Book Awards, Editorial Reviews & More!
Book Awards, Editorial Reviews & More!
Packed with vibrant characters, clashes of culture, and enough warmth to stir the soul. When their homeland was destroyed, almost everything was taken from them. But the love and fierce sense of justice that Finbarl and Aminatra share have kept them alive thus far. True, their makeshift family has expanded in surprising ways, but their […]
A highly stylized novel that is not to be missed. Unable to move past the earth-shattering events in Astoria, Charlie West exists as a prisoner of his extraordinary circumstances. Plagued with guilt, grief, pain, and unrelenting nightmares, Charlie keeps mostly to himself and lives quietly among Portland’s vulnerable homeless population. And it’s no wonder Charlie
A gripping and exciting read that will make you feel like you are part of the action. It is his seventeenth birthday, and everything in the life of James Coffey seems to be in order. An evening of celebratory drinking with friends lands him in the usual trouble with his parents, but it’s nothing he
A dark and addictive novel that will leave you lusting for more. When the worst has happened, what memory will you treasure most? For Avery Winters, it’s cartoons and sugary breakfast cereal on a typical Saturday morning, enjoyed within the safety of her childhood home. But there’s little time for nostalgia when the planet has
Engaging, exciting and filled with seemingly impossible complexities. Extraordinary imagination is on exhibition in Karen A. Parker’s The Art of Capturing Phantoms: Definitive Edition. The author gathers wisps of ideas, fragments of thought, and creative writing prompts and turns these into a quirky digest of dodgy characters, bizarre situations, and action that moves at the
Has all the trappings of a modern science fiction classic. Is there a fate worse than death? If so, Arsaces Wood is the man to ask. A determined pilot victim to endless conflicts, deep-seated prejudices and political subterfuge, his physical essence has been completely reinvented after being all but lost in a daring military maneuver.
As much delight and wonderment as a single story can contain. “Sometimes you have to work hard and obey rules before you find freedom.” This practical mantra, heard often from his mother when he was a little boy, has resonated with Isaac through the years. As a result, Isaac has never been afraid to put
A valiant story sure to brighten your day and fill your heart. “It came down to being smart versus being bold.” For Todd, a human in a life-threatening situation, these words have never been truer. For Princess Juna, every decision in her life comes down to this. Seeking refuge on a foreign planet called Earth,
A fleet-footed thriller that will leave you craving more. Crime investigations in the Big Apple will have to wait because Detective Griffin Knight is taking his skills and intuition across the country in order to help a mysterious hacker solve a murder. The hacker, Kalyx, once assisted Detective Knight in an investigation and now she
The author paints a vibrant picture of an incredibly efficient, futuristic, and bizarre world. Living life within Vertical City may not provide much privacy or comfort, but at least the millions of residents of this unique structure are alive! Edgar Pacey is one among many who has been spared the cataclysmic events that led to
A finely tuned fusion of political satire and science fiction. A procedural mishap leaves Doctor Stefan Westin in the enviable position of becoming Earth’s savior. But the task will be demanding and the circumstances are more than a little suspect. Initially, Stefan’s only guidance surrounding the monumental project comes in the form of a cryptic
Hyperreality mingles with tactile truths. Geoff is one of the lucky few, or at least that’s what he’s been told. Six years have passed since the deadly Nergal Virus spurred forward-thinking civic leaders to take dramatic action, quickly separating the infected from the healthy. While the virus took the lives of billions, a countless number
A sublime thriller that leans heavily into the paranormal. What’s the worst that could happen? For 16-year-old Jett Hart, the worst isn’t her mom ending up in a coma after a car crash. That’s traumatic and life-altering, to be sure, but the worst comes when family members decide it’s time to take Audrey Hart off
A glossy and original technothriller. Sometimes it feels like we’re all prisoners, confined or restricted by our situation or our limitations. It could be illness, grief, ignorance, or perhaps something more tangible. For Raphael Lennon, his prison is a one-mile stretch of neighborhood in Los Angeles. Within the threatening border of four boundary streets, Raphael
Some of the most original characters modern science fiction has seen. Marshall Grissom and Marta Hamilton are two semi-retired time travelers trying to start a new life together under the warm Caribbean sun. After proving too risky and raising too many ethical dilemmas, their time-travel program was unofficially shut down. But even with time travel
A nimble work of time-travel fiction that brims with complexity and drama The City is under attack, but the aggressors in this malicious battle originate from elements within. The Supreme has been locked away, awaiting trial for the crimes she committed against unwilling humans. However, her unrestrained and influential supporters remain passionate about android dominance.
A curious story that includes deep philosophical musings. Tommy Pharoni is approaching middle-age with about as much enthusiasm as a patient waiting to get a root canal. His job as a copywriter at an unremarkable ad agency is a stopgap until he can finish a quality screenplay. Inspiration ebbs and flows for any writer, but
Times have changed and reality looks much different in Doug Dorsey’s post-cataclysmic, anti-religious world. The planet is now governed by a single ruler, the Sovereign Alexander Wraith. His power is seemingly limitless, as all the world’s leaders have pledged loyalty to his rule in exchange for refuge in the last remaining habitable continents. The entire
Unease prevails in this bizarre domestic thriller. “My name is Zoe Hearty, and I am a killer, but I am not a monster.” Locked away in some shady institution, Zoe is left with nothing but her overwhelming guilt over events largely out of her control. At least, that is her side of the story. Without
A dazzling fusion of revelry, foresight and contemplation. Dream immersion has taken the world by storm and Zynn Communications, helmed by Dr. Saxon Zynn, is the company everyone can’t stop talking about. As with the advent of the internet or smart phones, dream immersion tech has been embraced at lightning speed by people across the
An agile near-future science fiction novel pulsing with frantic energy, lurking danger and endless movement. Dr. Saxon Zynn and his innovative company are on the cusp of unleashing a bold, new entertainment platform on the world, lifelike Dream Immersion. This groundbreaking technology promises to revolutionize and reshape the way humans recreate and luxuriate, but, as
A time-bending thriller of epic proportions. Madison Taylor is the founder of the world’s first and only time travel tourism company. Able to shuttle guests to wherever on earth and whenever in time they desire, The Taylor Travel Group is the product of tireless scientific research by Madison’s father combined with a relentless desire to
Mister Before Christ, known simply as BC, is the most advanced virtual being ever to exist. Self-made in man’s image, specifically, the image of any man BC wants to emulate, this powerful being is among the first artificial intelligence to experience existence in a conscious state. But he isn’t the last of his kind. Since
A true literary triumph. Fresh off a tour in Iraq, Sergeant JP Grimm has his wife back in his arms at last and can finally enjoy the sound of his son’s laughter in person. But for this no-nonsense Marine, civilian life isn’t quite what he thought it would be. He finds it difficult to connect
