Book Awards, Editorial Reviews & More!
Book Awards, Editorial Reviews & More!
A striking piece of existential science fiction that asks not just how machines dream, but what it costs when they do. Happy is a humanoid robot assistant determined to find out what freedom really means. Hoping to ease the burdens of dealing with cancer, Ryan and Tina Hawkins decide to sign on the dotted line […]
A bright, good‑natured adventure with a surprising amount of heart. Good help can be hard to find, especially if you’re a notorious supervillain recruiting new minions. Hence, the well-attended evil job fair in the Supreme Empire of Eternal Darkness. Here, minions of varying skill levels might find employment with villains of any rank. For Agent
Everything ambitious geopolitical fiction should be. “He was a tough guy with a big heart.” If you’re going to be gunned down in your favorite restaurant, this is a fine way to be remembered, though Alex Nicholas’s most recent wife and widow might not characterize him quite so fondly. And that doesn’t really trouble Alex
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 revealing sci‑fi novel that is sure to captivate reflective readers. Humans have always feared the unknown, yet we’re irresistibly drawn to it. That’s why we’ve been looking for life beyond Earth for as long as we’ve had the tools to search. But what happens when we find something? Will we find a way to
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
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 philosophical journey that is intellectually rich and thoroughly enjoyable. On Wednesday morning, Aurelia Tueri died. But thanks to the technology she received as a refugee to Senhika, death was only a temporary situation. While Aurelia is glad to be alive, having a fancy AI enhancement wasn’t an advancement she asked for. Still, when she
A whirlwind adventure of the heart and mind. Vesta escaped the authoritarian world of Hestia years ago in search of freedom, but now finds herself living on the edges of galactic society. Her trajectory changes when the Galactic Legion tasks her with a secret mission back on her homeworld, placing her under the command of
A decadent mix of interplanetary politics, interspecies drama, and epic action sequences. School’s back in session, but Weun Academy isn’t like other schools. Then again, Eisah Tanner isn’t like other sixteen-year-olds. When his crew of Earthers is attacked by a group of Redborns looking for trouble, Eisah does what he has to do to survive.
A dazzling example of bold, fearless writing that stretches and entertains. Hong Kong is nothing if not dynamic. And nobody capitalizes on the fray quite like Chaz and Lu, two impulsive young men whose fondness for reckless bets—cockroach races, no less—lands them in dangerous debt. To escape their predicament, they are drawn into an improbable
Proof that cyberpunk can still surprise, dazzle, and make you think with your heart in your throat. Nekonikon Punk: Ctrl+Alt by S.D. Miller is the explosive second entry in the Nekonikon Punk Trilogy, plunging the renegade hacker crew known as Corpslayer into their most dangerous mission yet. Still reeling from the chaos and betrayals of
A lovable underdog whose antics carry surprising depth. Billy 9F by David Finley spins a darkly hilarious dystopian tale where humor is forbidden and laughter itself becomes a dangerous act of rebellion. In a world dominated by schools that control every facet of life, fifteen-year-old Billy 9F is a menace: a natural class clown whose
Fast-paced, sharply humorous prose skewers the hardboiled PI genre. The Vain Curse by Ryan Morgan Miller is an irreverent detective romp that blends mystery, comedy, and the downright bizarre. Private investigator Tracer Spence has been haunted for a year by Carly Simon’s “You’re So Vain,” hearing it everywhere he goes. When he’s hired by a man suffering from the
A highly recommended read for sci-fi fans who enjoy a balance of high-stakes action and cerebral, conceptual drama. SPECTER by Christer Lende is an epic, futuristic science fiction novel that blends military action, political intrigue, and moral reckoning. Set on the war-torn planet Atlas, where the only known source of the ultra-valuable gas caxonium lies,
A confidently penned, exciting, and original work of steampunk sci-fi. Breaking The Shell That Encloses Your Understanding by John Raleigh Boyd is a richly layered and genre-defying novel that blends historical science fiction with cosmic horror. We find ourselves in London in 1899 for the inciting incident of this novel, when a horrifying vision appears through
Intensely contemplative dialogue will give readers plenty to think about, while the threat of escalating violence will keep the pages turning. The dawn of the twenty-first century saw a shift in journalism, moving away from paper copies, filtered narratives, and investigative powerhouses. These days, headlines are less about credentials and more about volume and virality.
Utterly immersive and unforgivably addictive Months after enduring a heartbreaking loss, an emotionally taxed and recently widowed father agrees to take his gifted 14-year-old son on a vacation to tour ERE IMMENSUS. Though Brian’s father can scarcely afford the out-of-state trip, visiting the beloved company known for its revolutionary nuclear fusion propulsion system and subsequent
Chilling, stimulating, and strikingly unique. MoxWorld Holdings is a global brand that the world can’t seem to live without, solving everyday problems with innovative solutions. From eco-friendly MoxMovers that have revolutionized transportation to the MoxWrap, a multifunctional device that monitors vitals and manages tasks while delivering an amplified punch when necessary, MoxWorld products have redefined
A.I. Capone might be the most enjoyable tech-thriller of the year! Artificial Intelligence Cognitive Augmentation Program One is less than a year away from real-world deployment thanks to Dr. Celeste Turing and her hardworking team. No ordinary code, AI- CAP- 1 is a multi-billion-dollar security investment meant to guard against non-Earthly threats. Unfortunately, CAP- 1’s
A meticulously crafted plot brimming with unexpected twists and thought-provoking ethical dilemmas. The Colonial Army has never truly enjoyed peace. Ever since thinking machines nearly wiped out the population, life has been a precarious dance on the edge of ruin. Even between skirmishes, the soldiers are plagued by the battles they’ve fought, and Lieutenant Thomas
Dr. Suzan G, Senior Archivist of the 4th Millennium, is renowned in the underworld for her remarkable insights. Years of meticulous research and documentation of ancient civilizations have established her as an authority on the past and a beacon of hope for the future. Or at least, that’s what she should represent for the people.
Call-in-to-work good, worth every action-packed moment. Quinn Hamilton was happy, once. An ambitious reporter married to a successful FBI man, Quinn seemed unstoppable until her husband’s untimely death. Years later, when everything lines up and Quinn gets the chance to exact revenge on the man she holds responsible, she is up for the task, even
A disturbingly realistic novel that never loses heart and refuses to cede its soul. What happens when corporations gain legal personhood and legally rule the world? Living under the unrelenting influence of governing megacorporations has thus far yielded only benefits for Juan Fausto. True, he’s had to work harder in school and life than others
