1 december
artificial truth By JM Lee, translated by Shawn Lynn Halbert
,A haunting and mind-bending novel about the revolutionary possibilities of AI and the infinite mysteries of what it means to be human. (1 December)
snake Eater By T. Kingfisher
,Horror contemporary fantasy about a woman trying to escape her past by venturing into the remote American desert – but finds herself the object of a vengeful god’s wrath.” (December 1)
The Amazing Life and Love of Nella Carter By Briony Nwosu
,A young woman at the crossroads of life and death embarks on an extraordinary journey across time in an epic novel about beauty, hope, endurance, and endless love. (1 December)
2 December
better in black by cassandra claire
Ten original stories highlighting fan-favorite couples from the romantic writer’s Shadowhunter Chronicles. (2 December)
darkness is descending By Chloe C. Peñaranda
The Nutfall Trilogy concludes with “Star Maiden Astraea, dealing with a shocking betrayal, must now race against time to break the curse imprisoning her lover, Nitte. He must decide whether the hand of darkness, or that of his enemy, is an alliance that can bring him back. (2 December)
morning of the firebird By Sara Mughal Rana
,“A breathtaking fantasy novel about the daughter of a deposed emperor who hides her identity to train with the enemy army, honing her magic as she decides whether to seek vengeance or salvation.” (2 December)
definitions by Matt Green
,A beautiful, haunting dystopian novel about individuals relearning how to navigate the world after a mysterious illness wipes out their memories. (2 December)
fallen god By Rachel Van Dyken
,He said that gods are myths. These legends were simply stories told around a dying fire. they lied. The gods are not dead – they are merely sleeping, encased in mortal bodies, scattered across the world, waiting for the right spark to awaken them. And my father is the cruelest of them all.” (2 December)
A grim reaper’s guide to cheating death by maxi dara
,When a determined killer targets her brother, a grim reaper risks everything to save him in this delightfully cozy mystery. (2 December)
legend By Karina Halle
,Although Katrina Van Tassel, Ichabod Crane, and Brom Bones begin to uncover the bone-chilling mystery of the Headless Horseman, their journey is far from its end. As they share the mysterious halls of the Sleepy Hollow Institute, their lives become increasingly entangled. (2 December)
library of fate by Margot Harrison
,When its librarian keeper mysteriously dies, two former classmates race to locate a rare book from their college years that can predict your future if you confess a secret from your past – but someone intent on protecting what’s hidden inside. (2 December)
sex game By Lana Ferguson
,“Two wolves reluctant to fall in love discover there’s no point in fighting the call of the wild in this steamy romance.” (2 December)
meeting of the gods By Tim Powers
,A harrowing supernatural adventure full of colour, drama and romance.” (2 December)
Secret of the First School By TL Hachu
“Edinburgh Nights Series Finale”One final adventure for Ropa Moyo—orphan, mischief maker and failed magician.” (2 December)
something Wicked by Fallon Ballard
,With the fate of the country at stake, Callum and Kate search for ways to expose themselves to each other and discover a power building deep within La Puissance that could ruin Avon’s future forever. (2 December)
Tarou: Fall By Dana Fredsti and David Fitzgerald
,The evocative symbolism and arcana present within Tarot cards have fascinated seekers for centuries. Now Tarou: Fall Visualizes the reality that inspired the mystical – the real imaginary world of which all our rich Tarot imagination is a mere shadow. (2 December)
this cruel moon by Bethany Jacobs
“Kindom Trilogy Space Opera Finale”The peaceful ones begin their attack and all hope is lost; Cleric Chono seeks unlikely allies to fight the final battle for peace. But an important question still remains: Where is six?, (2 December)
turing protocol by Nick Croydon
,The beginning of a riveting fictional historical thriller told in alternating timelines asks: will history’s most powerful invention save the world – or destroy it? (2 December)
village in the late afternoon by Daria Boyaleva
,Everything you used to dread about the afternoon heat and reading grandmother’s old stories comes together in the English-language debut of an award-winning and best-selling young Russian author. (2 December)
We Will Rise Again: Fictional Stories and Essays on Protest, Resistance, and Hope Edited by Annalee Newitz, Karen Lord and Malka Older
,From genre veterans, respected organizers, and exciting new voices in fiction, an anthology of stories, essays, and interviews that provide transformative visions of the future, imaginary alternative worlds, and inspiration for the social justice movements of tomorrow. (2 December)
9th December
children of fallen gods By Carissa Broadbent
The War of Lost Hearts series continues. ,As Tisana and Max become entangled in a web of ancient magic and twisted mysteries, one question remains: what are they willing to sacrifice for victory? For power? For love?” (9 December)
dark sisters By Christy Demeester
“Horror meets historical fantasy when a curse binds generations, tying the fates of three women.” (9 December)
his time-traveling duke by Brian Donovan
,Magic meets science and sunshine meets grumpy when a love spell transports a Regency-era duke into modern times. (9 December)
Level: Apocalypse By David Dalgleish
,Inside the mysterious artifact world of Yanceyre, Nick has achieved a great victory in the war against the God-King Van, but now the true test of power has begun, and it will not end until either Nick or Van actually dies. (9 December)
somewhere at midnight by johnny compton
,The diverse cast of characters encounter horrors ranging from the mysterious to the deadly in this thrilling collection, which shows that darkness can find anyone, anywhere, at any time of the day. (9 December)
seeing other people By Emily Wibberly and Austin Siegemund-Brocka
,“Two men haunted by their ex-girlfriends find that love is not dead in this heartfelt romance.” (9 December)
sunset at zero point By Simon Stålenhag
,From the famous author of electrical state And stories from the loopStålenhag returns with his long-awaited new work of retro-futuristic dystopia set within the mysterious realm of an abandoned Swedish military facility. (9 December)
adapted realities by Brandon Sanderson
From “Creator of the Stormlight Archive, the Mistborn saga and many hit works of science fiction and fantasy adapted realitiesA new short story collection including a never-before-published novella moment zero, (9 December)
16th December
Best Horror of the Year, Volume 17 Edited by Ellen Datlow
,For over four decades, Ellen Datlow has been bringing you the scariest and horrifying stories. Now, with the 17th volume of the series, Datlow is back with stories that will keep you up at night.” (16 December)
30th December
cyprian by mercedes lackey
,The latest in Mercedes Lackey’s Elemental Masters series is a stand-alone romance based on Hans Christian Andersen wild goose, (30 December)
Who will we die? By Stacia Stark
,A slow-burn romance story set in a Roman-inspired world ruled by cruel vampires, filled with breathtaking battles, vengeful gods, and magical creatures. (30 December)
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