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A godly, almost saintly, detective must hunt down a demoniac serial killer in Declan Finn’s Hell Spawn, the first novel in the Saint Tommy, NYPD series. Billed as Catholic action horror, it provides a thouroughly Christian backdrop for a police thriller that straddles the line of urban fantasy. So, how does Hell Spawn work as […]

Secret histories, time-travelling billionaires, and seafaring assassins occupy this week’s new releases. Alchemist Assault (The Alchemist #2) – Dan Michaelson and D. K. Holmberg Alchemy is the key to stopping the Nighlan, but no Alchemists remain. The dangerous alchemy key has bonded to Sam, giving him access to the almanac that is the key to […]

The glare and the clatter died at the same time throughout the Club Samedi. Even the buzzing crowd-noise suspended in expectation. Behind the orchestra sounded a gong. Once. Twice. Thrice… The master of ceremonies intoned: ‘Midnight. The witching hour. And Illyria!’ The gong chimed on to twelve and stopped. From his table on the floor of […]

This week’s releases take readers to digital battlegrounds, Roman frontiers, and lunar rebellions. Cyber-Mage Realization (Overtaken Online #3) – Ben Ormstad OVERTAKEN ONLINE. The world’s first FPS VR-MMORPG with 100% immersion. Reminiscent of classics like Doom and Dead Space, but with RPG-elements that enable players to level up and develop skills – and sprinkled with […]

A new season brings a new edition of adventure magazine Cirsova, complete with unknown stars, feats of heroism, and quick-paced twists worth of the classic Argosy magazine. Continuing the direction set down by its fifth anniversary, the Summer volume presents a mix of old favorites and new stars, with an eye for longer tales this […]

Classic planetary adventures, interstellar giant robots, and litRPG archeologists fill this week’s new releases. Drifter’s Folly (Peacekeepers of Sol #4) – Glynn Stewart When United Planets Alliance Captain Henry Wong and Ambassador Sylvia Todorovich attempted to bring peace to the Ra Sector, they turned to the Drifters for neutral ground. Instead, the nomadic spacers betrayed […]

“My name is Crest da Zolral.” The alien was waiting for them by the inner hatch of the airlock. “I am an Arkonide. In your terms, I’d describe myself as the scientific leader of this expedition.” As tensions rise in 2036 between America, Greater Russia, and China, an American moon base goes dark. NASA attempts […]

Plagues of super heroes, time-traveling interstellar wars, and eternal keyboard warriors fill this week’s list of new releases. Cirsova Magazine of Thrilling Adventure and Daring Suspense Issue #7 / Summer 2021 – Edited by P. Alexander The fearsome legions of the God Badaxe are on the march, cleaving a bloody swath through the magical land […]

Science fiction’s most popular hero returns in this week’s science fiction and fantasy releases. Blood and Steel (Tranquility #1) – Josh Hayes and Devon C. Ford They came to start a new life. Now they have to fight for it. Joel Lander wants nothing more than a fresh start, far from Earth and wars that […]

Robert E. Howard is best known for his sword and sorcery tales, and his heroes Conan and Krull. But Howard wrote more stories of Sailor Stevie Costigan than any other of his heroes with the exception of Conan. Costigan was a sailor in the Pacific, hot-headed, quick with his hands, and the fiercest boxer on […]

Alchemical academies, busking VR rockstars, and stranded U. S. Army Rangers shine in this week’s new release list. Alchemist Apprentice (The Alchemist Book 1) – Dan Michaelson and D. K. Holmberg Sam’s desire to protect his sister leads him to magic he never imagined. The powerful arcane arts have kept Olway safe for generations, taught […]

Interstellar wars, deadly games, and steadfast protectors fill this week’s list of new releases. Blue Sun Armada – Scott Moon War is coming. Duke Uron Marlboro led his mighty house to victory in the Zezner war. The last thing he expected was for his allies to turn on him. With a new civil war brewing, […]