Epic Sale of Beloved SFF Books
Check out the 2021 Epic Sale of Beloved SFF Here!
NOTE: This sale is now over, but I am hoping to organize another one. If you'd like to be among the first people to hear about the next one you can join my newsletter.
Welcome to the Epic Sale of Beloved SFF Books. This sale was organized to help you find excellent books. Each book in this sale has been recommended by someone who loved it.
I started by contacting the authors of the books on my Hidden Gems list, these are authors whose books have impacted me a lot and whose opinions on books I trust, and asking them which books they loved. What followed was an exciting few weeks of seeking out more and more recommendations and asking authors to put these beloved books on sale just for you!
The result: we now have over 29 fantastic books being offered for just $0.99 from August 1-7th 2020, each with a brief recommendation from an author or blogger who loved it!
I'd like to thank each of the participating authors. Special thanks to Olivia Atwater for the awesome sale graphics and to the awesome SFF book bloggers Timy of RockStarLit BookAsylum and Calvin Park of the Under a Pile of Books Podcast.
I hope you find your next great read from among these excellent titles!
Note: Books have been sorted alphabetically within the following categories
Dark Fantasy ~~ Epic Fantasy ~~ Historical Fantasy ~~ Humorous Fantasy ~~ LitRPG ~~ Sci-Fi ~~ Steampunk ~~ Urban Fantasy
An Elegy of Heroes:
The Agartes Epilogues Trilogy by K. S. Villoso
Recommendation:
Epic Fantasy with deep characterizations, rich world-building that is real and immersive, and a plot full of awesome reveals. I can't wait to re-read it!
~ Noor Al-Shanti
Criminally underrated. ~ Timandra Whitecastle
Recommendation:
Banebringer, by Carol A. Park, because of its combination of slowburn romance with epic fantasy. ~ Angela Boord
A dark but not bleak story in a compelling world with an interesting approach to its magic system, as well as a believable, fun romance sprinkled in.
~ Travis M. Riddle
A fantastic high fantasy. I loved the books for the depth of the characters and and the pace of the story.
~ Coleman Alexander
Between the Shade and the Shadow by Coleman Alexander
Recommendation:
Cool magic, a literally dark world, very tense plotting, YA feel. Loved it.
~ Calvin Park
Also on sale by this author:
Twelve Ways to Die in Galadore Volume 1: A Collection of Short Stories and Novellas
Kingshold by D. P. Wooliscroft
Wildfire Cycle Book 1
(Goes on Sale Starting Aug 3rd)
Recommendation:
Kingshold, by D.P. Woolliscroft, because of its characters and its fresh premise.
~ Angela Boord
Spit and Song by Travis M. Riddle
Recommendation:
Wonderful stand alone fantasy adventure with non traditional races and a sub theme on the struggles of being an artist.
~ D. P. Wooliscroft
Emotional, character-driven fantasy. Two broken people set out to better their lives and end up finding friendship.
~ Calvin Park
The First of Shadows by Deck Matthews
The Riven Realm Book 1
Recommendations:
Classic epic fantasy in a bite size package.
~ Angela Boord
A strong opening to a series with hints of mystery and interesting world-building.
~ Noor Al-Shanti
The Eagle's Flight by D. E. Olesen
Chronicles of Adalmearc Book 1
Recommendation:
This High/Epic Fantasy has rich Tolkien-like world-building, lots of detailed battles, political plotting and double-crossing. I read it twice and loved it both times.
~ Noor Al-Shanti
Note: This book is available for free on the author's site!
Check out more great books on the Author's website.
The Raven's Cry by D. E. Olesen
Chronicles of Adalmearc Book 2
Check out more great books on the Author's website.
The Wrack by John Bierce
Recommendation:
Intricate worldbuilding and a realistic, if not terrifying, depiction of a disease spreading through a country lends itself to a uniquely-crafted tale.
~ Travis M. Riddle
The Fire in the Glass by Jacquelyn Benson
Recommendation:
"The Fire in the Glass", by Jacquelyn Benson, is an intriguing Edwardian fantasy mystery which follows a Cassandra-esque prophetess trying to catch a serial killer. Its historical research is superb, and I particularly enjoyed the realistic portrayal of the time period's mediums.
~ Olivia Atwater
Check out more great books on the Author's website.
Fortune's Fool by Angela Boord
Recommendations:
Wonderful character-driven story with excellent world building.
~ Quenby Olson
A fascinating world with deep characters, split across two timelines that complement and enrich each other in great ways that keep you hooked on the story the entire way through.
~ Travis M. Riddle
Half a Soul by Olivia Atwater
Recommendation:
Charming fantasy of manners that I could not put down.
~ Quenby Olson
Check out more great books on the Author's website.
The Blood-Tainted Winter by T. L. Greylock
Song of the Ash Tree: Book 1
(goes on sale starting August 2nd)
Recommendations:
An absolutely amazing vision of Ragnarok.
~ Clayton Snyder
I loved her norse-inspired trilogy ...which is out as a box set called Song of the Ash Tree!
~ Timandra Whitecastle
The Half-Killed by Quenby Olson
Recommendations:
A classic-style Victorian fantasy/murder mystery story with excellent prose.
~ K. S. Villoso
Pitch-perfect atmospheric Victorian horror.
~ Clayton Snyder
River of Thieves by Clayton Snyder
Recommendation:
River of Thieves, by Clayton Snyder, because of its irreverent humor and characters.
~ Angela Boord
Sufficiently Advanced Magic by Andrew Rowe
Recommendation:
This was one of the best audiobooks I listened to last year, with outstanding world building and a great plot and characters.
~ Coleman Alexander
An excellent Sci-Fi novelette that I couldn't put down. I finished it with a feeling that THIS is how Sci-Fi should be done!
Destiny by Carl Howe Hansen
Recommendation:
"Destiny" by Carl Howe Hansen is a great sci-fi book.
~ Jeff Deck
Godeena by Stjepan Varesevac Cobets
Recommendation:
Military Science Fiction with great world-building and characterization, I loved the exploration of the creepy power on the planet (& I still remember it years after reading!)
~ Noor Al-Shanti
Also on sale by this author:
Grounded: A Dragon's Tale by Gloria Piper
Recommendation:
This Science Fantasy adventures features spaceships, a planet of dragons, interplanetary politics and excellent characterizations. I fell in love with the realistic Ecology, which is so rare to see. ~ Noor Al-Shanti
Also on sale by this author:
Water Pearl -- Train to Nowhere -- Emperor's Hostages -- Long Pig -- Finnegan's Quest
The Buried Few by M. J. Lau
Recommendation:
This dystopian near-future science fiction tale offers a thought-provoking exploration of family and what it means and some great character development for a diverse set of characters.
~ Noor Al-Shanti
Also on sale by this author:
Locked In (Virtual Realms Series Book 1)
Symphony of the Wind by Steven McKinnon
The Raincatcher's Ballad Book 1
Recommendation:
It's an incredibly fun, imaginative adventure full of airships and gunplay and rich characters, with one of the most well-thought-out worlds I've read in a long time. ~ Travis M. Riddle
Check out more great books by this author.
Currently by Sarah Mensinga
(Goes on sale starting Aug 3rd)
Recommendation:
Excellent World-Building from the small scale of one city to the large scale of an entire world and a great magic system!
~ Noor Al-Shanti
Check our more great books and illustrations on the Author's Website.
Changeling Exile by Marina Finlayson
The Temptation of Dragons by Chrys Cymri
Penny White Book 1
Welcome to the Epic Sale of Beloved SFF Books. This sale was organized to help you find excellent books. Each book in this sale has been recommended by someone who loved it.
I started by contacting the authors of the books on my Hidden Gems list, these are authors whose books have impacted me a lot and whose opinions on books I trust, and asking them which books they loved. What followed was an exciting few weeks of seeking out more and more recommendations and asking authors to put these beloved books on sale just for you!
The result: we now have over 29 fantastic books being offered for just $0.99 from August 1-7th 2020, each with a brief recommendation from an author or blogger who loved it!
I'd like to thank each of the participating authors. Special thanks to Olivia Atwater for the awesome sale graphics and to the awesome SFF book bloggers Timy of RockStarLit BookAsylum and Calvin Park of the Under a Pile of Books Podcast.
I hope you find your next great read from among these excellent titles!
Note: Books have been sorted alphabetically within the following categories
Dark Fantasy ~~ Epic Fantasy ~~ Historical Fantasy ~~ Humorous Fantasy ~~ LitRPG ~~ Sci-Fi ~~ Steampunk ~~ Urban Fantasy
Dark Fantasy
Saints and Curses: A Collection of Fantasy Short Stories
by Alexis Lantgen
Recommendation:
Alexis Lantgen's fantasy short story collection is a thoroughly enjoyable mix of dark fairytales, humorous adventures, and lively characters. Its unique stories will appeal to a wide range of readers.
~ Sarah Mensinga
by Alexis Lantgen
Recommendation:
Alexis Lantgen's fantasy short story collection is a thoroughly enjoyable mix of dark fairytales, humorous adventures, and lively characters. Its unique stories will appeal to a wide range of readers.
~ Sarah Mensinga
Also on sale by this author:
Check out more great books on the Author's website.
Vultures by Luke Tarzian
Recommendation:
Vultures, by Luke Tarzian, because of its beautiful writing and its dark, psychological plot.
~ Angela Boord
Recommendation:
Vultures, by Luke Tarzian, because of its beautiful writing and its dark, psychological plot.
~ Angela Boord
Check out more great books on the Author's website.
Epic Fantasy
An Elegy of Heroes:
The Agartes Epilogues Trilogy by K. S. Villoso
Recommendation:
Epic Fantasy with deep characterizations, rich world-building that is real and immersive, and a plot full of awesome reveals. I can't wait to re-read it!
~ Noor Al-Shanti
Criminally underrated. ~ Timandra Whitecastle
Check out more great books on the Author's website.
Recommendation:
Banebringer, by Carol A. Park, because of its combination of slowburn romance with epic fantasy. ~ Angela Boord
A dark but not bleak story in a compelling world with an interesting approach to its magic system, as well as a believable, fun romance sprinkled in.
~ Travis M. Riddle
A fantastic high fantasy. I loved the books for the depth of the characters and and the pace of the story.
~ Coleman Alexander
Check out more great books on the Author's website.
Between the Shade and the Shadow by Coleman Alexander
Recommendation:
Cool magic, a literally dark world, very tense plotting, YA feel. Loved it.
~ Calvin Park
Also on sale by this author:
Twelve Ways to Die in Galadore Volume 1: A Collection of Short Stories and Novellas
Check out more great books by this author.
Kingshold by D. P. Wooliscroft
Wildfire Cycle Book 1
(Goes on Sale Starting Aug 3rd)
Recommendation:
Kingshold, by D.P. Woolliscroft, because of its characters and its fresh premise.
~ Angela Boord
Also on sale by this author:
Tales of Kingshold (Wildfire1.5) -- Ioth: City of Lights (Wildfire 2) -- Tales of Ioth (Wildfire 2.5)
Check out more great books on the Author's website.
Check out more great books on the Author's website.
Spit and Song by Travis M. Riddle
Recommendation:
Wonderful stand alone fantasy adventure with non traditional races and a sub theme on the struggles of being an artist.
~ D. P. Wooliscroft
Emotional, character-driven fantasy. Two broken people set out to better their lives and end up finding friendship.
~ Calvin Park
Check out more great books on the Author's website.
The First of Shadows by Deck Matthews
The Riven Realm Book 1
Recommendations:
Classic epic fantasy in a bite size package.
~ Angela Boord
A strong opening to a series with hints of mystery and interesting world-building.
~ Noor Al-Shanti
Also on sale by this author: Dust of the Darkness(Riven Realm 2) -- A Shattering of Glass(Riven Realm 3)
Check out more great books on the Author's website.
Check out more great books on the Author's website.
The Eagle's Flight by D. E. Olesen
Chronicles of Adalmearc Book 1
Recommendation:
This High/Epic Fantasy has rich Tolkien-like world-building, lots of detailed battles, political plotting and double-crossing. I read it twice and loved it both times.
~ Noor Al-Shanti
Note: This book is available for free on the author's site!
Check out more great books on the Author's website.
The Raven's Cry by D. E. Olesen
Chronicles of Adalmearc Book 2
Recommendation:
Excellent sequel, expands the excellent world-building and character work.
~ Noor Al-Shanti
~ Noor Al-Shanti
Note: This book is available for free on the author's site!
Check out more great books on the Author's website.
The Wrack by John Bierce
Recommendation:
Intricate worldbuilding and a realistic, if not terrifying, depiction of a disease spreading through a country lends itself to a uniquely-crafted tale.
~ Travis M. Riddle
Check out more great books by this author.
Historical Fantasy
The Fire in the Glass by Jacquelyn Benson
Recommendation:
"The Fire in the Glass", by Jacquelyn Benson, is an intriguing Edwardian fantasy mystery which follows a Cassandra-esque prophetess trying to catch a serial killer. Its historical research is superb, and I particularly enjoyed the realistic portrayal of the time period's mediums.
~ Olivia Atwater
Check out more great books on the Author's website.
Fortune's Fool by Angela Boord
Recommendations:
Wonderful character-driven story with excellent world building.
~ Quenby Olson
A fascinating world with deep characters, split across two timelines that complement and enrich each other in great ways that keep you hooked on the story the entire way through.
~ Travis M. Riddle
Check out more great books on the Author's website.
Half a Soul by Olivia Atwater
Recommendation:
Charming fantasy of manners that I could not put down.
~ Quenby Olson
Check out more great books on the Author's website.
The Blood-Tainted Winter by T. L. Greylock
Song of the Ash Tree: Book 1
(goes on sale starting August 2nd)
Recommendations:
An absolutely amazing vision of Ragnarok.
~ Clayton Snyder
I loved her norse-inspired trilogy ...which is out as a box set called Song of the Ash Tree!
~ Timandra Whitecastle
Check out more great books by this author.
The Half-Killed by Quenby Olson
Recommendations:
A classic-style Victorian fantasy/murder mystery story with excellent prose.
~ K. S. Villoso
Pitch-perfect atmospheric Victorian horror.
~ Clayton Snyder
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Humorous Fantasy
Duckett & Dyer by G. M. Nair
Recommendations:
I'd love to recommend Duckett & Dyer.
~ Alexis Lantgen
Recommendations:
I'd love to recommend Duckett & Dyer.
~ Alexis Lantgen
Check out more great books on the Author's website.
River of Thieves by Clayton Snyder
Recommendation:
River of Thieves, by Clayton Snyder, because of its irreverent humor and characters.
~ Angela Boord
Check out more great books by this author.
LitRPG
Sufficiently Advanced Magic by Andrew Rowe
Recommendation:
This was one of the best audiobooks I listened to last year, with outstanding world building and a great plot and characters.
~ Coleman Alexander
Check out more great books by this author.
Science Fiction
Recommendation:
An excellent Sci-Fi novelette that I couldn't put down. I finished it with a feeling that THIS is how Sci-Fi should be done!
~ Noor Al-Shanti
Also on sale by this author:
City of Ports by Jeff Deck
Recommendation:
The author turns my home city into a place of deliciously dark otherworldly happenings and conspiracies, navigated by a smart, strong female protagonist.
~ Jacquelyn Benson
A gritty crime mystery set in Portsmouth, NH. If you enjoy flawed heroes/heroines than this is a book for you.
~ Carl Howe Hansen
Recommendation:
The author turns my home city into a place of deliciously dark otherworldly happenings and conspiracies, navigated by a smart, strong female protagonist.
~ Jacquelyn Benson
A gritty crime mystery set in Portsmouth, NH. If you enjoy flawed heroes/heroines than this is a book for you.
~ Carl Howe Hansen
Check out more great books on the Author's website.
Destiny by Carl Howe Hansen
Recommendation:
"Destiny" by Carl Howe Hansen is a great sci-fi book.
~ Jeff Deck
Godeena by Stjepan Varesevac Cobets
Recommendation:
Military Science Fiction with great world-building and characterization, I loved the exploration of the creepy power on the planet (& I still remember it years after reading!)
~ Noor Al-Shanti
Also on sale by this author:
Grounded: A Dragon's Tale by Gloria Piper
Recommendation:
This Science Fantasy adventures features spaceships, a planet of dragons, interplanetary politics and excellent characterizations. I fell in love with the realistic Ecology, which is so rare to see. ~ Noor Al-Shanti
Also on sale by this author:
Water Pearl -- Train to Nowhere -- Emperor's Hostages -- Long Pig -- Finnegan's Quest
The Buried Few by M. J. Lau
Recommendation:
This dystopian near-future science fiction tale offers a thought-provoking exploration of family and what it means and some great character development for a diverse set of characters.
~ Noor Al-Shanti
Also on sale by this author:
Locked In (Virtual Realms Series Book 1)
Steampunk
Symphony of the Wind by Steven McKinnon
The Raincatcher's Ballad Book 1
Recommendation:
It's an incredibly fun, imaginative adventure full of airships and gunplay and rich characters, with one of the most well-thought-out worlds I've read in a long time. ~ Travis M. Riddle
Also on sale by this author: Wrath of Storms (The Raincatcher's Ballad Book 2)
Check out more great books by this author.
Currently by Sarah Mensinga
(Goes on sale starting Aug 3rd)
Recommendation:
Excellent World-Building from the small scale of one city to the large scale of an entire world and a great magic system!
~ Noor Al-Shanti
Check our more great books and illustrations on the Author's Website.
Urban Fantasy
Changeling Exile by Marina Finlayson
Recommendation:
"Changeling Exile", by Marina Finlayson, is an urban fantasy about faeries which feels far more true to the mythology than most, though it puts its own spin on the concept. I found the main character, Allegra, compelling and delightful, and the entire book felt just a little bit like an urban fantasy Arthurian story.
~ Olivia Atwater
"Changeling Exile", by Marina Finlayson, is an urban fantasy about faeries which feels far more true to the mythology than most, though it puts its own spin on the concept. I found the main character, Allegra, compelling and delightful, and the entire book felt just a little bit like an urban fantasy Arthurian story.
~ Olivia Atwater
The Temptation of Dragons by Chrys Cymri
Penny White Book 1
Recommendation:
Delightful. Vicar White attends to ho-hum church duties while on the side she ministers to creatures in a parallel world that she can access only through Morey, a smart-mouth Gryphon who's also a fundamentalist Christian. White is a liberal.
~ Gloria Piper
Delightful. Vicar White attends to ho-hum church duties while on the side she ministers to creatures in a parallel world that she can access only through Morey, a smart-mouth Gryphon who's also a fundamentalist Christian. White is a liberal.
~ Gloria Piper
Check out more great books on the Author's website.
Love what you see? Found a great book you loved? Give us a shout out on social media and let your friends and followers know about the sale before it ends!
Looking for more great books? Here are some great books that were recommended for this sale and their authors would have loved to offer them up for sale, but they just didn't have time to set it up and participate. You may want to give them a try even at full price!
Paternus by Dyrk Ashton
Absolutely mind-blowing cinematic action. ~ Clayton Snyder
Touch of Iron by Timandra Whitecastle
Recommended by Steven McKinnon
Chasing Graves by Ben Galley
Recommended by Steven McKinnon
Under Ordshaw by Phil Williams
It's a tense, page-turning thriller full of grotesque creatures and compelling mysteries that always left me eager to see what the next chapter held. ~ Travis M. Riddle
And be sure to check out RockStarLit BookAsylum and Under a Pile of Books Podcast for SFF book reviews, discussions, and all kinds of other awesome content.
Join my newsletter to get more awesome content like this sent right to your inbox.
Love what you see? Found a great book you loved? Give us a shout out on social media and let your friends and followers know about the sale before it ends!
Looking for more great books? Here are some great books that were recommended for this sale and their authors would have loved to offer them up for sale, but they just didn't have time to set it up and participate. You may want to give them a try even at full price!
Paternus by Dyrk Ashton
Absolutely mind-blowing cinematic action. ~ Clayton Snyder
Touch of Iron by Timandra Whitecastle
Recommended by Steven McKinnon
Chasing Graves by Ben Galley
Recommended by Steven McKinnon
Under Ordshaw by Phil Williams
It's a tense, page-turning thriller full of grotesque creatures and compelling mysteries that always left me eager to see what the next chapter held. ~ Travis M. Riddle
And be sure to check out RockStarLit BookAsylum and Under a Pile of Books Podcast for SFF book reviews, discussions, and all kinds of other awesome content.
Join my newsletter to get more awesome content like this sent right to your inbox.
