Your Science Fiction and Fantasy Book Bargains for November 17, 2023

In a universe on the brink of destruction, they made a fatal error by exterminating her species. Now, the Spider Queen is out for revenge. Silvia, the last surviving female of her kind, holds the key to the resurgence of her race. But as long as she remains captive, her species faces imminent extinction.

With freedom as her sole purpose, Silvia is determined to break free from her chains at any cost. Unleashed upon the universe, her venomous kiss becomes a catalyst for genetic contamination, transforming her victims into her spider brethren. Humanity’s future hangs in the balance, and the eradication of the Spider Queen is of utmost importance.

However, standing in her way is the tough-as-nails police chief of the primitive planet she is trapped on. Will he be the barrier that the Spider Queen cannot overcome, or will he succumb to her deadly allure?

The world is free. The world is mine.

Some call him the Usurper, the Destroyer of Worlds. Mahzun calls himself the Savior of Man. A decade of war has brought him to the precipice of victory.

Zahara, a prodigious mage, is destined to wield the Power of Creation and put an end to the Usurper. But when that power mistakenly falls to Ekarath, her best friend and elite soldier incapable of casting the simplest of spells, destiny must be questioned.

Will the Usurper complete his victory? Or will Ekarath find the strength to be the hero he wasn’t destined to be?

Category: Fantasy – New Adult & College

The Realm-Building Enterprise 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 realms.

All it takes is hatching an egg—a legal one, that is.

Skálda Branwright dreams of leaving the Longcold and becoming the first Dragonlord to build an official realm. But that may prove difficult after she defies the Enterprise and rescues a wild hatchling.

This is no ordinary dragon. It was best kept dead. The Enterprise is a human’s path to a glorious future—but it is ruthless to those who would defy the elves that made the rules.

She never meant to steal a dragon. She always meant to build a realm. She never wanted to break the continent.

A Realm-Breaker is coming.

Category: Fantasy – Epic

5 POV, 2 Worlds, 1 Planet:

In a future ice age, Bleu’s expedition team emerges from their subterranean haven to discover humans are no longer the dominant species on Earth.

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Category: Science Fiction – Post-Apocalyptic

Thea has always felt different. Her best friend Dean knows her better than anyone. But when her father dies and Dean is halfway across the world, she feels more lost than ever.

After she locks eyes with Arlen, she doesn’t understand why she’s drawn to him like a magnet. Upon soon discovering he’s Elven, her feelings for him only deepen. But she quickly realizes that so does the threat of an ancient Elven clan determined to maintain the purity of Elven bloodlines. And that they’ll kill to protect it.

As Thea’s spiritual gifts grow, she must learn to trust her instincts. But if it’s fate that has pulled her in so deep, is it even her own choice to make?

This is the first book in the Horizon series, a slow-burn Elven and human fantasy romance inspired by the concept of soul mates. It has spiritual and metaphysical themes, and a low magic urban world you can get lost in.

Category: Fantasy – Metaphysical & Visionary

Shadows and danger are mounting… and not just for Thea, but for those she loves.

After the Myrkalfar clan’s deadly attack, Thea and Dean find themselves drawn deeper into the clan’s darkness. Why is she being hunted? And why are her dreams invaded?

As Thea’s instincts and internal fire grow, she heeds the warnings of the ancient spirits, and turns to Arlen for help. She soon discovers that she must confront her past… and the sacred and mystical Elven world that’s been shrouded in secrets for centuries.

She’s about to find out who she really is, and what she’s been running from. It will change everything, forever.

Once she learns the truth, Thea must choose: Continue hiding from her past, or face it—even if it means she may lose everything, including her own life.

This sequel has ancient Norse vibes, reincarnation romance themes, and builds in spirit, magic and fantasy.

A dire warning. An impending alien invasion. Only one chance for survival.
In the near future, an alien probe arrives on Earth with a pivotal mission—determine if humanity has what it takes to survive the impending invasion by a merciless armada.

The probe discovers Marc Ibarra, a young inventor, who holds the key to a daring gambit that could save a fraction of Earth’s population. Humanity’s only chance lies with Ibarra’s ability to keep a terrible secret and engineer the planet down the narrow path to survival.

Earth will need a fleet. One with a hidden purpose. One strong enough to fight a battle against annihilation.

The Ember War is the first installment in an epic military sci-fi series. If you like A Hymn Before Battle by John Ringo and The Last Starship by Vaughn Heppner, then you’ll love this explosive space adventure.

Category: Science Fiction – Military

“It’s about Roman blood, survival and money. Mostly yours.”
New Yorker Karen Brown is running for her life. She makes a snap decision to flee to Roma Nova – her dead mother’s homeland, and last remnant of the Roman Empire in the 21st century. But can Karen tough it out in such an alien culture? And with a crazy killer determined to terminate her for a very personal reason?

Stifled by the protective cocoon of her Roma Novan family, deceived by her new lover, she propels herself into a dangerous mission. But then the killer sets a trap – she must sacrifice herself for another – and she sees no escape.

A thriller laced with romance and coming of age, this is Roman fiction brought into the 21st century through the lens of alternative history and driven by a female protagonist with heart and courage.

“Eve Dallas meets Lindsey Davis’s Roman detective Falco meets The Hunger Games.”

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Category: Science Fiction – Alternative History

2016 First Place winner of the Paranormal Romance Guild’s Reviewer’s choice Awards in Horror! When Seventeen year old Winter Merrill made a bargain with the mysterious Secret Keeper, she knew there were rules. The most important one, the next time you have a secret, you will not be able to tell it….even if you try. What she didn’t know is that her next secret if not told, would destroy her life and the life of Liam, the only boy she ever loved. Can Winter find a way out of the dark bargain that binds her tongue or will her deal with the Secret Keeper bring devastating consequences unimaginable even to her?

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Category: Fantasy – Paranormal & Urban