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Featured Sci-fi: Stars in Shadow by John Triptych

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Featured Sci-fi: Stars in Shadow by John Triptych

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The most lethal pirate crew in the galaxy just met their match.

In the far future, two major factions are locked in a galactic cold war. As tensions mount between the technocratic Union and the genome-harnessing Concordance, both sides anxiously watch for a chance to conquer the other.

The Nepenthe is a pirate vessel, loyal to neither. Led by the enigmatic Captain Dangard, her rough and ready crew includes the cat-like alien Commander Creull, Zeno the immortal synthetic, the dashing Garrett Strand, and Duncan Hauk, a promising young recruit.

Hired by a cryptic employer, the crew waylays a transport ship carrying a mysterious passenger. In due time, this incident sparks the beginnings of an interstellar conflict that could threaten the state of known space.

The first of an epic new sci-fi series, Nepenthe Rising delivers what today’s fans want: detailed world-building, thrilling action, and mind-blowing adventure on a grand scale.

Featured Fantasy: The Sigil Masters Trilogy by Rick Duffy

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Featured Fantasy: The Sigil Masters Trilogy by Rick Duffy

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Firebird Book Award. IndieBrag Award. Wishing Shelf Book Award.

For centuries, the lands have fought over differences in magic. And in a world where magic is as common as firelight, only the feeble-born, sick, or those unworthy of the gods can’t use it.

Those like Par.

He’s hidden his curse to escape the ravaging of his mind by the Hierarchy. But when his reckless friend is caught conjuring forbidden magic to help, their lives hang on a desperate hunt for a Sigil Master—one who can unravel the riddle of Par’s mysterious defect. Yet they themselves are hunted by a power-hungry man with his own secrets and a plan to transform the world into a paradise—or plunge it into darkness.

In his quest, Par will be driven to strange lands, to the brink of despair and death, and finally before powers few have imagined—or survived.

Enter the epic fantasy world of Rick Duffy’s award-winning The Sigil Masters.

Featured Fantasy: Unquiet Souls (Project Demon Hunters Book 1) by Christine Pope

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Their chemistry could make their show a monster hit — if the monsters don’t kill them first.

On the surface, psychologist Audrey Barrett is the perfect co-host for Michael Covenant’s new cable series, Project Demon Hunters. She’s smart, articulate, and photogenic as hell.

There’s just one problem. Michael has made it his mission to stay out of her orbit. Thanks to his producer’s stubborn insistence, however, there’s no avoiding her — which means Michael will have to bury his secrets even deeper.

After the tragedy that took her parents more than ten years earlier, Audrey has kept herself on the fringe of the paranormal world. But with her small therapy practice floundering, the money the show’s offering is too good to pass up.

From the moment they step inside a rundown mansion, things start flying: sparks between Audrey and Michael, not to mention furniture hurled by something determined to make sure their investigation fails. Worse, evil seems to have followed Audrey home — and she discovers why the man at her side on camera is the last man she can trust in real life.

Featured Fantasy: Magic in the Desert: Three Paranormal Romance Series Starters Set in the American Southwest by Christine Pope

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Featured Fantasy: Magic in the Desert: Three Paranormal Romance Series Starters Set in the American SouthwestFeatured Fantasy by Christine Pope

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Witchy magic meets the magic of the desert! Three complete first-in-series paranormal romance novels.
DARKANGEL : Finding the man of your dreams can be a real nightmare….

BAD VIBRATIONS : She thought she could see it all…He showed her so much more.

CHOSEN : When a fatal fever nearly wipes out the entire world’s population, the survivors of what became known as “the Dying” believe the worst is in the past.

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Featured Sci-fi: Inner Solar War by Anthony Robinson

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Featured Sci-fi: Inner Solar War by Anthony Robinson

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2021 Readers’ Favorite Bronze Medal Winner in Action Fiction

In 2048, Earth is ruled by a ruthless corporation that seized power after discovering an alien artifact on Mars. The artifact transformed energy and genetics—but also fueled greed. Now, Martian colonies, once enslaved, return in a wave of vengeance. Bowen, a sardonic fighter, must escort a naïve Martian princess to safety. Her guard, Joanna, is torn between killing him and kissing him, while hacker Low uncovers a conspiracy driving the war. With a vodka-loving archer named Vladimir, they might just stop the bloodshed—if they don’t kill each other first.

A dark, gritty action thriller blending sci-fi, mystery, and romance.

Featured Fantasy: Lightning by Dean Koontz

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Featured Fantasy: Lightning by Dean Koontz

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#1 New York Times bestselling author Dean Koontz’s brilliantly thrilling novel of suspense.

In the midst of a raging blizzard, lightning struck on the night Laura Shane was born. And a mysterious blond-haired stranger showed up just in time to save her from dying. 

Years later, in the wake of another storm, Laura will be saved again. For someone is watching over her. Is he the guardian angel he seems? The devil in disguise? Or the master of a haunting destiny beyond all time and space?

“A gripping novel…fast-paced and satisfying.”—People