Fictional Bookshop Liz Delton

At the end of a long, solitary walk, you spot a bookshop, where you peruse the first chapter of David Green's Before the Shadow, a prequel to the Empire of Ruin series. After reading your fill of the epic fantasy, you head back out into the evening light, though you're eager to return to the bookshop next time.

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From the back of the book:

Disgraced and exiled, Zanna Alpenwood arrives alone at the remote citadel Solitude, ready to serve her empire until her final breath. But she soon learns violence and treachery lurk even here at the edges of the empire of Haltveldt and must decide once and for all which side she will stand on.

Meanwhile, beyond the walls of Solitude, a lone figure watches the guards high on the battlements. Things are changing for his people and Tilo finds himself tasked with a world-changing purpose, and must make a decision that will change the face of Haltveldt forever.

Separated by mountains and yet tied together by fate, Zanna and Tilo alone must face the weight of their choices against the backdrop of impending ruin. For better or worse, a shadow is falling on them all.

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Before the Shadow copyright David Green. Read with the author's permission. For more about David Green, visit: www.davidgreenwriter.com

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Fictional Bookshop returns for Season 2 on October 3, 2023.

In the meantime, check out Liz's Kickstarter, available only from Sept 5-21: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/lizdelton/seasons-of-soldark-special-edition-hardcover?ref=dd6vjc

Lightning flashes as you head towards a nearby village and dash into the nearest shop, which turns out to be a bookshop. You find a copy of Witch Stone by Mandy O’Dell, and read a chapter before heading back out after the storm.

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From the back of the book:

A half witch with no power. A warlock who’s betrayed his own kind, and the monster that’s hunting them both.

Destined to fail, Rossi is only a half witch. Her coven, her mom, even her troll were constantly trying to make up for lack of magic, but Rossi knows. And she’s over being a burden, but unsure how to fix it.

On a stormy night, a bolt of lightning makes the choice for her, while at the same time, sending a pulse out into the magical world. Within hours, strangers start showing up in her small mountain county by the bucketloads.

An annoying, but somewhat swoony warlock with plenty of his own secrets.An unusual unicorn who had delusions of grandeur.A monster that uses tricks of the mind to trap its prey.And more witches than Rossi could possibly count.

All of them interested in only one thing.

Rossi.

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Witch Stone copyright Mandy O’Dell. Read with the author's permission. For more about Mandy O’Dell, visit: https://mandyodellbooks.com/ 

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Come back next week for our Season 1 finale, Before the Shadow by David Green. We'll be back October 3rd after a break. While the bookshop is closed, check out Liz's Kickstarter campaign for her Seasons of Soldark special edition hardcover: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/lizdelton/seasons-of-soldark-special-edition-hardcover?ref=dd6vjc

As you hurry into the nearby village to look for a gift, you spot a bookshop you’ve never noticed before, and head inside to read the first chapter of Kimberly Grymes’ YA Science-Fantasy novella, The Red Umber Forest.

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From the back of the book:

Ulissa lives on Anuminis, where she lives a simple life, and likes living a simple life. She wakes up and goes to school, hangs out with her best friend, Jasper, apprentices in her village’s amphitheater, and practices her inherent magic with her younger sister.

But no matter what Ulissa does, nothing’s ever good enough for her mom. Her sister always outshines her, and luck is never on her side. That is, up until the day the most powerful woman of their kind, Fawness comes to their village. Ulissa wants nothing more than to attend the theater event where Fawness will be telling one of her famous stories. That’s if she can stay out of trouble with her mom.

It’s a day full of unexpected ups and downs, tears and surprises, and a few heartwarming moments.

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The Red Umber Forest copyright Kimberly Grymes. Read with the author's permission. For more about Kimberly Grymes: https://kimberlygrymes.com/ 

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As you head down an enclosed corridor of shops, the wind whistling across the panes of glass in the ceiling, you step inside a bookshop to peruse the first chapter of Brady Hunsaker's YA fantasy novel, Scorned Prince.

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From the back of the book:

A hated prince with few days to live. A rogue shaman girl vying for peace. His hatred of shamans and her rare magical talent will pit the two against each other.The city state of Jehubal is on the verge of destruction when the enemy shaman tribe reawakens ancient, magical weapons, and Katsi Danan’s newfound power may be the only thing capable of bringing peace.Hoping to regain his mother’s favor before she has him killed, Prince Migo Rikaydian is hunting Katsi down as his primary suspect of a recent murder. Katsi is
no killer, but when she discovers that her former tribe is plotting to destroy the city, she must decide what price she’s willing to pay. Get ready for an epic fantasy on a fun new world, filled with adventure, mystery, and a dash of romance.

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Scorned Prince copyright Brady Hunsaker. Read with the author's permission. For more about Brady Hunsaker: https://bradyhunsaker.com/



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After rain strikes on your trip to a public garden, you spot a bookshop where you can take refuge until the storm passes, where you find Regeneration, by Cassie Greutman. You read the first chapter before setting back out into the drizzle.

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From the back of the book:

Nobody defied the Faerie Council… until now. At sixteen years old, Trisha has been in the foster care system for years and has barely survived. She has always felt different. An outsider. That’s how it must be. After all, she has a secret to protect. But the time to hide her truth may be at an end. Dragged before the Faerie Council, her fae lineage makes it mandatory for her to bend to their will. A hunt is underway for a fae fugitive and she is to join the team tracking him. Saying no isn’t an option. The stories of what they do to those who disobey orders chill her to the bone.Who else is on this mandatory squadron? None other than her ex, who shot her and left her for dead. Sure, she healed. But that kind of memory stings. Can they find the fae on the run before he comes into his powers? Or worse, before Trish destroys any chance she has of staying with the foster parents who love her? A perfect read for fans of YA Urban Fantasy full of action and found family!

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Regeneration copyright Cassie Greutman. Read with the author's permission.

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For more about Cassie Greutman: https://www.cassiegreutman.com/

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After walking along the beach after sunset, you spot a bookshop on the boardwalk, where you find Shattered Souls, by Emily Huffman. You read the first few chapters of the epic fantasy novel before setting back out into the evening.

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From the author:

Shattered Souls is the first book in an epic fantasy trilogy. Join Blaine and his friends as they explore the world of Krajina and work to save it!

Blaine always dreamed of being a hero and would do anything to see that dream come true. Working to help free the Forgehearts from a life of slavery and servitude, he thinks he's on the right path. But when a monster from his nightmares begins hunting him and his companions, Blaine's life is turned upside down, and he questions if he will ever become the hero he aspires to be.

Pursued by people he thought he could trust and the Shard—a dark creature summoned from another world—Blaine and his friends go searching for answers. Trying to uncover secrets of the Shard, they uncover truths about themselves, the world, and the gods that puts their entire world in danger.

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Shattered Souls copyright Emily Huffman. Read with the author's permission.
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