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Big BasedCon Based Book Sale 2023

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Big BasedCon Based Book Sale 2023

Many of the books for sale this weekend have been reviewed here on Periapsis Press!

The Based Black Friday/Cyber Monday Book Sale, hosted by Hans G. Schantz, contains lots of great books for sale for $0.99 (and some for free)! But there are so many titles to choose from. How do you know where to start?

Below are some great sci-fi and fantasy books by indie authors that we have reviewed here on Periapsis Press. You know we only post reviews of works we enjoy, so don’t hesitate to grab any of these titles. They all come with our recommendation!

Note: We did review one more book that appears in the sale, but is not listed here. Our review of Deathbringer by Blake Carpenter appeared in the first issue of ANIVL: Iron Age Magazine.

Transmutation Texas Watcher of the Damned Vol 1 by R.H. Snow Book Cover

<img width="333" height="499" src="https://periapsispress.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/41KEqoe9KUL._SX331_BO1204203200_.jpg" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image lazyload lazyload" alt="Transmutation Texas Watcher of the Damned Vol 1 by R.H. Snow Book Cover" decoding="async" srcset="https://periapsispress.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/41KEqoe9KUL._SX331_BO1204203200_.jpg 333w, https://periapsispress.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/41KEqoe9KUL._SX331_BO1204203200_-200x300.jpg 200w" sizes="(max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px" />

Transmutation Texas Review

A stunning post-apocalyptic western featuring mutated humans, monsters, cultists, and loving descriptions of Texas. Read more

Jiao Tu's Endeavour Ep 1 The Kidnapped Mousling by Donald Uitvlugt Book Cover

<img width="525" height="837" src="https://periapsispress.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/JTE-1-cover-642x1024.png" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image lazyload lazyload" alt="Jiao Tu's Endeavour Ep 1 The Kidnapped Mousling by Donald Uitvlugt Book Cover" decoding="async" srcset="https://periapsispress.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/JTE-1-cover-642x1024.png 642w, https://periapsispress.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/JTE-1-cover-188x300.png 188w, https://periapsispress.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/JTE-1-cover-768x1226.png 768w, https://periapsispress.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/JTE-1-cover-963x1536.png 963w, https://periapsispress.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/JTE-1-cover-1283x2048.png 1283w, https://periapsispress.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/JTE-1-cover.png 1410w" sizes="(max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px" />

The Kidnapped Mousling Review

An enjoyable “furry” sword and planet adventure featuring a bunny warrior, a sentient sword, ghosts, and plenty of heroics. Read more

Swords and Maidens edited by N.R. LaPoint Book Cover

<img width="230" height="346" src="https://periapsispress.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/51Rx-AyXERL._SY346_.jpg" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image lazyload lazyload" alt="Swords and Maidens edited by N.R. LaPoint Book Cover" decoding="async" srcset="https://periapsispress.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/51Rx-AyXERL._SY346_.jpg 230w, https://periapsispress.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/51Rx-AyXERL._SY346_-199x300.jpg 199w" sizes="(max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px" />

Swords and Maidens Review

Swords and Maidens is a short story anthology featuring eleven tales of heroics in a range of sci-fi and fantasy settings. Edited by NR LaPoint, this collection will gratify anyone looking for simple fun. Read more

Ronald Regan's Brilliant BUllet by Frederick Gero Heimbach Book Cover

<img width="324" height="500" src="https://periapsispress.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/51eyZJh9ooL.jpg" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image lazyload lazyload" alt="Ronald Regan's Brilliant BUllet by Frederick Gero Heimbach Book Cover" decoding="async" srcset="https://periapsispress.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/51eyZJh9ooL.jpg 324w, https://periapsispress.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/51eyZJh9ooL-194x300.jpg 194w" sizes="(max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px" />

Ronald Reagan's Brilliant Bullet Review

An alternate history story featuring such bizarre elements as rocket powered flying suits, singing Mount Rushmore heads, and cloning via supernatural powers Read more

The Heights of Perdition by C.S. Johnson Book Cover

<img width="333" height="500" src="https://periapsispress.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/51lFObpUzfL.jpg" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image lazyload lazyload" alt="The Heights of Perdition by C.S. Johnson Book Cover" decoding="async" srcset="https://periapsispress.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/51lFObpUzfL.jpg 333w, https://periapsispress.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/51lFObpUzfL-200x300.jpg 200w" sizes="(max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px" />

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

The Devil's Dictum by Frederick Geo Heimbach Book Cover

<img width="324" height="499" src="https://periapsispress.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/51u1bdsjQ6L._SX322_BO1204203200_.jpg" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image lazyload lazyload" alt="The Devil's Dictum by Frederick Geo Heimbach Book Cover" decoding="async" srcset="https://periapsispress.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/51u1bdsjQ6L._SX322_BO1204203200_.jpg 324w, https://periapsispress.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/51u1bdsjQ6L._SX322_BO1204203200_-195x300.jpg 195w" sizes="(max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px" />

The Devil's Dictum Review

A satirical tale of adventure in a twisted-history version of the United States Read more

Pirates of the Electromagnetic Waves by Fenton Wood Book Cover

<img width="305" height="500" src="https://periapsispress.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/41Uo01agLNL.jpg" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image lazyload lazyload" alt="Pirates of the Electromagnetic Waves by Fenton Wood Book Cover" decoding="async" srcset="https://periapsispress.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/41Uo01agLNL.jpg 305w, https://periapsispress.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/41Uo01agLNL-183x300.jpg 183w" sizes="(max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px" />

Pirates of the Electromagnetic Waves Review

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

Out of the Deep by TJ Marquis Book Cover

<img width="525" height="833" src="https://periapsispress.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/FFYKalzWUAQhbOJ.jpg" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image lazyload lazyload" alt="Out of the Deep by TJ Marquis Book Cover" decoding="async" srcset="https://periapsispress.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/FFYKalzWUAQhbOJ.jpg 567w, https://periapsispress.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/FFYKalzWUAQhbOJ-189x300.jpg 189w" sizes="(max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px" />

Out of the Deep Review

This sequel to How Black the Sky exceeds the first--delivering even more action, intriguing worldbuilding, and that brawly theology. Read more

Light Unto Another World Vol 1 by Yakov Merkin Book Cover

<img width="525" height="787" src="https://periapsispress.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/light-unto-another-world-volume-1-cover-with-text-2-bigger-for-amazon-683x1024.png" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image lazyload lazyload" alt="Light Unto Another World Vol 1 by Yakov Merkin Book Cover" decoding="async" srcset="https://periapsispress.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/light-unto-another-world-volume-1-cover-with-text-2-bigger-for-amazon-683x1024.png 683w, https://periapsispress.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/light-unto-another-world-volume-1-cover-with-text-2-bigger-for-amazon-200x300.png 200w, https://periapsispress.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/light-unto-another-world-volume-1-cover-with-text-2-bigger-for-amazon-768x1152.png 768w, https://periapsispress.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/light-unto-another-world-volume-1-cover-with-text-2-bigger-for-amazon-1024x1536.png 1024w, https://periapsispress.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/light-unto-another-world-volume-1-cover-with-text-2-bigger-for-amazon-1365x2048.png 1365w, https://periapsispress.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/light-unto-another-world-volume-1-cover-with-text-2-bigger-for-amazon.png 1800w" sizes="(max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px" />

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

How Black the Sky by TJ Marquis Book Cover

<img width="313" height="500" src="https://periapsispress.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/51l1hJiIJBL.jpg" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image lazyload lazyload" alt="How Black the Sky by TJ Marquis Book Cover" decoding="async" srcset="https://periapsispress.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/51l1hJiIJBL.jpg 313w, https://periapsispress.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/51l1hJiIJBL-188x300.jpg 188w" sizes="(max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px" />

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

Hellgate by Morgon Newquist Book Cover

<img width="230" height="346" src="https://periapsispress.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/51mipX4KzLS._SY346_.jpg" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image lazyload lazyload" alt="Hellgate by Morgon Newquist Book Cover" decoding="async" srcset="https://periapsispress.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/51mipX4KzLS._SY346_.jpg 230w, https://periapsispress.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/51mipX4KzLS._SY346_-199x300.jpg 199w" sizes="(max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px" />

Hellgate by Morgon Newquist Review

A paranormal suburban fantasy that throws a relatable female lead alongside two compelling romantic interests in a fight against a demon wolf Read more

Hell Spawn by Declan Finn Book Cover

<img width="313" height="500" src="https://periapsispress.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/5170DyTqmwL.jpg" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image lazyload lazyload" alt="Hell Spawn by Declan Finn Book Cover" decoding="async" srcset="https://periapsispress.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/5170DyTqmwL.jpg 313w, https://periapsispress.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/5170DyTqmwL-188x300.jpg 188w" sizes="(max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px" />

Hell Spawn Review

An action packed novel--one part exorcism horror, one part urban fantasy--featuring battles with the demon-possessed, God-given superpowers, and chillingly palpable evil. Read more

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