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Cover art for GUARDIAN
FICTION
Released: May 7, 2013

"Well up to the high standards established by this intriguing series."
Continuing the deep-space adventures of Adm. John "Black Jack" Geary and company (Invincible, 2012, etc.). Read full book review >
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FICTION
Released: May 7, 2013

"Not erotic, not convincingly fantastic, not well-researched and not worth your time."
A paper-thin plot and unconvincing romance kick off what will no doubt be a best-selling paranormal series. Read full book review >
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INDIE
Released: May 1, 2013

"A richly detailed, compelling story about the power of love."
An original take on various sci-fi motifs that meditates on themes of love and humanity. Read full book review >
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FICTION
Released: April 30, 2013

"Darkly fascinating, flaws and all: A thoroughly satisfying conclusion to an imaginative tour de force."
Independently intelligible final installment--Tregillis provides an ingenious summary while getting things under way--of the Milkweed Triptych (The Coldest War, 2012, etc.). Read full book review >
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FICTION
Released: April 30, 2013

"As immersive as it is impressive."
An addition to Douglas' medium-future alien-warfare series (Singularity, 2012, etc.). Read full book review >
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FICTION
Released: April 23, 2013

"A must for existing fans, while being easily accessible to newcomers."
Third of Warrington's related but independently intelligible aliens-among-us Aetherial Tales fantasies (Midsummer Night, 2010, etc.). Read full book review >
Cover art for Come Hell or High Water, Part 3: Deluge
INDIE
Released: April 18, 2013

"An interesting but incomplete story."
Morris' (Come Hell or High Water, Part 2: Rising, 2012) fantasy series bridges the 14th and 21st centuries in a web of supernatural intrigue set in Prague. Read full book review >
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FICTION
Released: April 16, 2013

"A thoroughly satisfying yarn that should keep readers waiting impatiently for further installments."
First of a fantasy trilogy, sort of a French Revolution with wizards; McClelland's debut packs some serious heat. Read full book review >
Cover art for The Demon Rolmar
INDIE
Released: April 2, 2013

"A promising sci-fi premise hampered by underwritten prose."
The title character of Griffin's debut sci-fi novella--one of three overlords from the planet Pentar--encounters curious human obstacles as he sets out to destroy Earth. Read full book review >
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INDIE
Released: March 20, 2013

"A clever, engaging sci-fi mystery."
In Shelley's sci-fi novel, a diverse assemblage of characters attempts to thwart an alien scheme. Read full book review >
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FICTION
Released: March 19, 2013

"A compelling follow-up that no fan of Book 1 will want to miss."
Second entry of a complex and beautifully rendered historical-fantasy trilogy (Range of Ghosts, 2012). Read full book review >
Cover art for QUEEN VICTORIA'S BOOK OF SPELLS
FICTION
Released: March 19, 2013

"Splendid tales that illuminate a bygone era's darker corners."
Eighteen tales of Gaslamp Fantasy, that is, historical fantasy set in an alternate 19th century where magic worked or supernatural events occurred, together with an extensive and informative introduction from editor Windling tracing historical roots and adding context. Read full book review >