Science Fiction, Fantasy, Horror, Mystery, Thriller & Suspense, and Other Speculative Fiction
“…this excellent addition features a bit of romance, a lot of action, plenty of snappy repartee, and social commentary on the fate of newspaper journalism and the corrupting role of money in the political process. Quality all the way.” Bruce DeSilva’s A Scourge of Vipers got starred reviews in Library Journal and in Publishers Weekly!…
“Bear (Steles of the Sky; Blood and Iron) pumps fresh energy in the steampunk genre with a light touch on the gadgetry and a vivid sense of place. Karen has a voice that is folksy but true, and the entire cast of heroic women doing the best they can in an age that was not…
“As skilled in execution as it is fascinating in premise, Walton’s new work (after 2013’s My Real Children) doesn’t require a degree in classics, although readers might well be inspired to read Plato after seeing the rocky destruction of his dream. Although rich with philosophical discussions, what keeps this novel from becoming too chilly or…
“The third entry in the ‘Jane Ryland & Jake Brogan’ series packs a powerful punch, and offers a clever mix of mystery, corruption, and romance. Mystery enthusiasts will want to drop everything and binge-read until the mind-boggling conclusion.” Hank Phillippi Ryan’s Truth Be Told got a starred review in Library Journal! Here’s the full review,…
“International Association for the Fantastic in the Arts (IAFA) William L. Crawford Fantasy Award winner Gregory (Pandemonium; Raising Stony Mayhall) takes on the pharmaceutical industry, drug dealers, religion, and the intricacies of how our brains work. The way the author combines the energy of a thriller with the ideas of sf is reminiscent of William…
“This full-length debut marks Davidson as an author to watch.” Rjurik Davidson’s Unwrapped Sky got a starred review in Library Journal! Here’s the full review, from the March 15th issue: In a society that has decayed from a centuries-past technological heyday, philosopher-assassin Kata is being used as a tool. She answers to Boris Autec, a…
“Court intrigue and politics are popular fodder for fantasy novels, but rarely have they been done better than in this fantastic new novel…The writing is lovely, with characters who live and breathe. Maia, especially, will tug on the heartstrings of even the most hardened reader…” Katherine Addison’s The Goblin Emperor got a starred review in…
“Claustrophobic in mood but with the scope of great space opera, this is sf you will want to read with the light on.” Adam Christopher’s The Burning Dark got a starred review in Library Journal! Here’s the full review, from the March 15th issue: As his last assignment with the Fleet, Capt. Idaho Cleveland heads…
“Completely satisfying, this collection will appeal on some level to every sf reader…So accept the (il)logic of time travel, and enjoy the ride.” Ann & Jeff VanderMeer’s The Time Traveler’s Almanac got a starred review in Library Journal! Here’s the full review, from the February 15th issue: In this amazing tome, the husband-and-wife team who…
“Sanderson’s skill at world building is unmatched, and in ‘The Stormlight Archive’ series he has developed an innovative magical system and combined it with rich, complex characters to create a compelling story. His eagerly awaited sequel to The Way of Kings exceeds expectations. This developing epic series is a must-read for all fantasy fans.” Brandon…