• FICTION

    I2

    NOV. 27, 2011

  • FICTION

    THE TEN

    FEB. 12, 2012

THE TEN

by Leland Myrick

An exemplar of storytelling and character-driven adventure. Full review >

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    HACKED

    FEB. 19, 2012

HACKED

by J. D. Allison

An original voice that’s initially disorienting, but given time, Allison lyrically creates an intriguing world. Full review >

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    The Kronos Interference

    JUNE 30, 2012

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    THE DUCHESS OF THE SHALLOWS

    MARCH 2, 2012

THE DUCHESS OF THE SHALLOWS

by Neil McGarry Daniel Ravipinto illustrated by Amy Houser

A fresh, compelling twist on fantasy, without magic or sorcery. Full review >

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    Repeaters

    SEPT. 17, 2011

Repeaters

by Erica Ferencik

The gripping pursuit and protection of the love of a lifetime. Full review >

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    THE GLASS SKY

    JUNE 1, 2012

FICTION

THE GLASS SKY

by Niko Perren

An exciting, well-written and compassionate eco-thriller with real heroes and a mission worth caring about. Full review >

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    LAY SAINTS

    APRIL 23, 2012

LAY SAINTS

by Adam Connell

A stylish reimagining of the psychic mystery genre. Full review >

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  • FICTION

    TENEMBRAS

    APRIL 24, 2012

  • INDIE

    Sea of Crises

    APRIL 10, 2012

Sea of Crises

by Marty Steere

A stellar thriller that handily juggles its formulaic elements to achieve near-perfect liftoff. Full review >

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  • FICTION

    KINGDOM

    MAY 10, 2012

FICTION

KINGDOM

by Anderson O'Donnell

For fans of noir-laden science fiction in the vein of Philip K. Dick that is in equal measures suspenseful, gripping, darkly... Full review >

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  • FICTION

    LIFE IN CONTINUUM

    MAY 18, 2012

SCIENCE FICTION & FANTASY

LIFE IN CONTINUUM

by Kirk Ward Robinson

A classic in the making, this collection of time-traveling sci-fi stories mixes gripping human narratives with provocative... Full review >

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  • INDIE

    YOU SHOULDN'T CALL ME MOMMY

    JUNE 12, 2012

YOU SHOULDN'T CALL ME MOMMY

by Susan Tsui

A compelling narrator drives this strong, sympathetic tale that begets metaphysical soul-searching. Full review >

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  • INDIE

    SAVING MARS

    JULY 26, 2012

SAVING MARS

by Cidney Swanson

A sci-fi novel that soars along with a teenage heroine whose imperfections help make her believable and endearing. Full review >

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