Your Science Fiction and Fantasy Book Bargains for December 17, 2016

Eighteen-year-old Ria, a fire elemental and privileged student at the University of Magic, thinks nothing can get in the way of her happiness. Even when she falls for Michael, a boy whose element is different from hers, she is determined to make their forbidden romance work.

But when she starts experiencing the symptoms of magic disease that could rob her of her element, turn her into a cold-blooded killer, and shatter her life, all of her beliefs are put to the test. The only one who might be able to help her is Adrian, a mysterious, charming, and dangerous magic disease carrier, who also happens to be her least favorite person in the world.

In the far future, mankind lives safe and secure behind the Chronos Ring – an automatic defense system that encircles the area of space occupied by human beings. The Ring keeps out all of humanity’s enemies – in particular, a vicious race of reptilians known as the Parsnaak.

Now, the impossible has happened: the Chronos Ring has been breached – rendered inert – and Ian Lotus, a man with a mysterious past who has chosen to live in deliberate obscurity, finds himself no longer able to hide in the shadows as he becomes the object of a massive interplanetary manhunt. However, his problems go well beyond simply being the most wanted man in the galaxy. There’s also the approaching Parsnaak invasion fleet to deal with, as well as an enigmatic, extra-dimensional being of immense power who, for reasons unknown, wants Lotus dead.

Category: Science Fiction – Space Opera

The characters of Theoclea (who represents ‘seeing’ as in visions, spirituality) and Pythagoras (who represents ‘knowing’ as in scientific/historical speculation) join in this fantasy historical adventure. Readers are led back in time to meet Theoclea as a child, as she experiences her first vision of the future. The book moves on to a time when she has become The Delphic Oracle and gives the speech of a lifetime to a huge crowd before the Mysteries of Eleusis begin. The second part of the book moves on as Theoclea and her friends, her teacher, Pythagoras; Vorios the Magician; Morain, her Counselor, and Panelle, her Guardian/Protector ‘see’ Atlantis in a joint vision of the past. In the end, the reader ‘knows’ and ‘sees’ Atlantis as well. An exploration into why Atlantis is important for us in the modern day world.

Category: Fantasy – Historical

Something powerful is stirring in the darkness. Something so ancient that even creatures who’ve been alive for hundreds of years have long since discounted this new threat as nothing more than myth.

Geoffrey knows even less than most about this rising menace. His memories were all violently ripped away from him, leaving nothing of his past but dreams containing haunting glimpses of a beautiful girl.

A chance encounter offers up a possible link to his past, but forces beyond his control are threatening to push him into the middle of a conflict that could sweep away everything, and everyone he’s been fighting so hard to protect.

This time, saving the girl may very well cost Geoffrey his soul.

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Category: Fantasy – Paranormal & Urban

Blinded in an accident, only she can see the truth.

Losing her parents and her sight changes everything for Sibyl Forsyth. Terrified and refusing to accept the gift that she can now “see” into the supernatural realm, Sibyl stays holed up in her backyard, closed off from the outside world.

When she’s plagued with a vision of a catastrophic event, Sibyl knows she can’t possibly sit back and watch her California coastal town’s ultimate demise. Reluctantly, Sibyl sets out to stop her premonition from coming true. With the help of her shifter guide dog, Vago, the two join forces to save the day as they encounter intensely evil spirits with a vicious vendetta. In a race against time, Sibyl and Vago battle their own demons while trying to save the town from an explosive ending that nobody else sees coming.

It’s Dead Zone meets Odd Thomas, but with a heroine who has a lot of heart.

Category: Fantasy – New Adult & College

As horrifying as the future is, she sees it all.

Sibyl Forsyth doesn’t know which is harder: navigating the supernatural realm or staying afloat at Hillside University. After all, she can’t seem to register for classes.

When she receives a terrifying vision of a sacrifice happening at the next Blood Moon, Sibyl is hellbent on tracking down the demon who’s initiating the gruesome ritual. But solving this mystery is harder than she imagined. Teaming up again with her reliable sidekick, Vago, and other allies in her fight against evil, Sibyl vows to save the innocent victims before they’re sacrificed. Can she save the town before it falls prey to evil’s reign?

If you enjoy stories with supernatural visions, suspense, and budding romances, then you’ll love Pond’s latest urban fantasy series!