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Featured Book: Broken Souls by Troy Calkins

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Bothvar Beorcolsson
Through fire and ice I will fight to find honor. Whether it be giants or creatures of the night, I’ll fight. Pain is my comfort, and sorrow is my companion. Death follows wherever I go. Even the sun hides from my sight.

Bothvar they call me. My journey isn’t an easy one. It follows a long and broken road full of the bones of those who I couldn’t save and those who got in my way. My blades are soaked in the blood of my enemies, but my heart is left in shattered pieces, broken by the costs of my actions. All for what? Honor? Glory? I don’t know anymore.

Maybe I have gained honor, but all I have to show for it is pain. yet I must carry on. I must earn my place among the halls of the gods so I can see my loved ones again. That is why I carry on to fight again. And I will not stop until I am reunited with them.

Whether it be giants or the gods themselves, I will always fight on.
Lura Syllana
I will do whatever it takes to save my family. Afterall, it is my fault they were enslaved. If I had only listened to my father. If I heeded his words and did what was right instead of what was easy they wouldn’t have had to pay for my mistakes with their freedom. Now it is up to me to do whatever it takes to find a way to free them.

Even if it means sacrificing myself and my own freedom. I don’t care what happens to me. I’ll gladly pay any price to save them.

Of course, I said that, but I had no idea what was going to be asked of me. What price I’d have to pay. I didn’t know what I’d have to do to save them. Even so, I’d sacrifice everything to see them free. Even my own freedom. Even my own soul. Which I will soon find out is the very price I must pay.

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Join Bothvar and Lura as they go through pain and sorrow and climb mountains and cross seas, all to save and protect the ones they love. Follow their journey as they discover true love, honor, and glory.

Broken Souls is a Dark Fantasy with a bit of romance. It’s inspired by Viking culture, but it is no way an accurate portrayal of historical Viking culture. It takes place within a fantasy world that’s heavily influenced by ancient mythology and lore of many different cultures among other things. That being said, this book contains some pretty graphic and controversial topics such as slavery, sexual assault, death, war, violence, blood, mental health, drug addiction, and many other controversial topics. This novel includes The Bound Soul and The Damaged Soul which makes up the first third of the book.

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The Top Speculative Fiction Books and Series – An Extremely Subjective List By Lynne Cantwell

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It all started when I saw one too many iterations of the BBC’s top 100 books on Facebook. These lists are always heavily weighted with hoary old tomes written by dead white guys. Plus the BBC always leans on British authors (as well they should, since they’re based in London, but still). But my biggest issue with these lists is that they never include enough speculative fiction entries. I’m defining speculative fiction as science fiction, fantasy, horror, and any combination, including all subgenres, thereof.

Anyway, I saw that list and I snapped. I have a lot of well-read friends who read speculative fiction all the time. And I was certain that if I asked around, I could come up with a list of 100 speculative fiction novels – and not only that, but our list would be a whole lot more interesting and fun than anything the BBC could put together.

So I took nominations and posted the list on Facebook. That drew more nominations, so I added them and posted it again – which drew more nominations. We ended up with 147 entries for our list of top 100 speculative fiction novels. (That reminded me of the marketing hook for Douglas Adams’s So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish: “the fourth book in the trilogy!” That trilogy was The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, which of course is on our list.)

The list actually includes way more than 147 books, because I insisted on each series being one listing or else we’d have gotten to 100 too fast. (For example, if you count each of the 41 Discworld novels separately, you’re nearly halfway to 100 already.)

Of course, when I posted my final-final list on my blog, I received even more nominations from my friends. But I’m sticking with this iteration for now. Happy reading!

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Tinkerer Ship by Terry Compton

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Tinkerer Ship by Terry Compton

Kita, an ex-president of the Charter Alliance, looked at the spreadsheet. She had a tinkerer ship ready to make parts with plenty of orders pouring in, only the crew knew next to nothing about any of this.
Then came the four young boys who owned three more of those tinkerer ships to her rescue. The names of those ships, Galactic Chaos, Galactic Mayhem and Galactic Bedlam gave Kita her clue about what to expect.

Within and Without Time by D. I. Hennessey

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Within and Without Time by D. I. Hennessey

Experience the Origin of a Prophet … A boy is caught up in a miraculous adventure that transforms his life and changes the world! – A Powerful book!

When a sixteen-year-old boy is suddenly caught up in a series of miraculous encounters, it heralds the start of a profound journey. For Jimmy Moretti it is the beginning of an adventure that will forever transform his life, rock his town, and trigger events that will ultimately change the world!

Befriended by a powerful angelic warrior, Jimmy finds himself in the center of God’s plan for Earth’s final Great Revival. The beginning of God’s amazing harvest at the End of the Age. Like an intense roller coaster, the journey he experiences is exciting and unpredictable. Heartwarming, as well as heart-rending. God prepares him for a mission more extraordinary than anything he could have imagined, placing him in the rare company of ancient prophets and apostles alike.

WITHIN & WITHOUT TIME, melds powerful Biblical truths with an imaginative and engaging story that envelopes the reader in an intense range of human experiences. Be prepared to laugh and cry, to be inspired, and find your heart rejoicing as Jimmy experiences the most profound truths of God’s immense power and immeasurable love.

Featured Book: The Blood Sagas / Blood & Loyalty by Avery Brown

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The Blood Sagas is a captivating epic fantasy novel that introduces readers to a rich and
vibrant world filled with adventure and intrigue. From the very first page, readers will be
drawn into a world where loyalty is tested, and blood is spilled in equal measure. The
unforgettable cast of characters is both riveting and ruthless, making for a heart-pumping
read that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
The novel’s characters are one of its greatest strengths. Some are filled with loyalty,
determined to protect their loved ones at any cost. Others are driven by a thirst for power
and will stop at nothing to achieve their goals. The complex relationships between the
characters create a rich tapestry of intrigue and suspense that will keep readers guessing
until the very end.
Throughout the novel, the action never lets up. From epic battles to heart-stopping chases,
The Blood Sagas is a rollercoaster ride of excitement and adventure. As the characters
navigate a dangerous and unpredictable world, readers will be swept up in the excitement,
and whisked away into a world of magic and mystery.
Overall, The Blood Sagas is a must-read for fans of epic fantasy. With its unforgettable cast of
characters, thrilling action, and richly imagined world, it’s a book that will stay with readers.
long after the final page has been turned. So if you’re looking for a book that will take you on
an unforgettable journey, look no further than The Blood Sagas, Book I, Blood & Loyalty

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To Own Two Suns by Fran Tabor

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To Own Two Suns by Fran Tabor

It’s the beginning of the 22nd century. Captain Jerry Jerrison, head scientist for the first manned flight to explore the outer solar system, has dreamed of meeting aliens since childhood. As they approach Pluto, his ship encounters what seems to be an abandoned alien spaceship.
Muni, the sole occupant, is in a state of Deep Sleep. The ship’s AI (Artificial Intelligence) learns the human spaceship is failing. The AI tricks Jerrison and his crew into boarding the safer alien craft.
When Muni awakens, he pretends he came for the benefit of the human race.
Reality is more sinister. He is there to claim our solar system for his clan. If he fails, his entire family will be killed. Muni is their last hope. Human existence makes his claiming our solar system impossible.
As the novel progresses, Captain Jerrison and Muni must find a way to work together to save both Muni’s clan and the human race.
Morgi civilization will accept humans as True People if and only if Jerrison can personally prove human greatness. Jerrison the Scientist must become Jerrison the Warrior.
Morgi Law: Only against great odds can greatness be revealed.
The immense odds against Jerrison are great enough to win Morgi recognition.
If he fails, all humanity and Muni’s clan will be exterminated. Failure is so certain, Muni’s enemies are already positioning themselves to exterminate humanity and claim on sun.

Featured Book: The Jade Crown, Book I: The Hidden City by Mark J. Donovan

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About Featured Book: The Jade Crown, Book I: The Hidden City by Mark J. Donovan

A doomed expedition discovers an ancient secret in the mountains.

Against his better judgment, Garruth – a mercenary – joins a voyage of discovery to try and pass through an unconquered mountain range. The explorers believe they will find the remnants of a long-lost civilization on the other side; Garruth would settle for a few answers.
What they find is a secretive people that prefer their privacy, and are willing to kill to protect it. Yet the ancient sword that the mercenary carries seems to be of interest to this people’s beautiful sorceress, and her promise to help him find the answers he seeks ensnares Garruth in a web of political intrigue, betrayal, and espionage.
Now the mercenary will have to try stay alive in this dangerous place long enough to finally discover what happened to him so many years ago, and what role his invaluable sword played in creating him; and maybe – if he’s unusually lucky – even earn a bit of gold along the way.

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Featured Book: Sword of the Crown by Paul J Bennett

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“Classic fantasy with a wonderful cast”-Amazon review

Dame Beverly Fitzwilliam has trained for this moment since she first held a sword. Her destiny will be determined in a monumental clash of forces where her success saves the kingdom, but failure means certain death.

Grab your copy of the action-packed medieval adventure Sword of the Crown, and join the battle today.

“Action, adventure, mystery, and intrigue with some wicked twists!” – Amazon review

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Mercury Rising by J.B. Aspen

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Mercury Rising by J.B. Aspen

Midlife—when the magic really begins…
Happy Birthday and hello Mid-life crisis. Hi, I’m Mercury Rodgers and at forty-five I thought life was over. Dead-end job, empty nest…it was just me and the cat starting over. Again.
But when I lost my house and moved in with my pickleball playing, ballroom dancing, super social senior citizen mom—that was the icing on my midlife birthday cake. Then, out of nowhere, my luck changed.
Or so I thought…
I won an all expenses paid trip to the Phoenix Inn. Now the bodies are piling up and I’m a suspect in a murder investigation. But the real surprise is: I’m not just a broke, divorced, empty-nester—I’m a witch.
And the magic is just beginning…
Join Mercury and her cat Mr. Yow, as she discovers her hidden past, murder, and the world of magic waiting for her at the Phoenix Inn.
The mystery begins at midlife…

Featured Book: A Portion of Malice: Ages of Malice, Book I by Lloyd Jeffries

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About Featured Book: A Portion of Malice: Ages of Malice, Book I by Lloyd Jeffries

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Gold Award, Literary Titan
Bronze Award, Reader Views Literary Awards
Finalist, Chanticleer International Book Awards

An Ancient Evil Rises…

A brazen thriller of God, humanity, and the cost of every choice.

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Emery Merrick presses a pistol to his temple. Then there’s a knock at the door. Billionaire Thaddeus Drake hires Emery to write his biography. But Drake has a dark secret, and Emery soon discovers he heads an ancient, secret society which aims to fulfill prophecy and sacrifice the Earth to a bloodthirsty God. Deep and emotionally stirring, Emery finds himself plunged into an immortal world of darkness, deceit, and barbarity.

This thought-provoking thrill ride chronicles one man’s explosive journey into the apocalypse and one man’s epic quest to confront God as an equal. A captivating odyssey through history and time, A Portion of Malice changes the conversation about spirituality, redemption, and the world in which we live.

Consistently compared to works by Stephen King and Dan Brown, A Portion of Malice will blow you away with its controversial plot and surprise twist ending. It’s the first book in the epic series, Ages of Malice.

CAN A SUICIDAL REPORTER SAVE HUMANITY…AND HIMSELF?
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Don’t miss this award-winning series! Sequel releases May 7, 2023

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Featured Book: The Source of Death by Jay Michael Night

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About Featured Book: The Source of Death by Jay Michael Night

On the night that monsters with glowing eyes took everything away…

Mikey Black’s mother had called him special. As if making everyone around him deathly sick was some kind of gift. But it only brought Mikey terrible loneliness.

He spent years being tossed between foster homes, never lasting more than a month. It didn’t take families long to realize being near him was bad for their health.

All Mikey wanted were answers. What was wrong with him? What were those things? And why were they attacked at a gas station in the middle of nowhere?

Mikey thought he’d never find those answers or a place to belong. Until a kind hearted mailman named Arthur offered to adopt him. Amazingly, Arthur seemed immune to Mikey’s curse. But his new foster father had a secret…

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Featured Book: Playing Horseshoes With Aliens by John Parker

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Laugh at the cosmos when UFO chaser Dale, along with his two friends, get pulled into a strange horseshoe contest hosted by a gnome-shaped, banjo-playing alien! It gets crazy when they fight off thugs who want the same mysterious horseshoes. This could result in an invasion of alien laughter. This is not a government cover up.

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Featured Book: It Is Written by Ali Leonard

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About Featured Book: It Is Written by Ali Leonard

New YA adventure fantasy by debut author!

Once—staring at the tips of five sword points.
Twice—fleeing from dozens of young people wielding farm implements.
Three times—cowering in the center of a homemade tornado.

Three brushes with death are not the worst consequences of Corine’s choice to leave home. She also faces the imprisonment of 13 of her friends and total upheaval of her life in the Fire Clans.

And the best consequence? A close friendship with Prince Petrus of the Walled City. Petrus should be Corine’s enemy after he helps assassinate her father, but an ancient religious text called The Scroll brings them together in a quest for peace.

Do the Scroll’s prophecies hold the key to ending the war between Corine’s people and the Walled City? Join her on a dangerous adventure to find out.

This Christian Focused, Young Adult, Fantasy book is available in these Formats: Print

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Revamped by SHIRLEY GOLDBERG

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Revamped by SHIRLEY GOLDBERG

Vampire Dante Allegretti hates his sucky life. Born into a family of energy siphoners, he’s desperate to reinvent himself as a fun-loving normal guy rather than a crowdsourcing parasite. To stop the draining urges, Dante resorts to grinding alternative meds in an ancient Mortar & Pestle, not knowing it contains magical properties.
Enter wisecracking thirty-year-old Sophie Arley, who lives with her clingy parents. Working three jobs and craving independence, she’s come back strong after a breakdown crashed her cozy world. So when the weird, hot guy she just met-cute asks Sophie to the movies, she agrees.
Sophie won’t spoil their magical connection by mentioning her heartbreak. And Dante dreads telling Sophie about his dark side. Will the power from the Mortar & Pestle guide them to their happily ever after despite the secrets and lies?

First Strike: Keepers of the Universe Book 1 by Angela Haas

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First Strike: Keepers of the Universe Book 1 by Angela Haas

Stella Jayne Walsh, New York City’s top-rated trauma surgeon, holds an astounding record. She’s never lost a patient—until the day she does. In that moment, her world shatters, and she’s swept into an adventure that launches her from Manhattan into alien worlds in the far reaches of space.
John “Ryder” Alexander is a handsome rogue and one of the most decorated soldiers in the galaxy—until he turns unwilling mercenary, blackmailed into committing heinous crimes.
Stella is targeted by a woman hell-bent on creating a universe where other women don’t exist and all men bend to her will. Stella and her crew of misfits must stop this villain before she helps awaken a slumbering force of evil.
Can Stella let go of the life she knew and learn to trust her unlikely new team to save everyone—and everything—she loves?

Quartermaster by Marilyn Barr

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Quartermaster by Marilyn Barr

Catalina
He violated me. Don Rodrigo took my family’s business, home, and titles, but he will never own me. I’m on the run. He’s threatened to expose my secret. My last hope is to intercept the ship carrying my dowry before our match is permanent. Trusting pirates to give me a fair share is foolish but not as much as staying on the same island as my attacker…

Chub
The letter from our arch-nemesis was written in feminine calligraphy but our nutmeg Captain Teeth didn’t notice. Blimey that because the author of the letter is my lady love. I’d bet my last doubloon. If only she didn’t shrink away from my touch… Killing every scoundrel who dared to hurt her isn’t helping…but it cools the rage I hold inside.

Can Chub teach Catalina to assemble her shattered fragments into the strong woman she wants to be or is she too broken to believe in herself? Will she accept a pirate’s promise of true love or was the Mortar & Pestle’s message too late for lonely Chub to claim his lady love?

Niergel Chronicles – Last Hope by D. I. Hennessey

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Niergel Chronicles – Last Hope by D. I. Hennessey

An ancient mystery…
A skeptical genius…
Powerful evil ancestors…
A dangerous underworld Crime Syndicate…
A horde of disembodied offspring of fallen angels who threaten the entire world!

Niergel Chronicles – Last Hope describes a journey of discovery, danger, and extraordinary mysteries. It follows the fantastic adventure of a young man with a surprising heritage as he uncovers the astonishing truth about his family history and the earth’s past. He finds himself facing dangerous perils and shocking supernatural threats. All while contending with unsettling truths that upend his understanding of science and the world, forcing him to face the reality of a Creator whose existence he has adamantly denied.

While following the evidence all around him, Jeff’s most profound discovery is the one he least expects — the proof of God’s creative hand.

Empire: Capital by Tim Goff

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Empire: Capital by Tim Goff

The Solarian Empires decades long war against demon ruled Traag ended in a pyric victory. Now, the nation teeters on the brink of collapse. Worse, the demons are still out there.

Tia traveled to the imperial capital to testify at the trial of a traitor tied to eldritch abominations. She remained to court the rowdy knights roaming the palace halls. But strange dreams plague her, and the intrigues are turning deadly…

Rebecca is ‘playing the palace’ when not acting as Tia’s maid – but there’s something wrong with her music…

Sir Peter Cortez enjoys hanging out with his old comrades – but some of them are up to no good…

Kyle marks time while confronting his past and pondering his future.

Together and apart, they find peril and opportunity.

Within and Without Time by D. I. Hennessey

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Within and Without Time by D. I. Hennessey

Experience the Origin of a Prophet … A boy is caught up in a miraculous adventure that transforms his life and changes the world! – A Powerful book!

Grim Daze (The Grim Chronicles Book 2) by D.R. Martin

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Grim Daze (The Grim Chronicles Book 2) by D.R. Martin

I intended the Grim Chronicles series for young adult fans of Harry Potter, Narnia, and Redwall. Book two continues the magical adventures of Howl, the boy wizard, and his human and animal companions in their battle for freedom. As new evils come to Grimsland, they must find new allies, stand with old foes, and tap into unimagined wonders. The story also includes chapter illustrations of scenes and characters. Your feedback is vital to improve the series. All reviews are welcome and appreciated.

Featured Book: The Secret Within by Sean Platt

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Free from 2/18/2023 through 3/3/2023

From the best-selling author team that brought you Yesterday’s Gone, Available Darkness, Karma Police, ForNevermore, and more, comes a brand new urban fantasy mystery.

Delaney West, a tough-as-nails private investigator who’s not afraid to break the rules, operates out of an apartment she shares with her grumpy orange tabby named Pumpkin. Clients come to Delaney for her unique gifts — talents that helped her put away some of the city’s most dangerous criminals. But when Delaney takes on a case to find the missing Jay Sutherland — a 20-something playboy with a rap sheet and a penchant for beating women — Del realizes this case is much more than it seems.

With the help of her father, who’s suffering from Alzheimer’s, in a nursing home, Del discovers that the truth behind Jay’s disappearance is linked to a group called The Night Society. But they’re no ordinary villains. Anika, Jay’s girlfriend, is the only person who may know his whereabouts, but she harbors a dark secret that could pit Del against an enemy she hasn’t seen since her childhood.

As she delves deeper into this web of mystery and danger, can Del put aside her commitment issues long enough to save Jay and herself?

The Secret Within is a new stand-alone urban fantasy by masters of story Sean Platt and David W. Wright. Fans of Supernatural and Underworld will love spending time with Delaney West.

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Lafitte’s Chance by Michael Roberts

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Lafitte’s Chance by Michael Roberts

Thomas Cain puts it all on the line again in this exhilarating alternative American History time travel adventure novel! Thomas has managed to rescue Aden, but his futuristic gear is still missing while the Pirate King, Jean Lafitte, is breathing down his neck.

In his efforts to track his items down, will Thomas keep his agreement to bring the pirates to Jackson’s aid and achieve America’s first victory as a new country? Or will pride bring them all to defeat?

Aden is safe for the most part, and now Thomas must retrieve his missing weapons and gear. In doing so, he’s made an enemy of the Pirate King, Jean Lafitte, and his associates, and now he must trudge through the marshes of the Mississippi to follow them, find his missing Webley and vest, and make it back in time to meet up with Jackson.

Just when Thomas thinks that he’s managed to find his missing gear, he learns that not only has Lafitte’s wastrel brother Pierre absconded with the gear, but he’s left Jean Lafitte ready to hang.

In a last ditch effort to find Pierre, Thomas must make a deal with the devil himself and bring the villainous, once-reputable now-Pirate Queen Lady Theodosia with him to locate Pierre and his weapons, and make sure the pirates don’t hang for their offenses. Will the enemy of his enemy become his friend?

Another impossible task, or so it seems. But can the Pale Rider rise to the occasion once more, save the lives of hundreds, and keep his own neck out of a noose?

Lafitte’s Chance is the fifth book in the Pale Rider series, an alternate American Historical Military retelling, and is the next book in the trilogy set that focuses on the War of 1812. If you like American historical fiction, time travel, and alternate history, then discover Lafitte’s Chance today! ** it is recommended that the books are read in order! **