Your Science Fiction and Fantasy Book Bargains for August 15, 2023

WHEN A DEADLY VIRUS SWEEPS ACROSS LONG ISLAND… THE DEAD BEGIN TO RISE

The year is 2030. The government’s experiment with reanimating corpses for use as soldiers and slaves is still in its infancy. It’s about to go primetime in a very big and terrifying way.

Animal researcher Lyssa Stemple’s life is spiraling out of control. Her baby boy just passed away, her husband has left her, and now the animals on Long Island are acting crazy. When a technician in her controversial lab is brutally murdered, Lyssa becomes the primary suspect. But with the island on lockdown, she needs to save her surviving daughter… and they’ve got nowhere to run.

“A Dark and Sure Descent” is the epic thrilling prequel to the highly acclaimed undead series, ZPOCALYPTO, from the World of GAMELAND. Described as THE WALKING DEAD meets THE RUNNING MAN, it’s a wholly original take on the undead genre.

The starship Freedom was once a mighty warship. Today she’s a tourist attraction. The space wars ended long ago. The Freedom is now a flying museum. The tourists love it. The Changing of the Guard, the starfighter aerobatics, the starboard cannon salute . . . it’s the best show in the galaxy.

James King commands the starship Freedom. He hates his job. He was a real soldier once. Back when the Freedom was a real warship. He never imagined himself running a tourist trap. Right after Christmas, he plans to retire.

Then, on Christmas day, the aliens attack. Within hours, they devastate Earth’s military. Millions die.

So much for retirement.

The aliens spare the starship Freedom. After all, she’s only a tourist attraction. But not to Commander King. He will get his beloved starship battle-ready. He will enter the fight. The Freedom will fly to war again!

Category: Science Fiction – Military

He took a solemn oath to protect the King. But will his heart lead him down a deadly path?

Rordan was sent to the Temple at a young age to learn the holy magic the King holds so dear. He has spent his life walking the path of a holy paladin knight. As he begins his service to the King, he must give up his desire for a normal life. But when he falls in love with the King’s daughter, her furious father demands his head.

The Paladin’s Sin is the sword-slashing first book in The Paladin’s Sin fantasy series. If you like engaging characters, thrilling adventures, and a dash of romance, you’ll adore Jessica Kemery’s battle for atonement.

Category: Fantasy – Sword & Sorcery

No power. No rules. No help coming.
The end of the world is just the beginning of the hunt …

Estes Park Police Chief Marcus Colton and tracker Sam ‘Raven’ Spears have never liked one another, but when a young girl goes missing in Rocky Mountain National Park, Colton hires Spears to help find her. Their search ends after a night of catastrophic events. When word reaches Estes Park that the nation has been hit by a coordinated electromagnetic pulse attack, Colton and Spears are forced to work together again. But they quickly realize they aren’t just tracking a killer–they are tracking a madman during the middle of a war on American soil.

Halfway across the country, Senator Charlize Montgomery awakes to find the nation’s capital has gone dark. Forced to set off on foot, she treks across a city and as the night progresses, she learns the EMP attack was just the beginning.

Category: Science Fiction – Post-Apocalyptic

THE BLOOD CURSE follows Mark, an 80s teen whose into metal, punk and skipping school. His life is turned upside down when he discovers his unusual lineage could get him eaten. Mark’s rocky high school years bring him close calls, first love, loss, and most of all, never letting anyone get a whiff of his blood. Rock out with Mark and accompanying playlist in this to-die-for YA!

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Category: Fantasy – Paranormal & Urban

“Weapons of Wyn” is a set in 860 AD, where a young Ængle-Briton woman becomes a captive on a Viking ship after her village is raided. The Viking commander, Eirīkr, is a strong and caring warrior who treats her well. Despite their circumstances, the woman develops feelings for Eirīkr. This story is about a woman’s journey during this perilous time.

Category: Fantasy – Historical