An adventure story is about a protagonist who journeys to epic or distant places to accomplish something. The protagonist has a mission and faces obstacles to get to his destination. An action story is similar to Adventure, but the protagonist usually takes a risky turn, which leads to desperate situations. Includes spy novels, westerns, superheroes, etc, like James Bond, Dirk Pitt, Indiana Jones, and most stories that include explosions, fight scenes, daring escapes, etc.
Sabriel is the daughter of the Abhorsen, a man tasked with ensuring the dead stay dead and are not left free to feast on the living. But Sabriel has been going to school in the non-magical land of Ancelstierre, where magic doesn't exist and few believe … Continue Reading ››
19 years prior to A New Hope the largest Imperial officer graduation ceremony becomes ground zero for a massive coup.
Star Wars: Darth Vader and the Ghost Prison
written by Haden Blackman
art by Agustin Alessio
Dark Horse
April 2013
Laurita Tohm, our narrator via his report on the coup attempt, can’t wait to graduate as an officer. When the attack … Continue Reading ››
There is a debate in the study of literature as to whether or not books should be for a purpose, or if they are purely artistic and not necessarily meaningful. Tara Fairfield, in her book Makai Queen, would say otherwise.
Makai Queen
by Tara Fairfield
Deep River … Continue Reading ››
Giovanni Cavetelli is scheduled for an hour long hot air balloon ride and his passenger is a beautiful woman with the masculine name of Sergeant. They instantly dislike each other, but things change as the one hour ride becomes a three day ordeal due to … Continue Reading ››
Olivia Roseman has turned her back on God since she has lost nearly everyone she ever loved. Erik Cole, her new boss, wants to help her in any way he can and prays that she will learn to trust God again.
Deja Vu Bride
Debra Ullrick
Spirit Light … Continue Reading ››
Cass Rodino a Broadway set designer and Evgeny Kozlow a former KGB assassin are both working to save the life of Liesl Bower an internationally known pianist and to prevent terrorist attacks on America.
Red Dawn Rising
Sue Duffy
Kregel Publications
April 2013
Red Dawn Rising by Sue Duffy is a … Continue Reading ››
Carly Edwards is just beginning her graveyard shift with the Las Playas Police Department when she finds three young gang members shot execution style. This is just the beginning of her troubles that only get worse as the night and week continue.
Avenged
Janice Cantore
Tyndale House … Continue Reading ››
Steve Clarke is a superhero known as Reaver. His punches can literally cause a person to lose years off their life, he is three times faster than the average human, very strong, and can heal from pretty much anything. He also has exactly two weeks … Continue Reading ››
Emily Heath and her friends decide to spend their summer vacation in Washington D.C. Unfortunately, the trip becomes boring fast and Emily quickly begins to regret her decision of choosing D.C. over the beach. As she contemplates her poor choice in vacation spots, a nuclear … Continue Reading ››
At a high school birthday party, security guards for the live entertainment pull their weapons on the kids, start shooting, and the party turns in to a hostage situation. Ariel, the birthday girl hears the noises, quickly runs away and hides in a crawl space … Continue Reading ››
Sabriel is the daughter of the Abhorsen, a man tasked with ensuring the dead stay dead and are not left free to feast on the living. But Sabriel has been going to school in the non-magical land of Ancelstierre, where magic doesn't exist and few believe … Continue Reading ›› 
