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Orpheus Rising

by Lance Lee

Orpheus Rising is a sparkling adventure of great beauty, danger, and the unexpected, with a climax that will move anyone to a sense of joy. A daring retelling of the Orpheus legend in modern guise, Sam and his father, John, set off to rescue Sam's lost mother, Madelyn, from "The Far Land of Fear" and "Dread City," a startling, imaginative view of the afterlife. A fantasy set in terms of Sam's 10 going on 11 imagination, they are joined by Lepanto, a very wise Elephant dressed in Edwardian elegan... more

Branching Chaos

by Nathan Nish

Anna’s project is due today but one more day to work on it would really help. At least, until she notices shadows flickering. Anna begins the day again in class. Through shadows shifting to become something else, she becomes trapped in a haunted house while searching for one of her friends. In another reality, she stays at a hotel with her friends during a storm as a nightmare unfolds. Join Anna for a scary tale of adventure through multiple realities!

The String City Mysteries

by Graham Edwards

Explore the extraordinary world of String City in this collection of seven fantasy-noir novelettes, introducing an interdimensional detective with a nose for an unusual case … and a rather remarkable coat.

Proliferation

by Erik A. Otto

Population centers have been leveled and society has regressed to a pre-industrialized state. An advanced city rises from the ashes, enabling the rebirth of more such cities, each one subtly different, the result of an experiment in finding the best machine-governed utopia. Sovereign forces mobilize to exploit their power, and others, to contain them. At the heart of this struggle is an unlikely pair; a dejected anthropologist whose life’s work has finally become useful, and a snarky pirate ... more

Premises

by Terrence Damon Spencer

A man's struggle to find stability for his broken family is challenged by a presence in their new home. The past meets the present, and reveals horrible secrets that may or may not, bring them all to peace.

The Book of Wars

by John Milor

In the year 1250 B.C., in the midst of twenty years of oppression, there arose out of obscurity a prophetess by the name of Deborah, to which the people of Israel sought judgement. Guided by her prophetic visions and unyielding faith, she inspired unity and courage among her people when she fearlessly led her nation into battle against a tyrannical empire.Deborah ruled Israel with executive authority that was not inherited as a birthright, at a time and place when most women were considered prop... more

The Dark

by Jeremy Robinson

From the twisted imagination of New York Times and #1 Audible bestselling author, Jeremy Robinson, comes a horrifying revelation about the centuries old Three Days of Darkness prophecy, during which the legions of Hell will be unleashed on the Earth. The Dark is a mind-bending and character driven sci-fi-infused horror novel like no other. THERE SHALL COME OVER THE WHOLE EARTH, AN INTENSE DARKNESS LASTING THREE DAYS AND THREE NIGHTS. Miah Gray is a twenty-seven-year-old, former Army sol... more

Skybound

by Lou Iovino

What would happen if the Earth stopped spinning? Half the world would become trapped in endless night, the other half in relentless day. Global communications would be crippled. The oceans would migrate to the Earth’s magnetic poles, and global tremors would threaten the stability of the entire planet. In other words, things would be bad. Very bad. That’s what happens in SKYBOUND. And the clock is ticking. The world is in chaos. Theories about the impossible phenomenon run the gamut fro... more

The Last Shadow Knight

by Michael Webb

\tOn the unforgiving streets of Karad, Veron grows up hungry, inexperienced, and stealing just to survive. After tragedy strikes, he is forced to decide what path his life will take. \tOpportunity arises when he discovers the last survivor of a secret organization called the Shadow Knights. Apprenticed to learn their ways, Veron begins to develop abilities he never dreamed he could have. \tMeanwhile, an enemy from across the mountains comes to destroy their kingdom’s way of life, and the Shado... more

Third Soul

by Joseph Van Buskirk

Third Soul is an immersive epic fantasy that delves into the roles of identity, community, and the ultimate search for freedom in a war-torn world The Salwynn, an ancient but fallen people, reside in the barren lands of Aura. Dorai is persona non-grata for trading with the reptilian Dravaal (his people’s ancient enemy) and withdrawing from his appointed responsibilities as clan leader’s son. When Dorai learns of a foreign conspiracy at the heart of his community, he’s pulled into a journey th... more

The Haunting of Edgar Allan Poe

by Andy C Wareing

On the night of 3rd October 1849, the poet and author Edgar Allan Poe was found, raving and in clothes not his own, outside a tavern in Baltimore’s seventh ward. He had been missing from the world for five days. In 19th Century America, two magical orders are at war. Doctor Carter leads the fight against the Dux de Obscurum, the Commanders of Darkness, who seek to snare demons in their sinister plot to seek dominion over the earth. In an effort to uncover the truth behind their friend’s myste... more

The Juju Girl

by Nikki Marsh

When the Great Storm of 1893 evicts 15-year-old Gabbie from her home near the banks of the Mississippi, it thrusts her into the world of New Orleans’ Creole high society. It's a world of debutants, extravagant balls, and handsome young men in uniforms. Steeped in superstition, mystery, and magic, the city counts conjurers, holy men, and practitioners of dark spiritual arts among its most honored denizens. When Gabbie learns she has a paranormal Gift, she doesn’t want it. But mysterious and dan... more

Intimate Recreation

by Wes Payton

Intimate Recreation is a follow-up to Lead Tears, whose title is also a homograph. This is an origin story of sorts for a character named God, who prefers the inferior beings he studies on the planet below to his fellow denizens of an ancient space station that orbits above. Intimate Recreation explores issues of cultural purpose and ontology, as well as offers a unique sense of humor. Every old God must have been young once.

Liquid Cool: The Cyberpunk Detective Series

by Austin Dragon

Liquid Cool is the action-packed (and funny) debut sci-fi detective novel! It’s cyberpunk reimagined—science fiction meets the detective thriller in an ever-rainy world of colossal skyscrapers. Hovercars fly above in the dark, bustling skies and gray people walk below on the grimy, flashy streets of this “neon jungle.” Metropolis isn’t a bad place, but it isn’t a good one either. Uber-governments and megacorporations fight for control of the city, but so does crime. This story continues…and ... more

Where Will I Make My Nest?

by David Hutchison

Seordag is a metal hen with a TV set body. On her quest to find a place to make her nest, Seordag encounters a helpful seagull, a cow-fiddle, an accordion sheep, a talking cement mixer and Marlene, the hardy crofter. Seordags’ new friends help her to make a fabulous hen house where she lays three eggs. They hatch into mobile phone chicks and they have a grand ceilidh.

Nostalgia Is Heartless

by Sarah Lahey

Earth, 2050. Pregnant, unemployed, and living back home with her father, climate scientist Quinn Buyers wonders how she got to this point in her life. Her famous scientist mother is mysteriously missing, the planet is at risk from a massive solar storm, the Transhumans want to take a colony to Titan, and her assisted living companion, a robotic meerkat, is showing clear signs of anxiety and depression. But her biggest challenge is her partner. How can she reconcile her long-distance relationship... more

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