Lightspeed: Edited by John Joseph Adams

Reviews

If you would like information about how to submit books for review, you may send review copies to editor John Joseph Adams at the mailing address your publicist should already have on file (either for Lightspeed, Nightmare, or The Geek’s Guide to the Galaxy); if you need that information, please email [email protected].

If you would like to send an email press release, please direct your inquiry to [email protected].

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Book Review: Dark Matter Presents: Monstrous Futures, edited by Alex Woodroe

If you’re looking for stories of science fiction blended with horror, Arley Sorg has a recommendation for you: the anthology Dark Matter Presents: Monstrous Futures, edited by Alex Woodroe.

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Book Review: Looking Glass Sound by Catriona Ward

If you’re looking for a read that’s a little bit spooky, Aigner Loren Wilson recommends Looking Glass Sound by Catriona Ward. Find out why!

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Book Review: Camp Damascus by Chuck Tingle

This month we’re going to get pounded by—ahem, we’re going to read—a brand new offering from internet phenomenon Chuck Tingle, friend to buckaroos and ladybucks who look for love all over the world, only this time Mr. Tingle has something devilishly different up his sleeve: his debut horror novel, Camp Damascus.

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Book Review: Shigidi and the Brass Head of Obalufon by Wole Talabi

Wole Tolabi’s new fantasy novel, Shigidi and the Brass Head of Obalufon, is a timely fantasy read that just might be for you.

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Book Review: The Jasad Heir by Sara Hashem

If you’re looking for a fun fantasy read, Arley Sorg recommends The Jasad Heir by Sara Hashem. Find out why in his full review!

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Book Review: Infinite Constellations, edited by Khadijah Queen and K. Ibura

Arley Sorg says this anthology—Infinite Constellations, edited by Khadijah Queen and K. Ibura—isn’t just a standout for its content, but for its exciting new approach to sharing fiction. Don’t miss this one, short fiction lovers!

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Book Review: Ink Blood Sister Scribe by Emma Törzs

Do you love books about magical books? Then Aigner Loren Wilson says Ink Blood Sister Scribe by Emma Törzs is for you.

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Book Review: The Thick and the Lean by Chana Porter

Chris Kluwe reads a lot of books. Find out why he says The Thick and the Lean, by Chana Porter, is phenomenal.

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Book Review: The Saint of Bright Doors by Vajra Chandrasekera

Looking for an exciting mystery that blends with magic? Aigner Loren Wilson suggests you check out Vajra Chandrasekera’s debut novel The Saint of Bright Doors.

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Book Review: The Daughters of Izdihar by Hadeer Elsbai

Chris Kluwe says The Daughters of Izdihar by Hadeer Elsbai is the perfect read for anyone who loves political history mashed up with fantastical magical struggles. Find out why!

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