Your Science Fiction and Fantasy Book Bargains for June 3, 2023

Aaron Havenes practically grew up in prison, charged with the crime of defending himself. He never thought he’d fight for the Galactic Empire that stripped him of his freedom. But picking up a rifle might be the only way to get his life back.

The remote colony of Vanguard is under siege, and politicians have withdrawn the garrison. Their only hope of surviving the onslaught of alien attacks is to arm the able-bodied convicts in their mines. Sacrificing a few criminals might save a few of the real soldiers.

But Aaron proves more capable than anyone expects, and before long he’s held up as an example of what the criminals could be. But the establishment only sees that as a threat to their status quo, and they arrange for him to be abandoned in alien territory.

The vicious creatures don’t kill him, however. They have plans for him. And Aaron might just pick their side.

Some people just knew how to go out in style.

Tim had never been one of those guys.

Tim was always a planner.

The plan was to get into college, graduate, and find a well-paying job.

That plan was coming together nicely until he saw a presentation to get paid to play The Etheric Coast.

At his graduation ceremony.

After watching the company’s employee recruitment video, Big Richie’s words had a whole new meaning.

He could spend his life going from a cubicle at work to a one-bedroom apartment and back again…

Or he could take a leap of faith by entering a virtual world of unlimited possibilities.

And get paid.

Now he just has to figure out how to get the job of his dreams, help his parents financially, and catch the attention of the girl of his dreams.

It was time for him to catch his wave.

Tim sure hoped it didn’t kill him first.

Category: Fantasy – TV, Movie, Video Game Adaptations

A millennium has passed since the reign of Eloise, the Last Queen of Aerianna. In the ensuing years, the world held true to her vision. That was about to end. Inequality amongst the citizenry is growing. Those with wealth and power are on the cusp of creating a technology so enticing that no one would be able to resist. Once ensnared, the people of Aerianna, indeed of the entire Coven of Worlds, would become unwitting pawns in the creation of a galactic empire.

But a long-dead Queen was not about to let her legacy die nor abandon her people in their time of need.

Category: Science Fiction – Adventure

We hide in shadows. Our planet is lost. We are the last humans, and we must go home.

Children of Earthrise is a story of exodus. Of humanity lost among the stars. Of one man rising to lead our people home.

In 2016, the Earthrise series became a surprise bestseller, captivating hundreds of thousands of readers around the world. Set two thousand years later, Children of Earthrise begins a new story, one for both new readers and old fans.

This bundle includes the first three Children of Earthrise novels: The Heirs of Earth, A Memory of Earth, and An Echo of Earth.

Category: Science Fiction – Space Opera

Everyone wants to be the chosen one.

The job’s perks often involve overpowered abilities, world-breaking equipment, and an eager line of bodacious partners.

But due to a Goddess’s meddling, a struggling musician named Perry ends up accidentally transmigrated alongside her true chosen one with none of the above.

Demanding a portal home or reparations for his bereaved family doesn’t win him respect either. Instead, he finds himself thrust into a world of magic, monsters, and a wise cracking System. His courage wins him nothing but severely diminished proportions and a brand that severely limits his combat potential.

Little does the Goddess know that nothing can stand in the way of Perry’s sheer will. If brute strength and arcane powers won’t get him the justice he desires, bardic wit, musical talent and creativity will.

Perry’s first target? A goblin shaman. Then, the world.

Category: Fantasy – Epic

A century since the departure of the Gods, the Three Nations are now united beneath the Tsar. Magic has been outlawed, its power too dangerous to remain unchecked. All Magickers must surrender themselves to the crown, or face imprisonment and death.

Alana’s mundane life has just been torn apart by the emergence of her brother’s magic. Now they must leave behind everything they’ve ever known and flee – before the Tsar’s Stalkers pick up their trail. Tasked with hunting down renegade Magickers, the merciless hunters will stop at nothing to bring them before the Tsar’s judgement.

As the noose closes around Alana and her brother, disgraced hero Devon finds himself at odds with the law when he picks a fight with the wrong man. The former warrior has set aside his weapons, but now, caught between the renegades and the Stalkers, he is forced to pick a side – the empire, or the innocent.

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Category: Fantasy – Epic

When good men forsake the light humanity must pay the price, and the dead will collect. Dark Lament is a dark fantasy novel inspired by the Crusades. It is book 1 of The Black Crusade series and an entrant in the Self Published Fantasy Blog-Off 9 (SPFBO9). Book 2 due to release Fall of 2023.

Category: Dark Fantasy

Venture into the seedy underbelly of Nosferatu society in the Veiled Series, written by award-winning author Stacey Rourke. After a hive of vampires slaughters her family, Vincenza Larow learns that to bring down monsters… she must become one. Explore a fresh spin on vampiric lore in this thrilling collection featuring three full length books. Set Includes:

Veiled
Vlad
Vendetta

Praise for the Veiled Series:

“The writing is brilliant along with the plot. It was a different twist from all the other vampire novels I’ve read and it was fantastic.” -USA Today Bestselling Author, A.M. Hargrove

“Plenty of humor and smoking hot romance! With so much on the line, the Nosferatu are looking for a savior, and they just might find one in someone they least expect. If you love vampires, this is a must-read series!” -Award-Winning Author Casey L. Bond

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Category: Fantasy – Paranormal & Urban

The Twilight Zone meets Quantum Leap meets The Outer Limits meets Sliders

In this new edition of Slipping Through you’ll find sci-fi fantasy tales, paranormal adventures, concepts of the afterlife and dimension jumping all mixed together, seasoned with some very dark twists! If you like unique and off kilter stories, this is the book for you.

Category: Science Fiction – Time Travel