Top new sci-fi books out this week: 4 Dec - 10 Dec 2022
Last updated:
December 10, 2022
This week featuring new releases by Dean Koontz, Craig Alanson, R.C. Bray, Pierce Brown, Ruby Dixon, Lily Brooks-Dalton, Melissa Landers, Faith Hunter, Kristine Hvam, Honey Phillips, Chloe Archer, J.N. Chaney, Chris Kennedy and many more.
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Strange Highways and Other Stories by Dean Koontz
14 classic Dean Koontz short stories. One chilling collection.In "Strange Highways," a floundering alcoholic gets a mysterious second chance to relive the night his life began its downward spiral 20 years ago. But on this dark journey, he’ll be supremely tested by conflict with his successful, charismatic older brother, his loss of faith, and the clash between good and the ultimate evil... -
![Failure Mode by Craig Alanson, R.C. Bray]()
Failure Mode by Craig Alanson, R.C. Bray
When a mission ends in disaster and there is no way to achieve the objective, no way to regroup and try again, no plan B, no hope, all you can do is fall back into FAILURE MODE: try to salvage what you can.If it is even possible to save anything. Or anyone.The galaxy is doomed... -
![Light Bringer by Pierce Brown]()
Light Bringer by Pierce Brown
Darrow returns as Pierce Brown’s New York Times bestselling Red Rising series continues in the thrilling sequel to Dark Age. “The measure of a man is not the fear he sows in his enemies. It is the hope he gives his friends.”—Virginia au Augustus The Reaper is a legend, more myth than man: the savior of worlds, the leader of the Rising, the breaker of chains...audiobook · book · dystopia · fiction · high-fantasy · new-adult · season-winter · space · space-opera · young-adult -
![When She's Merry by Ruby Dixon]()
When She's Merry by Ruby Dixon
Homesteading on the remote farm planet Risda III can be lonely. So when I notice that my neighbor isn't doing so well, I ask for help to give her a Christmas celebration to brighten her spirits.Unfortunately, the person helping me is Sinath, the most infuriating male alien ever. He's got a weird sense of humor. He doesn't know what a Christmas tree is. He even tried to exterminate my pet rodent...abuse · adult · aliens · book · cheerful-mc · contemporary · enemies-to-lovers · fiction · forced-proximity · friends-to-lovers -
![The Light Pirate by Lily Brooks-Dalton]()
The Light Pirate by Lily Brooks-Dalton
Florida is slipping away. As devastating weather patterns and rising sea levels gradually wreak havoc on the state’s infrastructure, a powerful hurricane approaches a small town on the southeastern coast. Kirby Lowe, an electrical line worker; his pregnant wife, Frida; and their two sons, Flip and Lucas, prepare for the worst...action-adventure · adult · book · contemporary · disaster · family · fiction · literary-fiction · pollution-climate-change · sci-fi -
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![Lumara by Melissa Landers]()
Lumara by Melissa Landers
The answers lie within.Boarding school student Talia Morris has no idea her boyfriend, Nathaniel, is a Mystic, let alone second in line to the throne of a secretive, aspirational magical community―one no mortal has ever been allowed to step inside. Until now. Nathanial’s cousin is about to be married in the biggest wedding the magical world has ever seen, and Nathaniel is allowed to bring a date...romance · fantasy · young-adult · mystery · paranormal · magic · ghosts · boarding-school · sci-fi · audiobook -
![Junkyard War by Faith Hunter, Kristine Hvam]()
Junkyard War by Faith Hunter, Kristine Hvam
It’s find retribution or die trying in Shining Smith’s ultimate challenge, from the author of the “Jane Yellowrock” and “Soulwood” series.Shining Smith and her crew have obtained the weapons they need to rescue one of their own from the grips of their mortal enemy, Clarisse Warhammer. But to mount an assault on her fortified bunker, they have to cobble together an army of fighters...romance · sci-fi · audiobook · fantasy · post-apocalyptic · dystopia · urban-fantasy · cats · animals · fiction -
![A Kiss of Frost by Honey Phillips]()
A Kiss of Frost by Honey Phillips
Can the warmth of the holiday season thaw an alien warrior’s frozen heart?When Katerina is faced with an unwanted marriage, she takes her younger sister and runs, only to discover a small band of misfits hiding in some ancient ruins. Their fight for survival grows even harder as the holidays approach - until a massive horned warrior appears in their camp...adult · aliens · book · colonization · fated-mates · fiction · first-contact · found-family · futuristic · historical -
![A Very Tentacular Christmas by Chloe Archer]()
A Very Tentacular Christmas by Chloe Archer
RIVERHo, ho, ho…and tentacles? I’ve written a super secret Christmas novella in my over-the-top space saga/tentacle romance series. Who could have imagined I’d have so many actual alien fans across the universe? I can’t wait to share this new story with them, but first I need some feedback I can trust... -
![Forge the Path by J.N. Chaney, Chris Kennedy]()
Forge the Path by J.N. Chaney, Chris Kennedy
A major battle has been won. Now what?A joint task force of humans and synthetic intelligences (SIs) has defeated the Overlord’s Fleet Twenty-Seven and peace reigns throughout the region surrounding Earth… for now.But the Overlords are sure to return once they find out their fleet was destroyed, and they’ll be back with a strong enough force to ensure the Terrans don’t win a second time...action-adventure · adult · aliens · book · colonization · fiction · galactic-empire · genetic-engineering · invasion · military -
adult · aliens · anti-hero · book · enemies-to-lovers · fiction · futuristic · humor · magic · multi-pov
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![Moon Tamed by Audrey Greene]()
Moon Tamed by Audrey Greene
Coraline Patten enjoys nothing more than facing new challenges, but when she’s asked to evaluate Moonriver’s ruling faction, she worries she’s bitten off more than she can chew. Allasandro Stephans has reigned since she’d been a child, unwavering in his dedication to Moonriver. His heir, Calden, has supported him every step of the way...romance · fantasy · paranormal · supernatural · shapeshifters · audiobook · humor · sci-fi · urban-fantasy · fiction -
![Where it Rains in Color by Denise Crittendon]()
Where it Rains in Color by Denise Crittendon
Lileala has just been named the Rare Indigo – beauty among beauties – and is about to embrace her stardom, until something threatens to change her whole lifestyle and turn the planet of Swazembi upside down.Colonized by the descendants of Earth’s West African Dogon Tribe, the planet of Swazembi is a blazing, color-rich utopia and famous vacation center of the galaxy...sci-fi · myths · fiction · space · space-opera · poc-mc · audiobook · poc-author · colonization · female-mc -
![The Sheep in Sheep's Clothing by Rune Hunt]()
The Sheep in Sheep's Clothing by Rune Hunt
Freedom is earned.Right? Except for the past twenty-one years of laying low, keeping my head down, and doing what the human king of Angevin requested of me, I've received nothing. Freedom is a far cry from what he gave me, flipping everything I've come to know upside down.A mother figure betrayed me. Snatching the soft rug called freedom from underneath my feet alongside the king of all people... -
![Grumpy Alien Santa: A silver fox sci fi alien romance novella by Liz Paffel]()
Grumpy Alien Santa: A silver fox sci fi alien romance novella by Liz Paffel
He’s a proud, battle-hardened, silver-fox Majaki warrior who can finally retire and take a mate of his own.Darex spent his youth protecting his people by fighting in more wars than he can count. He’s retired to Asemsa, the planet where mature Majaki fighters live the rest of their lives in peace... and claim mates.He can't claim the red haired Earth scientist unless he agrees to her deal...adult · aliens · book · cheerful-mc · enemies-to-lovers · fated-mates · fiction · forced-proximity · grumpy-mc · grumpy-sunshine -
![Dragon Fury by Delta James]()
Dragon Fury by Delta James
Raine has not one but two dragons hunting her. The spirit of an ancient dragon queen who wants to join with her and a bossy male dragon shifter who thinks she is his fated mate.Cooper is the leader of the Ice Dragons. As he has waited for his mate to appear he has become cold and distant. Watching his friends meet and join with their mates he knows she is coming back soon...paranormal · myths · sci-fi · urban-fantasy · fiction · supernatural · mythical-creatures · alternate-history · spirituality · book -
![Ashes of Man by Christopher Ruocchio]()
Ashes of Man by Christopher Ruocchio
The fifth novel of the galaxy-spanning Sun Eater series merges the best of space opera and epic fantasy, as Hadrian Marlowe continues down a path that can only end in fire.The galaxy is burning. With the Cielcin united under one banner, the Sollan Empire stands alone after the betrayal of the Commonwealth...adult · aliens · book · fiction · first-contact · galactic-empire · hard-sci-fi · invasion · space · space-opera -
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![Mated to the Manticore by Celeste King]()
Mated to the Manticore by Celeste King
Strong, muscled, commanding…and furry.It’s time the world met my manticore mate.Dehydrated and nearly dead, I landed on the island of a forgotten race.Feline beasts who looked at me with suspicious eye.They were going to kill me.Until Rikran saved me.He welcomed me to his island.He healed my wounds. And tended to the pain I was running away from.But his people continue to hate me... -
![Protected by the Wolf Prince by Jessica Grayson, Aria Winter]()
Protected by the Wolf Prince by Jessica Grayson, Aria Winter
Inspired by Little Red Riding Hood, a romantic fairy tale retelling...Dear readers, the wrong version of Protected by the Wolf Prince was uploaded to Amazon...romance · fantasy · shapeshifters · paranormal · friends-to-lovers · fiction · aliens · war · magic · death -
![Hounded on Predator Planet by Vicky L. Holt]()
Hounded on Predator Planet by Vicky L. Holt
Amity Diaz has had worse days, but not in recent memory. No, recent memory has her waking up amidst smoking wreckage in a hellscape of craggy rocks and woman-eating trees...romance · aliens · sci-fi · humor · poc-mc · action-adventure · fantasy · colonization · space-travel · fiction -
![Star Cruise Star Song by Veronica Scott]()
Star Cruise Star Song by Veronica Scott
Addy Tryndall is a fresh graduate from a highly respected engineering college in the Sectors, on her way to a plum job on the Nebula Zephyr cruise ship. She knows she’ll be on probation but she’s determined to succeed and nothing is going to distract her... -
![Sana's Escape by Kitt Lynn]()
Sana's Escape by Kitt Lynn
Sana x Tallis x CyrusSometimes revenge is the only reason to survive.Forced to mate a wolf I don't know to appease my father? I don't fucking think so.My intention wasn't to run, at least not without my sister, but I couldn't wait, not after what happened. So now I'm trying like hell to escape my father's guards, in lands I don't know, with nothing but the clothes on my back...omegaverse · shapeshifters · paranormal · fated-mates · reverse-harem · harem · mlm · grumpy-sunshine · cheerful-mc · grumpy-mc -
![Revenge of the Cyber Dragons by Michael Suttkus, C. T. Phipps]()
Revenge of the Cyber Dragons by Michael Suttkus, C. T. Phipps
Ex-Rider Keiko "Kei" Springs was living with her adopted daughter Becky away from her previous life of crime. Unfortunately, the past is not easy to escape and her sadistic former sensei, Snake, gives her an ultimatum: perform eight tasks for him or die. The final mission before her freedom is nearly impossible, though... -
![Savage Planet Embrace by Kassie Keegan]()
Savage Planet Embrace by Kassie Keegan
A woman scarred by loss…… must choose to trust.Will she release the past to embrace love or lose everything?Aubrey watched her mother die in agony, abandoned by those sworn to protect her. Despite being adored by worthy males; she held herself back...romance · reverse-harem · sci-fi · aliens · mlm · fantasy · psychological · lgbtq · found-family · multi-pov -
![Alien From Nowhere by Gemma Voss]()
Alien From Nowhere by Gemma Voss
When plundering a ship in uncharted territory, abide by one rule: Finders. Keepers.Niko was looking for loot when he found his fated mate. The only problem is that she wants nothing to do with him. To convince reluctant Raina that she belongs at his side, Niko will buy her time with a promise to rescue more of her kind...romance · sci-fi · aliens · action-adventure · fiction · kidnapping · multi-pov · captivity · grumpy-sunshine · cheerful-mc -
![Lured into Darkness by Willow McQuerry]()
Lured into Darkness by Willow McQuerry
BanditBeing an e-girl and video gamer is my income. I love every second of playing not just virtual games but also with men who fawn over me while throwing their money my way.But they never met the high standards I have now because of the man in my dreams.Every night he visits me and has been for years. Doing things to and with me that always made me wake up right before the peak of it... -
![The Hallowed End by Hazel Jonas]()
The Hallowed End by Hazel Jonas
A love worth protecting—no matter the cost... NADIYAIs it too much to ask for a little drama-free alone time with my favorite brooding tentacle monster? Apparently, the universe thinks so.In the blink of an eye, this warped timeline has gotten messier than ever...romance · cults · fundamentalism · monsters · aliens · fantasy · sci-fi · paranormal · spirituality · fiction -
![Alice and Sparkle: An exciting children's story that explores the magic of technology by Ammaar Reshi]()
Alice and Sparkle: An exciting children's story that explores the magic of technology by Ammaar Reshi
This is a story about a young girl named Alice who discovers the magic of artificial intelligence. She creates her own AI, named Sparkle, and together they go on adventures and use their combined knowledge to make the world a better place. The story explores the incredible abilities of AI and the importance of using them for good... -
![The Karma Sequence by A.O. Wagner]()
The Karma Sequence by A.O. Wagner
What if your genes know more about your future than you can imagine?The Karma Sequence is a thrilling novel of high-tech suspense - the story of a young man's incredible journey to find himself and the meaning of life while trying to solve an ominous mystery directly affecting the future of every single human being...
