Your Science Fiction and Fantasy Book Bargains for March 11, 2021

It’s ANCIENT ALIENS meets THE HUNGER GAMES! International cross-genre phenomenon, optioned for film!
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The Asteroid is coming. You have two options. You die, or you Qualify…
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Nerd, geek, and awkward smart girl Gwen Lark must compete against other Earth teens, including her sexy high school crush, in order to Qualify for interplanetary rescue from an asteroid apocalypse, in this bestselling, high-octane adventure series in the vein of DIVERGENT, THE MAZE RUNNER, READY PLAYER ONE, and ENDER’S GAME, from a Nebula Award Finalist.

As a rare halfblood among a race of witches and shifters, Freya has enjoyed a quiet life among those who know little about her, as well as the freedom to make her own choices, a rare thing in her world.

When obligation arrives on her doorstep to remind her of promises made long ago, her quiet life comes to an end and she is taken to the capital city of Iladel to attend a prestigious royal academy, where appearances can be deceiving and connections are everything. There, she’ll be reunited with her old friend, Prince Aerelius, and begin to experience life at court in ways she never did as a girl.

As Freya and the prince dive into old routines and explore new feelings, they uncover the secrets and schemes that lurk below the court’s surface. When a secret is unveiled that changes everything, they must do all they can to ensure the safety of all they hold dear.

Category: Fantasy – New Adult & College

Getting shot wasn’t how I expected to end my Saturday night.

I had always imagined what my obituary would be. Gemma Abbott – that’s me – a witch, a complete book nerd, and an agent for Paranormal MI5, succumbed to the bullet that blah blah blah… nah, I’m not ready to die, which means I have to work hard to live.

When a serial killer leaves a trail of dead bodies in the open for humans to find, I have to work fast to bring him in. With every death of a female witch, the ley line’s power is mysteriously lessening.

Dave, my handsomely nerdy desk friend, is a witch with no magic, but his analysing skills could change the world. Would he be able to help me track down the killer before magic dries up for good? Or, would the killer take us all down with him?

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Category: Fantasy – Paranormal & Urban

A Cat and his human minions fight to bring peace to humanity.
The reviewers had these words: “Engaging characters…fun and interesting…enjoyable and light reading…you won’t want to put it down!”

Compared to Andre Norton, the Free Trader series takes you to a colonized world across the galaxy where humans and their sentient creations struggle together to build a better world. Not everyone believes. Some believe that being stronger means they can take what they want. People suffer, until the Free Trader arrives. He only wants to trade, but the takers have other ideas.

Join the Free Trader as he journeys across the world of Vii in search of something better.

Category: Science Fiction – Galactic Empire

When Jack’s grandfather is murdered, his dying words are to get Jack to promise to attend Darkthorn Academy. Jack doesn’t like it, but he’ll do what is necessary to honor the man who raised him.

Surviving Darkthorn Academy won’t be easy. Jack will have to make alliances, learn to harness magic and face dangerous enemies, both alive and dead. If he’s lucky he might just make it to second year.

A coming of age, sword and sorcery fantasy adventure with gamelit aspects, including a slightly overpowered MC, a dragon companion, and a team of adventurers. Inspired by games like Skyrim and Diablo 2 and Fallout.

Category: Fantasy – Sword & Sorcery

After successfully finishing his first year at Darkthorn Academy, Jack returns to Sunder with his new friend, Stannerios. Together, Jack and Stann intend to enjoy their summer preparing for their second year. But even in Sunder they aren’t safe, as they deal with street thugs and assassins.
When Jack and Stann finally return to Darkthorn Academy and reunite with the rest of the team, they learn that things have changed. A new headmaster has been appointed and the rules for questers have changed drastically. Can they survive a second year at the Academy or will they find a new path to success?

Books two includes more gamelit aspects, including crafting, cultivation, a new bio-tech interface, and a few new mentors.

Jason has lost everything important in his life: his job, his friends, his family, his health, and his will to live. One day he receives the incredible opportunity to potentially get it all back – the ability to time travel. But every choice has consequences, and he faces more and more difficult decisions as he strives to make things right again.

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Category: Science Fiction – Time Travel

16th Century Ireland

Edyth Kenley always feared the woods. She was well aware of the dark magic found there. Each night the Druids crossed the path outside of her cottage, leaving her alone due to her stepfather’s ties to their circle. How long would it be before they decide her growing powers would be of use?

Patrick Blakesley hunted Druids. Cursed by an Archangel, Patrick was forced to follow orders against his will, and has grown into a bitter, reckless drunk. He cares for nothing other than himself… that is until he chances upon a daring young woman who was willing to risk her life to save another.

As Edyth’s magic continues to grow, so does the Druid’s desire to possess it.

In order to keep her safe, Patrick will have to put aside what’s left of his humanity and possibly bring an end to his immortality.

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Category: Fantasy – Historical

Nukes ended most of society. Now all that’s left is taxes.

No big deal or anything.

Safe and sound inside a government bunker, Arthur is proud to be just another drone. But for an ambitious man (and excellent typist) such as Arthur, a promotion to supervisor is just around the corner. But his world is flipped when the brass makes him a census-taker instead. His task: to head out into the irradiated streets armed with paperwork and red tape. Assigned to him is a drug-addicted bodyguard, Rabia Duke, who could care less if they survive.

The wastes bring much to fear. But even above radiation, roving gangs, and starvation, what the world should fear the most remains bureaucracy. A happy bureaucracy.

“Brazil” by way of “Mad Max”, M.P. Fitzgerald’s “A Happy Bureaucracy” is a bleak and hilarious look at the wheels of a system that keep turning even when nothing else is left.

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Category: Science Fiction – Post-Apocalyptic