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Featured Sci-fi: Exo (The Exo Novels) by Fonda Lee

January 23, 2025 by Carolynn

Featured Sci-fi: Exo (The Exo Novels) by Fonda Lee

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“A deeply immersive story that balances fantastic, original world building with spine-tingling adventure.” —Sabaa Tahir, #1 New York Times–bestselling author

It’s been a century of peace since Earth became a colony of an alien race with far reaches into the galaxy. Some die-hard extremists still oppose alien rule on Earth, but Donovan Reyes isn’t one of them. His dad holds the prestigious position of Prime Liaison in the collaborationist government, and Donovan’s high social standing along with his exocel (a remarkable alien technology fused to his body) guarantee him a bright future in the security forces. That is, until a routine patrol goes awry and Donovan’s abducted by the human revolutionary group Sapience.

When Sapience realizes who Donovan’s father is, they think they’ve found the ultimate bargaining chip. But the Prime Liaison doesn’t negotiate with terrorists, not even for his own son. Left in the hands of terrorists who have more uses for him dead than alive, the fate of Earth rests on Donovan’s survival. Because if Sapience kills him, it could spark another intergalactic war. And Earth didn’t win the last one . . .

“Exo is my favorite type of sci-fi adventure—a novel that makes you question everything you think about our world . . . and what it means to be human.” —Kass Morgan, New York Times–bestselling author

“This action-packed novel asks readers to consider alien technology, what it means to be human or nonhuman, and the gray areas in war, where neither side is completely good or evil . . . Ethical questions add complex layers to this exciting sci-fi offering.” —School Library Journal

Filed Under: Box Set List Featured Sci-Fi, The Box Set List Features Tagged With: Exo, Fonda Lee, The Exo Novels

Featured Fantasy: Hoofin’ It by R.J. Blain

January 21, 2025 by Carolynn

Featured Fantasy: Hoofin' It by R.J. Blain

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All Shane wanted was to get away from the wreckage of his career for a while. He picked New York City to provide him with a distraction from his early, unwanted retirement from the police force. New York City delivered, distracting him with three corpses and a miniature llama with a spitting problem and an attitude.

If he wants to return to a normal life, he’ll have to face off against a sex trafficking ring targeting the woman of his dreams, ancient vampires, murderous criminals, his parents, and an FBI agent with a hidden agenda. Some days, it isn’t easy being an ex-cop.

Warning: This novel contains excessive humor, action, excitement, adventure, magic, romance, and bodies. Proceed with caution.

Filed Under: Box Set Featured Fantasy, The Box Set List Features Tagged With: Hoofin' It, R.J. Blain

Featured Sci-fi: Crimson Tempest (Survival Wars Book 1) by Anthony James

January 21, 2025 by Carolynn

Featured Sci-fi: Crimson Tempest (Survival Wars Book 1) by Anthony James

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Fifty-three years after it vanished, Earth’s only Super-Devastator warship, the ESS Crimson sends out a distress signal… 

Humanity is fighting against an implacable foe. The Ghasts – a ruthless alien race – seem hell-bent on wiping out mankind. They have a vast warfleet and their technology is advancing at a terrible rate.

Captain John Nathan Duggan and his crew are given a mission – find the missing ESS Crimson and bring it home. Little does Duggan realise, this is no ordinary mission. As he struggles against enemies both within and without, he desperately tries to unlock the mystery surrounding the Crimson’s disappearance and the unknown weapons it carries.

He soon discovers the missing warship might be the only hope for salvation that mankind has left. When everything is veiled in secrecy nothing is easy, as Duggan is about to find out.

Crimson Tempest is the first instalment in an epic sci-fi action-adventure series.

Filed Under: Box Set List Featured Sci-Fi, The Box Set List Features Tagged With: Anthony James, Crimson Tempest, Survival Wars

Featured Sci-fi: Watchers Book 1 by S.T. Boston

January 19, 2025 by Carolynn

Featured Sci-fi: Watchers Book 1 by S.T. Boston

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Three prominent world figureheads disappear following The World Summit in Kuala Lumpur. The following day, U.S. President John Remy is found dead in his hotel room.

Meanwhile, two friends on a road trip across North America come to the aid of a mysterious woman, washed up on the banks of the Colorado River. Somehow, all these events are linked.

Choosing to help her plunges them into a nightmarish race across the globe, for she holds a secret that defies all we know about human evolution. Pursued by a deadly force, they must recover a relic so ancient it’s fallen into legend.

A relic that will not only save them, but all of humanity.

Praise:

★★★★★ – “Part science fiction, part thriller, Boston delivers just the right amount of each. An engaging, enjoyable read.”

★★★★★ – “Wonderfully exciting. Grabbed my interest from page one and refused to let go.”

Filed Under: Box Set List Featured Sci-Fi, The Box Set List Features Tagged With: S.T. Boston, Watchers

Featured Fantasy: Crone to the Bone (The Crone Chronicles Book 1) by Shelley Dorey

January 19, 2025 by Carolynn

Featured Fantasy: Crone to the Bone (The Crone Chronicles Book 1) by Shelley Dorey

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Since when did magic come with an age limit? Sixty is the new sorcery, people!

A feisty crone, a snarky cat, and a whole lotta magical chaos—welcome to Silver Island, where the tea is hot, the gossip is hotter, and the spells sometimes backfire spectacularly.

Ginnie Sullivan, at the fabulous age of 64, has the witchy life all figured out. She’s Silver Island’s go-to gal for potions, hexes, and a side of sass. Sure, her familiar, Mabon, is a fluffy dictator with a snark streak longer than the mainland ferry route, but that’s par for the broomstick, right?

Enter Morgan, Ginnie’s long-lost niece, fresh off a runaway bride stunt that would make a soap opera blush. The groom? A smug warlock from Maine’s magical elite. His family? Rich, ruthless, and ready to hex anyone who crosses them. And the kicker? Morgan’s made off with a mystical amulet that’s basically a magical nuke in the wrong hands.

Now, Ginnie’s quiet island life is toast. Her nightmare half-sister Katherine blows in like a category-five storm, armed with guilt trips and wedding favors. The groom and his magical mafia aren’t far behind, demanding the amulet or else. Suddenly, Ginnie’s cozy little world is ground zero for spells, shouting matches, and maybe a fireball or two.

With Mabon delivering sarcastic commentary like it’s his full-time job, Ginnie’s got to dig deep into her magical mojo to outwit her scheming family, keep her niece from becoming Mrs. Warlock Wannabe, and save her island from turning into a magical war zone.

Because if sixty is the new sorcery, Ginnie’s not going down without a fight—or at least a few epic comebacks.

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Featured Sci-fi Romance: Gaian Consortium Books 1 – 3 by Christine Pope

January 19, 2025 by Carolynn

Featured Sci-fi Romance: Gaian Consortium Books 1 - 3 by Christine Pope

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Three adventurous science fiction romance books from Christine Pope’s Gaian Consortium series:

BLOOD WILL TELL

Welcome to Iradia, a place where money talks and the stars offer escape…

In a world where treacherous crime lords hold sway, Miala Fels’ father becomes a victim of their malevolence. Determined to exact revenge, she embarks on a perilous journey to hack into a villain’s financial empire and steal their ill-gotten wealth.

But fate has other plans in store for her.

After the vicious crime lord Arlen Mast meets his demise at the hands of a rival, Miala finds herself thrust into a whirlwind of action and emotion. As she nurses one of Mast’s enforcers, the infamous mercenary Eryk Thorn, back to health, their destinies entwine, setting the stage for an epic tale of passion and adventure.

Miala has a singular objective in mind: to enlist Thorn’s aid in facilitating her escape from Iradia, in exchange for a share of Mast’s concealed treasures. Little does she anticipate that their alliance will kindle an intense, star-crossed love, destined to change the trajectory of their lives forever.

BREATH OF LIFE

A tale as old as time, set in a brand-new world…

In the heart of a remote Gaian colony, Anika Jespers, a humble homesteader’s daughter, envisions her future as a series of unending days tending to her family’s farm. But fate weaves an unexpected twist when her father strikes a deal with their enigmatic neighbor, one of the otherworldly Zhore.

Unsure what to make of her new life — and the alien who shares it — Anika must let go of everything she’s ever known…and open her heart to the last person she ever thought would claim it.

THE GAIA GAMBIT

Trust is a dangerous gamble…

For centuries, humans and Stacians have been locked in an apparently unending feud, rendering trust between them a rare commodity. But then Gaian Captain Lira Jannholm faces an unexpected proposition from Stacian starship commander Rast sen Drenthan, aimed at quelling a volatile standoff over a planet brimming with coveted resources. After Lira’s career nosedives through no fault of her own, she forms an uneasy alliance with Rast to unravel the mystery behind her fall from grace.

Escaping from their enemies in a ship stolen from a notorious sector criminal, Rast and Lira stumble upon a dangerous conspiracy that involves the highest levels of government. Their survival hinges on protecting a perilous secret that could reshape the galaxy’s power dynamics, jeopardizing not just their lives…but also their budding future together.

Filed Under: Box Set List Featured Sci-Fi, The Box Set List Features Tagged With: Christine Pope, The Gaian Consortium

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