Best of
Heroic-Fantasy

2017

Dragonship


J.P. Ashman - 2017
    Two dragons. One decision.Him, or them?"Brilliant, sharp, original, witty and emotional."- Dyrk Ashton, Author of Paternus

Nyumbani Tales


Charles R. Saunders - 2017
    In Nyumbani Tales, Charles has gathered previously published stories that expand the world of Nyumbani beyond the exciting exploits of his hero, filling in the details of this unique world with the triumphs, failures, loves and losses of the people that inhabit its amazing borders. This is vintage Sword and Sorcery and a must read for all fans of the genre. ‘A Charles Saunders tale is a griot’s song, an alchemy of history and magic, both brutal and unflinching. And a reminder that all who write sword and soul work in his long shadow.’ -Maurice Broaddus "With his visionary take on African-themed sword and sorcery, Charles Saunders was decades ahead of his time. He's a true original. The rest of us are still trying to catch up with him." -David Anthony Durham, author of the Acacia Trilogy

Mad Shadows II: Dorgo the Dowser and The Order of the Serpent


Joe Bonadonna - 2017
    It’s also the first time he hears about the ancient death cult — the Order of the Serpent. Then, after a young woman is murdered and a mysterious book of arcane lore is stolen from her, Dorgo comes closer to learning more about the snake-worshiping Order. But first he must battle both humans and demons in order to find and destroy The Book of Echoes. Finally, when called upon to help a young girl trapped inside an evil spell, Dorgo must confront fiends born of dark sorcery as he tries to save her and destroy the undying warlock who is the leader of the Order of the Serpent. Magic, murder, mystery and mayhem all await you in Mad Shadows II: Dorgo the Dowser and The Order of the Serpent. “At first sight, it’s classic sword and sorcery, set on a world populated by fighting men, merchants, wizards and a multitude of mythical, non-mythical and just plain made-up beasts. There’s a difference, though, in the style of the storytelling. It’s a first person narrative, executed very much in the style of the hard-boiled private eye genre.” — Dave Brzeski, the British Fantasy Society. “Bonadonna balances the human and the grimness in such a way that one never becomes suffocated. Instead, the humor and wit make the characters seem more real, as some of the characters, including Dorgo, use the humor to deal with the darkness they confront.” — Keith West, Amazing Stories Magazine.

Nine Parts Bluster and Other Stories


A.Z. Anthony - 2017
    It’s wonderful news, assuming you’re Senesio Suleiman Zhao, famed monster hunter, Champion of the People, and murderous egotist.It’s the place of lesser men to fear the dead as Harper conquers the scared mountains of the ancestors. Honor be damned, there’s glory at stake.Jao has always tried to do right by others, but the time for that is long past. When his brother and companions are murdered by bandits, there’s only one recourse: a feast.A classical education at the imperial capital has taught Chen a great many things. What it hasn’t taught him, however, is to lie, cheat, and steal. A shame, then, that he’s working for the biggest liar, cheat, and thief this side of the empire.

Fatemarked Origins: Volume II


David Estes - 2017
    Martin’s A Game of Thrones and Brandon Sanderson’s The Way of Kings, The Fatemarked Epic promises immaculate world building, an ancient prophecy, a mysterious source of magic, a diverse cast of characters, war, political intrigue, and romance. Five Fatemarked short stories capturing the origins of some of the most pivotal and loved characters in the epic fantasy series, bringing the world of David Estes’ creation to life in a whole new way. The creation of the fatemarks, a brewing rebellion in the fighting pits of Zune, a romp into the Hinterlands, the gathering of Teran slaves, and the start of the southern plague. Includes the origin stories of Bear Blackboots, Viper Sandes, Heinrich Gäric (first Crimean explorer to discover the Four Kingdoms), Shanti Parthena Laude, and Chavos (the Beggar).

Magic for a Rainy Day


Alexandra Brandt - 2017
    Until the balance breaks.In “The Flat Above the Wynd,” Sky’s inherited responsibilities double when past mistakes come back to haunt her.In “Banoffee Pie and Black Pudding,” Alyssa Granville’s troubles begin with a strange gift from a stranger Irish man.In “(Not a) Fairy Tale,” a bullied teenage girl learns a startling truth. But fairies don’t go to high school...do they?In “They Stole My Love Last Night,” Celtic music, fairies, and ghosts collide, turning a bitter story sweet.And in these pages, a rainy day might bring excitement with a whiff of danger. Or the kind of magic that brightens your week.

Daikaiju Yuki


Raffael Coronelli - 2017
    With the help of her daikaiju companion, she must gather the rest of its pantheon from across the planet and stop a war that threatens the existence of life on Earth, as long as she can acclimate to her new allies. In its final hour, a shattered world has called on a new kind of monster. DAIKAIJU YUKI delivers a fast-paced, fantastical post-apocalyptic adventure thriller with a globe-spanning story and kinetic, earth-shattering action. For fans of rousing adventure stories and giant monster series like Godzilla, Ultraman, Gamera, and Pacific Rim.

The Swords of Haven: A Hawk & Fisher Omnibus (Volume 1)


Simon R. Green - 2017