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The Caves of Fire

“Can a slave say no? Fee and Daniel struggle with decisions as fully formed characters.”
**—Lorehaven review**, July 2019

The Bachelor Missions

“Jes Drew’s The Bachelor Missions follows our hero, Kristian Clark, through three separate but connected espionage adventures with plenty of romantic difficulties.”
**—Lorehaven review**, July 2019

Armor of Aletheia

“Ralene Burke’s Armor of Aletheia gives readers classic fantasy suffused with spirituality.”
**—Lorehaven review**, July 2019

Featured Review: Light from Distant Stars

“Magic-edged memory meets the reality of death and family trauma.”
**—Lorehaven review**, July 2019

The Awakened

“In Richard Spillman’s The Awakened, readers find a world in which Lazarus, the man Jesus raised from the dead as recorded in John’s gospel, is still alive.”
**—Lorehaven review**, March 2019

The Aykotah Daughter

“The Aykotah Daughter paints a beautiful picture of true sacrificial love and submission.”
**—Lorehaven review**, March 2019

The Worlds Next Door

“C. E. White’s The Worlds Next Door is best for adult fans of inventive Christian fantasy and thoughtful theological fiction.”
**—Lorehaven review**, March 2019

The Story Peddler

“This story spins a perfect array of delightful characters living with complex magical abilities in a truly unique world.”
**—Lorehaven review**, March 2019

The Sign of the Sibyl

“Readers may love how this alternate-universe tale integrates biblical elements as “lost lore” in an alien world.”
**—Lorehaven review**, March 2019

Heir to the Raven

“Heir to the Raven masterfully weaves history, politics, and myth into a breathing world.”
**—Lorehaven review**, March 2019

Gods They Had Never Known

“Gods They Had Never Known strongly supports biblical morality and the truth of how sin distorts goodness.”
**—Lorehaven review**, March 2019

For Us Humans

“This adventure morphs into a complex fusion of intergalactic conspiracy, prejudice erasure, redemption narrative, and call to personal revival.”
**—Lorehaven review**, March 2019

The Emperor’s Harvest

“In The Emperor’s Harvest, R. A. Denny reimagines elements from the biblical account of Christ’s birth in a fantasy setting.”
**—Lorehaven review**, March 2019

Elvensty

“Fastidious worldbuilding, diverse cultures, and detailed geography give the tale distinctive flair.”
**—Lorehaven review**, March 2019

Eilinland: Through the Wall

“Eilinland: Through the Wall serves a light, entertaining read, with good thematic substance to accompany the fun.”
**—Lorehaven review**, March 2019

The Edge of Over There

“Shawn Smucker unveils a masterwork of lyrical grandeur … this story cracks the spacetime doorway to reveal a reality far richer than the world we know.”
**—Lorehaven review**, March 2019

Featured Review: The Line Between

“Tosca Lee’s thriller quests toward truth among apocalyptic madness.”
**—Lorehaven review**, March 2019

Thoughtreal

“Michael Gryboski has thought up an intricate narrative that avoids potential tropes while touching on important issues.”
**—Lorehaven review**, December 2018

Shivering World

““This story grows on the reader much faster than bacteria in a barren biosphere. . . . Shivering World is good medicine.””
**—Lorehaven review**, December 2018

Sand and Storm

“This book is a delightful read, with a unique and well-developed magic system, engaging characters, and a thrilling plot.”
**—Lorehaven review**, December 2018

The Rejected Princess

“With The Rejected Princess, Katie Clark has fashioned a cozy political thriller braided with thoughtful ambiguity and adorned with romance.”
**—Lorehaven review**, December 2018

Hideous Beauty

“Hideous Beauty strives to (very) graphically illustrate the war of dark versus light waged unseen by mere mortals.”
**—Lorehaven review**, December 2018

Flower

“H. L. Burke’s clever twists keep the story fresh while still delivering on classic premises.”
**—Lorehaven review**, December 2018

Fairest Son

“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**, December 2018

The Electrical Menagerie

“Magicians’ rivalries are backlit by murder, and the characters, scenery, and action are so well-drawn.”
**—Lorehaven review**, December 2018

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, modern 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

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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 Caves of Fire “Can a slave say no? Fee and Daniel struggle with decisions as fully formed characters.” —Lorehaven review, July 2019

The Bachelor Missions “Jes Drew’s The Bachelor Missions follows our hero, Kristian Clark, through three separate but connected espionage adventures with plenty of romantic difficulties.” —Lorehaven review, July 2019

Armor of Aletheia “Ralene Burke’s Armor of Aletheia gives readers classic fantasy suffused with spirituality.” —Lorehaven review, July 2019

Featured Review: Light from Distant Stars “Magic-edged memory meets the reality of death and family trauma.” —Lorehaven review, July 2019

Sponsored Review: Logic’s End “This bleak and alien world’s only law is ‘survival of the fittest.’” —Lorehaven review, July 2019

The Awakened “In Richard Spillman’s The Awakened, readers find a world in which Lazarus, the man Jesus raised from the dead as recorded in John’s gospel, is still alive.” —Lorehaven review, March 2019

The Aykotah Daughter “The Aykotah Daughter paints a beautiful picture of true sacrificial love and submission.” —Lorehaven review, March 2019

The Worlds Next Door “C. E. White’s The Worlds Next Door is best for adult fans of inventive Christian fantasy and thoughtful theological fiction.” —Lorehaven review, March 2019

The Story Peddler “This story spins a perfect array of delightful characters living with complex magical abilities in a truly unique world.” —Lorehaven review, March 2019

The Sign of the Sibyl “Readers may love how this alternate-universe tale integrates biblical elements as “lost lore” in an alien world.” —Lorehaven review, March 2019

Heir to the Raven “Heir to the Raven masterfully weaves history, politics, and myth into a breathing world.” —Lorehaven review, March 2019

Gods They Had Never Known “Gods They Had Never Known strongly supports biblical morality and the truth of how sin distorts goodness.” —Lorehaven review, March 2019

For Us Humans “This adventure morphs into a complex fusion of intergalactic conspiracy, prejudice erasure, redemption narrative, and call to personal revival.” —Lorehaven review, March 2019

The Emperor’s Harvest “In The Emperor’s Harvest, R. A. Denny reimagines elements from the biblical account of Christ’s birth in a fantasy setting.” —Lorehaven review, March 2019

Elvensty “Fastidious worldbuilding, diverse cultures, and detailed geography give the tale distinctive flair.” —Lorehaven review, March 2019

Eilinland: Through the Wall “Eilinland: Through the Wall serves a light, entertaining read, with good thematic substance to accompany the fun.” —Lorehaven review, March 2019

The Edge of Over There “Shawn Smucker unveils a masterwork of lyrical grandeur … this story cracks the spacetime doorway to reveal a reality far richer than the world we know.” —Lorehaven review, March 2019

Featured Review: The Line Between “Tosca Lee’s thriller quests toward truth among apocalyptic madness.” —Lorehaven review, March 2019

Sponsored Review: The Reluctant Disciple “The Reluctant Disciple tours popular thematic attractions via disquieting paths.” —Lorehaven review, March 2019

Sponsored Review: Outbreak “Outbreak will doubtless thrill readers who enjoy a good zombie yarn.” —Lorehaven review, March 2019

Thoughtreal “Michael Gryboski has thought up an intricate narrative that avoids potential tropes while touching on important issues.” —Lorehaven review, December 2018

Shivering World ““This story grows on the reader much faster than bacteria in a barren biosphere. . . . Shivering World is good medicine.”” —Lorehaven review, December 2018

Sand and Storm “This book is a delightful read, with a unique and well-developed magic system, engaging characters, and a thrilling plot.” —Lorehaven review, December 2018

The Rejected Princess “With The Rejected Princess, Katie Clark has fashioned a cozy political thriller braided with thoughtful ambiguity and adorned with romance.” —Lorehaven review, December 2018

Hideous Beauty “Hideous Beauty strives to (very) graphically illustrate the war of dark versus light waged unseen by mere mortals.” —Lorehaven review, December 2018

Flower “H. L. Burke’s clever twists keep the story fresh while still delivering on classic premises.” —Lorehaven review, December 2018

Fairest Son “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, December 2018

The Electrical Menagerie “Magicians’ rivalries are backlit by murder, and the characters, scenery, and action are so well-drawn.” —Lorehaven review, December 2018

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, modern 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

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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 Caves of Fire

“Can a slave say no? Fee and Daniel struggle with decisions as fully formed characters.”
**—Lorehaven review**, July 2019

The Bachelor Missions

“Jes Drew’s The Bachelor Missions follows our hero, Kristian Clark, through three separate but connected espionage adventures with plenty of romantic difficulties.”
**—Lorehaven review**, July 2019

Armor of Aletheia

“Ralene Burke’s Armor of Aletheia gives readers classic fantasy suffused with spirituality.”
**—Lorehaven review**, July 2019

Featured Review: Light from Distant Stars

“Magic-edged memory meets the reality of death and family trauma.”
**—Lorehaven review**, July 2019

Sponsored Review: Logic’s End

“This bleak and alien world’s only law is ‘survival of the fittest.’”
**—Lorehaven review**, July 2019

The Awakened

“In Richard Spillman’s The Awakened, readers find a world in which Lazarus, the man Jesus raised from the dead as recorded in John’s gospel, is still alive.”
**—Lorehaven review**, March 2019

The Aykotah Daughter

“The Aykotah Daughter paints a beautiful picture of true sacrificial love and submission.”
**—Lorehaven review**, March 2019

The Worlds Next Door

“C. E. White’s The Worlds Next Door is best for adult fans of inventive Christian fantasy and thoughtful theological fiction.”
**—Lorehaven review**, March 2019

The Story Peddler

“This story spins a perfect array of delightful characters living with complex magical abilities in a truly unique world.”
**—Lorehaven review**, March 2019

The Sign of the Sibyl

“Readers may love how this alternate-universe tale integrates biblical elements as “lost lore” in an alien world.”
**—Lorehaven review**, March 2019

Heir to the Raven

“Heir to the Raven masterfully weaves history, politics, and myth into a breathing world.”
**—Lorehaven review**, March 2019

Gods They Had Never Known

“Gods They Had Never Known strongly supports biblical morality and the truth of how sin distorts goodness.”
**—Lorehaven review**, March 2019

For Us Humans

“This adventure morphs into a complex fusion of intergalactic conspiracy, prejudice erasure, redemption narrative, and call to personal revival.”
**—Lorehaven review**, March 2019

The Emperor’s Harvest

“In The Emperor’s Harvest, R. A. Denny reimagines elements from the biblical account of Christ’s birth in a fantasy setting.”
**—Lorehaven review**, March 2019

Elvensty

“Fastidious worldbuilding, diverse cultures, and detailed geography give the tale distinctive flair.”
**—Lorehaven review**, March 2019

Eilinland: Through the Wall

“Eilinland: Through the Wall serves a light, entertaining read, with good thematic substance to accompany the fun.”
**—Lorehaven review**, March 2019

The Edge of Over There

“Shawn Smucker unveils a masterwork of lyrical grandeur … this story cracks the spacetime doorway to reveal a reality far richer than the world we know.”
**—Lorehaven review**, March 2019

Featured Review: The Line Between

“Tosca Lee’s thriller quests toward truth among apocalyptic madness.”
**—Lorehaven review**, March 2019

Sponsored Review: The Reluctant Disciple

“The Reluctant Disciple tours popular thematic attractions via disquieting paths.”
**—Lorehaven review**, March 2019

Sponsored Review: Outbreak

“Outbreak will doubtless thrill readers who enjoy a good zombie yarn.”
**—Lorehaven review**, March 2019

Thoughtreal

“Michael Gryboski has thought up an intricate narrative that avoids potential tropes while touching on important issues.”
**—Lorehaven review**, December 2018

Shivering World

““This story grows on the reader much faster than bacteria in a barren biosphere. . . . Shivering World is good medicine.””
**—Lorehaven review**, December 2018

Sand and Storm

“This book is a delightful read, with a unique and well-developed magic system, engaging characters, and a thrilling plot.”
**—Lorehaven review**, December 2018

The Rejected Princess

“With The Rejected Princess, Katie Clark has fashioned a cozy political thriller braided with thoughtful ambiguity and adorned with romance.”
**—Lorehaven review**, December 2018

Hideous Beauty

“Hideous Beauty strives to (very) graphically illustrate the war of dark versus light waged unseen by mere mortals.”
**—Lorehaven review**, December 2018

Flower

“H. L. Burke’s clever twists keep the story fresh while still delivering on classic premises.”
**—Lorehaven review**, December 2018

Fairest Son

“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**, December 2018

The Electrical Menagerie

“Magicians’ rivalries are backlit by murder, and the characters, scenery, and action are so well-drawn.”
**—Lorehaven review**, December 2018

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, modern 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

Wear the wonder:
Get exclusive shirts and beyond

Authors and publishers:
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