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Featured Sci-fi: Pandora’s Star (The Commonwealth Saga Book 1) by Peter F. Hamilton

February 18, 2025 by Carolynn

Featured Sci-fi: Pandora's Star (The Commonwealth Saga Book 1) by Peter F. Hamilton

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“An imaginative and stunning tale of the perfect future threatened . . . a book of epic proportions not unlike Frank Herbert’s Dune or Isaac Asimov’s Foundation trilogy.”—SFRevu

The year is 2380. The Intersolar Commonwealth, a sphere of stars, contains more than six hundred worlds interconnected by a web of transport “tunnels” known as wormholes. At the farthest edge of the Commonwealth, astronomer Dudley Bose observes the impossible: over one thousand light-years away, a star . . . disappears. Since the location is too distant to reach by wormhole, the Second Chance, a faster-than-light starship commanded by Wilson Kime, a five-times-rejuvenated ex-NASA pilot, is dispatched to learn what has occurred and whether it represents a threat.

Opposed to the mission are the Guardians of Selfhood, led by Bradley Johansson. Shortly after the journey begins, Kime wonders if the crew of the Second Chance has been infiltrated. But soon enough he will have other worries. Halfway across the galaxy, something truly incredible is waiting: a deadly discovery whose unleashing will threaten to destroy the Commonwealth . . . and humanity itself.

“Should be high on everyone’s reading list . . . You won’t be able to put it down.”—Nancy Pearl, NPR

“Recommended . . . A large cast of characters, each with his own story, brings depth and variety to this far-future saga.”—Library Journal

Filed Under: Box Set List Featured Sci-Fi, The Box Set List Features Tagged With: Pandora's Star, Peter F. Hamilton, The Commonwealth Saga

Featured Fantasy: Ghost Night Book Series by Jonathan Moeller

February 18, 2025 by Carolynn

Featured Fantasy: Ghost in the Ring (Ghost Night Book 1) by Jonathan Moeller

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Caina Amalas was once a deadly Ghost nightfighter, a spy and agent of the Emperor of Nighmar. Now she only wishes to live quietly with her husband.

But civil war grips the Empire, and Caina’s skills are needed against the cruel sorcerers of the malevolent Umbarian Order.

And Caina has a dangerous connection to the Umbarians.

For Caina’s mother had many secrets, secrets that might yet kill Caina herself…

Filed Under: Box Set Featured Fantasy, The Box Set List Features Tagged With: Ghost Night, Jonathan Moeller

Featured Fantasy: 3 Minutes to Midnight (Midnight Trilogy Book 1) by L.M. Hatchell

February 16, 2025 by Carolynn

Featured Fantasy: 3 Minutes to Midnight (Midnight Trilogy Book 1) by L.M. Hatchell

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A small Dublin pub …

… holds the key to humanity’s survival.

Who will learn its secret?



Half vampire, half fae, Phoenix is an abomination in the eyes of the supernatural community. Screw them! She’s more than happy to play human in the cosy Irish pub she calls home.

At least until an annoying werewolf comes knocking.

Because Phoenix may be done with the supernatural world, but it’s not quite done with her.

Her birth has triggered a prophecy, and now the clock is ticking. Humanity will be the first to suffer for her existence.

Everything, and everyone, she loves is in danger, and as the body count rises Phoenix must learn to embrace the darkest parts of herself.

Or lose it all.

If you like gripping urban fantasy with some serious attitude, you’ll love this debut novel from Irish author L.M. Hatchell.


***TRILOGY NOW COMPLETE!***

Filed Under: Box Set Featured Fantasy, The Box Set List Features Tagged With: 3 Minutes to Midnight, L.M. Hatchell, Midnight Trilogy

Book Review: Semiosis and Interference by Sue Burke

February 16, 2025 by Carolynn

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The Blurb: Human survival on another planet hinges on a bizarre alliance in this character-driven debut science fiction novel of first contact.

“Combines the world-building of Avatar with the alien wonder of Arrival, and the sheer humanity of Atwood. An essential work for our time.” —Stephen Baxter, award-winning author of The Time Ships

Colonists from Earth wanted the perfect home, but they’ll have to survive on the one they found. They don’t realize another life-form watches . . . and waits . . .

Can humans learn how to communicate with the planet’s sentient species and forge an alliance to prove that humans are more than mere tools?

My Review:

[Read more…]

Filed Under: Book Reviews, Sci-Fi Tagged With: Interference, Semiosis, Sue Burke

Featured Fantasy: The Fire Prophecy (Hidden Legends: Academy of Magical Creatures Book 1) by Megan Linski

February 13, 2025 by Carolynn

Featured Fantasy: The Fire Prophecy (Hidden Legends: Academy of Magical Creatures Book 1) by Megan Linski

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USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHORS Megan Linski and Alicia Rades create a fantasy paranormal world where magic wages war and romance is deadly.

Winner of Best Fantasy Book of the Year by Once Upon a Book. Bronze Medal Winner in the Readers’ Favorite International Book Awards Contest!

Fire and Water don’t mix.Sophia

I’m Sophia Henley, your typical college freshman. I never expected a lion to be stalking me, nor for fire to come shooting out of my hands to protect my sister. Next thing I know, a drop-dead gorgeous guy shows up on my doorstep to sweep me away to a magical school, where I’ll learn to control my element and bond with a powerful creature called a Familiar.

I don’t believe I’m the savior of an ancient tribe, or the missing piece of a prophecy that’s more myth than reality. Worst of all, I’m forced to enter the Elemental Cup, where I’ll either earn my place in this society… or die trying.

Liam

The night I met Sophia, I didn’t think we’d form an undeniable connection. But I’m from the Water tribe, and she’s fire. I’m forced to push her away even as I’m falling for her.

I lost everything, yet Sophia makes me whole again. Our world is fixed on keeping us apart, but we’re in this tournament together. We have to keep each other alive at any cost— or I’ll give my life for hers. It’s pretty clear.

If I continue to play with fire, I’m going to get burned.

Filed Under: Box Set Featured Fantasy, The Box Set List Features Tagged With: Academy of Magical Creatures, Alicia Rades, Megan Linski, The Fire Prophecy

Featured Sci-fi: Stranded (Starship of the Ancients) by A.K. DuBoff

February 13, 2025 by Carolynn

Featured Sci-fi: Stranded (Starship of the Ancients) by A.K. DuBoff

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Shipwrecked on a distant planet. Mysterious alien relics. His fresh start just turned into an interstellar conspiracy.

After an undercover investigation goes bad, ex-soldier Evan hopes to forge a new life on a remote colony world. But when the transport ship explodes in orbit, his plans for a peaceful early retirement go out the airlock.

He crash-lands with a small group of settlers, away from the target site and with limited resources. Unable to call for help off-world, Evan and the mission’s xenobiologist Anya race for survival in the dangerous wilds—until they realize they aren’t alone on the planet.

Evan’s investigative instincts tell him that nothing about this colony mission going awry is an accident. When evidence points to an ancient alien starship hidden somewhere on the planet, he realizes that solving the mystery will be the biggest case of his life.

Can Evan survive the hostile planet long enough to uncover the truth?

Stranded is the thrilling first installment in the Starship of the Ancients series. If you like action-packed space adventures with dynamic characters, alien worlds, and interstellar intrigue, then you’ll love this exciting new space opera by author A.K. DuBoff, creator of the Cadicle Universe.

Grab your copy now to discover the secrets of a new alien world!

Filed Under: Box Set List Featured Sci-Fi, The Box Set List Features Tagged With: A. K. Duboff, Starship of the Ancients, Stranded

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