‘Rokka: Braves of the Six Flowers,’ known as ‘Rokka no Yūsha,‘ in Japan is a fantasy fiction series by Japanese author Ishio Yamagata. They were released as light novels though they would go on to get manga and anime adaptions. Adlet Mayer, the self-styled ‘world’s strongest man,’ the “Gunpowder Saint” Fremy Speeddraw, “Swamp Saint” Chamo…
‘Night Fall’ is the first book in “The Quantico Files” series of Christian fiction by Nancy Mehl, who also wrote the Ivy Towers mysteries and a member of the Kansas Authors Club. According to the GoodReads synopsis, “Finally free of her troubled upbringing, Alex Donovan is able to live out her childhood dream of working…
Last year, my pal and fellow novelist Lou Aguilar brings us a new novella just in time for the Yuletide season ‘The Christmas Spirit‘ to bring lots of holiday cheer. From the summary, A jaded women’s magazine writer becomes obsessed with the dynamic lighthouse keeper who rescued her at sea just before Christmas then mysteriously vanished. She sets…
Rightly and Beltway Banthas host Stephen Kent brings us ‘How the Force Can Fix the World: Lessons on Life, Liberty, and Happiness from a Galaxy Far, Far Away‘ from the publishing company Center Street. According to a partial Amazon description: “From widespread unemployment and mounting international hostilities, every day we are swept into more political…
‘The Church of Christ’ is a very short booklet by Japanese author Ayako Miura. It was originally published Fall 1972 issue of The Japan Christian Quarterly and has since become a noteworthy writing to Japanese Christians. According to the synopsis on Goodreads: “This is a precious chapter from the book Michi ariki (A way was…
Former Bush Administration Press Secretary and Fox News anchor Dana Perino released her book ‘Everything Will Be Okay: Life Lessons for Young Women (from a Former Young Woman).’ According to its synopsis, the book “is a no-nonsense how-to guide to life for young women looking to reframe their thinking, to believe in themselves, to take…
‘Rokka: Braves of the Six Flowers,’ known as ‘Rokka no Yūsha,‘ in Japan is a 2011 series of fantasy fiction light novels by Japanese author Ishio Yamagata. It was serialized in the Super Dash Bunko magazine. The world is bracing for the return of the Evil god, centuries after the goddess of Fate sealed him…
Ayako Miura shares her amazing journey from nihilism to Christianity in her autobiography ‘The Wind is Howling: The Autobiography of a Japanese Novelist.’ Following the days of a pre-war Japan, Mrs. Miura takes us on a journey from when she was diagnosed with tuberculosis, an engagement that ended, and her friendship with a fellow patient…
‘The Man Wrapped in Darkness‘ by Matthew Newsom is a Christian novel that explores a man who realizes that his family has made a deal with the devil… literally. From the GoodReads description, “Alec Williams has just become one of the most wealthy and influential men in America. Though not overwhelmed with grief over his…
Raz0rFist is a popular YouTuber whose “Rageaholic” series of video game streams, documentaries, and commentary have piqued the interest of viewers for years. His first venture into fiction is the noir fantasy the premier book in his “Nightvale” series ‘The Long Moonlight.’ Xerdes is a thief in the magical Kingdom of Vale and the city…
Wondering what to read this year? Here is the first part of my reading list where I share what is sitting on my nightstand. From fiction to nonfiction, to fantasy to history, and beyond! Check it out below: The Wind Is Howling by Ayako Mura – This is an autobiography from one of the most…
My pal and fellow novelist Lou Aguilar brings us a new novella just in time for the Yuletide season ‘The Christmas Spirit‘ to bring lots of holiday cheer. From the summary, A jaded women’s magazine writer becomes obsessed with the dynamic lighthouse keeper who rescued her at sea just before Christmas then mysteriously vanished. She…
My friend and colleague CS Johnson brings us ‘Dragon Tears,’ a companion novella to ‘The Alliance of the Dragon Sword’ fantasy series. It is a tale of lost love, defiance, and destiny. From the Amazon summary: Even a Ghost can dream … As a Ghost Child and Handmaiden to Ceru, the Great Sea Serpent and…
“True Believer” is the fictional sequel in the James Reece novel series by author Jack Carr. He continues the adventures right where he left off and the action does not let up. From the official website: When a bomb goes off during a holiday fair in London, the body count is horrific and the nation’s…
‘Playing with Fire: A Modern Investigation into Demons, Exorcism, and Ghosts‘ is written by author, commentator, and Pure Flix communications director Billy Hallowell. It is meant to be a breakdown of the supernatural, how Hollywood explores, and real-life testimonies. According to the Amazon summary, Join investigative reporter Billy Hallowell as he delves into the strange…
Comic book writer and novelist Mike Baron brings us Nexus: The Novel, a science fiction adventure based on the reluctant comic book hero created by Baron and drawn by artist Steve Rude. Horatio Hellpop aka the reluctant superpowered hero Nexus heads to Earth on assignment from the Merk in order to meet his quota on…
Jack Carr brings us a political action thriller in ‘The Terminal List.’ It a fictional novel that is about how absolute power can corrupt and about a man’s quest for vengeance. According to the Amazon summary, On his last combat deployment, Lieutenant Commander James Reece’s entire team was killed in a catastrophic ambush that also claimed…
Canadian cartoonist and animator Guy Delisle publishes some incredible graphic novels and books illustrating his travels to different nations. None stick out more than Pyongyang: A Journey in North Korea, where Delisle lived for two months while working for the French-Canadian production company TF1 and the North Korean SEK Studio doing animation. Delisle tells, or…
My friend and fellow author C.S. Johnson shines again with her latest novel Till Human Voices Wake Us: A Science Fantasy Novel. It is a tale that takes us off the coasts and deep into the lost region of an underwater sea society. From the Amazon description: There is nothing Milo Bishop fears more than…
Released earlier this year, Ghost Wolf by Brandon Chen weaves a combination of horror, fantasy, magic, and lots of action. Most of all, it has a lot of werewolves. From the Amazon description, Werewolves. They are infectious creatures of the night, able to move swifter than the fastest mounts and rend steel with their sharpened…
My friend and fellow author C.S. Johnson does not only write graphic novels like Awakening, far from it. She writes science fiction, steampunk, young adult dramas, and so many other novels. Favan & Flew Book 1: One Flew Through the Dragon Heart combines steampunk and fantasy fiction taking place in Victorian England. Brixton Flew is…
Chuck Dixon is well-known as one of the best writers when it comes to action, noir, and comic books. He has covered popular characters like Batman, The Punisher, Snake-Eyes, and Conan the Barbarian. Now he takes on a revenge thriller with ‘Levon’s Trade.’ Levon Cade is a retired black-ops soldier living a regular life in…
American Omens- The Coming Fight for Faith by Travis Thrasher is a dystopian novel about a dark future in the United States where organized religion has been heavily regulated and frowned upon by the government. In 2038, Cheyenne Burne is fired from a prominent technology firm called Acatour after her father is exposed as a…
Birds of Fae Book 1: The Princess and the Peacock by CS Johnson is the start of a new series by my fellow author and friend. This fairy tale journey is one of trickery, betrayal, and longing. Just check out the summary, Two memories burn within Kaipo’s heart — the death of his mother, which left…
CS Johnson, one of my favorite writers, has her own take on the search for the Holy Grail. It is a well-known Middle Age-legend, but Johnson puts her own twist in the story in A Knight’s Quest for the Holy Grail. According to the book summary, It’s not always the quest for the cup. Sometimes,…
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