Unexpected plot twists elevate this enjoyable collection of unique and varied sci-fi tales. Bill Finnegan collects eleven strange and enjoyable short stories in Tales From Finnegan’s Wake: An Assortment of Suspenseful, Fantastical,... Read More

Dualities of hot and cold, zealous and level-headed, distinguish characters and their flaws in this hilarious sci-fi work. Set in a universe where all work is academic, "Brittle Star" follows the journey of a shipload of prisoner... Read More

A rebellious teen, stubborn Virginia brings charm to this futuristic tale of environmental, technological, and authoritarian dangers. Virginia Bosque has never set foot on Earth. The only world she knows is the one she was born into, on... Read More

Existential questions in the midst of grand conflicts, all peppered with elves, goblins, and otherworldly creatures—and James Bartholomeusz juggles them all well. This last installment in James Bartholomeusz’s Seven Stars Trilogy... Read More

Though many male writers struggle with female perspectives on motherhood, Marvin Amazon carries the theme flawlessly. His smart, engaging style speaks to his confidence as a writer. Fast, gripping, and completely believable in its... Read More

Dry humor and a good message rocket this young adult sci-fi novel into orbit. Dunnard’s Pearl is an interesting book full of humor and some very important ideas. The logic in the story has a dream-like quality—full of jumps and turns... Read More

Father-son relationships drive both the young protagonist and antagonist on their journey through the digital world. A solid juvenile science-fiction adventure, digi follows computer-illiterate Peter as he acquires the power to... Read More

Deft descriptions of darkness and action add dread to these daring sci-fi, horror novellas. People wake up from their isolation, stupor, or loneliness only to see the world’s real horrors in Rene David Rivero’s wide-ranging short... Read More