Heavy Weight of Darkness is a dystopian science fiction novel by J.M. Erickson. It follows the transformative journey of Willard Bennett, a first-class patrician citizen, who was imprisoned and stripped of his class status and privileges. After he recruits Cassandra Kurtz, she rebels on her...

Mushroom Blues is the first novel in The Hofmann Report series by Adrian M. Gibson. This science fiction murder mystery follows NKPD Detective Henrietta Hofmann and her mushroom-headed partner Koji Nameko. The island nation of Neo Kinoko, Hōppon, was struggling after a decade of Spore...

Liminal Space is a sci-fi mystery thriller by Vicki-Ann Bush. After recently breaking up with her boyfriend, Jessie Marshall feels she needs a break. Jess travels to Primm, Nevada, with her best friend, Micah, hoping to clear her mind amid the scenic deserted landscape. However,...

Voron Forest's The Shadow Lord's Son: To Take Away His Voice is a dark, provocative LGBTQ+ fantasy novel that dives into themes of power, love, and survival. Set in a world filled with ancient bards, ruthless warlords, and a harrowing past, this book is not...

This week I’ve been enjoying Cecilia Copeland’s science fiction novel Surviving The Gauntlet, which is the first entry in the Taltrix series. The story focuses on the journey of Redder Torch – a.k.a. RT – as she forges a path for herself in the...

Smuggler's Love is the third book in the Reese Daniels Smuggler Series by T.D. Wilson. It's been a few months since Reese Daniels, a smuggler and transport pilot, was blackmailed by Sergeant Maya Walker of EDF Security into infiltrating the Almora Cartel. Now Gideon and...

The Phoenix Effect, Part 1: The Reuniting by Margaret M. MacDonald is a compelling science-fiction novel. The Unity, a government-like powerhouse, is set on taking over the world with its seemingly immortal army. Their soldiers have all been injected with nanites that drastically increase strength...

Orphans of Avalon is the first entry in the DY51v Series by D.G. Pearse, a gorgeous offering that melds post-apocalyptic elements with the paranormal to create an unforgettable read. The setting is in 2330 when science has experienced tremendous growth while the political landscape is...

Agustina Gomez fled Peru with her father and sister, intending to cross the Mexican border, enter America illegally, and start a new life for themselves away from the clutches of Balea Xolo, aka la Ballena, a notorious Peruvian drug lord who nearly killed her. She...

Volk's Bane by Zach Fortier is the second book in The Overseer series, which began with book one, Volk, when over 100,000 gamers made contact with aliens. In Saudi Arabia, an AI named Sophia becomes a citizen, and Spinners, innovative gadgets, become wildly popular. Viktor...