Your Science Fiction and Fantasy Book Bargains for August 13, 2020

When James got stuck with dockyard duty while Ben and Stella went planetside, he never thought it would be the last time he’d see his older brother and sister. But shortly after they leave, a Hameji battle fleet invades the star system, turning it into a deadly war zone.

As James flees with his father on the family starship, he can only look on as the Hameji reduce the planet to molten slag. But Ben and Stella are not dead. When James learns that they’ve been captured and enslaved, he vows to save them, no matter the cost.

James isn’t a warrior. He’s never killed a man before, and doesn’t know if he could. But if that’s what it takes to save his brother and sister, he’ll become whatever he needs to be—even if there’s no going back.

When a freakish on-stage accident propels the art rock band Sun into Arethea, a world where music has unpredictable but very real magical power, guitarist Robin Wood and his bandmates become pawns in a deadly political struggle. Four of the band are captured and imprisoned, but Robin escapes, helped by the Solanese faction who demand his cooperation in an ancient ritual that will allow them to channel his musical power. “What does this ritual involve?” Robin asks, all the while thinking to himself, please, god, don’t let it involve killing anyone or anything! As Robin awaits the answer, the lives of his imprisoned mates and the fate of all Aretheans hang in the balance.

Daram is a spellbinding, humorous, and richly imagined novel that creates unforgettable characters readers will come to love.

Category: Fantasy – Classics

In this compelling sequel to Daram, the art rock band Sun, trapped in the world of Arethea, struggle to find their way back to Earth. Because their music has extraordinary magical power in this world, Sun have become pawns in a deadly political conflict and the prey of a terrible monster they unwittingly unleashed.

Robin Wood, Sun’s gifted guitarist, is still bound by the varashti to the Solanese adept Manon Valen. Robin and his bandmates are desperate to return home, but Manon and Periclea Russan have a war to win. Along with his English bandmates, Colin, Mick, Pat, and Stuart, Robin is slowly learning how to survive in this dangerous world, and while the lessons in magic and swordplay are difficult, the lessons of the heart are even harder to learn.

The old woman, out of breath…

…stopped and gave her the gemstone.

Was it a curse or a blessing?

Shaeleen hadn’t been entirely honest about why she wanted to go to the market. Now, she had a strange green TruthStone and the magic made her uneasy. The keeper’s words rang in her ears. What did it mean?

“You are the one to save all the gemstones.”

At fifteen, she was more interested in watching her brother Cole practice his sword fighting than listening to a strange prophecy, but there was something in her voice as the bright gem passed between them, that made Shaeleen believe.

Why was she chosen?

In that moment, surrounded by the chatter of barter, and for a reason beyond her comprehension, she decided it wouldn’t hurt to do a little digging around.

But now every time she heard or told a lie she felt physical pain…
…Would her life ever be the same again?

Category: Fantasy – Epic

It’s not every day you discover you have superpowers.

The only problem: Darby Shaw’s particular brand has never been seen before, and the agency in charge of monitoring superhumans have her in their sights.

They want to know why she’s different—and they won’t give up until she’s tested.

But Darby’s department knows the value of having a super who can revive the murdered. Will she be allowed to use those powers, or will the government force her to bend to their demands?

Category: Fantasy – Paranormal & Urban

John Mack, a prepper and former soldier, struggles to save his family and community after an EMP (electromagnetic pulse) takes out the country’s electrical grid. With most electronics, communications and transportation destroyed in a matter of seconds, the nation quickly collapses into anarchy.

For John and the other residents of Willow Creek Drive, the breakdown of social order throws them back to the 1800s. As the community tries to come together, a powerful outside force appears that threatens their survival.

Will John’s years of military and prepping experience be enough to keep them safe?

Mixing tons of useful prepping tips into an action-packed story, Last Stand: Surviving America’s Collapse is a must-read for any fans of survival fiction.

Category: Science Fiction – Post-Apocalyptic

He needed a pilot, but he hadn’t expected to find one like this. Had Danny just caught a break or brought a world of trouble down on them?

Oriana might have been a 400-year old cargo ship, but she got the job done and it was home. When he saw the woman running across the space port, Danny’s first instinct, as always, was to try to help.

Not all distressed women are damsels.

She might have needed a hand at that moment, but Corey wasn’t a shrinking violet. She was bounty hunter with a sharp mind, deadly skills, and an ex trying to chase her down. It wasn’t her way to rely on other people, but desperate times call for quick thinking.

One insanely short job interview later and both of their lives were changed. It was time to go.

You’ll love this space adventure, because a found family is worth fighting for, even if it means learning to trust.

Category: Science Fiction – Adventure

“Look, I’m not writing this to feed my ego. Or to get free drinks, or have ladies throw themselves at me. I’m sure that will all happen, but it’s not why I am doing this.” Dirk – ch 1.
The Kathaldi Chronicles are an epic tale of a long forgotten evil that has returned to conquer the world.
The Kathaldi hate the gods. The gods are afraid of the Kathaldi. The last time they tangled most of the world was destroyed.
The only hope is a small group of friends. Join Dirk as he tells their story. Who is Dirk?
He’s a thief & a scoundrel. Now he needs to help his best friend save the world.
Some wonder why Dirk would help. Look, he’s a jerk, not a monster.
And if the world is destroyed who would Dirk steal from?
Does that make him a hero? Hopefully the ladies will think so.
There’s adventure, heroes aplenty, magic, monsters, evil deeds, & lots of laughs as Dirk tells how he saved the world.

Category: Fantasy – Epic

The galaxy will never be the same again.

A surprise attack during a routine First Contact ceremony turns the Alliance’s flagship into a firework display over the desert planet Shandor and lands Captain Thurgood and several of his crew in the hands of an enemy they never knew existed.

For the first time in its existence, the Alliance finds itself outmatched and powerless to act. So, it falls to a corporate spy, the galaxy’s most wanted criminal, and a soldier from another era to rescue the Captain and his crew.

Filled with intense action, epic battles, ruthless enemies, cool ships, alien worlds, smooth spies, hot criminals, grumpy sidekicks, narcissistic captains, unacceptable insubordination, hostile relics and some deep, dark secrets, Shattered Alliance is a hilarious look at humanity’s future in the stars from the author of the bestselling Duck & Cover Adventures.

Category: Science Fiction – Space Opera