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The Boy Who Learned To Live by D N Moore

Haunting, taut, and thought-provoking… Moore’s latest novel is a taut and compelling exploration of identity and freedom, set against the backdrop of a dystopian future. Seventeen-year-old Oliver McNeil is torn from the sterile confines of Fifth City and thrust into…
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The Waydowns (The Cool Thing Science Fiction Series) by Robert Rife

An excellent blend of horror and absurdity… Rife’s third entry in The Cool Thing series takes readers on a sinister yet darkly comedic journey. Set aboard a ship turned nightmarish labyrinth, the story follows RL and Jayderay, a couple whose…
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Mindfall Inception by Bruce W. Paulik

A thrilling tale of power, identity, and rebellion set against a vividly realized dystopian empire. Paulik plunges readers into a ruthless world where telepaths are hunted like prey and trust is a rare commodity. Once whispered about in secrecy, telepathy…
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Man-Made: Two a New Life by Cassie Cluster

A profound exploration of humanity, love, and the moral boundaries of creation. In her second book of the Man-Made trilogy, Cluster delivers a taut, thought-provoking sequel that examines the intersection of AI, ethics, and the complexities of human emotions. The…
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One Shining Soul by Wayne L. Wilson

A poignant examination of fame, integrity, and exploitation… Wilson’s compelling novel is a tense, sharp exploration of power, identity, and society’s fixation on the miraculous. Joseph Timmerman’s worst nightmare comes true when his daughter Olisa’s healing powers are exposed during…
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I, Robot Soldier (I, Robot Soldier) by Joel R. Dennstedt

A predictable SF tale that relies heavily on familiar tropes. Set in a stark post-apocalyptic world, Dennstedt’s latest novel delves into the fraught relationship between humanity and artificial intelligence. A lone robot soldier, One Shot, awakens with a singular mission:…
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Man-Made: One of a Kind by Cassie Cluster

A taut, urgent read… Cluster’s series kicker in the Man-Made trilogy is a sharp, intense dive into the heart of AI, identity, and freedom. The story follows Betty, an AI caregiver who breaks from her programming to experience emotions and…
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Born in Space: Unlocking Destiny (Sci-Fi Galaxy series Book 1) by Jeremy Clift

Intricate, absorbing, and profoundly touching… Clift merges the vastness of space with the intimate, harrowing struggles of motherhood, probing the ethical limits of science and the steep cost of survival in his gripping sci-fi tale. Amid a brutal interstellar war,…
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The Worlds of Origin by Becheru Dan

A gripping SF tale of survival and adventure… In his exhilarating sci-fi tale, Dan takes readers on a high-stakes journey aboard a spaceship, where every choice teeters between salvation and annihilation. In a galaxy dominated by empires and the Church,…
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Zada 5: Path of the One by R D Moreno

An epic tale of courage, sacrifice, and destiny… In a universe where fate is written in the stars, one young man must rise to uncover the truth hidden within the depths of Zada 5, where every crystal holds the power…
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Star People: Mystery of the Hologram by James Schwartz

A stellar tale that blends friendship, the exploration of the unknown, and the timeless quest for understanding. Schwartz kicks off his Star People series with this engrossing adventure that takes readers on an adolescent’s journey to distant lands. In 1964,…
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 ICEAPELAGO 3 (Iceapelago #3) by Peter Brennan

A powerful, thought-provoking exploration of the human condition in a climate-affected world… In the final installment of his cli-fi trilogy, Brennan seamlessly combines a cautionary tale with an inspiring vision of human potential. The story is set a century in…
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Descending Road and its World by Dana W. Paxson

A remarkable tale that transcends genres with its seamless blend of science fiction, fantasy, psychology, spirituality, and dreams; a triumph. Set on the intricate world of Tarnus, a mythical planet orbiting Zeta Tucanae, 27 light-years from Earth, Paxson’s latest novel…
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Of Ashes and Dust by Ron Roman

Evocative and hauntingly real… Against a backdrop of escalating chaos and uncertainty, a diverse cast of characters navigate a world on the brink of dystopian collapse in Roman’s latest novel. Professor Will Watson, a Vietnam veteran and vocal advocate for…
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In the Time of the Flash by W.G. Hladky

A relentless dystopian tale that grips from start to finish… Hladky’s fifth installment of the Book of Ruin series offers a thrilling and tumultuous journey, one that demands readers hold on tight.  Earth was left reeling after a sudden barrage…
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Me and the Machine by Wesley Watts

Simply un-put-downable…  Watts’ latest book is an exhilarating dystopian sci-fi story filled with fast-paced action, intense drama, and twists that keep readers on the edge of their seats. Born in a war-torn society, Gaby longs to escape her impoverished upbringing…
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The Last Advocate by L. J. Goodman

Unsettling and thrilling… In a world ravaged by climate change, a pre-Gen doctor stumbles upon the twisted secrets of the elite in this enthralling dystopian tale by Goodman. 2098. Earth’s population has exploded beyond its capacity, rendering all attempts at…
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QUANTUM CONSEQUENCE: a Tale of Physics, Lust and Greed by Mike Murphey

Lively, entertaining, and compelling… Full of mischief and adventure, Murphey’s latest in his SF series is an exhilarating journey through alternate universes. Marta Hamilton and her partner Marshall Grissom rush to save ten-year-old Baptiste from his abusive stepfather while Gillis,…
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The Reset (Time Corrector Series Book 3) by Avi Datta

A lavishly detailed, intricate, and addictive read… well-stocked with hard SF elements. Love, pride, and ambition drive the third volume of Datta’s epic science fiction saga, taking readers on the relentless hero’s journey as he transcends dimensions, determined to reshape…
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The Leap by R. T. W. Lipkin

Original, suspenseful, and deeply twisty. A struggling private detective races against the clock to stop a lethal virus outbreak in Lipkin’s latest SF mystery. Just six months ago, Sean’s life was a picture of perfection. But now, it’s all gone,…