2025 Summer Based Book Sale

2025 Summer Based Book Sale!

Many of the books on sale this week for $0.99 or less have been reviewed here on Periapsis Press!

The 2025 Summer Based Book Sale, hosted by Hans G. Schantz, contains lots of great books on sale for $0.99 (and some for free)!

Hans says on the sale page, “With about 300 based books on the shelf to browse including over a hundred new to the trove, there’s something for for every seeker of truth and tale.”

While the proliferation of alternative fiction options is wonderful to see, readers may find themselves spoiled for choice. A list of 300 titles can be intimidating!

So where should you start?

Below are the indie sci-fi and fantasy books that we have reviewed here on Periapsis Press. You know we only review books we like, so each of these has our heartfelt recommendation!

There are also additional titles we have not had yet reviewed by many authors we have recommended in the past.

Keep an eye out for more works by L. Jagi Lamplighter and more!

Our Picks from the 2025 Summer Based Book Sale:

After Moses Review

An engaging space western featuring a gun-slinging captain, a crumbling solar system civilization, and colorful villains. Read more

Blood Pressure Review

A gripping police procedural set in a fantasy world of magitech and unique race-types Read more

Deathbringer Review

A dark sword and sorcery tale of necromancy and revenge featuring a talking sword, lite steampunk setting, and gory action Read more

Gun Magus Review

An unpretentious isekai novel featuring a gun-slinging male lead, an eldritch floating fortress, and anime girls. Read more

In Darkness Cast Review

A driving sword and sorcery novel about a hero who prays for help and receives an all-powerful – and evil – sorcerer from another world in answer Read more

Let Sleeping Gods Lie Review

A weird western fantasy combining the thrills of the California frontier with the chills of cosmic horror Read more

A Greater Duty Review

A detailed military space fleet novel featuring diverse alien species and exciting battles both in space and on the ground. Read more

How Black the Sky Review

A fun, heavy metal romp following a band of warriors through epic battles to defend against an invasion of Underworld monsters! Read more

Light Unto Another World Review

A fresh take on the popular isekai genre, featuring a compelling lead with a detailed background, a true fantasy setting, and plenty of action. Read more

Pirates of the Electromagnetic Waves Review

A story of youthful ingenuity set in a flavorful science fiction, alternate history world! Read more

The Brand of the Warlock Review

A clever and compelling fantasy, thick with mystery and suspense, dark magic and demons! Read more

The Heights of Perdition Review

An engaging science fiction romance filled with space pirates, futuristic tech, a world reeling from nuclear fallout, and—of course—romance. Read more