Science Fiction, Fantasy, Horror, Mystery, Thriller & Suspense, and Other Speculative Fiction
“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…
“Gilman (The Rise of Ransom City) pulls one surprise after another out of his hat, winking slyly as he does so, and floods of action never let readers come up for air….” Felix Gilman’s The Revolutions got a starred review in Publisher’s Weekly! Here’s the full review, from the May 19 issue: Gilman’s interplanetary adventure,…
“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…
“Mulligan’s character, played off the vicissitudes of his job, is skillfully layered and engaging. DeSilva, who worked for decades at the AP, won an Edgar for Best First Novel for Rogue Island (2010). He knows of what he writes.” Bruce DeSilva’s Providence Rag got a starred review in Booklist!* Here’s the full review, from the…
“This, the second of Isabella’s retrospective memoirs, is as uncompromisingly honest and forthright as the first, narrated in Brennan’s usual crisp, vivid style, with a heroine at once admirable, formidable and captivating. Reader, lose no time in making Isabella’s acquaintance.” Marie Brennan’s The Tropic of Serpents got a starred review in Kirkus Reviews! Here’s the…
“spellbinding and genuinely affecting drama…Unreservedly recommended.” Katherine Addison’s The Goblin Emperor got a starred review in Kirkus Reviews! Here’s the full review, from the March 1st issue: Eighteen-year-old half-goblin Maia, the despised youngest son of the Emperor, lives in wretched circumstances, exiled from the Imperial Court and overseen by his brutal cousin, Setheris. But then…
“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…
“This debut fantasy is a fever dream of vivid imagery and dark luscious prose, reminiscent of China Miéville in its byzantine, steampunk-influenced cityscape.” David Edison’s The Waking Engine got a starred review and is debut of the month in Library Journal! Here’s the full review, from the January 2014 issue: If death is just the…
“Cambias writes with a light touch and occasional flashes of humor, and the science supporting his novel is sound and unobtrusive. This is an impressive debut by a gifted writer.” James L. Cambias’s A Darkling Sea got a starred review in Publishers Weekly! Here’s the full review, from the December 9th issue: In Cambias’s vivid…