Book Awards, Editorial Reviews & More!
Book Awards, Editorial Reviews & More!
The kind of novel that redefines a genre. The life of a Barian is one of proud sacrifice and fierce eagerness to protect their homeland of Auren, their fellow Barians, and everything they value. For centuries, the powerful Kazenvek have been the enemy of the Barians. Imar, sub-chief of Drahl and son of the chieftain
A sweeping story about two survivors who stop running from their pasts and finally choose each other. Mark Russell has made himself indispensable in Washington’s intelligence circles, documenting the human wreckage of a North African prison camp in a report bound directly for the president’s desk. But his own life feels like it’s unraveling. He
A fun, exciting, and addictive tale of stolen crowns and swashbuckling second chances. Known as much for her temper as for her skill at the wheel, Marvalaine, called Lainey by everyone who knows her, captains the steam-and-sail fishing vessel Portstara out of Starsdale Cove with her loyal first mate Rydon by her side. A committed
In the ash-choked aftermath of Stonebridge’s fall, a young warrior named Falkvar carries the sensitive Kestrel Blade east along a river gone quiet and strange. He travels at the shoulder of Taral, the man whose creed of “choice over command” has shaped him, alongside a fellowship whose individual gifts range from communion with stone to
Bold, funny, and unexpectedly tender. Alex Scott has dangerous enemies. She returns to work for her egomaniacal, tyrannical boss, JT Wilson, not long after he assaults her and leaves her nearly broken. Even more dangerous than JT, though, is the voice inside her own head: Spike, an inner critic determined to bring her down by
San Juan has seen its share of homicides, but what’s happened recently is complicated enough to unsettle even the most seasoned investigator. A string of murders echoes a pattern of unsolved crimes going back nearly a decade, and nobody is better at solving cold cases than Detective Skye Noir. Asked to consult on these bizarre
A pulpy whodunit with just the right level of twisty suspense. Every gambler knows the house always wins. Griffin Knight is about to find out that at the Golden Avian Casino and Hotel on Long Island, the house seems to settle its accounts in bodies. Detective Knight is a Chicago transplant who reports for his
Wonderfully whimsical and gently profound. Most people would say Jonah Hutchins lets his imagination run wild. Being described as a weird kid isn’t entirely inaccurate, but Jonah would argue that he is simply better at seeing the unseen. The spicy neighborhood harpy he knows by name? As real as a librarian with supersonic hearing. His
A taut, impeccably crafted thriller that commands attention from its first page. For Jordan Winthrop, protecting people runs in her blood. Her dad was a cop killed in the line of duty, and the need to care for people, especially those closest to her, is the legacy he left behind. Jordan served as an officer
A gripping military space‑opera perfect for readers who want to get lost in dazzling new worlds. With the capacity of Earth, Mercury, and every other habitable planet, moon, and asteroid in the Solar System strained, humanity has pushed itself to consider the wider cosmos for relief. But it isn’t science holding sapient beings back. Even
A thriller with genuine moral weight. Hoping to write an article that will save her journalism career, Paige travels to South Africa to shed light on the illegal rhino horn trade. She is a long way from her San Francisco home, but social injustice knows no boundaries. Paige may not be an expert on the
A punchy crime thriller with a strong streak of newsroom noir. “A 24-year-old man arriving at Cocoa Beach to take a new job was arrested by police early Sunday morning for allegedly trashing his motel room.” This damning headline popping up on The Space Coast Out-of-This-World Tatler & Herald-Tribune’s website is not how Stevie Guthrie
An intimate coming‑of‑age novel perfect for readers who appreciate artful, poetic fiction with the highest stakes. At twenty, most of us don’t have it all figured out yet. That is certainly true for Lena Landon, a young woman who is passionate about everything she does and feels. For now, Lena is having trouble channeling that
After years of fighting for what is right, Travis Holiday has taken a much-needed break. As the Iron Warrior—God’s fist in the war—time away from the mantle should offer him clarity and perspective. Instead, his unease hardens into doubt about who he is, who he was, and who he’s meant to become. But when you
A thrilling, beautifully constructed piece of fiction that is as clever as it is captivating. What would you do to save the one you love the most? For Ernest Decamps, the answer involves aligning with a secret society. But how does a brilliant engineer find himself in league with the Hermetic Order of the Golden
A gently romantic story about what it means to be truly free. There is nothing Molly wants more than to become a doted‑upon wife, presiding over her own home and children with grace and beauty. But for a stubborn sixteen‑year‑old with more dreams than sense, domestic dominion might be just out of reach. And when
A heartbreaking romance set against one of the most contentious periods in modern history. It’s 1968 in Bangkok, and if you’re looking for a party, Max is the guy who knows how to spark one. At least that’s what Piper Lewis has heard. After six years at a stuffy school for expatriates and a lifetime
An eloquent novel brimming with meaningful relationships forged in the crucible of hardship. Harper Miller loves to observe human nature and get a read on people, even if her world experience has yet to catch up to her ambition. At just 19, she is well-educated, well-spoken, and as well-rounded as her curated upbringing allows. Hoping
An epic fantasy adventure that can stand alongside the greatest love stories ever told. Ah, true love! It’s what princes and paupers alike have been dreaming of from time immemorial. And bard extraordinaire, Wigfith Foreverbloom, has a unique love story to share. No stranger to exploiting dramatic escapades and the purse strings of love-starved patrons,
Harold’s speculative science-fiction novel is a mystical and philosophical journey into a world of secret tunnels and dark ambitions. Turning bitterness into something sweet always sounds poetic from a distance, but Ronan Core knows better. His life’s passion, a game he developed called Elysium Chess, has been stolen, years of work gone in an instant.
A hyperreal political thriller that sounds the alarm but never surrenders to despair. What happens when fanaticism trumps reason, or when speaking truth is counted as treason? Karrie Chapman is about to find out. This pragmatic woman might be politically uninvolved, but she is not unconcerned about world events. To block out the noise, she has
A forlorn, dark fantasy that begs readers to get lost in its pages. Ever since the breaking, the world has suffered one cataclysm after another. And though the next cataclysm is always around the corner, it is the job of a Vigil Hunter to delay such an inevitability as long as possible. Scyllus is one
Rich with themes of resilience and honor. As far as Cylos is concerned, peaceful Malgar exists only in magical stories about a period before his birth. His father speaks fondly of the time when the land was protected by Shadow Casters, those with the unique ability to summon wondrous creatures from another realm. But Cylos
A dazzling young adult fantasy novel you’ll love getting lost in. Fresh from their final lessons at the Shadow Caster Sanctuary, Kaito, Sumi, and Nigel are embracing their positions as the newest members of the Legion of Shadow Casters. Their first assignment as junior officers has been successful so far, despite the best efforts of
