by Philip Eliot | Feb 4, 2026 | Fantasy |
Dragons can be dangerous … if you don’t bond with them first. Eldwin wants to follow in his father’s footsteps and become a Dragon Guard, but not for the glory. With his family dead and their lands dying, the opportunity to join the dragon rider school is all he has. But before Eldwin can bond with a dragon and guard the skies, he must pass three tests to prove his worth. Compassion, magical aptitude, and armed combat. He’s determined to pass, but his maimed arm is a constant reminder of his disadvantage. Will the obstacles Eldwin faces keep him from reaching his dreams, or will he finally see what it’s like to ride the skies? An ISFAB top 10 finalist! Fans of Sarah K.L. Wilson’s Dragon School, Christopher Paolini’s Eragon and Anne McCaffrey’s Dragon Riders of Pern will feel right at home. Trial by Sorcery is the first episode of the series Dragon Riders of Osnen. Dragon Riders of Osnen series: Book 1: Trial by Sorcery Book 2: A Bond of Flame Book 3: The Warrior’s Call Book 4: The Coin of Souls Book 5: Wings of Terror Book 6: Eyes of Stone Book 7: Tooth and Claw Book 8: A Servant of Souls Book 9: Smoke and Shadow Book 10: The Dark Rider
by Philip Eliot | Feb 4, 2026 | Horror & Paranormal |
Over 1 million readers of the horror series worldwide. Delve into 6 terrifying paranormal horror novels from the best-selling series. A locked door inside an apartment that opens on its own at night, revealing an impossibly long corridor. A newlywed couple that discovers the previous tenants of their new apartment never left. An isolated lighthouse keeper who is not alone after all. A comatose mother who shifts when no one is looking. A remote island said to be haunted by a whistling ghost. A cursed music box. Every novel is stand-alone, so you can read it in whichever order you like!
by Philip Eliot | Feb 4, 2026 | Science Fiction |
Winner of 13 literary awards, the Tachyon Tunnel series is a gripping blend of adventure, romance, and hard science wrapped in an exploration of what happens when innovation outruns human wisdom. When engineer and scientist Alex Durant achieves a breakthrough once thought impossible, reality itself begins to bend. The tachyon tunnel is the most significant leap in human history. It unlocks the galaxy and places time itself within reach. Vast interstellar distances can be navigated in days. Historical events become possible destinations. The future is no longer something humanity waits for, it is something that can be entered… and changed. But every door opened has consequences. For time, and the laws of physics, it is causality . The technology opens doors to breathtaking exploration and high-stakes adventure, but it also forges unexpected connections, awakens old conflicts, and binds people together in ways neither physics nor fate can fully explain. Love emerges in the shadow of unimaginable power, while every choice threatens to ripple across time itself. Grounded in rigorous, thought-provoking science and driven by deeply human characters, Tachyon Tunnel delivers hard science fiction with emotional depth, momentum, and wonder. It asks a haunting question that lingers long after the final page: If we can go anywhere, and anywhen, should we? This novel launches the acclaimed Tachyon Tunnel series , a sweeping saga that has already captured critical praise, earned 13 literary awards , and captivated readers who crave intelligent science fiction with heart, consequence, adventure, great science, and vision.
by Philip Eliot | Feb 3, 2026 | Science Fiction |
NEW YORK TIMES BEST-SELLING AUTHOR JOHN RINGO AND USA TODAY BEST-SELLING AUTHOR LYDIA SHERRER JOIN FORCES ON A NEW SF NOVEL OF ALIEN INVASION. Ender’s Game meets Mean Girls meets Pokémon Go . Lynn Raven may be the boss master of WarMonger 2050 with her online persona of “Larry the Snake,” but when the CEO of Tsunami Entertainment personally asks her, as a favor, to beta test a new augmented reality game, she has to face her greatest fear: Going outside and dealing with, ugh, people . As she becomes more immersed in the game, the stakes rise and so do the obstacles. Strife between teammates, a ruthless rival team, and these strange glitches that make it seem like the game algorithm (or maybe “game AI”?) has it in for her. Now she has to face a new fear: is she willing to step into the real to win the future she’s always wanted? What do you do when a game and real life merge? At the publisher’s request, this title is sold without DRM (Digital Rights Management). About Into the Real : “The futuristic world of the gamers and the game itself will interest sf readers….YA: Teens will relate to Lynn, the main character, and if they are gamers, they will enjoy her gamer and VR adventures.” — Booklist About John Ringo: “. . . the thinking reader’s zombie novel . . . Ringo fleshes out his theme with convincing details . . . the proceedings become oddly plausible.”— Publishers Weekly on Under a Graveyard Sky “[Ringo’s work is] peopled with three-dimensional characters and spiced with personal drama as well as tactical finesse.”— Library Journal “Explosive . . . fans . . . will appreciate Ringo’s lively narrative and flavorful characters.”— Publishers Weekly “. . . practically impossible not to read in one sitting . . . exceedingly impressive . . . executed with skill, verve, and wit.”— Booklist “Crackerjack storytelling.”— Starlog John Ringo brings fighting to life. He is the creator of the Posleen Wars series, which has become a New York Times best-selling series with more than one million copies in print. The series contains A Hymn Before Battle, Gust Front , When the Devil Dances , Hell’s Faire, and Eye of the Storm . In addition, Ringo has penned the Council War series. Adding another dimension to his skills, Ringo created nationally best-selling techno-thriller novels about Mike Harmon ( Ghost, Kildar, Choosers of the Slain, Unto the Breach, and A Deeper Blue ). His techno-thriller The Last Centurion was also a national bestseller. A more playful twist on the future is found in novels of the Looking-Glass series: Into the Looking Glass , Vorpal Blade , Manxome Foe, and Claws That Catch , the last three in collaboration with Travis S. Taylor. His audience was further enhanced with four collaborations with fellow New York Times best-selling author David Weber: March Upcountry, March to the Sea, March to the Stars, and We Few . There are an additional seven collaborations from the Posleen series: The Hero , written with Michael Z. Williamson, Watch on the Rhine , Yellow Eyes, and The Tuloriad , all written with Tom Kratman, and the New York Times bestseller Cally’s War and its sequels Sister Time and Honor of the Clan , all with Julie Cochrane. His science-based zombie apocalypse Black Tide Rising series includes Under a Graveyard Sky, To Sail a Darkling Sea, Islands of Rage and Hope, and Strands of Sorrow . A veteran of the 82nd Airborne, Ringo brings firsthand knowledge of military operations to his fiction.
by Philip Eliot | Feb 3, 2026 | Science Fiction |
GOLD MEDAL WINNER for BEST SCIENCE FICTION / DYSTOPIAN in the GLOBAL BOOK AWARDS 2025 ON THE MOON NOVENA, WHEN THE SEASONS TURN DEADLY, YOU MOVE, OR YOU DIE. As the frigid cold creeps in, the country of Ionia prepares to move its people to safety only to discover that traitors have stolen their land. Can they win it back before their homes turn to ice? This Sci Fi Fantasy epic follows multiple POV characters. Among them are Stem Shifters : people who can alter Space, Time, Energy, and Matter with their minds. Some, like Sophie Song , are peacekeepers, while others have joined the turncoats setting up a high-stakes civil war. Isaak Kaldera . A Stem Shifter with the ability to peek into the future sees Isaak ending the war. Will Isaak prove to be a hero or has the act of witnessing his future changed its course? Dante Zotto . His father is a corrupt oligarch. Will Dante get sucked into his nefarious world or will he remain true to his Stem Shifter daughter? Renette Imari . A government worker struggling to distribute too few resources to too many people while her own family falls to the charms of a cult leader. Kyra Anderton . An off-world miner who is attacked by Shadow Demons. She cuts off her own leg to prevent infection. Did it work? As Kyra heads back to Novena we have to wonder, is she is bringing a deadly plague with her? Falling Into Shadow is a story of power, betrayal, and revenge, where allegiances shift, and no one knows who is good and who is evil. Fans of Dune, Red Rising, and The Expanse will be swept into this unforgettable saga. If you crave epic science fiction fantasy with political intrigue and heart, Falling into Shadow from two-time Emmy Award winning writer Mike Palleschi is waiting for you. Start your journey now! “A richly imagined fantasy adventure full of slashing action and nervy psychological tension.” Kirkus Reviews .
