Fiction - Fantasy - Historical

Disraeli's early "silver fork" novels Vivian Grey (1826) and The Young Duke (1831) featured romanticised depictions of aristocratic life (despite his ignorance of it) with character sketches of well-known public figures lightly disguised. In some of his early fiction Disraeli also portrayed himself and...

Myna's a selkie, though she doesn't know it. With her firstborn pronounced dead and taken before Myna can see her, it takes the birth of a second daughter, years later, to begin to mend Myna's broken heart. But then her firstborn returns, and shares...

In this fierce, glamorous adult fantasy debut, Silvia Moreno-Garcia meets Fonda Lee, with the feverish intensity of R.F. Kuang's Poppy War trilogy. Singapore, 1972: Newly independent and grappling for power in a fast-modernizing world. Here, gangsters in Chinese secret societies are the last conduits...

This mystery novel follows the story of Martin Hillyard, a British intelligence officer, who becomes embroiled in a complex web of espionage and intrigue. As he investigates a criminal conspiracy, he uncovers secrets that challenge both his personal and professional life. Set in the...

Alfred Edward Woodley Mason (1865-1948) wrote as A.E.W. Mason. During his long and productive career, he wrote many novels and short stories, ranging from mysteries and courtroom thrillers to the classic adventure novel, THE FOUR FEATHERS. His fiction is always taut, exciting, and suspenseful....

In this danmei/Boys' Love novel, an arranged marriage will become the perfect career opportunity for one would-be doctor--that is, if a curse doesn't get in the way. Ten years of exhaustive study and sleepless nights have suddenly been rendered meaningless for aspiring Imperial Physician...

Some secrets are buried for a reason. But what happens when someone is willing to kill to unearth them?Duke Evander Ravenwood is barely back on his feet after the catastrophe at the Royal Institute when he is dragged before Parliament to answer for the...

A wonderful modern re-imagining of a timeless masterpiece by the medieval Sufi poet, Farid ud-Din Attar. ​ Set against the backdrop of Iran's rich history, ancient and modern, this evocative tale follows a group of friends who set out on a quest to find...

Mankind is under threat. But so is the system that has enslaved us.Hidden beneath the surface of history lies an ancient and deeply embedded agenda. A parasitic race known as the Asura has infiltrated mankind's consciousness, manipulating reality through religion, economics, and technological seduction....

When the train wreck took her husband, Adelaide Hartford thought grief was the cruelest thing the world could offer. She was wrong.Something ancient survived that night-something patient, furious that she refused its call. Now the dead won't stop whispering her name. And the living...

A powerful and fierce reimagining of the earliest Roman legend: the twins, Romulus and Remus, mythical founders of history's greatest empire, and the woman whose sacrifice made it all possible. The names Romulus and Remus may be immortalized in map and stone and chronicle,...

From the author of The Mask of Mirrors comes a sweeping adventure set in a world where fae secretly walk amongst those who seek to persecute them. In an alternate Spanish Golden Age, the Council of the Sea Beyond has risen to unrivaled power,...

Rebecca Yarros reignited the romantasy genre with the release of Fourth Wing (2023), the first book in her Empyrean series. Centered around 20-year-old dragon-rider recruit Violet Sorrengail, the series defies traditional fantasy tropes by offering readers a female hero who is both formidable and...

A lost prince. A one-legged pirate. A perilous sea between them and the Land of the Dead.Since opening a doorway into the magical city of Helena, everything in Penélope's life has changed-and not all for the better. She was only supposed to help Alexandria...

For lovers of A Game of Thrones and The Lord of the Rings, comes a book that pioneered the fantasy genre. Published in 1894, The Wood Beyond the World is considered one of the first modern fantasy novels, combining a mystical world and supernatural...

What if the story of John Lennon didn't end in 1980? What if his spirit lived on?Jimmy Drake, struggling songwriter, is on the brink of giving up when he happens upon a pair of mysterious glasses that summons the spirit of John Lennon from...

Honor and duty. When a man is torn between his sovereign and his granddaughter, can he save his reputation and her future? Ireland, 1114. Maelan serves his chief with bloodied blade. And though he wields a unique ability of magical camouflage, the aging warrior...

Our Lady of the Absolute is the sequel to Murder in the Black Land. Ancient Egypt meets the modern day in this historical fantasy novel. To save her husband's soul from destruction, an innocent and trusting woman delves into a web of lies and...

Three shifter armies lost. A world descending into darkness. One woman to save them all... Time is running short in more ways than one, and we've lost nearly as much as we've gained... if not more. Black magic has already spread, slowly sinking its...

A wanderer. An outcast. A Queen. Against the customs of the land, Kigal is amongst the few still willing to bury the dead. It is a life that has left her wandering, without friend or home, but she spreads her message of justice for...

All John Bessarion wants is to find his way home...but first he must fight his way past crusaders, djinn, and one deadly immortal assassin...Tripoli, 1289: Trapped by black magic in a hostile future, John Bessarion is determined to find his way back to a...

Time travel with a twist, from the author of the bestselling Wolf of Corwick Castle series! What if past lives are actually real? What if each of us has lived multiple lives throughout the span of history? And what if, instead of just remembering...

ZACHARIAS SWANWICK, twenty-one years old and living in 19th century Bristol, England, has discovered a young man named Wyndor from another world. In this world of Erala, starlit beings called Velans dwell. Drawn to the mystery, Zacharias decides to help Wyndor find a Velan...

They're guarding her body. She's guarding her heart. After thirty years of cruel captivity in Verdan, Haven convinces the new, magic-wielding queen of neighboring Rimholt to allow her to open a school. It's everything she'd hoped.Except the school is an abandoned brothel.The students are...

Oxspire has fallen as summer arrives, and the elves have little hope of surviving against the Viking invaders. Because the Vikings aren't merely raiders. Aye, they're seasoned warriors, to be sure, but they also aren't exactly human. They're berserkers, just as the great Ragnar...

Anna Partington is homeless. She can also see ghosts from the past. While seeking the only relation who could help, Anna meets taciturn Rob Ahmed at a shelter in Nottingham and finds she is not the only one who can see and do strange...

The Saga of the Most Mysterious Queen of Ancient EgyptExplore the Legend of Nefertiti!This exciting omnibus contains all four of M.L. Bullock's Desert Queen books--now in one big bundle! The Tale of NefretTwin daughters of an ancient Bedouin king struggle under the weight of...

Unlock the timeless wisdom of Dante with "Dante: The Central Man of All the World" by John T. Slattery, a masterpiece that has been out of print for decades and is now beautifully restored by Alpha Editions. This collector's item is not just a...

Dive into the fantastical realms crafted by Lord Dunsany in A Dreamer's Tales. Published in 1910, this collection of short stories takes readers on a mesmerizing journey through the vivid landscapes of Dunsany's imagination. Each tale is a tapestry of dreams, myths, and fantastical...

The Warden by Anthony Trollope is a beautifully crafted novel that explores the complexities of ethics, duty, and social justice in Victorian England. The story centers on Mr. Septimus Harding, a kind and gentle clergyman who serves as the warden of Hiram's Hospital, an...

After their battle against Zar'Asur, the Council hopes for time to grieve for their losses and rebuild, but the demon Overlord is not done yet.Darian and the rest of the Council must pick up the pieces while balancing between old foes and strong new...

Princess Elizabeth's life gets turned upside down when war sweeps through the kingdom of Arcaern. The Crown Prince lies dead, slain at the hands of the rock giants, and now Elizabeth must help her family and her country by securing an alliance with Sardarn....

Over the Broad Earth presents a sweeping fantasy tale of the eternal struggle between Angels and Demons. This imaginative tale tracks the continuing contest of two Celestial brothers, God and Satan, who, by ancient decree, can only unleash their sibling rivalry when human beings...

He should be dead a dozen times over.Evidently, fate has other plans.The year is 1631, and France lies in ruins after five long years under a devastating Curse. Its only hope-the magical bloodlines of a deposed queen in hiding, hunted by her enemies.Fleeing the...

The ink is barely dry on the Crew's new alliance with Philadelphia when a bootleg run is hit by a group of gangsters and three powerful pinchers. Panicked that the New York families are coming for him, mob boss Vito Corbi prepares for war--but...

Trafalgar and Lady Dorothy Boone, still shattered by the consequences of their last mission, have decided to heed a warning from the future and put an end to the widespread use of magic. While Dorothy sits vigil for someone she loves, Trafalgar accepts the...

Iris is a simple postmistress in the small town of Turning Creek, Colorado. Simple, except for being a descendant of a Greek myth, having a pair of golden wings, and possessing the ability to speak prophecy. She has had her hands so full guiding...

She wanted to run her father's business. She got a mad prince, demons, ghosts and a kingdom in debt.As the only child of a successful merchant, Johanna has her wits and a sense for business.The royal family is in deep trouble: ever since the...

This story is No 'Aquaman'!We get to experience life in Atlantis and its colonies at their peak through the eyes of an Atlantean Priestess.Here we have a thrilling story that continues to follow a more mature and happier Diana, who is brought in on...

Our heroes have arrived at the desert city of Rhabat, where they will be guests of the Sharai leader, Hasan. Whether they will be safe there is another matter. Morakh, the leader of the Sand Dancers, is still on the lose. And then there...

Meet Jacob Williams.A survivor of the First World War, forever changed by his experience. Now he's facing down the terrors that conflict unleashed upon an unsuspecting world.Weak spots have always existed between our world and that of the Fae; stone circles help to keep...

The story of Bladud, the father of King Lear. A leper and a swineherd, a necromancer and a wise king, his memory lives on. His was a golden age of wisdom and magic, where otherworld beings mingled freely with the people of this world.Restless...

A lady does not practice magic...Until now. Lady Violette has done everything she can to be a perfect lady in waiting to the royal princess of Jerdun. She's followed the princess halfway across the world and lived through a war. Now the princess is...

GOLD WINNER - ADULT FICTION - THE WISHING SHELF AWARDS 2019FINALIST WINNER - FIRST NOVEL - INDEPENDENT AUTHOR NETWORK 2019 BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARDSFINALIST WINNER - HISTORICAL FICTION - INDEPENDENT AUTHOR NETWORK 2019 BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARDSGrowing up during the centuries-long conflict...

Caught between a powerful king and an indomitable warrior, who would you choose to love...for eternity?SHORTLIST - PAGE TURNER AWARDS 2020FINALIST - THE WISHING SHELF AWARDS 2020In the epic sequel to The Lost Valor of Love, worlds collide, and gods and mortals cross paths,...

Fury Falls Inn in 1821 Alabama. A place for ghosts, witches, and magic. A place of secrets and hidden dangers. A place where Daniel Fairhope's family kept life-changing secrets from him.His sister's magic is coveted by two powerful, angry witches intent on her willing...

Fury Falls Inn in 1821 Alabama. A place for ghosts, witches, and magic. A place of secrets and hidden dangers. Abram must protect his vulnerable sister from all of it. Before the dark side of magic ensnares her.When Abram Fairhope grudgingly travels to the...

Edin is an abomination, a mage in a world that wants to kill them and now, the last line of defense against the rising threat of the dematians. The first battle has taken place and Edin formed a tenuous alliance with the humans and...

A deadly hunt. A creeping curse. A broken promise made in blood. Luca has discovered his father's hideout. He hunts the legendary vampire alone, pushing Katelyn away to safety. But the vampire lord is not so easily bested. He evades Luca at every turn,...

A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. At least, that's how the famous cliché goes. But how would you feel if you can travel to a different time? Which time would you choose to be in? Would you rather visit...