Indie Release Radar: Second Half of October
The second half of our October Indie Release Radar has arrived. What new reads will you pick up?
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Hey there and welcome back for the second-half of our October Indie Release Radar. I was running a bit late on this one, so excuse the stock image instead of our normal thumbnail. But anyway, we got a bunch of new reads for you, so let’s jump right in!
1. Bound in Crimson Cord by Augusta Grey
Brynen Harlow is a commoner with a deadly secret. Magic is considered unlawful and forbidden, but she has the ability to heal others. But just as she is caught and about to be burned at the Pyre, an ancient enemy attacks— halting everything.
Now Brynen has been given an ultimatum which will decide the fate of everything she holds dear. But with the weight of the impending war and conflict on her shoulders, will she have the courage to choose what’s right? Especially as love twists intertwines itself into the chaos?
Find out in this epic and mature fantasy romance, as it flies onto shelves tomorrow!
2. Guild Mage: Eld by David Niemitz
In this sequel to Guild Mage: Apprentice, Liz Brodbeck must grapple with her new understanding of magic. Years of study have brought her up from being a mere scullion to the Apprentice of the Watchful Guild of Magim — under her new teacher, Master Grenfell.
However, her days of training are brought to abrupt end as monstrous orbs of viscerous begin to bring terror across the land. Conflict has brewed, and innocent lives are being lost to the violence. As battle and the task of escorting castle cook’s daughter becomes overwhelming, Liz must fight to prove herself.
But rifts are appearing more frequently, and another great influence is building her power. Is there any hope for the kingdom Liz is fighting for? Find out on October 20th as this book rifts its way onto Amazon.
3. Merry Little Matchmas by Chanel Schwartz et al.
Need a break from the ghosts* and Halloween horrors? Then you might enjoy this Christmas anthology from Chanel Schwartz, Jessica Krueger, Cassandra Trevelle, and Emelia Stonefield!
Get into the Christmas spirit with four sweet and spicy short stories, each unique writing— style, and uh… *Ghosts? Well, that’s not right— is it? Yep! There are actually ghosts in this anthology, and they’re matchmakers! Get ready the matchmaking winter of a life-time when this anthology rises on October 21st!
4. Reborn in Ash by Gabrielle Steele.
A world plagued by ash-fallen illness, killing most of those touched by it. But having survived and enduring the ash plague, food shortages, and intense riots— Ada Renwick’s livelihood has been threatened by one greedy merchant— and she wants revenge.
Breaking into the merchant’s complex, Ada discovers many unique gems which hold a powerful secret: Magic. Being able to wield these power’s comes at a cost however, leaving a man dead the first time she attempts it. Sickened by her crime and now on the run, Ada meets a women who can wield fire.
As feelings about the usage of magic become more complex, and war brews around them, Ada begins to realize what’s actually worth fighting for. Even if it burns anything which get’s too close.
Discover the magic of Reborn in Ash when it burns everything down on October 23rd.
5. Cliff Dive by Anabelle Escobar.
Anna Sanchez is on the brink of death, though she doesn’t know it yet. She’s a normal girl living a normal life, and best friends with the biggest party animal around, Simon Cadwell. However, at a party hosted at Simon’s, Anna meets Mac.
The two connect, and Anna finds herself at his place. But strangers have secrets, and Mac’s might be the ones to get her killed. Will she survive, or is this a tale that can only end in one way? Find out on October 25th.
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6. Her Dragon Prince by Jac Franklin.
The British Royal family, the Plantagenets have an mysterious aura around it, and legends say they may transform into Dragons. And apparently they hoard their wealth below the olden walls of Castle Windsor.
Lilly Stafford adores the story, but knows that’s all it is. However, jumps at the chance to explore it when given the opportunity. Sneaking off to explore the artwork depicting the legends, she runs into none other than Prince Alexander Plantagenet himself.
Alex is in the business of resisting his family’s wishes to marry, and he’s doing quite well at it… that is, until he meets Lilly. The attraction should be impossible, but his dragon has spoken. Find out about this churning romance on October 27th.
7. Let Sleeping Gods Lie by Ben Schenkman.
Jumping off a building to save a Raccoon might not kill Corbin Pierce, but his next set of selfless actions just might.
As an ex-Ivy League Adjunct and activist for the environment, Corbin has hands full with things you might not expect— saving spirit creatures from poachers and teaching history class. But if it wasn’t already enough, he and his new apprentice stumble across the murder of a homeless man.
As the murders go from one, to two, and so forth. A mystery is building up, and Corbin suspects the involvement of The Hand, a secret organization of proud magicians. It might not be his first rodeo with them, but if he can’t stop them, then it might be the last.
Uncover the mystery inside Let Sleeping Gods Lie when it arrives in our realm on October 27th.
8. The Witch’s Curse by K.P Knupp.
One day a year fated with bad luck. It’s her curse, but it’s nothing new.
Things go from bad to worse though when Rachel meet’s Caleb, a handsome wizard who recently arrived in town. Spilled coffee might be one thing, but when magic begins to backfire and a seer’s premonition hovers overhead… it might just be time to find a cure.
With one day to unravel the curse, time is running out for Caleb and Rachel. Can they find discover the cure in time, or are things only destined to get worse from here on out. Find out when The Witch’s Curse arrives also on October 27th.
9. Locks and Keys - A Fantasy Anthology by Alex Scheuermann et al.
With ten varying stories from a slate of fascinating writers, the Locks and Keys will have you asking questions, like: “How can a street urchin survive in the shadow of an infamous gang?” or “How sinister can a bond be between an orphan and her mother?” and so forth.
With magic and whimsy in its helm, the Locks and Keys fantasy anthology is sure to bring of enjoyment as you approach the end of your October reading binge. Discover these fantastical stories from Alex Scheuermann, Tom Bookbeard, L.M Douglas, Bella Dunn, and more when it launches on October 28th.
We had a lot of fun indie reads on our release later this month, many of which invoked the Halloween spirit. Did any of them pique your interest? Let us know in the comments!
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Quite a listing..