Genres: Fantasy/SciFi/Speculative, Science Fiction (Sci-Fi)

It promised salvation. It delivered only doom. When Ansel Horowitz stumbles on a solution to Earth’s energy crisis, he’s ecstatic—at first. But soon reality sets in: the solution didn’t come from Ansel’s own genius, or even from his AI partner. No, the solution to the world’s potential doom has come from a shadowy entity, origin unknown. And salvation comes with a condition: the entity wants a body of its own. It wants to live, even if it means hijacking someone else’s body to do it. Ansel fights the entity, but humanity—overjoyed to have a solution to its greatest threat—doesn’t look twice. Soon, a golden age begins: poverty is obliterated, our energy debt wiped out. It’s a dream… …that becomes a nightmare when the entity triggers a massive volcanic explosion: an extinction-level event that forces humanity to take refuge underground. Apocalypse threatens. Humanity is on the brink. Blood cults rise, worshiping...

Genres: Fantasy

When darkness and death loom over the land, one boy must discover the truth of his birth and the power creation bent itself to give him. Born on the vernal equinox, his first breath drawn while he lay on blood-soaked soil in the mystic woods of Dunai, Andry's birth portends a destiny of heroism. His childhood begins peacefully, but when two soldiers arrive, fleeing the never-ending wars of an evil empress, everything changes. Andry's home has at last been found by the empire, and the empress demands her due: Dunai's crops and food to feed her subjects, its men and women to fight her wars. Worst of all, the empress appoints the Mother of Kish-a sorceress whose thirst for blood and power knows no bounds-to oversee Dunai's conquest. The Mother of Kish has her own dark designs, for she knows that the treasure of Dunai lies in its power to...

Genres: Humour & Satire, Folk tales

From the author who bravely faced down a seven-headed, fire-breathing, riddle-speaking dragon… and got eaten for his pains… comes a thrilling journey into the realm of Russian fairy tales. What lies ahead is a world where nothing is as it seems. Wolves might be friends, old grandmothers might be cannibals, and the idiot might be the wisest man in the room. Step into this strange and wondrous world and find yourself at the waystone, a boundary between the real world and the world of story, where every road you take leads to danger and potential rewards. How to Survive a Russian Fairy Tale is a short guide for your survival. If you succeed, you might just find the fountain of youth, unimaginable riches, the man or woman of your dreams… and something even more lasting. How to Survive a Russian Fairy Tale is the perfect companion to my In a...

Genres: History, Historical Fiction, Folk tales

In the darkest of times… they shone brighter than the stars. Heroes for All Time is a heart-stirring glimpse into the mysterious land of Russia, where heroes and heroines emerge like bright lights in dark times to give their lives for God, Tsar, and country. Take a journey through a complex world filled with larger-than-life characters living out difficult lives in sometimes impossible circumstances. Meet Evdokia, Russia’s real-life Cinderella. Read about Olga, the Viking Queen of surpassing beauty who united a fragile kingdom and avenged her husband’s death with ruthless trickery. And discover how Alexander the Great won a place in the heart of the Russian people. Experience the sorrows and joys of many brave souls of Russian history who were determined to make a brighter future.

Genres: Guidebooks, History, Narrative Nonfiction

What if you could find answers to the problems of modern life in the wisdom of the past? Perpetually distracted, increasingly over-medicated, and lonelier than ever, we still think we are the most progressive people in history. But scratch the surface, and you’ll see that our world is like a house built on sand. That’s why many people are turning to the past for comforting wisdom to inform the future. In this book, you’ll find a mesmerizing glimpse into the rich folk culture of Russia’s past, including: Rituals for births, weddings, and funerals Lost codes of behavior Holiday traditions and seasonal celebrations, and more! Who knows? Maybe the answers to some of your life’s pressing issues are found in the age-long traditions explored in A Window to the Russian Soul.

Genres: Fantasy

He thought he was the chosen one, a warrior of the gods - but he had no idea that his god was a demon. After twenty years, Voran faces his deadly enemy, only to lose his home, his hope, and his love. With nothing left, he storms the country of the gods, demanding answers. But the only one who knows the way... is his greatest enemy, the Raven himself. Sabíana returns to her beleaguered city to find nothing but cowardice and vice. She can save her city, but is it even worth saving anymore? Adelaida received the gift of life, but she is in the middle of a hellish war and all the beauty and goodness she has ever known is being destroyed. To make matters worse, warriors all around her are dying, and suspicion is falling on her. Khaidu found her speech, but lost her purpose. Now, she must...

Genres: Fantasy

Vasyllia, Jewel of the World, is crumbling in fear and corruption. And the only man powerful enough to stop it is going mad. Aging warrior Otchigen guards Vasyllia with both his sword and his heart. But when a routine training exercise goes horribly wrong, Otchigen is faced with a deadlier enemy than any he has yet battled: his own madness. But is Otchigen really going mad, or are dark forces intent on destroying his city? The Rusted Blade is a prequel novella to the Raven Son epic fantasy series inspired by Russian fairy tales. Dostoyevsky meets Tolkien in an intense, poignant tale of a rich and complex character who is neither hero nor villain, but who finds the weight of the world on his all-too-human shoulders.

Genres: Fantasy

The sea swallowed her city. An enchantment stole her family. Now a dark god offers her salvation... for a terrible price. Lebía lives in paradise. But paradise is only a lie created by a dark Power who makes false worlds for his own insidious purposes. The World-maker gives Lebía one chance to save her family and her people. Thrust into a parallel world outside time, Lebía must find an ancient magic and unlock its power. As she battles walking nightmares and faces heroes from deepest legend, she must decide whom to trust and who is her hidden enemy. Finally, she is faced with an impossible choice: to unlock the god's magic, she'll have to choose between her own life and the life of her family.

Genres: Fantasy

A land destroyed by war. An army of giants on the rampage. Can a crippled 16-year-old girl heal the world before it dies? All Khaidu wants is her own hunting eagle, but her world has no place for a girl hunter, much less a crippled one. But Khaidu has a secret: mastering the ancient magic of eagle-binding, she captures the largest eagle her tribe has ever seen, only to discover that the eagle is a dying queen under an enchantment. Khaidu’s binding unlocks an ancient curse, and the bond between eagle and hunter shatters. Desperate to find her eagle, Khaidu braves monstrous beasts and an army of shape-shifting giants. But the cost of her quest is greater than she imagines. If Khaidu cannot save the queen in time, the world itself will be lost forever.

Genres: Fantasy

In a world ruled by a demon, one man's choice has the power to heal thousands… or start a war that will never end. Llun the smith, an artist at heart, is content to make the most beautiful swords, nails, and horseshoes in his city. But when he is visited by the grand inquisitor of the secret police, his peaceful life is turned upside down. He is offered a perfect job—to be the exclusive smith of the new order. Endless luxury, good food, and the freedom to create–it’s everything he ever wanted. But it comes with a price: Llun must make a metal flask as a gift to the new ruler of his city. Seized by a strange inspiration, he creates an object of great power that can heal thousands or lead to a never-ending war.

Genres: Fantasy

An evil omen clouds the sky. A song of lore returns. Can one man’s quest save the world? Voran can’t help but believe the rumors. As blight ravages the countryside and darkness covers the sun, the young warrior of Vasyllia hears of an ancient spirit that devours souls. He feels powerless to fight the oncoming devastation until a mythical creature entrusts him with a long-forgotten song. Legend has it that such a song can heal the masses, overthrow kingdoms, and raise humans to divine beings… Armed with the memory of the song, Voran must hunt down a dark spirit before it achieves its goal of immortality. His quest takes him through doorways to other worlds and puts him on a collision course with seductive nymphs and riddling giants. With each step of the journey, the strength of the villainous spirit grows, as does Voran’s fear that the only way to...