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Archive: Fantasy Fiction
SNEAK PEEK: Dragons of the Watch by Donita K. Paul
Wrong place. Wrong time. Is their destiny lost forever?
Click here to download the first chapter of Dragons of the Watch now.
Ellie and Bealomondore have plans, but their dreams are disrupted when they find themselves trapped in a forgotten city, isolated from Chiril and guarded by dragons.
Summer Reading (It’s not too late!)
It’s not too late…
Summer’s almost done, but your summer reading doesn’t have to be. Set a new reading goal to achieve by Labor Day–c’mon, you can do it! 
Summer reading at its best
Whether you're looking for a way to escape the heat of summer or the frenzy of your summer activities, we've got a book for you! Ranging from suspenseful intrigue, to fun and frothy romance, to young adult titles full of fantastical adventure. Want to try something new? Each entry has comparative authors and titles to help you figure out which book is right for you. Still not sure? Read our sample chapters to help you decide. Happy reading!
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What others are saying about Sigmund Brouwer:
“Speculative Christian fiction is rare, and Brouwer does it with
the skills of an episodic storyteller that make a reader wonder when the
movie is coming out.” You might like Sigmund Brouwer if you liked: Adam by Ted Dekker and This Present Darkness by Frank Peretti. |
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What others are saying about Breath of Angel:
“This lusciously written fantasy has it all: epic battles, earthbound
angels, immortal humans, and a bright, engaging heroine. Henley’s
young priestess turned- warrior is forced to put her past together like
a jigsaw puzzle with pieces so sharp they cut. Her story is nearly impossible
to forget, so readers will be eager for more!”
You might like Karyn Henley if you liked: Waterfall by Lisa T. Bergren and The Light of Eidon by Karen Hancock. |
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What others are saying about The Dragons of Chiril: “Donita K. Paul never fails to satisfy the imagination and delight the soul. In this book, she takes us beyond the boundaries of her beloved DragonKeeper chronicles and opens up vast new realms of wonder. The adventure of Tipper, the sculptor’s daughter, will strike a responsive chord in the heart of every reader who has ever faced a seemingly impossible challenge.This is fantasy that truly illuminates reality!” —Jim Denney, author of the Timebenders series You might like Donita K. Paul if you liked: Raising Dragons by Bryan Davis and By Darkness Hid by Jill Williamson. |
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What others are saying about Kathleen Y'Barbo: “Kathleen Y’Barbo has written a high-spirited novel about the kind of woman we’d all like to be: spunky, creative, witty—and a good shot.” —Diann Mills, author of A Woman Called Sage You might like Kathleen Y'Barbo if you liked: Deep in the Heart of Trouble by Deeanne Gist, Whirlwind by Cathy Marie Hake, and Walker's Wedding Day by Lori Copeland. |
NEWS: Dragons of the Valley Part of the Christian Science Fiction & Fantasy Blog Tour
Through Wednesday, January 26, members of the Christian Science Fiction & Fantasy Blog Tour will be posting reviews of Dragons of the Valley by Donita K. Paul. Reviews are available here.
SNEAK PEEK: Breath of Angel by Karyn Henley
The stranger’s cloak had fallen back, and with it, a long, white, blood-stained wing.
Click here to download chapter one of Breath of Angel.
Melaia, a young priestess, discovers that angels are real—and that her destiny is intertwined with an ancient debt that must be paid to restore the stairway to heaven.
Click here to download chapter one of Breath of Angel.
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Also be sure to check out the first book in the Wingfeather Saga, On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness.
SNEAK PEEK: On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness by Andrew Peterson
Once, in a cottage above the cliffs on the Dark Sea of Darkness, there lived three children and their trusty dog Nugget. Janner Igiby, his brother Tink, their crippled sister Leeli are gifted children as all children are, loved well by a noble mother and ex-pirate grandfather. But they will need all their gifts and all that love to survive the evil pursuit of the venomous Fangs of Dang who have crossed the dark sea to rule the land with malice and pursue the Igibys who hold the secret to the lost legend and jewels of good King Wingfeather of the Shining Isle of Anniera.
Full of characters rich in heart, smarts, and courage, On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness presents a world of wonder and a tale children of all ages will cherish, families can read aloud, and readers’ groups are sure to discuss for its layers of meaning about life’s true treasure and tangle of the beautiful and horrible, temporal and eternal, and good and bad.
Click here to download the first chapter of On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness!
SNEAK PEEK: DragonQuest by Donita K. Paul
A dragonkeeper of Paladin, Kale is summoned from the Hall to The Bogs by the Wizard Fenworth to serve as his apprentice and tend his newly hatched meech dragon, Regidor. But Kale isn’t going alone. The Hall is sending a student to monitor her performance and report back to the scholars. Meanwhile, the Wizard Risto has seized another meech dragon, bringing him dangerously close to gaining the power he seeks. So with only a motley band of companions, Kale sets out on a desperate quest to rescue the second meech, to free those dragons already enslaved, and to thwart Risto’s devious plans.
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