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Dark Fantasy, Sci-fi Fantasy

“The Place of Stars and Bones” by G. Owen Wears

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A man alone, his memory a blank, moves north across a stark and desolate plane. Though unable to recall why, he is compelled to go on, trudging steadily beneath and endless star-filled sky. Before him
sprawls a nightmare landscape filled with animate corpses, massive carnal heaps, dead cities, and the last remnants of a race bent on its own self-destruction. To discover his unknown destination the lone traveler will have to face them all. Continue reading “The Place of Stars and Bones” by G. Owen Wears →

Sci-fi Fantasy, Special Features

“Mistborn: The Final Empire” by Brandon Sanderson

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As a fantasy website, I find imperative to stop and talk about Brandon Sanderson. You can find all the information about his work on his website:

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He explains to us where to start: Continue reading “Mistborn: The Final Empire” by Brandon Sanderson →

Contemporary Fantasy, Sci-fi Fantasy, Uncategorized

“Terra Australis” by Hyäne Sawbones

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Terra Australis is a newly discovered, hypothetical island. Cartographers have tried to map its surface before. But those are stories lost in the winds of time. Our story follows Pen Octavio as he attempts to be the first of so many to map the island, and discovers that God only knows what everything has been building to. Terra is a land of mystery and enchantment, with shadowed forests and rhino castles. It’s a ride into another world, a look at the things we really value. Continue reading “Terra Australis” by Hyäne Sawbones →

High/Epic Fantasy, Sci-fi Fantasy, Uncategorized

“Beyond Falcon’s Reach” by Jay Northearn

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Gothic-medieval meets steampunk in the epic fantasy novel, Beyond Falcon’s Reach…

With the ancient blood-pact between landfolk and mountain-people at a precipice, Mourde Cullis buries himself into torturous experiments, seeking a mythical elixir of near-immortality. Continue reading “Beyond Falcon’s Reach” by Jay Northearn →

Book Excerpts, Fairytale Fantasy, Sci-fi Fantasy, Uncategorized

BOOK EXCERPT – “The Exile of Elindel” (Book 1 of the trilogy “The Elwardain Chronicles”) by Carol Browne

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Elgiva, a young elf banished from Elvendom, must seek shelter among the Saxons as her only hope of surviving the coming winter.
Godwin, a Briton enslaved by the Saxons, is a man ignorant of his own inheritance and the secret of power he possesses.
A mysterious enemy, who will stop at nothing to wield absolute power over Elvendom, is about to make his move. Continue reading BOOK EXCERPT – “The Exile of Elindel” (Book 1 of the trilogy “The Elwardain Chronicles”) by Carol Browne →

Romantic Fantasy, Sci-fi Fantasy, Uncategorized, Young Adult Fantasy

“Protostar: An Epic Space Adventure Series” (The Star-Crossed Saga) by Braxton A. Cosby

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When Prince William of the Torrian Alliance comes to Earth to assassinate the last Starchild Sydney, he must make an impossible choice between love and duty.

The critically acclaimed, space opera romance, Sci-fi debut from award-winning author Braxton A. Cosby, The StarCrossed Saga is written in the spirit of The Hunger Games and the Divergent Series.
Gold Medal Winner of Reader’s Favorite and Literary Children’s Classics Award for Sci-fi Young Adult Continue reading “Protostar: An Epic Space Adventure Series” (The Star-Crossed Saga) by Braxton A. Cosby →

Sword and Sorcery, Uncategorized, Young Adult Fantasy

“Destiny Revealed: A Wizards and Beasts Adventure Series” (The Destiny Trilogy Series Book 1) by Cris Pasqueralle

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On the day of their thirteenth birthdays, twins Jack and Maddie Austin receive a special gift from their wizard relative Uncle Benny: two necklaces, along with a note shrouded in secrecy. The celebration is interrupted by three intruders, led by the evil being Tardon, who kidnaps the twin’s parents. Uncle Benny manages to escape with the twins and later, reveals the truth behind both their gifts and identities: that Jack and Maddie are powerful wizards from the magical realm. Now, faced with the decision of a lifetime, they must return to that realm, rescue their parents and save all the realms from imminent doom. Continue reading “Destiny Revealed: A Wizards and Beasts Adventure Series” (The Destiny Trilogy Series Book 1) by Cris Pasqueralle →

Historical Fantasy, Uncategorized

“War Maiden” by Young Song

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In Ashryia, the Nobles are given a choice. They can recuse themselves from service to the kingdom, choose the Path of the Crown and train in the art of diplomacy, or choose the Path of the Sword and join the Ashryian Army.

Ever since the death of her mother, Alastrine of Naramore has dreamed of becoming a soldier, a War Maiden. However, as a Noble Lass, choosing the Path of the Sword would break from Tradition and invoke the wrath of the Nobles. Despite this, Alastrine holds aloft the sword.
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Fairytale Fantasy, Uncategorized, Young Adult Fantasy

“Legacy of Dragonwand”: A High Fantasy Dragon Adventure Series – Book 1 (Legacy of Dragonwand Trilogy) by Daniel Peyton

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He Who Seeks Power, Seeks Destruction.
Over 1000 years ago, nearly all the ancient wizards were destroyed after the Wizard Wars. However, the one who started the War still remains, having worked his will in secret. If he can find the last Dragonwand, he will regain his powers as the dark dragon. Continue reading “Legacy of Dragonwand”: A High Fantasy Dragon Adventure Series – Book 1 (Legacy of Dragonwand Trilogy) by Daniel Peyton →

Heroic Fantasy, Historical Fantasy

“Sacred Band Series (9 Book Series)” by Janet Morris

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From Book 1: Relive the iconic adventures of Tempus the Black and his Sacred Band through the eyes of Nikodemos, his right-side companion, as Niko seeks his spirit’s balance on Bandara’s misty isles.
Five early tales of the Stepsons in a world of thieves, novelized with additional stories available nowhere else. Ride with Tempus and his Sacred Band once again, or for the first time. PUBLISHER’S NOTE: Parts of this work have been published in substantially similar form in several volumes of the million-selling shared universe series, Thieves World® and in the Janet Morris’ first Sacred Band novel, Beyond Sanctuary.

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