"It's kind of my thing..." A subterranean power creates strange bedfellows for Jason and his friends in the epic next installment of He Who Fights with Monsters. Following the devastating attack on Yaresh, its people are left to pick up the pieces. The city lies in ruins, but its decimated defenders have more to deal … Continue reading He Who Fights With Monsters (Book 10) by Shirtaloon
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Awaken Online: Retribution by Travis Bagwell
“Everything is a game,” Melissa explained as she flipped her dagger through the air and caught it by the tip. “Most people just don’t realize that they’re playing.” Riley's real-life took a nosedive after her confrontation with Alex. The girls at school torment her and she feels powerless to do anything about it. At the … Continue reading Awaken Online: Retribution by Travis Bagwell
System Collapse by Martha Wells
“You’re stalling, ART-drone said. I am not. I can stand here and be useless without any ulterior motives, thanks.” Am I making it worse? I think I'm making it worse.Following the events in Network Effect, the Barish-Estranza corporation has sent rescue ships to a newly-colonized planet in peril, as well as additional SecUnits. But if there’s … Continue reading System Collapse by Martha Wells
Awaken Online: Precipice by Travis Bagwell
“What must it feel like to be forced to play god? To create evil for the sake of defining good?” A few days have passed since Jason's confrontation with Alfred and he's debating whether to re-enter Awaken Online. Alfred has made a proposition that Jason isn't certain he should accept. After the battle with Alexion, … Continue reading Awaken Online: Precipice by Travis Bagwell
Defiance of the Fall (Book 11) by TheFirstDefier aka J.F. Brink
"You're as ugly as ever, but damn is it good to see you." Ultom stirs and the Era turns. The sector is gearing up for war, unknowing the enemy has already reached their doorstep. The Void Star will become a springboard for their invasion unless Zac can stop them. Meanwhile, a mysterious inheritance is rising … Continue reading Defiance of the Fall (Book 11) by TheFirstDefier aka J.F. Brink
Awaken Online: Catharsis by Travis Bagwell
“He needed to get over himself and start moving forward. Gone were the days of simpering self-loathing and anger. He was going to create something awe-inspiring with his life.” Jason logs into Awaken Online fed-up with reality. He's in desperate need of an escape, and this game is his ticket to finally feeling the type … Continue reading Awaken Online: Catharsis by Travis Bagwell
Slewfoot: A Tale of Bewitchery by Brom
“That is not what you want, that is what you need. You are not made out of needs; you are made out of your dreams and desires.” Connecticut, 1666: An ancient spirit awakens in a dark wood. The wildfolk call him Father, slayer, protector. The colonists call him Slewfoot, demon, devil. To Abitha, a recently … Continue reading Slewfoot: A Tale of Bewitchery by Brom
Iron Prince by Bryce O’Connor and Luke Chmilenko
“Did you think you were going to drift through life on talent and hard work? Get up. You’re hardly a failure. You only get to think that of yourself when you stop trying to win.” Reidon Ward will become a god. He doesn't know it yet, of course. Reidon was born weak, sickly and small. … Continue reading Iron Prince by Bryce O’Connor and Luke Chmilenko
Defiance of the Fall (Book 10) by TheFirstDefier
“Information is power. It can both be the sword with which you impale your enemy, or the sword you impale yourself upon.” A storm of fate is gathering, and Zac finds himself at its center.Having escaped the Orom's prison, Zac has finally returned to Earth. Much has changed during his years off-world, with war brewing … Continue reading Defiance of the Fall (Book 10) by TheFirstDefier
The Soul’s Instruments by Mark Holloway
"The books were self-satisfied. They had no need for human eyes to read them. They were quite happy to remain here forever, shelved and shrouded with their own secret." Kehlem the Butcher. Hero. Villain. A pale ghost that haunts the empire, or righteous revenant of Casere. Titles thrust upon him that he had no desire … Continue reading The Soul’s Instruments by Mark Holloway