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Science Fiction Reviews

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Heroes Fall by Morgon Newquist Book Cover

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Heroes Fall Review

A superhero story featuring engaging drama and confrontation with fate, punctuated by slick action scenes Read more

Pulp Rock Book Cover

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Pulp Rock Review

Talented authors manifest rock-infused prose and plot in this short story anthology Read more

Made in His Image by Jeff Stoner Book Cover

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Made in His Image Review

A sexy space adventure featuring a cast of likeable characters and a detailed sci-fi setting Read more

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

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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

Abort by C.D. Hulen Book Cover

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A Christian science-fiction short story filled with tension and thematic imagery Read more

Penance by Paula Richey and Thomas Plutarch Book Cover

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An energetic young adult superhero novel, featuring superpowers, aliens, an extraterrestrial sex trafficking ring, and the imminent invasion of earth! Read more

A Greater Duty by Yakov Merkin Book Cover

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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

Collateral Damage by Adam Furman Book Cover

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Collateral Damage Review

A high-speed science fiction thriller about a father’s battle to save his son, underfoot of a kaiju/mech battle for humanity’s survival. Read more

The Last Ancestor by Alexander Hellene Book Cover

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The Last Ancestor Review

A dynamic sword and planet romp of faith and daring! Read more

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

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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

Pirates of the Electromagnetic Waves by Fenton Wood Book Cover

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Pirates of the Electromagnetic Waves Review

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

Corona-Chan Book Cover

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Corona-Chan Review

a fantasy and sci-fi short story anthology that delivers adventure in a kaleidoscope of settings, characters, and tones, sure to leave you looking for more! Read more

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For Steam and Country Review

A streamlined tale of steampunk-flavored adventure Read more

Combat Frame XSeed by Brian Niemeier Book Cover

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Combat Frame XSeed Review

A gritty action novel that blends mecha anime and military science fiction to deliver high-energy combat alongside thrilling intrigue! Read more

The Eye of Sounnu by Schuyler Hernstrom Book Cover

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Mortu and Kyrus in the White City Review

“Mortu and Kyrus in the White City” by Schuyler Hernstrom, a short story found in The Eye of Sounnu Read more