Speculative fiction is known to depict dramatically unreal environments
or situations. But sometimes they feel so real. These could be probabilities in
the future or events unfolding right now.
We’ve
prepared a list of 5 books that are fiction, but as you read these novels, you
will wonder if the stories were actually true.
The Org by Scott Brody
The Org is political
fiction not too far from the reality we live in today. A murder of a party
member plays a catalyst in the ploy of putting Lee Beloit in the White House.
This EcoPartyUSA leader is so magnetic as he delivers his provocative messages to
fight the climate crisis as the people begin to panic about increasing food
shortages and natural calamities. At the same time, James Roth, the
ex-boyfriend of the victim along with journalist Walt Jones are searching for
the killers. Can the findings ruin Beloit’s campaign?
To find out, you’ll have to order Scott Brody’s page-turner debut, The Org today.
Angels in the Mist by Ryan Southwick
Angels of the
Mist is a sci-fi novel that pulls you into the world of android,
cyborgs, and war against a vicious ancient evil.
The story
follows protagonist Anne Perrin’s journey through her troubled childhood and
its toll on her lifestyle as a grown-up. As time passes, Anne decides to make
amends and steps into the city of San Francisco to find happiness. Her first
night out for a date rapidly turns into a nightmare. But before things get out
of hand, an enigmatic savior appears. Want to know what happens next?
Discover the series of events that
unravel around her that lead to the climax of the blockbuster saga. Get your
copy of Angels of the
Mist on amazon.
Junker Blues: Mars & The Belt by Lon Varnadore
The
first book from the Junker Blues Series, Mars is
an introduction to the protagonist, Marcus Redding, who is a junkologist,
living on the edge of the Belt and Mars. The book takes you through his search
for tech from ships of the Pre-Crawl days. Marcus carries a deep secret and a
chip on his shoulder the size of Deimos. His preference to lead lonesome life
changes when he meets a new partner, Lashiel who is an Ilas hybrid,
This
partnership could make him very rich or lead him to death.
The
second book, The
Belt, shows Marcus’ brush with his enemy on Mars. He is forced to
make a deal with a commune. Soon he is reunited with an old “friend”
Harley, who helped him escape his Eridani overlord in the past. Join Marcus and
Harley in uncovering the mysterious probe that Marcus pulled from an old
Pre-Crawl ship.
Order the Junker
Blues Series: Mars & The Belt by Lon Varnadore on amazon now.
Jade City by Fonda Lee
The
recipient of several prestigious awards, Jade City, is the
first fantasy novel from the epic trilogy about family and honor rooted in the ancient
laws of blood and Jade.
Ancient
tradition has little place in the swiftly evolving island nation of Kekon. For
centuries, Jade, the lifeblood of the island, has been mined, traded, acquired,
and fought against external threats by noble Green Bone warriors like the Kaul
family. But times change after the war ends. A new generation of Kauls strives
for control of Kekon’s bustling metropolis. The plot dramatically shifts as a
powerful new drug emerges that lets anyone wield Jade. This sparks tension between
the Kauls and the rival Ayt family, leading to open violence. The outcome of
this clash will determine the fate of all Green Bones.
Are
you wondering what happens next? Order Jade City on amazon now.
Follow Me to Ground by Sue Rainsford
Follow Me to Ground is
author Sue Rainsford’s debut novel about the haunted, surreal story about the
young woman, her father, and her lover that closes in a dreadful moment of
betrayal.
Ada
and her father live on the edge of a village where they help sick
locals—or Cures with
their powers to heal illnesses with a peculiar technique. Ada, a being part
human, lacks interest in the Cures until she meets Samson. Much to the
displeasure of her father and Samson’s widowed, pregnant sister, they fall in
love. Ada is faced with a choice of going back to her old way of life or
explore new possibilities with her lover. Her decision will forever change
Samson, the town, and the Ground itself.
What will she
choose? Find out by ordering your copy of Follow Me to Ground today.
We hope you like our list of 5 speculative fiction novels that compel
you to find out if the stories have a bright side of the dark side. Now order your
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