What would you sacrifice for duty? Bella Dunn returns to the Eileeran Saga to follow up The Sorrow of the Wise Man. Book two, Darkness Unleashed comes out November 27th but you can get a teaser here and now at Fanfiaddict! 3 … 2 … 1 … Let’s do this. Release date & time: November 27th […]
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Cover Reveal: Checks, Balances and Proper Procedure in Monster Hunting by Seán O’Boyle
Seán O’Boyle returns with his latest title, Checks, Balances and Proper Procedure in Monster Hunting. Now what would a cover reveal be without a cover to reveal? You know the drill. Keep scrolling for ARC sign ups and everything you need to know about this one. Welcome to The Wavering Plane. Home to many odd […]
Review: The October Music by A.C. Cross
I was compelled to read just one or two more stories with each sitting. A little bit like horror Pringles.
Cover Reveal: The October Music by A.C. Cross
A.C. Cross’ flash fiction scarefest, The October Music, comes out in March (not October). Here you’ll find the blurb, pre-order links and more … but wait! We’re here for The October Music cover reveal so a cover reveal is what you’re gonna get. *Shivers*. Creepy. Haunting. We love it. Well, as promised, here’s all the […]
Cover Reveal: The Pawns of Havoc by Dave Lawson (an Envoys of Chaos novella)
This is a cover reveal I’m real excited about. The Pawns of Havoc is the upcoming release from Dave Lawson, after the excellent 2024 debut The Envoys of War. I just so happened to review that one. Review: The Envoys of War (The Envoys of Chaos #1) by Dave Lawson But that’s last year’s news. […]
Review: Station in the Sky by Caye Marsh. A stunning post-apocalyptic Sci Fi.
Whether it was on the post-apocalyptic arid planet surface or in a station full of secrets, I had a great time with this book.
Preview: Wasteland (A Dex Legacy Story) by Emily Inkpen
Wasteland is a new story in the award-winning audio drama, The Dex Legacy by Emily Inkpen. Scroll down for all the information you need, including a teaser trailer and everywhere you can listen to the podcast. Wasteland premieres on Friday 24th January. Blurb 1500 years after Ancestors from Earth colonised planet SP714, countries have divided, […]
Cover Reveal: Station in the Sky by Caye Marsh
A cover reveal for two books in one is a rare find, make no mistake. But that’s what we have here! Caye Marsh’s post-apocalyptic Sci Fi is coming out in February, so let’s get eyes on the cover. That’s the cover reveal but wait, there’s more! Here’s all you need to know about this double-novella, […]
Review: Where Blood Runs Gold by A.C. Cross
First thing’s first. You’re in my town, stranger. You gotta know this here weird western review ain’t an ARC, I haven’t been given a copy by the author, and the book is already out. I’m jus’ here to tell you to take a break from your TBR and git. Synopsis Sheriff Errol Thorpe keeps the […]
Tom Bookbeard’s Top Indie Sci Fi and Fantasy Reads of 2024
It’s been a year. I’ve read 52 books in total, a lot for me. A book a week. But let’s break that down a little more. 52 books. 8 trad. 44 indie. This isn’t a coincidence. I’m finding myself more and more fed up with trad publishing at the moment. I don’t feel it’s marketed […]
Cover Reveal: The Sorrow of the Wise Man by Bella Dunn
What would you sacrifice for glory? Feast your eyes on the first book of the Eileerean Saga: The Sorrow of the Wise Man. Ah, you’re here for the cover? Alright. Here you go. Release Date: April 16th 2025 Cover Artist: Bella Dunn Goodreads: Click here Blurb: Taerlys Eileerean, the powerful Queen of Gaelyr, nurtures a […]
Review: The Ranger by EH Bradley
Synopsis Newly-trained ranger, Eraden has only just earned his greatsword when he is assigned to the tutelage of wizard Firadel. When the wizard receives a missive by messenger crow that trouble in the city of Hemavale, he assembles Eraden and an adventuring party to answer the call and follow in the footsteps of his father. […]