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Risingshadow: August 2024 Edition

Monthly roundup of new and forthcoming speculative fiction books

🔥 New Releases

He Who Fights with Monsters 11

He Who Fights with Monsters 11 by Shirtaloon

(He Who Fights with Monsters #11)

Jason and his companions managed to forestall the inexorable undead, but their battle is far from done. Both they and their enemies are scattered across a strange realm, one that someone must conquer if anyone is to get out alive. Territory by territory, factions fight to reunite their people and conquer the realm. Jason must contend with alliances he doesn’t want, friends he cannot find, and enemies ranging from angelic despots to the power of an undead god. He must face a realm that has ... [read more]

FantasyLitRPG

The Blackbird Oracle

The Blackbird Oracle by Deborah Harkness

(All Souls #5)

Diana Bishop journeys to the darkest places within herself—and her family history—in the highly anticipated fifth novel of the beloved #1 New York Times bestselling All Souls series. Deborah Harkness first introduced the world to Diana Bishop, Oxford scholar and witch, and vampire geneticist Matthew de Clairmont in A Discovery of Witches. Drawn to each other despite long-standing taboos, these two otherworldly beings found themselves at the center of a battle for a lost, enchanted ... [read more]

FantasyVampiresWitchesTime Travel

Reckless

Reckless by Lauren Roberts

(The Powerless Trilogy #2)

Paedyn and Kai battle with duty and desire in this highly anticipated second installment in the sizzling and epic romantic fantasy trilogy that’s packed with spicy tension and edge-of-your-seat betrayal. The kingdom of Ilya is in turmoil… After surviving the Purging Trials, Ordinary-born Paedyn Gray has killed the King and kickstarted a Resistance throughout the land. Now she’s running from the one person she had wanted to run to. Kai Azer is now Ilya’s Enforcer, loyal to his ... [read more]

FantasyRomanceYoung Adult

Dungeon Diving 202

Dungeon Diving 202 by Bruce Sentar

(Dungeon Diving #6)

Reeling from the conflict with the dwarves, Ken and several Haylon classes move to an event on the 28th floor of a dead branch of the dungeon to prepare for the raid. While he’s busy training, his grandparents give him his first mission to assess and carry out on his own. Between Ken’s time of scouting out and investigating his target, he runs in with the other three schools and learns he’s not the only ace damage dealer. Pendulum, Trusk and the Royal Academy all have a student that’s ... [read more]

FantasyRomanceLitRPGHarem

Ida’s Clan

Ida’s Clan by Tony Corden

(Becoming Middle Earth #2)

On April 6, 2029, of the old calendar, airbursts from a meteor shower scattered alien genetic material across the planet, transforming every living thing. Those humans who managed to survive the transformations, and the chaos that followed, took many forms. Based on their appearance, they adopted names from the fantasy genre best exemplified by Tolkien. Besides humans, the vastly changed world included dwarves, elves and hobbits, along with creatures from the darker side of the genre. This ... [read more]

Fantasy

Wild Wolf

Wild Wolf by Caroline Peckham, Susanne Valenti

(Darkmore Penitentiary #4)

Freedom never tasted so bitter. A stolen love. A strangled curse. A heart of sin. And a fate touched in moonlight. My men weave a tangled web around my soul, and I’ve formed a pack that will go to death and back for me. The moon hangs low over my heart as the call of the endless sky draws me closer and I find myself lost in the abyss that was waiting for me out here. Fate has left a bitter taste on my tongue, the haunting echoes of the past mocking me at every turn. But I’m not a pup ... [read more]

FantasyRomanceParanormal RomanceShapeshiftersVampires

The Bright Sword

The Bright Sword by Lev Grossman

The #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Magicians trilogy returns with a triumphant reimagining of the King Arthur legend for the new millennium A gifted young knight named Collum arrives at Camelot to compete for a spot on the Round Table, only to find that he’s too late. The king died two weeks ago at the Battle of Camlann, leaving no heir, and only a handful of the knights of the Round Table survive. They aren’t the heroes of legend, like Lancelot or Gawain. They’re the ... [read more]

FantasyHistorical FantasyArthuriana

Hot Vampire Next Door: Season Five

Hot Vampire Next Door: Season Five by Nikki St. Crowe

(Midnight Harbor #5)

I finally know the truth of my identity: I am not human. And it’s time I stop pretending that I am. If only I could control these rare, unique powers long enough to defeat my enemies. Because the fae gate is now open and the entire fae realm thinks I’m the villain. Or at least that's what I believed, until a fae prince gets down on one knee and offers his hand in marriage under the guise of court unity. Of course when my vampire boyfriend finds out, he has a proposal of his own. I love ... [read more]

FantasyRomanceParanormal RomanceVampires

The Tenth Muse

The Tenth Muse by A.F. Kay

(Divine Apostasy #10)

Just days after an astonishing ascent to Grandmaster Alchemist, Ruwen finds himself embroiled in a contest of mythical proportions. Invited by the enigmatic Nine Muses, Ruwen and a cohort of alchemists from the Black Pyramid journey to a mysterious location where the boundaries between the Shadow Realm and the Material Realm dangerously blur. As the competition unfolds, Ruwen suspects that the Muses' quests harbor darker undertones. With each task designed to delve deeper into the forbidden, ... [read more]

FantasyLitRPG

Descent

Descent by Marko Kloos

(The Palladium Wars #4)

A nationalist uprising triggers an interstellar wrest for control in an epic novel of embattled worlds by the author of Citadel and the Frontlines series. POW Aden Jansen has lost a decade of his life to both the war and internment when he’s recruited by the Alliance. He’s to return to Gretia as an undercover Blackguard operative and destroy Odin’s Wolves—an insurgency that’s setting his home world afire. The mission comes with a full pardon and a chance to reclaim his identity. It ... [read more]

Science FictionMilitary Science Fiction

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✨ Coming Soon

Blood of Hercules

Blood of Hercules by Jasmine Mas

(Villains of Lore #1)

A sarcastically funny, dark fantasy romance reimagining of Hercules from Amazon bestselling author Jasmine Mas. I'm just a girl. And it turns out, I'm Hercules. I'm struggling to survive in a Titan infested world where Spartans, immortals from twelve royal families who have god-like powers and obscene wealth, rule over all. A shy-stammering foster child with nothing, I keep my head down, cover my scars, and focus on excelling in school. At least, I try to. Then it happens. My blood test ... [read more]

FantasyRomanceRomantasyDark FantasyMythology

Angel of Vengeance

Angel of Vengeance by Lincoln Child, Douglas Preston

(Pendergast #22)

Preston & Child continue their #1 bestselling series featuring FBI Special Agent Pendergast and Constance Greene, as they take a final stand against New York’s deadliest serial killer: Pendergast’s own ancestor…and Constance’s greatest enemy. A desperate bargain is broken… Constance Greene confronts Manhattan’s most dangerous serial killer, Enoch Leng, bartering for her sister's life – but she is betrayed and turned away empty-handed, incandescent with rage. A clever trap is ... [read more]

ThrillerHorrorMystery

Azarinth Healer Book Four

Azarinth Healer Book Four by Rhaegar

(Azarinth Healer #4)

Ilea is going home. After a small detour to raid an old Necromancer’s treasure room. After months in the barren and deadly North, Ilea returns to Ravenhall to rest, check-in on old friends, and of course – train her resistances. Her homecoming includes a visit to Riverwatch where she encounters new allies… and old enemies. But what would a good holiday be without a few fights and near-death experiences? Unfortunately, Ilea’s blood-soaked reunions are cut short when she is summoned back ... [read more]

FantasyLitRPG

My Eternal Light

My Eternal Light by Alanea Alder

(Bewitched and Bewildered #15)

Kincaid Bayberry has been serving with the Eta unit since coming of age and only recently feels like he’s a true warrior. With Kendrick’s help, his magic seems to be cooperating for once, and he’s making a difference. But, with a mate on the way and so much at stake, he knows that even a single mistake could result in tragedy, which has skyrocketed his anxiety. So, when the queen needs someone to head to the human world and away from the chaos, he volunteers. Humans he could handle. Or so ... [read more]

FantasyRomanceParanormal RomanceShapeshiftersVampires

The Primal Hunter 10

The Primal Hunter 10 by Zogarth

(The Primal Hunter #10)

It’s finally Nevermore time, as Jake and friends dive into the greatest mega-dungeon of the multiverse… Having evolved to C-grade successfully, Jake is ready to enter the most well-known World Wonder in the entire multiverse to get some sweet levels under his belt. However, Nevermore is far more than just an immense dungeon to power up in. It’s a competition where newly evolved C-grades compete on Leaderboards to prove themselves in front of the entire multiverse. Genuises from every ... [read more]

FantasyUrban FantasyLitRPGDystopia

Amari and the Despicable Wonders

Amari and the Despicable Wonders by B. B. Alston

(Supernatural Investigations #3)

The highly anticipated third book in the #1 New York Times bestselling Supernatural Investigations series that began with Amari and the Night Brothers!  Perfect for fans of Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky, Percy Jackson and the Olympians, and Nevermoor. War has come to the supernatural world, and Amari’s two worst enemies are leading the charge. Elaine Harlowe has manipulated her way into becoming prime minister, using her mind control ability to force the Bureau to take up her ... [read more]

FantasyYoung AdultChildrens

Betrayal Road

Betrayal Road by Christine Feehan

(Torpedo Ink #9)

Deception cuts deep in the next propulsive novel in #1 New York Times bestselling author Christine Feehan’s Torpedo Ink motorcycle club series. The stranger frequenting Azelie Vargas’s local coffee shop is a sight to behold. He’s tall, dark, muscular, and a complete distraction. She’s worried one look from his striking silver eyes will have her acting a fool. But it’s not a look that sets Azelie aflame—it’s the way he boldly tells her every dark, dirty thing he’d like to do to ... [read more]

FantasyRomanceParanormal Romance

All the Skills 4

All the Skills 4 by Honour Rae

(All the Skills #4)

Using a new Legendary treasure-seeking card, Arthur and Brixaby travel to an unknown kingdom in search of a way to defeat the scourglings. They arrive in a land both familiar and strange. A continent where there have been no dragons for generations. One where human civilization now exists in shrinking cities which are increasingly squeezed in by dead lands. Here, the bold and desperate risk it all for the promise of cards. Arthur, Brixaby, and their newly reunited retinue will need every ... [read more]

FantasyLitRPGDragons

We Hunt Monsters 10

We Hunt Monsters 10 by Aaron Oster

(We Hunt Monsters #10)

The shadow of War looms on the horizon. After the defeat of the Terror Queen, Keith has no time to rest before facing an even deadlier challenge. One that will push him to the limits of his abilities, and perhaps even beyond. Before setting off for the Frigid Seas - a frozen wasteland devoid of life and filled with powerful monsters - Keith needs to settle an old score and assure his success in the world of Raiah. New threats lurk in the shadows, as Keith tries to balance all of his ... [read more]

FantasyLitRPG

Starfall

Starfall by Joshua Dalzelle

(Omega Force #16)

The galactic quadrant continues to tumble into chaos after to the collapse of the ConFed and new nations scramble for control in the power vacuum it left behind. It’s a dangerous and tumultuous time. Captain Jason Burke and his Omega Force crew are trying their best to stay clear of the trouble, but fate has other plans. What starts as mild curiosity about an incident involving a random stellar phenomena will quickly spiral out of control and puts them at odds with two competing superpowers, ... [read more]

Science FictionSpace Opera

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