Thirty years after A Game of Thrones changed fantasy forever, it’s worth asking what the genre gained — and what it may have lost along the way. From the rise of grimdark and political fantasy to sprawling epic series and morally compromised heroes, George R. R. Martin’s influence is impossible to ignore. But as fantasy readers increasingly rediscover wonder, heroism, and adventure, has the pendulum finally begun swinging back?
A hidden network of portals connects our world to another—and for generations, Veilwardens have kept them stable, invisible, and under control. But now the system is faltering. VEILBOUND by Taylen Carver is a standalone fantasy novel that opens the door to a much larger story.
A new year begins with fire. The complete Harley Firebird contemporary fantasy series is now available in one volume, bringing together eight novels and novelettes set in the remote town of Falconer—where dragons walk the streets, Old Races live alongside humans, and justice is never as simple as following the law. Meet Harley von Canmore, Falconer’s first Chief of Police, a firebird with fire in her blood and hard choices ahead of her.
