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Two very different books, one unforgettable universe. Planetfall is intimate, emotional sci-fi with secrets at its heart. After Atlas is a sharp, tense mystery that keeps you guessing.

A very well-written story with plenty of atmosphere, and the relationships – both new and old – being particularly well done.

Gritty, fresh and fully satisfying, Blackcap proves fantasy doesn't need to have 1000 pages!

Outside of the carnage there is some delicious political intrigue and machinations which I love in any story.

This is the first book in their upcoming Lost in the Aether duology, and if you’re into morally grey characters, industrial fantasy, or reality-TV-style magical competitions (with deadly consequences), this book should absolutely be on your radar.

The Summer Goddess is a beautifully told, thematically rich fantasy that offers something far beyond the typical “white male protagonist” hero’s journey. It’s a breath of fresh air for anyone looking for fantasy that centers on diverse voices, emotional complexity, and a strong female lead on a journey that feels both personal and epic.

A gritty, fast-paced urban fantasy with sharp edges, a solid mystery, and absolutely zero romantasy nonsense. Come for the vampire hunt, stay for the clever banter, great characters, and the best dog in fiction. Church alone is worth the read.

A gritty, fast-paced urban fantasy with sharp edges, a solid mystery, and absolutely zero romantasy nonsense. Come for the vampire hunt, stay for the clever banter, great characters, and the best dog in fiction. Church alone is worth the read.

It’s not flashy space opera, it’s smart, character-focused storytelling with just enough grit, action, and intrigue to keep you hooked from page one.

“Jade City meets Never Die” At Emerald City Comicon, Ken Bebelle pitched the book he co-authored with Julia Vee to me as “Asian female John Wick with dragon magic in San Francisco’s Chinatown.” It’s a simple tagline with a well-known touchtone, and at the Con, it was enough to sell dozens of copies of the […]