Your Science Fiction and Fantasy Book Bargains for May 22, 2026

James never imagined that when his older brother and sister departed on planetside leave, it would be the last he’d ever see them. But as soon as they’re gone, a ruthless Hameji battle fleet invades their peaceful star system, transforming it into a war zone. Fleeing with his father on board the family starship, James can only watch in horror as the verdant planet below is reduced to molten slag.

On the way home, James learns the devastating truth: his sister is alive but enslaved. To rescue her, he must make an impossible choice. He’s no warrior—has never even held a gun, much less fired one. But to save his sister, he’ll become whatever he needs to be—even if it means crossing a line he can never uncross.

Probationary paramedic Dean Flynn never expected to treat emergencies for werewolves and vampires. Now he’s assigned to Station U and can see a hidden world full of the mythical creatures of legends and nightmares. Ride along with this tale of supernatural street medicine and see the world in a different light.

Category: Fantasy – Paranormal & Urban

The monsters came for Venus — a blazing world that felt just like home. We could have lived with that. But then they discovered Earth could be turned into the same hellish inferno. Too bad for us. They would have killed us anyway. Or worse. The invaders revel in fire and slaughter. But we are an amazing people, stubborn to the last, and forged by war. Too bad for them.

Category: Science Fiction – Military

Two Geminis wake up telepathically linked after a night neither remembers—and now they’re being hunted for what they can do.

Beneath ordinary life runs a hidden world built on astrology, where your sun sign determines your power and two factions of star-touched have waged a secret war for centuries. Piper can read intentions. Trey can wear anyone’s face. Neither of them asked for this. Both sides want them anyway.

As the conflict closes in, their connection may be the only thing keeping them alive—or the reason they don’t survive it.

Gemini Gemini is the first book in The Eighth House, a zodiac-driven urban fantasy series.

Category: Fantasy – Paranormal & Urban

After disease and nuclear warfare decimate the world population, 17-year-old Nadia is sure she’s the last person left on Earth. Then she hears a voice on her radio and everything changes. But as she and her new companions unravel the mysteries surrounding their survival, they soon realize it was no accident, and that they could be in grave danger…

Category: Science Fiction – Post-Apocalyptic

Dark Matter meets HBO’s The Last of Us in this apocalyptic tale of humanity’s fight against a fast-spreading bacterial infection that turns people into possessed followers of the mysterious Collective.
Olivia Scott once had a strange gift: she could glimpse echoes of intense events that had happened nearby. As a child, the visions terrified her. Now, those long-buried abilities may be the only thing standing between survival and annihilation.
When Liv’s brother Bobby is arrested for murder, she must reclaim the power she buried to prove his innocence. With help from two scientists, she discovers that bacteria can store memories and transmit them directly into the human brain.
As a military state rises and scientists hunt the infection’s origins in Wexberg, Liv learns the bacteria aren’t just recording human history—they’re learning to control it.

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Category: Science Fiction – Post-Apocalyptic

Mary Donahoe, like every high school junior, is stressed over her college admission prospects. She doesn’t know the fate of humanity rests on her shoulders. She doesn’t know the forces of evil are lined up to take their shot at her. She doesn’t know witnesses are coming from all over the universe to watch the show. The price of failure? Eternity.

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Category: Fantasy – Coming of Age

Two princes. Two paths. One revolution that will test everything they believe about their enemies—and themselves.

Yosyph poses as a mute servant, gathering secrets about the queen who oppresses his people. When he discovers her plot to enslave thousands, he knows rebellion without allies would be suicide. His only hope lies in following a deadly path—one that could cost him everything.

Halavant was raised as a prince, but when he leaves his privileges behind to find his missing betrothed, he discovers something far more dangerous: the truth about his kingdom.

As rebellion ignites, these two men find themselves on a collision course—navigating betrayal, battle, and an unexpected bond that could determine the fate of the realm. They soon discover that removing a tyrant isn’t enough—they must heal what’s broken, or the cycle begins again.

Category: Fantasy – Metaphysical & Visionary

The Cloud collapses. The world goes dark. A cynical architect must apply Zero Trust protocols to survive. “The Dawn of Resilience” is a gripping blend of post-apocalyptic survival, cybersecurity thriller, and cypherpunk rebellion. Secure your keys. Survive the blackout.

Category: Science Fiction – Cyberpunk