Synopsis: Remember the wolf. Remember what’s out there in the dark. Valdaris was a middling artillery captain before his people fell to a conquering rival. Then he fell further still, snatched from the battlefield by a ruthless cult and cast into the depths of ultimate evil. Transformed by powers he can’t begin to understand, Valdaris […]
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Review: Envoys of War (The Envoys of Chaos #1) by Dave Lawson
The Envoys of War is a delightful fantasy adventure with loads of heart and a fun band of misfits.
Review: Jester by Tim Carter
Synopsis In a realm ruled by idiots, the Fool is their only hope. You’d think an army of zombie trolls and undead ogres would catch the nobility’s attention. You’d be wrong. The rulers of Halfsock are deeply in denial. Besides, they have taxes to avoid, neighbors to plunder, and relatives to backstab. With war looming, […]
Author Chat: Simon Kewin
Simon is an award-winning fantasy and sci/fi writer with over a hundred published short stories to his name (with appearances in Analog, Nature and many others). He’s the author of the Cloven Land fantasy trilogy, cyberpunk sci/fi thriller The Genehunter and the “steampunk Gormenghast” Engn Saga. He’s signed to the mighty Elsewhen Press for the […]
Cover Reveal: Of Sorrow and Ashes (An Eileerean Saga novella) by Bella Dunn
There’s a pressing question for the cover reveal of Bella Dunn’s novella, Of Sorrow and Ashes. What would you sacrifice for peace? Let’s get a good look at this one, shall we? Here’s all of your need-to-knows. Reveal date & time: July 27th 2025 at 12pm (CST) Book title: Of Sorrow and Ashes (An Eileerean Saga novella) […]
Preview: Locks and Keys Anthology by the Secret Scribes
It’s time to spill some secrets.
Book Review: 24-Hour Warlock (Chronos Chronicles #3) by Shami Stovall
TL;DR Review: Bigger, badder, and better! The stakes keep rising, and our hero rises with them. Synopsis: The most powerful warlock in the world, Adair Finch, has drawn the ire of a sociopathic wizard. While building up his PI agency, Finch’s sister-in-law, Jessica, comes to him with a major problem. She cheated the wizard, Maldonado, […]
Book Review: The Gryphon King (The Chaos Constellation #1) by Sara Omer
TL;DR Review: Action, intrigue, rebellion, and dark legends abound in this epic, addictive historical-feeling fantasy story. Synopsis: The first in a stunning Southwest Asian-inspired epic fantasy trilogy brimming with morally ambiguous characters, terrifying ghouls and deadly monsters. Combining cut-throat dynastic politics with expansive worldbuilding and slow-burning romance, this book is perfect for fans of Godkiller […]
Review: The Enchanted Greenhouse (The Spell Shop #2) by Sarah Beth Durst
A story that has a deep sense of exploration, of heartwarming whimsy and discovery – a cosy fantasy hit!
Review: The Palace of Illusions by Rowenna Miller
Synopsis: The Palace of Illusions brings readers to a Paris breathless with excitement at the dawn of the twentieth century, where for a select few there is a second, secret Paris where the magic of the City of Light is very real in this enchanting and atmospheric fantasy from the author of The Fairy Bargains […]
Review: The Memory of the Ogisi (The Forever Desert) by Moses Ose Utomi
Synopsis: The epic conclusion to Moses Ose Utomi’s critically-acclaimed Forever Desert series, The Memory of the Ogisi shatters every truth, interrogates every lie, and is a story of oppression you’ll never forget. Even deserts have a beginning. Even gardens have an end. Even water has a story. The City of a Thousand Stories stands resolute on the […]
Review: The Citadel at the End of the World by Y.R. Liu
A masterful but incredibly fast-paced novella that explores the cost of power and the lies surrounding it.