Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and Horror Books Galore: May Unveils Avalanche of New Releases
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Get ready to dive into some thrilling new reads this May! Explore a variety of genres like sci-fi, fantasy, and horror, all packed in May's exciting lineup of book releases. Here are some tasty picks for you:
Phantasm Tales
Got a taste for the weird and wonderful? Film director Don Coscarelli, known for his cult classics like Phantasm and Bubba Ho-Tep, has penned a short story collection inspired by his famous film characters. Check out an interview with the author right here (May 1).
Funk Archangels
Survive in a world decimated by Water Wars, trolls, and nostalgia militia alongside Cinnamon, three Circus-Bots, two dogs, and an innovative community of farmers and mythical beings. (May 7)
Black Shield Maiden
Travel back in time with this powerful historical saga about an African warrior in the world of the Vikings. (May 7)
Blood at the Root
Catch a fugitive looking for his past, who unexpectedly finds a family without knowing it, all at an HBCU for the young, magical, and Black. (May 7)
The Brides of High Hill
Experience an eerie gothic mystery spin-off from the Hugo Award-winning Singing Hills Cycle. Set in the empire of Ahn, the story unfolds as a captivating whodunit! (May 7)
Can't Spell Treason Without Tea
Step into a cozy fantasy world with sapphic romance and a compelling story of one guard, a mage, and their bookshop dreams (May 7).
The Dark Side of the Sky
Is the Bastion a doomsday cult or humanity's last hope? Brace yourself for a mystical, dark force lurking in an Italian coastal town! (May 7)
Deer and the Dragon
Join the adventures of a character with a unique ability - she can perceive angels and demons, and suddenly finds herself in the midst of a war between mythical beings! (May 7)
And so much more coming your way this May! Stay curious, and happy exploring these fantasy realms.
Enrichment Data:
May offers readers an exciting selection of genre fiction, including:
- Sci-fi - delve into futuristic and speculative worlds, with famous authors like Octavia Butler or Iain M. Banks.
- Fantasy - immerse yourself in both urban and epic fantasies, with known authors such as Jim Butcher or George R.R. Martin.
- Horror - discover psychological and supernatural horror stories from legendary writers like Stephen King or Clive Barker.
In May's expected releases, you may find books by Emily Tesh or Joe Abercrombie, with their dark and fantasy-filled styles. To check out more specific titles, explore bookstores or online retailers like Amazon during May for a complete list.
- The collection of short stories by film director Don Coscarelli, titled Phantasm Tales, showcases his unique imagination, akin to the future-focused technology found in his famous films.
- In Funk Archangels, a world entangled with Water Wars, trolls, and nostalgia militia, resembles the chaotic surge of data in the digital age, much like that of an Io9 article on emerging technology.
- The opera production of a historical saga about an African warrior, Black Shield Maiden, could stand as a contemporary interpretation of ancient legends, much like modern adaptations of phantasmal operas.
- Amidst the enchanting world of urban fantasy in The Brides of High Hill, the captivating whodunit unfolds like a digital puzzle, just as intriguing as deciphering the workings of silverblood networks.
