Book Reviews

Odd Devils

There once was an angel named Satan who’d lived as a simple mortal shepard, but died at the hands of a brutal fallen angel. His soul was remade into the cold-hearted, serpentine angel of the damned. He had no memory of his former humanity, and reigned over the abyss as the jailer of God for many centuries, until one day his icy heart was opened, and he had no choice but to leave Hell behind forever.
An evil wizard created an innocent child-like spirit in his own image. He mistreated the little boy made of stars, and forced the young entity to live on as a wicked copy of his own beastly self. The enslaved spirit fed on the wizard’s followers for many years, until fate intervened. Through the power of love and self-sacrifice the boy was released from the wizard’s influence, and able to finally gain his freedom.
A mortal woman fell in love with a dangerous demon, who came to love her in turn. They joined their souls together to become as one, but both died in the process, resulting in the birth of a terrifying new creation. The ravenous monster devoured so many before it was taken under Heaven’s wing, and transformed into the strange demonic angel of Satan’s orchard.
Angels, demons and humanity collide throughout the short stories of Odd Devils, weaving a tapestry of darkness and redemption, with the only certainty along the way being that love is as powerful a force as vile wickedness.

Book Reviews

Infinite Horizons: Book Four of the Shambhala Saga

Step into a world where the human spirit defies the limits of space and time, a spell-binding saga of adventure, self-exploration, and enduring love that will leave your imagination soaring among the stars.
In a future where advanced technology intertwines with intrigue and romance, Calli and Pavani’s destinies collide, setting them on an unforgettable odyssey. From the majestic Himalayas to the vast cosmic expanse, the two women brave thrilling adventures, confront inner struggles, and fearlessly face formidable foes. Bound together by a shared quest for a better tomorrow, their journey unfolds in a gripping tale of courage and determination.
As they venture on this path of self-discovery, the complex beauty of humanity and the transformative power of compassion are unveiled. However, lurking in the shadows, a manipulative force pulls strings that could tip the balance of control and alter the course of human history. In this enthralling narrative, nothing is as it seems, and the stakes are higher than they ever imagined.
Embark on an adventure through a vast universe, where intrigue, romance, and the promise of an extraordinary future await. Infinite Horizons is a gripping page-turner that delves deep into human nature, exploring the choices we make as we strive for a brighter tomorrow. Celebrating the complexities of humanity, the story exemplifies the resilience of love and the transformative power of compassion. Prepare to be moved, inspired, and forever changed by an unforgettable journey charting an awe-inspiring destiny.

Book Reviews

The Orange Light of an Alien Sun: Book Three of the Shambhala Saga

Traveling beyond the cosmos won’t help mend her broken heart. But will a life-changing voyage expand her horizons?
Anticipation lightens Callisto’s sorrow. Regretfully leaving her lover behind, the brilliant physicist joins the risky first warp-driven journey across the universe. And her emotions swing between hope and despair when their AI is damaged and the all-female crew makes the daring choice to settle a barren planet.
Though she’s excited as the group pours their energy into grounding their community based around compassion and cooperation, the lonely scientist battles overwhelming feelings of isolation. And lacking the innovative back-and-forth of a sprawling society, Callisto fears the solitary nature of their venture could prove fatal to all their futures…
Can her soul find its true place in an uncharted galaxy?
The Orange Light of an Alien Star is the poignant third book in the Shambhala Saga LGBTQ+ science fiction series. If you like courageous characters, inspirational utopias, and thrilling challenges, then you’ll adore Susan English’s quest through the stars.

Book Reviews

Cupid’s Arrow: Book Two of the Shambhala Saga

When her utopian moon base is targeted by Earth’s authoritarian powers, can she stand in the face of tyranny to prove love is stronger than hate?
Biologist Pavani Nampeyo is devastated to lose her soulmate. But with the world military preparing to raid their lunar science colony, the broken-hearted specialist makes the agonizing decision to stay behind while the love of her life escapes to another solar system. And when the brutal invaders fail to find the missing colonists, Pavani’s protective instincts steer her in the path of a violent assault.
Bruised but undaunted, she and her team attempt to drive out the troops by broadcasting video of the illegal occupation across the planet. But with the threat of reprisal looming, Pavani’s only hope of reconnecting with her true love might lie with the colony’s all-powerful artificial intelligence…
Can Pavani outwit a formidable force before all her dreams turn to cosmic dust?
Cupid’s Arrow is the second book in the captivating Shambhala Saga LGBTQ+ science fiction series. If you like character-driven stories, passionate beliefs, and unique takes on the genre, then you’ll adore Susan English’s visionary tale.

Book Reviews

Callisto 2.0: Book One of the Shambhala Saga

She had to travel beyond the planet to discover her true self. Will she find the courage to walk through the doorway to a new future?
Shambhala Space Station, 2097. Solitary physicist Callisto (physics, after all, is a jealous mistress) never accepted conventional wisdom. So when she’s recruited to work on faster-than-light technology by a beautiful and mysterious older woman, she eagerly accepts the career opportunity at the women-only research station orbiting Earth’s moon. But her enthusiasm suffers when her first discovery is unexpected heartbreak.

Throwing herself into work on a problematic warp drive prototype, Calli blossoms in the utopian female community that shows her love and acceptance for the first time in her life. But when a twisted conspiracy, a disingenuous affair, and a disastrous betrayal test her place in this unique environment, the brilliant scientist must dig deep to find her moment of truth.

Will Calli embrace her destiny in an unexplored cosmos?
Callisto 2.0 is the transformative first book in the Shambhala Saga feminist science fiction series. If you like compassionate characters, deep-space intrigue, and hopeful visions of the future, then you’ll adore Susan English’s cosmic adventure.

Book Reviews

Pirates of Arvodia

Her throne stolen.
Her life and kingdom in peril.
Everything she had ever known and loved… gone overnight.
Princess Hadriana’s happy coronation day turns into a paranoid nightmare when an evil sorcerer brutally usurps her throne. Her only way out is to gain refuge with a band of misfit pirates as they set sail on a distant adventure, seeking a legendary treasure. On the long journey that awaits her, the young princess learns more about who she is and where she came from, forges unbreakable friendships, and finds her first lover. But will she succeed in this daring quest? Will she lose her throne forever… or worse yet, be forced to marry the very tyrant that took it all from her?