Welcome to the (hopefully regular) post of some books you might find interesting. Here you’ll find links to some of the many books, in a variety of genres, that have recently crossed my Kindle and/or computer screen. Oh, and in case you’re wondering: no, I don’t get paid (or any other form of compensation) for posting these links and descriptions. Yes, I buy the books (or borrow through Kindle Unlimited).
Without further ado, here are this week’s selections.
Crystalline Space by A.K. DuBoff. The first book in her Dark Stars trilogy, this excellent space fantasy sci-fi adventure introduces us to a world where “do-overs”—resets to past moments in time—are not only possible, thanks to the crystalline network, they happen regularly. Until they don’t.
After a routine reset on her homeworld, Elle Hartmut instead awakens on a spaceship. Her body is different, she has new magical abilities, and she’s told that the fate of known civilization is in her hands.
Crystalline Space offers a fun blend of sci-fi and fantasy adventure with a sleek high-tech skin on traditional magic, perfect for fans of Final Fantasy, Star Ocean, and Xenosaga. The Dark Stars trilogy will transport you to a universe where second chances are real. Start?
NOTE: This novel was previously published in the Galactic Genesis boxset.
First Comes Chaos by Samantha Harmer. The debut novel in The Rexan Discovery series, First Comes Chaos is an interesting sci-fi/fantasy alien invasion/genetic engineering read with plenty of depth to the characters, a well-thought-out plot, and a writing style that’s easy to read.
A new job in the big city is any pup’s dream but Maroo finds himself caught between chasing the dream or remaining at his parents’ farm with the love of his life.
It becomes irrelevant when an alien race threatens their planet. What sacrifices will Maroo be forced to make? Can he save both his love and his world?
Time will tell, but First Comes Chaos.
When Death Became a Woman by River Tatum and Michael Anderle. This often-hilarious paranormal romantic comedy comes with an apt warning: “Just be careful when drinking [wine], the laughs can be dangerous!”
Grim Reapers. Saving lives. Lessons in love.
For some, it’s a fictitious world. But for Debra Stone, it’s everyday life.
After a chance encounter with a man she enjoys throws her down a path she almost can’t believe, she struggles to cope with her newfound purpose.
Saving lives.
Ushering souls into the afterlife. It can’t be real, right? But the men who catch her in the act are real. And their adoration for her is very real.
Myth Protector by Jamie Hawke. This gamelit harem fairy tale adventure is a fun read with plenty of sizzle (seriously; there’s no “fade to black” in this one, folks!). If you’re a fan of Once Upon a Time or Fables/Wolf Among Us but also enjoy harem and the spice of life, this book’s for you.
As they fight a war against good and evil in our world, the Fairy Tales need a protector.
All I wanted to do was take a break from college to check out LegendFest, some good ol’ cosplay, and maybe find a lady to hit it off with. You never know, right?
My life took a new direction, though, when I found out myths like Red Riding Hood are real, and they’re in an ongoing war against evil to save us all. More than that, they are being hunted, mistaken as humanity’s enemy. They need a mortal to serve as their protector, someone to keep them out of harm’s way while leading the battle against the likes of the Big Bad Wolf, Baba Yaga, and other evil legends.
Now, I am that protector.
Art of the Kurtherian Gambit by Andrew Dobell and Michael Anderle.
This newly-
released art book is flying into readers’ hands. Within its pages are many of the stunning covers that have graced several different series within the Kurtherian Gambit Universe, along with scenes from several photo shoots and brief anecdotes from Andrew about the creation process. It also includes some previously unpublished art and a foreword by Michael Anderle. Whether you’re a KGU fan or simply a fan of top-notch artwork, this book is a visual feast.
Tales from the Kurtherian Universe: Fans Write for the Fans, Book 3. Kurtherian Gambit readers and fans come together again to create a book by the fans—for the fans.
Nine thrilling adventures and several haiku make up Volume Three of the best-selling Fans Write for the Fans series, which includes an introduction by Michael Anderle.
A Concert To Remember by Samantha Harmer.The Leath War has taken its toll. Three schoolgirls affected by loss attempt to bring solace to those left behind with a celebration to remember. For one night only, Jemma, Eleanor, and Mel present – The Mamas and the Ta-Tas!
Death And New Beginnings by T.L. Gryfen. After Beth’s world ends, can the sudden appearance of a long-discarded dream give her the strength she needs to carry on?
The Valley by Kat N. Snow. In a world turned upside down, some people just kept on living a normal life, without a clue what was going on outside what they knew. Most of them never realizing that there was something different about a neighbor, or an acquaintance.
Tremor by Lucinda Pebre. At only sixteen years old, Adaire is an expert in loss. The Dark Society took her family, and now they want the only person she has left. Adaire is determined to fight for a future. However, to escape her captors and be reunited with her friend Calum, she will need to uncover her dormant magic.
Blood of Patriots and Tyrants Logan Caird. This story is different than my others because the mayor in the story, Doctor Fernand Genillon, was the actual mayor of Fismes when the Germans invaded in 1940. He was among those who worked tirelessly against the invaders and helped people escape before he and thirteen others were arrested by the Germans and shipped to concentration camps.
Anyone For Juice by Dominic Novielli. Armi’ is only seven but has enough gumption to be much older. She and her best friend Conrey happen upon a lucrative business selling juice but there is a problem, it’s addictive and all the Noel-Ni’s on the space station want some every day.
The Medicine Show by Logan Caird. Magnificent Maxwell’s Travelling Medicine Show is coming to town! Del could not be more excited to see the show, but his family is broke. Since they live on the edge of a city ruined after WWDE they can always dig to find something to trade. Climb a ruined skyscraper, get something valuable, go see the show.
Don’t Mess With Mine by Lisa Frett. It was a beautiful fall evening in Vermont. That is until she finds out that her man, er, wolf is missing, and an enemy from her past has returned. Well, that’s just unacceptable. Now Jenny has to sharpen her fangs and do something about it!
Spirit Whisperer by S.E. Weir. Claire has known all her life that magic had no place in New Scots, but though she tried to deny it, magic is in her blood and bone. Orphaned and alone, she uses her forbidden magic to summon the spirit of her father. He sends her to find a friend from his past and a new place in the world, but to complete the journey, she will need help that comes in the form of a surly and mysterious stranger.
Desperate for a fresh injection of dark tales designed to make the mind bend, warp, and TWIST?
Dark magic has infiltrated the School of Necessary Magic.
What happens when the demons of the past come back to play?
The final fight will change their perception forever.
Alone and unafraid. Sometimes you prevent war by hunting down your enemies.