Your Science Fiction and Fantasy Book Bargains for October 31, 2023

Niamh retired from ghost hunting for a reason. That same reason makes her want to keep her teenage daughter far, far away from anything to do with the supernatural.

But when she returns to her hometown after a bitter divorce, her plans are ruined.

A ghost wants her daughter Edie’s help.

Seventeen-year-old Edie is eager to prove herself. She’s desperate to help as many ghosts as she can. But how can she when her mother won’t even teach her the basics of being a ghost hunter?

Niamh and Edie are about to discover you can only suppress who you are for so long. And why the right people – living and dead – by their side just might just make or break them.

Discover a whole new world of ghosts, magic, and love in Afterlife Calls. It’s a little bit spooky, sprinkled with romance, and seriously sarcastic.

Afterlife Calls is perfect for fans of Charmed, Supernatural, or Ghost Whisperer.

A figure lingering in shadowed windows. A voice whispering between tree branches. A lone traveler adrift in the dead of space.

Horror takes all shapes and sizes, squirming into the mind and burrowing deep. Nine authors weave scary tales perfect for the haunting season.

Read if you dare…

Category: Fantasy – Anthologies & Short Stories

Magelord Alexander Mason has ruled Northridge for eighty years, his unique offworld magic crushing his enemies and bringing prosperity to his people. His Firstborn son, Malkin, has long been the heir apparent, with every intention of succeeding his father. For Devon, fifth generation greatson of the old Magelord, such politics are far removed—until he unexpectedly proves his mastery of the offworld magic that empowers House Mason. But not all are pleased by Devon’s accomplishment. As hostile adversaries and shifting loyalties align against Devon, he must rely on both his formidable magic and the love of two women to uncover the plot against him and stay alive.

Category: Fantasy – Epic

Embark on a captivating journey into a world of enchantment, danger, and mystique as you meet the Vættir of Scandinavia. They are the Hidden Folk, the creatures of Scandinavian folklore, come alive in this collection that brings together well-known beings like trolls, giants, and elves, as well as lesser-known figures such as the enigmatic Creaky Cart.

Category: Fantasy – Myths & Legends

Eight years ago, an engineered virus ravaged the globe, infecting and transforming humans into apex predators called Variants. Billions died, civilization collapsed, and the human race teetered on the brink of extinction.

Nations banded together and heroes rose up to fight these abominations. On the front lines, Captain Reed Beckham and Master Sergeant Joe “Fitz” Fitzpatrick of Delta Force Team Ghost fought against the Variant hordes. With the aid of CDC Doctor Kate Lovato, they helped lead humanity to victory.

But evil and intelligent forces dwell in the shadows with the starving beasts, scheming to restart the extinction cycle and end humanity forever. And once again, Beckham, Fitz, and Kate will rise to fight them, joining forces with new heroes to try and save what’s left of the world.

Category: Science Fiction – Post-Apocalyptic

Red Sky
What if you woke up to the end of the world?

After losing her low paying job, Gwen Bell didn’t know how she was going to pay for her next months rent. But one morning, when she wakes up terribly ill, her life takes a terrifying turn she couldn’t have ever imagined.

The power is out.
Her phone doesn’t work.
And the sky is blood red.

When Jamie, the good-looking neighbor she barely knows stops by, she quickly learns that something has gone horribly wrong. Together Gwen and Jamie need to find a way to survive until help arrives. But what if there isn’t anyone out there to help?

Category: Science Fiction – Post-Apocalyptic

SHARK! Few words have such heart-stopping power—particularly among surfers. When 23-year-old Jake Ryder sees his best friend, Cody, wash up on the beach after being killed by a great white shark, he can’t let it go. Jake’s quest to find the last surfer to see Cody alive leads him to the Nomads, a shadowy tribe that hits the waves only after the sun sets. Led by Tristan Pierce, the first of a new breed of vampires, the Nomads are at the center of a growing number of dead and missing surfers. Also on the bloody trail is Lani Marley, an undercover FBI agent who befriends Jake to infiltrate the Nomads but soon falls for Tristan…

“This novel blew me away—one of the most imaginative vampire novels I’ve ever read.” — Paul Goat Allen, BlueInk Review

“It’s all passionate, fun, and delightfully new. An entertaining and emotional novel in which blood is thicker than salt water.” — Kirkus Reviews

Category: Fantasy – Paranormal & Urban

An ordinary teenager. An extraordinary ability. A life-changing adventure.

Mike’s battle for a history scholarship takes an unexpected turn when he discovers he can dive into photos and experience the past first-hand. It’s a dream come true, but there’s more going on than he realizes.

As Mike tests the limits of his ability, he learns just how dangerous the past can be and that sometimes there’s an even bigger picture.

Category: Science Fiction – Time Travel

Ursula is reeling from a bad break-up when she seeks refuge in the mystical Holloway Rd. Nestled in a cozy cottage with a lush garden and an abundance of bookshelves, Ursula hopes for a peaceful escape. But strange occurrences quickly unravel, leaving her feeling as though she’s being watched.

Unusual visions of a mysterious purple-haired woman and out-of-season plants add to her unease. As she becomes acquainted with the enigmatic Rowan and his eccentric house truck, Ursula begins to suspect that he may hold the key to understanding the bizarre happenings in this enchanting world.

When a mysterious and bewitching stranger arrives in town, Ursula must delve into her family’s history, the power of magic, and her own identity to protect everything she cares about. Join Ursula on a journey of self-discovery and love in a witchy tale set in the captivating world of the Myrtlewood Mysteries

Category: Fantasy – Paranormal & Urban