Your Science Fiction and Fantasy Book Bargains for May 6, 2025

Enter the Jovian Universe pentalogy . . . The series begins with a tragic love story between Svetlana and Andrew that leads to the birth of the first human-Jovian (their son, Evander). Evander is destined for the presidency, the highest position of power modern man has to offer—or so humanity believes. There are actually higher positions held in the surrounding galaxy, and the individuals in these positions (the Jovians) covertly hold the reins, for good or bad, in the name of their own desires. “Captivating science fiction.”—A BlueInk Notable Book and Starred Review

The second book in the epic Jovian Universe series. It has been ten years since Svetlana sought refuge for herself and her son in an obscure town in Russia. Ten years since she fought to keep Evander from the Jovians, her ruthless in-laws who harbor secret plans for both Earth and the human race. Svetlana will do everything in her power to hold them at bay, but she knows it won’t be enough. They are coming. The only question is, what will she do when they take him? “An engrossing and enjoyable read. … Absolutely entertaining and satisfying .”—Goodreads Review

Category: Science Fiction – Genetic Engineering

The last survivors. The last chance. The last leap through time…

In a world ravaged by the mistakes of the past, Isabel and Diego cling to survival inside Eden-17, the last biodome built to withstand Earth’s apocalyptic collapse. Outside, a sea of microdrones tap relentlessly, waiting to break through their defenses. As the walls begin to crack and the hope fades, Isabel makes a startling discovery: the time-bending technology buried beneath their feet.

There’s just one problem: only one of them can make the jump.

Category: Science Fiction – Time Travel

At the very edge of mankind’s cosmic reach, a small planet threatens Earth with extinction… When Paludis shares a breakthrough technology with Earth, peace swiftly turns into deadly conflict. If you like futuristic technology, alien political intrigue, and high-octane, paranormal action, then you’ll love this highly-awarded interstellar adventure!

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Category: Science Fiction – Space Opera

Realm-Building is open to all. On the continent of Elondria, anyone may become the next legendary dragon rider by building the greatest towns, cities, and even kingdoms.

Skálda Branwright dreams of leaving the Longcold and becoming the first Dragonlord to build an official realm. Only no dragon egg has ever hatched for her.

But when a hatchling falls to her from another world, begging for rescue, she must decide whether to surrender her dragon to death or become the worst criminal of all—a rogue rider.

Yet this is no ordinary dragon. By the time Skálda realizes what she holds in her hands, it is much too late.

Stealing this hatchling will come at a steep cost—breaking the republic she is sworn to serve… and eliminating the elf that created the rules for Realm-Building.

The same war machine that manufactures humans into riders to serve the elves.

A Queen will rise…

Category: Fantasy – Epic

Emerson Blackwell discovers a secret library in NYC where the books are doorways to magical worlds. However, The Central Library is banning some books from its Catalogue and hunting down the authors. When Emerson finds out her mother is publishing banned books, she has to decide whether the books are dangerous or the Library is hiding something.

Category: Dark Fantasy

Jay Diamant, supervillain, only wants what’s best for his nephew—which does not include letting the kid be mentored by superhero Harris Ferguson. Fake-dating Harris to appease his nephew’s parents is bad enough, but falling for Harris for real is another matter entirely…
A contemporary romantic fantasy with a hint of steam and a lot of heart.

Category: Fantasy – Superhero

A captain without hope; a fleet in decline. Will glory return once again? Or will the decay of time win the day?

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Category: Hard Science Fiction

Adair Finch is the most powerful warlock in the world, and one of the best private investigators for hire.

He has dealt with corporate vampires, murderous werewolves, and even fae royalty. Everything was perfect until he lost one case—the case where he also lost his brother.

So Finch retired. From magic. From PI work. From everything.

Bree Blackstone, a twelve-year-old witch, doesn’t know or care about any of that except Finch’s reputation. In the middle of the night, she bangs on Finch’s door. Her mother has been murdered, and now the assassin is after Bree as well.

Reluctantly, Finch agrees to help, only to discover something sinister has been brewing in town while he ignored the world… He’ll need to dust off all his old skills and magic before it’s too late.

“Fans of the Dresden Files and the Iron Druid Chronicles will definitely enjoy Stovall’s creation.” – Jason Cord

Category: Fantasy – Paranormal & Urban

FanFiAddict 2023 Best Indie Debut Award

“He ran like the monster he was. And the smoke followed.”

GIMLORE is a single mother and war veteran turned crime boss set on protecting her family and her town.

ORBERESIS is a petty thief pretending to be God to protect a terrible secret.

REDNOW is the world’s most feared mercenary, but his best days are behind him and there’s one job left to do.

In a world of dangerous monsters and devastating smoke magic, the seeds of war are being planted. Allies must be treasured and enemies defeated.

The Smokesmiths is a gritty epic fantasy series with a harsh world of smoke magic, alien creatures and ancient secrets where characters do their best to come out on top. Peace will not last.

Category: Fantasy – Epic

The Known World is in peril once again. Old grudges are made anew and settled only on the battlefield, with threads of smoke flowing in the air.

Gimlore saved her town and her family, and she has even learned that trusting people may not always be a bad thing. But with ancient powers stirring, her whole world is shaken again, and the pains of the past come back stronger than ever.

Rednow’s retirement plan was successful but didn’t last long. He is both in the eye of the storm, and the storm itself. Blessed or cursed by powers he wants to reject, he questions whether the faith everyone seems to deposit in him is even warranted. After all, he’s still just an old man with bad lungs.

Orberesis blossoms under the tutelage of a new master and awakens ancient, forgotten arts. He rose from thief to the impersonator of a god, and now true divinity might just be within his grasp.