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Embargo on Hope

by Justin Doyle

On planet Vastire, worth is set by the sins of one's ancestors. Good families rise to the elite and the wicked fall into poverty. Unfortunately for sixteen-year-old Darynn Mark, his father incited a revolution. Now, Darynn scrounges his way through life in the slums. When Vastire is surrounded by an embargo, it gets even harder to survive. That all changes when an alien ship slips through the embargo, seeking Darynn with an offer: finish the revolution and the embargo ends. He might have a c... more

The Ego Cluster

by Robert Cole

In a future world strafed with economic inequality, religious wars and climate extremes scientists discover a gene cluster that appears to govern the human ego. By supressing these genes much of the ego-driven nature of the human decision process could be converted to a more empathetic, logical and considered approach, devoid of racial, religious or economic bigotry. Visionary scientists Ethan Hendersen and Amelia Holt form a romantic partnership in which their characters will be tested to the... more

Avalon

by Tracy Blom

Part of the Guardians of Eden Origins Series…Selene is a gifted child who sees music in color. One day, she follows an enchanting song to the edge of the ocean and discovers the magical island of Avalon, a place where fairies go to train. That night she is visited by a fairy of the stars, who tells her of an ancient beast that has fled Avalon in search of a rare and powerful scroll. Selene’s ability to see the world as she does could be the key to capturing the beast and returning it to Avalon... more

The Site

by Carlos Valrand

Cicely's vivid dreams about Charles and Vivian, strangers who investigate a stolen government document, lead her to consult a psychiatrist. The two struggle to make sense of her nightmares. Her perplexing dreams, and the mysterious investigations of people driven by curiosity, courage and resolve, uncover long-withheld otherworldly secrets. Cicely, Charles and Vivian follow paths that reveal a hidden reality, may bring them together, and pose grave ethical questions.

Trine Fallacy: The Kinderra Saga: Book 2

by C.K. Donnelly

As the Dark Trine's noose tightens around Kinderra, young Trine Mirana Pinal and her mentor, the Trine hero Tetric Garis embark on a quest to learn how the enigmatic watchtower of Jasal's Keep once saved the land. Teague Beltran, Mirana's beloved and an Unaspected herbsman's apprentice, wants nothing more than to kill the Dark Trine himself. As one born without magical powers, however, he is forbidden to take up arms in battle. His confrontation with the Dark Trine's forces may force him to sacr... more

Unplugged (Unplugged Duology Book 1)

by J.B. Taylor

Zendaya Fernwood carries with her a secret. The world around her is a lie, an ingeniously designed digital prison for the mind. Escape occupies her every thought. Freedom is her goal and nothing will stop her from unplugging. What awaits Zendaya is a fate far worse than she could have imagined. Beyond her prison is a scorched earth where man and machine wage war in a seemingly endless campaign of suffering. There is hope on the horizon, a unique figure with the potential of rising from the shado... more

No One But Me

by Autumn Bluestone

In the Civic, twelve-year-old children are Branded with when they will die—a process created to ensure the country’s limited resources are not wasted. But Tessa never expected to be Branded with sixteen—the lowest Brand in the history of the Civic. Nevertheless, she is helpless to alter her fate, and returns home with an icy shield of shock enveloping her heart. It was only four days later when the first death happened. And it wasn’t the last—far from it. Follow Tessa’s journey in t... more

Isaac the Little Blue Dragon and the Stickiest Buns

by Christopher A Sanders

Meet Isaac, our favorite blue, dragon kid in a hoodie, is on a journey in the magical city of Tudor! As he explores the city for new sights and treats, a delicious treat catches his nose! I wonder what he’ll find! Isaac just moved to the city of Tudor with his family and he is excited to explore the city of Tudor. Isaac is a dragon that loves his fair share of treats and hopes to finally get his hands on one of the city’s most delicious treasures…. Sticky buns! The bakery is always sold out of ... more

The Willing

by Lindsay Lees

In less than a year, fifteen-year-old Gypsy Capone will be considered a woman in Ovoidia, a “utopian” city-state where every woman can be approached for immediate sex by any man, where curving architecture adds weird whimsy, sporks are the only cutlery, and true intimacy between the genders is a sign of suspect subversion. After all, if a woman just plays along, she’ll also do her job and have children, with the reward of a fine home in the “Communities,” where she and the other “Mamas” live tog... more

Trick or Treat

by Antoinette Corley-Newman

Every year on October 31, the witch and warlock children of Transylvania jump on their magic brooms and fly into town to take part in the mortal's Harvests celebration. Although she enjoys the festivities, Abigail - the most precocious little witch of them all - wishes to bring back enough mortal treats to share with all of Transylvania to enjoy all year long! One day, after accidentally slipping into her mother's brewing pot, Abigail comes up with a brilliant plan. Join Abigail as she ... more

Mhorag: Prophecy of Hope Book 2

by Sarah Kennedy

An ancient evil.
A Promised King.
A world besieged.

For millenia, he has been the both the dread and the desire of Sgarrwrath's whole existence. Now, Mhorag's name is whispered in every land. For some there is no greater dread; for others no greater hope. But in this new age of rage and wonder, what is hope? In growing darkness, Sgarrwrath's quest for domination of the world is interrupted by these whispers and prayers, and stars aligning to reveal the Living Flame... more

Luna

by Rae Else

When Romulus killed Remus, the wolf clans swore enmity to one another ever after. Seventeen-year-old Jess has survived an upbringing in care. Diagnosed with rage blackouts, people look at her with pity and fear. The solution? Brutal workouts, Art – oh – and staying the hell away from others. Easily done in backwater Maine. Yet one night, she wakes to find herself by a lake, her clothes covered in blood, with no memory of what happened. Soon the water is aflame and a portal opens. Transported ... more

Reforged

by K.B. Sprague

A striker prototype has been torn from the hands of its young wielder and cast into a ripple of space. The consequences could be devastating. Amot, the scout who lost the powerful sword through his own reckless behavior, needs to redeem himself and restore the honor of his Kith brotherhood.

Queensmen of the Royal Quarter, alongside Kith rangers, mobilize the all-female Order Valkyrie and partake in a recovery mission. Together they must traverse a dangerous territory occupied by Wulvers... more

Out of the Grey

by K.B. Sprague

“A complex first novel in a fantasy series set in a world of advanced technology and brutality… lively and sophisticated” –Kirkus Reviews

TO SUPPRESS KNOWLEDGE IS HUMAN NATURE

Some believe a return to the old ways will lead to the end of humankind. Others have long forgotten the origins of the anti-tech treaty and dismiss it as old-world superstition designed to maintain oppressive control over society.

In a land recov... more

Cursed Vampire (Creatures of the Otherworld)

by Brogan Thomas

Half unicorn, half bloodsucker, all trouble. When her secret gets out, can this feisty teenager survive?

Tru Dennison’s life feels like a sick joke. Barely coping with the loss of her adoptive grandad, the seventeen-year-old can’t believe it when her no-good uncle kicks her to the curb. And now stuck working two hectic jobs to save up for a place, a shifter customer biting her is the last thing the magical hybrid needs…

Already battling a myster... more

The Dark World Paradox

by John Milor

The Nejah, aka Bigfoot, are actually a highly advanced, trans-dimensional species, not native to this world. They've been here for so long, they abandoned any hope of returning to their home world long ago. But Jerar has different plans. He's inspired by the legends of old, that speak of the glory of Torvadomus. Driven by an unyielding compulsion, Jerar parts from his clan in an epic quest. It is by faith, that he summons Yokuru from a distant galaxy. Is she an extraterrestrial, or an angel? ... more

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