapades, mystery, and heroism.” —Lorehaven review, April 2018

Breakwater “Readers looking for a quick, pleasant read will find that this book swims well.” —Lorehaven review, April 2018

58. How Did We Enjoy the Heroic Majesty of ‘Zack Snyder’s Justice League’?

Podcast | Fantastical Truth on Apr 13, 2021

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Articles | Josiah DeGraaf on Apr 9, 2021

All the Queen’s Sons

Reviews | Lorehaven Review Team on Apr 9, 2021

Implicit Magic in Fantasy Fiction Can Stir Our Longing for Transcendent Myth

Articles | Elijah David on Apr 7, 2021

57. How Do Stories Help Us Imagine Suffering and the Hope of Resurrection? | Epic Resurrection, part 4

Podcast | Fantastical Truth on Apr 6, 2021

The PRISM Conspiracy

Reviews | Lorehaven Review Team on Apr 2, 2021

To Help Kids Learn Pop Culture Engagement, Parents Must Work Together

Articles | Jason Joyner on Mar 31, 2021

56. Which Biblical Qualities Empower Strong Female Characters? | with Elisabeth Wheatley

Podcast | Fantastical Truth on Mar 30, 2021

Why We Long for Movies to Match Their Books

Articles | L.G. McCary on Mar 25, 2021

Lorehaven Features March 25–27 at Realm Makers Bookstore in St. Louis

News | Lorehaven on Mar 23, 2021

All the Queen’s Sons

“All The Queen’s Sons from Elizabeth Kipps will delight both young and old fans of level-headed girls, charming princes, and lovely lands.”
—Lorehaven on Apr 9, 2021

The PRISM Conspiracy

“Mary Schlegel’s gentle sci-fi The PRISM Conspiracy offers an attractive blend of possibility and sweet romance.”
—Lorehaven on Apr 2, 2021

Songflight

“Songflight by Michelle M. Bruhn tells the gripping story of dragon singer Alísa, and is best for lovers of fantasy and dragons.”
—Lorehaven on Mar 19, 2021

Moonscript

“In Moonscript, H. S. J. Williams creates a classic fantasy and deeply weaves strong spiritual element into the world.”
—Lorehaven on Mar 12, 2021

58. How Did We Enjoy the Heroic Majesty of ‘Zack Snyder’s Justice League’?
Fantastical Truth, Apr 13, 2021

57. How Do Stories Help Us Imagine Suffering and the Hope of Resurrection? | Epic Resurrection, part 4
Fantastical Truth, Apr 6, 2021

56. Which Biblical Qualities Empower Strong Female Characters? | with Elisabeth Wheatley
Fantastical Truth, Mar 30, 2021

55. Should Christians Embrace Cultural and Digital Enclaves? | with Austin Gunderson
Fantastical Truth, Mar 16, 2021

Introduction: Hunger by Jill Williamson
Rebecca LuElla Miller, Apr 12

The Beauty of Short Horror Films
Parker J. Cole, Mar 31

Banning Books
Rebecca LuElla Miller, Mar 22

What Arouses Hatred of Fantastic Romantic Fiction?
Parker J. Cole, Mar 17

Get exclusive shirts and beyond
in the Lorehaven store

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

Dragons and Romans

“Dragons and Romans invests the climactic Third Punic War with high peril, deep meaning, and the spark of the fantastical.”
**—Lorehaven review**, December 2018

The Curse of the Vassal Fruit

“The Curse of the Vassal Fruit starts out as a light and fluffy children’s story, but by the end, Eric Sietsema’s narrative has some hop to it.”
**—Lorehaven review**, December 2018

Child of the Kaites

“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**, December 2018

Bramblewild

“Despite its occasional slowness, Bramblewild is an engaging journey with a comforting end.”
**—Lorehaven review**, December 2018

Sponsored Review: Jaclyn and the Beanstalk

“Magic beans meet medieval myth in this young heroine’s tale.”
**—Lorehaven review**, December 2018

Sponsored Review: The Light Arises

“An newly freed assassin-prince quests to reclaim lost truth.”
**—Lorehaven review**, December 2018

Featured Review: Enclave

“After America falls, white-hat heroes work for a better world.”
**—Lorehaven review**, December 2018

The White Forest

“Best for: Pre-teen readers who like fantasy stories.”
**—Lorehaven review**, October 2018

Launch

“The story inhabits its youthful, contemporaneous world with conviction. Fun and never airy, Launch offers a good ride.”
**—Lorehaven review**, October 2018

The Last Runner

“Imagination dashes back in with the strange and even horrifying creatures intent on getting their hands, teeth, or claws on Eric.”
**—Lorehaven review**, October 2018

Kristian’s War

“The writing is terse and focused on characters’ actions, making for a quick and enjoyable read.”
**—Lorehaven review**, October 2018

The Kinsman’s Tree

“Readers will find charm in the everyday life of the Etom boy Nat, his mother Nida, and the other Etom.”
**—Lorehaven review**, October 2018

Keeper of Shadows

“Bridgett Powers creates something unusual in fantasy: a heroine who, physically damaged to the point of disability, can fight only through spiritual strength.”
**—Lorehaven review**, October 2018

Imani Earns Her Cape

“Bokerah Brumley paints a colorful urban-fantasy backdrop and peoples it with distinctive characters.”
**—Lorehaven review**, October 2018

Coiled

“H. L. Burke weaves faux-mythology and complex characterization into a narrative that slithers along at a brisk clip.”
**—Lorehaven review**, October 2018

Blessings and Trials

“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**, October 2018

Featured Review: Mark of the Raven

“Those who walk in dreams wield great power to inspire—or destroy.”
**—Lorehaven review**, October 2018

Sponsored Review: Affinity

“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**, October 2018

The Gevaudan Project

“A. K. Preston has spliced together a bone-hard, near-future sci-fi in the tradition of Michael Crichton.”
**—Lorehaven review**, October 2018

Experiment 93

“Good storytelling mechanics … serves a light and enjoyable read.”
**—Lorehaven review**, October 2018

Castaways

“A memorable and entertaining tone … younger readers will take delight in this light, sweet tale.”
**—Lorehaven review**, October 2018

Featured Review: Fawkes

“Guy Fawkes’s 1605 gunpowder plot gets a color-magical twist.”
**—Lorehaven review**, July 2018

Wolf of the Tesseract

“A rapid start in divergent universes … Wolf of the Tesseract is a satisfying adventure.”
**—Lorehaven review**, July 2018

The Unlikely Intrusion of Adams Klein

“This is a fun, engaging adventure with fantastic worlds and action.”
**—Lorehaven review**, July 2018

Tyrant

“Brian Godawa’s Tyrant unites history, spiritual warfare, and eschatology in an ambitious epic.”
**—Lorehaven review**, July 2018

The Rise of Aredor

“Claire M. Banschbach spins an enjoyable, worthwhile adventure of wartime courage.”
**—Lorehaven review**, July 2018

The Remnant

“The Remnant spins a future of well-meaning tyranny sure to help readers ponder the threat of potential real-world dystopia.”
**—Lorehaven review**, July 2018

The Lightningfall

“Steve Rzasa’s sequel is best for older teens and adults seeking a swashbuckling sword-and-sorcery spectacle.”
**—Lorehaven review**, July 2018

The Bloodheart

“Rzasa’s first-person, present-tense delivery proves surprisingly versatile.”
**—Lorehaven review**, July 2018

The Red Rider

“The Red Rider bears teeth, but horror fans will find it gives an exciting chase.”
**—Lorehaven review**, July 2018

Masters and Beginners

“Daley Downing blends the traditional Faerie mythology with biblical ideas of angels, Nephilim, and the war in heaven.”
**—Lorehaven review**, July 2018

Day Moon

“Immersive descriptions and ornate prose . . . presents a richly layered world and magnetic plot with need for a sequel.”
**—Lorehaven review**, July 2018

Nick Newton is Not a Genius

“Children and grown-ups alike will be charmed by this gentle, creative tale.”
**—Lorehaven review**, July 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**, July 2018

The Tremblers

“Crack open this rip-roaring tale of post-apocalyptic steampunk peril. ”
**—Lorehaven review**, April 2018

Frayed

“This slow-burning psychological drama holds rich rewards for those who unravel its thematic threads.”
**—Lorehaven review**, April 2018

Flood

“Strong personalities, vivid descriptions, and lifelike dialogue steady the reader amidst ravaging action and deceptively placid interludes.”
**—Lorehaven review**, April 2018

The Man He Never Was

“James L. Rubart’s novel fleshes out the quest of a man at supernatural war with himself.”
**—Lorehaven review**, April 2018

For Steam and Country

“Jon Del Arroz’s For Steam and Country constructs a world of escapades, mystery, and heroism.”
**—Lorehaven review**, April 2018

Breakwater

“Readers looking for a quick, pleasant read will find that this book swims well.”
**—Lorehaven review**, April 2018