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When Legends Rise, Daphne Self
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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

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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

Sponsored Review: Road of the Lost
“Aidan Russell creates action-driven fantasy of all the good old things.”
—Lorehaven review, July 2018

Sponsored Review: The Sorcerer’s Bane
“C. S. Wachter flings thematic windows open to sunlight and storms.”
—Lorehaven review, July 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

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

Sponsored Review: 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

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, April 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, April 2018

The Beast of Talesend
“Kyle Robert Shultz creates an enchanting story world grounded in familiarity yet saturated with fairy-tale qualities.”
—Lorehaven review, April 2018

RotoVegas
“The sense of place is lovingly grounded, and the style flows like water.”
—Lorehaven review, April 2018

Dongeng
“Author Anna Tan creates a beautiful multicultural world for Dongeng, weaving in characters from traditions both familiar and foreign.”
—Lorehaven review, April 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, April 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, April 2018

Saint Death
“This second installment in the Reagan Moon series conjures a menagerie of the grotesque and macabre.”
—Lorehaven review, April 2018

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Lorehaven helps Christian fans explore fantastical stories for Christ’s glory: fantasy, science fiction, and beyond. Articles, the library, reviews, podcasts, gifts, and the Lorehaven Guild community help fans discern and enjoy the best Christian-made fantastical stories, applying their meanings to the real world Jesus Christ calls us to serve. Subscribe free to get any updates you choose and to access the Lorehaven Guild.