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April 4, 2018
Speculative Fiction Showcase: The Empire of Dust (The Chronicles of the Second I...
Speculative Fiction Showcase: The Empire of Dust (The Chronicles of the Second I...: Release date: March 25, 2018 Subgenre: Space opera About The Empire of Dust:
Michael Glover survived every mission the Empire assigned him and then he survived the revolution that ended it all.
But can he survive when everything he knew and held dear has vanished into the past?
Awakened after 2000 years to find a new Empire rising to replace the old, Michael is given a second chance to make a difference. Can he take advantage of that chance? Does he even want to?
Michael Glover survived every mission the Empire assigned him and then he survived the revolution that ended it all.
But can he survive when everything he knew and held dear has vanished into the past?
Awakened after 2000 years to find a new Empire rising to replace the old, Michael is given a second chance to make a difference. Can he take advantage of that chance? Does he even want to?
April 3, 2018
Speculative Fiction Showcase: Baptism of Fire (In Love and War, Book 2) by Cora ...
Speculative Fiction Showcase: Baptism of Fire (In Love and War, Book 2) by Cora ...: Release date: March 28, 2018 Subgenre: Military science fiction, Space opera
About Baptism of Fire :
Cadet Anjali Patel had hoped for something more exciting than guard duty for her first mission with the legendary Shakyri Expeditionary Corps, the best fighters in the Empire of Worlds.
However, this boring job quickly turns hot, when an enemy convoy comes up the mountain pass Anjali is supposed to guard.
About Baptism of Fire :
Cadet Anjali Patel had hoped for something more exciting than guard duty for her first mission with the legendary Shakyri Expeditionary Corps, the best fighters in the Empire of Worlds.
However, this boring job quickly turns hot, when an enemy convoy comes up the mountain pass Anjali is supposed to guard.
Speculative Fiction Showcase: Indie Speculative Fiction of the Month for March 2...
Speculative Fiction Showcase: Indie Speculative Fiction of the Month for March 2...: It’s that time of the month again, time for “Indie Speculative Fiction of the Month”.
So what is “Indie Speculative Fiction of the Month”? It’s a round-up of speculative fiction by indie authors newly published this month, though some February books I missed the last time around snuck in as well. The books are arranged in alphabetical order by author. So far, most links only go to Amazon.com, though I may add other retailers for future editions.
Once again, we have new releases covering the whole broad spectrum of speculative fiction. This month, we have epic fantasy, urban fantasy, dark fantasy, paranormal mystery, science fiction romance, space opera, military science fiction, funny science fiction, science fantasy, horror, weird fiction, weird western, dragons, dragon thieves, elves, werewolves, shifters, superheroes, aliens, mercenaries, starship mages, killer asteroids and much more.
So what is “Indie Speculative Fiction of the Month”? It’s a round-up of speculative fiction by indie authors newly published this month, though some February books I missed the last time around snuck in as well. The books are arranged in alphabetical order by author. So far, most links only go to Amazon.com, though I may add other retailers for future editions.
Once again, we have new releases covering the whole broad spectrum of speculative fiction. This month, we have epic fantasy, urban fantasy, dark fantasy, paranormal mystery, science fiction romance, space opera, military science fiction, funny science fiction, science fantasy, horror, weird fiction, weird western, dragons, dragon thieves, elves, werewolves, shifters, superheroes, aliens, mercenaries, starship mages, killer asteroids and much more.
Speculative Fiction Showcase: Harriet Walsh: Peace Force (Harriet Walsh, Book 1)...
Speculative Fiction Showcase: Harriet Walsh: Peace Force (Harriet Walsh, Book 1)...: Release date: April 2, 2018 Subgenre: Humorous science fiction, Science fiction mystery
About Harriet Walsh: Peace Force :
Harriet Walsh is desperate for work, but when an intergalactic crime-fighting organisation offers her a job she's convinced it's a mistake. She dislikes puzzles, has never read a detective mystery, and hates wearing uniforms. So why did the Peace Force pick her?
Who cares? Harriet needs the money, and she's happy to go along with the training for as long as they keep paying her. She'd better dig out some of those detective mysteries though, because she's about to embark on her first real mission...
About Harriet Walsh: Peace Force :
Harriet Walsh is desperate for work, but when an intergalactic crime-fighting organisation offers her a job she's convinced it's a mistake. She dislikes puzzles, has never read a detective mystery, and hates wearing uniforms. So why did the Peace Force pick her?
Who cares? Harriet needs the money, and she's happy to go along with the training for as long as they keep paying her. She'd better dig out some of those detective mysteries though, because she's about to embark on her first real mission...
April 2, 2018
Speculative Fiction Showcase: The Promise of a Battered Moon by Jack Teng
Speculative Fiction Showcase: The Promise of a Battered Moon by Jack Teng: Release date: March 26, 2018 Subgenre: Space opera, Military science fiction
About The Promise of a Battered Moon:A planet-killer asteroid is hurtling to Earth and everyone is freaking out. But not Manon Fontaine. She knows what the asteroid really is and it’s hers. Once she controls it, she’ll revive the world’s post-war economy and also her mother’s mining company. But first, she needs to navigate family betrayals and kidnapping attempts before she can finally determine her own fate.
About The Promise of a Battered Moon:A planet-killer asteroid is hurtling to Earth and everyone is freaking out. But not Manon Fontaine. She knows what the asteroid really is and it’s hers. Once she controls it, she’ll revive the world’s post-war economy and also her mother’s mining company. But first, she needs to navigate family betrayals and kidnapping attempts before she can finally determine her own fate.
March 29, 2018
Speculative Fiction Showcase: High Barrens (Tales of Haroon, Book 1) by Alice Sa...
Speculative Fiction Showcase: High Barrens (Tales of Haroon, Book 1) by Alice Sa...: Release date: March 29, 2018 Subgenre: Epic fantasy, YA fantasy About High Barrens : Seeing into a soul is easy for Flint.
She can change a life or even the world with her words.
She should have kept her mouth shut.
Flint thought that having six older brothers and growing up in a dangerous frontier town would prepare her for anything. She soon discovers that the world is a lot more complex than she expected, and it’s going to take more than a strong back and good intentions to achieve her goals.
When it comes to magic, all the wishes in the world won’t change who you really are. And sometimes that’s okay.
She can change a life or even the world with her words.
She should have kept her mouth shut.
Flint thought that having six older brothers and growing up in a dangerous frontier town would prepare her for anything. She soon discovers that the world is a lot more complex than she expected, and it’s going to take more than a strong back and good intentions to achieve her goals.
When it comes to magic, all the wishes in the world won’t change who you really are. And sometimes that’s okay.
Speculative Fiction Showcase: Speculative Fiction Links of the Week for March 30...
Speculative Fiction Showcase: Speculative Fiction Links of the Week for March 30...: It's time for the weekly round-up of interesting links about speculative fiction from around the web, this week with Pacific Rim: Uprising, Isle of Dogs, Ready Player One, WonderCon, an uproar about the upcoming Hugo Award finalist announcements as well as the usual mix of awards news, writing advice, interviews, reviews, con reports, crowdfunding campaigns, science articles, free online fiction and much more.
March 27, 2018
Speculative Fiction Showcase: Guest post by Claire Fitzpatrick: Body horror: the...
Speculative Fiction Showcase: Guest post by Claire Fitzpatrick: Body horror: the...: Body horror: the gory ‘what if’ of speculative fiction There seems to be this idea that body horror, or splatterpunk, is not worthy of ...
March 23, 2018
Speculative Fiction Showcase: Interview with Dyane Forde, author of Berserker (B...
Speculative Fiction Showcase: Interview with Dyane Forde, author of Berserker (B...: Today on the Speculative Fiction Showcase, we talk to author Dyane Forde about her recently released novel Berserker, the third and final instalment of the Rise of the Papilion Trilogy.
March 22, 2018
Speculative Fiction Showcase: Speculative Fiction Links of the Week for March 23...
Speculative Fiction Showcase: Speculative Fiction Links of the Week for March 23...: It's time for the weekly round-up of interesting links about speculative fiction from around the web, this week with feminist science fiction, Black Panther, Black Lightning season 2 of Jessica Jones, the last ever episode of The X-Files, Pacific Rim: Uprising, Isle of Dogs, Krypton, Ready Player One as well as the usual mix of awards news, writing advice, interviews, reviews, con reports, crowdfunding campaigns, science articles, free online fiction and much more.
