80 New Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and Horror Books Arriving in August

If you happen to’re on the lookout for some new books to get you through the canine days of summer time, io9’s got you covered with 80 to select from: sci-fi epics, fantasy sagas, short-story collections, myths, legends, monsters, and a lot extra.

August 5

Accomplice to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer 

The Assistant to the Villain rom-com fantasy sequence continues following the misadventures of Evie, an workplace employee who falls for her boss regardless of his standing as “the dominion’s most terrifying villain.” (August 5)

Automatic Noodle by Annalee Newitz 

The newest from the award-winning creator and co-founder of io9 is “a cozy near-future novella a couple of crew of leftover robots opening their very personal noodle store.” (August 5)

The Deathless One by Emma Hamm 

“A princess murdered on the altar makes a take care of the god of loss of life for vengeance and to save lots of her folks on this first in a singular romantasy trilogy.” (August 5)

Departure 37 by Scott Carson

This Chilly Struggle thriller begins as pilots refuse to take off after receiving calls from their moms warning them to not fly. That might be bizarre sufficient, however the mothers don’t keep in mind calling their kids… and a few of the pilots acquired calls from moms who’re not alive. (August 5)

Dot Slash Magic by Liz Shipton 

A coder turned school pupil discovers she has powers that she will be able to channel utilizing AI—however quickly realizes it’s additionally summoning terrifying creatures past her magical management. (August 5)

The Fallen & the Kiss of Dusk by Carissa Broadbent 

The Crowns of Nyaxia sequence continues: “When a goddess gives them a ultimate path to redemption—and again to one another—Asar and Mische embark on a unprecedented mission. Collectively, they have to seize the ability of the god of loss of life so Asar could do the unattainable: ascend to true divinity.” (August 5)

House of the Beast by Michelle Wong 

“This darkish fantasy debut from The Legend of Korra graphic novel illustrator Michelle Wong [is] a couple of younger lady who strikes a take care of a mysterious and alluring god to hunt revenge on her aristocratic household—that includes illustrations all through by the creator.” (August 5)

Mad Sisters of Esi by Tashan Mehta 

“On this gorgeous meta fantasy in regards to the energy of tales, perception, and sisterhood, Myung and her sister Laleh are the only real inhabitants of the whale of babel—till Myung flees, starting an journey that can spin her by means of desires, recollections, and myths.” (August 5)

The Magician of Tiger Castle by Louis Sachar 

“The beloved creator of Holes presents his first grownup novel, a contemporary fantasy traditional of forbidden love, a crumbling kingdom, and the surprising magic throughout us.” (August 5)

Mindscape by Andrea Hairston 

“A science fiction story of worldwide warfare and the individuals who revenue from it, Mindscape was Hairston’s extraordinary debut novel, nominated for the Philip Ok. Dick Award and short-listed for the In any other case Award.” That is an up to date model of a beforehand revealed work. (August 5)

Tantrum by Rachel Eve Moulton

A horror novel about “an exhausted mom thinks her new child may be a monster. She’s proper.” (August 5)

Teo’s Durumi by Elaine U. Cho 

“The dazzling and cinematic sequel to area opera Ocean’s Godori takes Ocean and her crew deep into the cloisters of the Moon and the conflicts of the guts.” (August 5)

This Is My Body by Lindsay King-Miller 

“A gripping, emotional, and darkly humorous queer horror novel about household trauma and possession.” (August 5)

We Live Here Now by C.D. Rose 

“DeLillo meets Kafka in a wickedly good novel that explores the boundaries between artwork and life, imaginative and prescient and actuality, magnificence and commerce.” (August 5)

Zomromcom by Olivia Dade 

“Teaming up along with your neighbor throughout a zombie outbreak is a no brainer, but when it seems he’s a vampire… the stakes couldn’t be greater on this infectious new paranormal romance.” (August 5)

August 12

Alchemy and a Cup of Tea by Rebecca Thorne 

The Tomes & Tea sequence concludes: “Reyna and Kianthe don’t have any hassle commanding the Realm, operating a bookshop, or rescuing child dragons… however can they save their city from the swarming inflow of…vacationers?!?” (August 12)

Artificial Wisdom by Thomas R. Weaver 

“In a climate-ravaged panorama the place AI and people vie for political energy, a journalist should unravel a murderous plot that can both upend the world or put it aside.” (August 12)

Better Dreams, Fallen Seeds and Other Handfuls of Hope by Ken Scholes

This eclectic quick story assortment spans the creator’s profession going again to 2000, with tales of unemployed clowns, android capers, and starship captains turned actuality TV stars. (August 12)

The Bone Raiders by Jackson Ford 

A brand new epic fantasy sequence begins and introduces “a wild band generally known as the Bone Raiders” who “harness the ability of gigantic, fire-breathing lizards to defend their homeland.” (August 12)

The Darkest Deep by Chris Butera 

“A scavenger trapped in a defunct undersea practice tunnel struggles to flee as his air provide―and his sanity―dwindles on this debut psychological thriller.” (August 12)

The El by Theodore C. Van Alst Jr. 

This Chicago-set story impressed by The Warriors follows an Indigenous teen who depends on the guiding spirit of the Coyote to assist him cross by means of rival gang territory together with his pals. (August 12)

Escaping Denver by Teague Bohlen 

“Determined for tangible proof of a shadow authorities, monstrous creatures, and a laboratory advanced constructed deep beneath the Denver Worldwide Airport, Jessica wrangles a gaggle of like-minded armchair adventurers to interrupt into the power, searching for not solely validation however vindication too.” Impressed by the podcast of the identical identify. (August 5)

An Evil Premise by T. Marie Vandelly 

“A mind-bending, thrilling metanovel about possession, madness, and the lengths a author will go to seek out inspiration.” (August 12)

The Feeding by Anthony Ryan

In a post-apocalyptic world the place pockets of survivors stay in fortified cities to keep away from the lethal “feeders,” a younger lady turns into decided to hitch the “Crossers,” the heroes who journey by means of the wastelands to collect provides wanted to outlive. (August 12)

Forged for Prophecy by Andrew Knighton 

The Solid for Future sequence continues as Raul realizes his heroic path is just not what he believed it will be—and the followers in his revolt are beginning to catch on, too. Can an historical dagger assist him set the prophecy again on target? (August 12)

A Game in Yellow by Hailey Piper 

When a kinky couple turns to the legendary cursed play The King in Yellow to boost their relationship, actuality begins to fracture into one thing horrific. (August 12)

House of Monstrous Women by Daphne Fama 

“A younger lady is drawn right into a harmful recreation after being invited to the mazelike house of her childhood good friend, a rumored witch, on this gothic horror set in 1986 Philippines.” (August 12)

The Hungry Gods by Adrian Tchaikovsky

“A fallen god and an orphaned survivor set out for revenge in a darkish apocalyptic thriller.” (August 12)

The Incredible Kindness of Paper by Evelyn Skye 

“A pair of long-lost childhood pals discover themselves magically linked by means of origami flowers as adults.” (August 12)

Lord of Ruin by Ok.M. Enright 

“The unmissable sequel to Mistress of Lies, a darkish fantasy romance with scorching spice, vampiric blood magic, and cutthroat politics.” (August 12)

Lucky Day by Chuck Tingle 

4 years after hundreds of thousands of individuals died in seemingly random, near-simultaneous accidents, a former statistics and chance professor joins the investigation right into a on line casino that’s so improbably fortunate it may need had some cosmic affect on the mass catastrophe. (August 12)

The Midnight Shift by Cheon Seon-Ran, translated by Gene Png

“A bestseller in Korea, a biting, fast-paced vampire homicide thriller exploring queer love and the results of loneliness.” (August 12)

Ninshubar by Emily H. Wilson 

“The conclusion to the enthralling and lyrical fantasy Sumerians trilogy, retelling The Epic of Gilgamesh.” (August 12)

The Society of Unknowable Objects by Gareth Brown 

“A fantastical, stand-alone novel during which a trio of seemingly on a regular basis persons are members of a secret society tasked with discovering and defending hidden magical objects—atypical gadgets with extraordinary properties.” (August 12)

These Memories Do Not Belong to Us by Yuming Ma 

Within the far future, strangers can share recollections—in addition to market and corrupt them for their very own functions. After his mom dies, a person kinds by means of her “Mindbank” and turns into decided to disseminate the locked-away truths she stored hidden there. (August 12)

13 Months Haunted by Jimmy Juliano 

A library clerk and a technophobe teenager type an unlikely connection—however the clerk quickly has purpose to imagine the witchy rumors in regards to the lady’s household could also be all too true. (August 12)

Warrior Princess Assassin by Brigid Kemmerer 

“A steamy grownup fantasy debut about three characters torn between chasing, betraying, and craving one another: a princess caught between responsibility and want, the fearsome warrior king she’s promised to, and the murderer tasked with searching them down.” (August 12)

What Hunger by Catherine Dang 

After a household tragedy, the teenage daughter of Vietnamese immigrants realizes she has a wierd energy that awakens with an insatiable yearning for uncooked meat. (August 12)

When Mothers Dream by Brenda Cooper 

“The gathering mixes new and beforehand revealed speculative work. The bouquet of science fiction, fantasy, and poetry is tied along with a thread of hope and a coloured with a contact of anger. It contains the voices of whales. It’s a guide for our occasions.” (August 12)

August 19

Before Superman: Superheroes of the Radium Age edited by Joshua Glenn 

“Superhumans—people who’ve developed into creatures stronger, smarter, and extra gifted than we have now any purpose to be—first confirmed up in science-fictional narratives in the course of the style’s emergent Radium Age.” This assortment options tales and excerpts initially revealed between 1902 and 1928. (August 19)

Celtic Mythology: The Gods, Goddesses, and Heroes Handbook by Sorcha and Aron Hegarty 

“Uncover the gods, goddesses, heroes, and monsters from Celtic mythology with this stunning guide that captures the traditional tales and tales that captivated the Celts.” (August 19)

Classical Mythology of the Constellations: Timeless Tales of the Starry Night Sky by Annette Giesecke 

“A retelling of the traditional myths and timeless tales that underlie the 88 named constellations within the evening sky—from Andromeda to Orion to Ursa Main.” (August 19)

The Cruel Dawn by Rachel Howzell Corridor 

“The explosive second guide within the Vallendor sequence―a sweeping romantasy the place gods bleed, realms fall, and one lady stands between salvation and damage.” (August 19)

The Damned King by Justin L. Anderson 

The Eidyn Saga continues: “The everlasting mild preserving demons at bay has been extinguished, and Eidyn’s final bastion is below brutal siege … With loss of life threatening from each shadow and reality itself at stake, Eidyn’s defenders should put apart their grudges and are available collectively. However is it doable to save lots of everybody when some choose the lie?” (August 19)

The Dragon Wakes With Thunder by Ok.X. Tune 

“A younger lady who wields the unimaginable energy of a dragon spirit should resolve the place her loyalties lie—and the place her coronary heart belongs—on this enthralling fantasy that reimagines the legend of Mulan.” (August 19)

The End of the World as We Know It: New Tales of Stephen King’s The Stand edited by Christopher Golden and Brian Keene 

Stephen King himself wrote the introduction for this large short-story assortment increasing the world of The Stand, with contributions from Wayne Brady and Maurice Broaddus, Poppy Z. Brite, V. Castro, S. A. Cosby, Tananarive Due and Steven Barnes, Alma Katsu, Joe R. Lansdale, Tim Lebbon, Josh Malerman, Alex Segura, Paul Tremblay, and plenty of extra. August 19)

Eternity’s Blade by William Collis 

“An action-packed fantasy debut chronicling an murderer’s rise to energy in a world of immortals.” (August 19)

Fairydale by Veronica Lancet 

“Gothic historic and paranormal romance meet on this viral sensation about an orphaned English instructor’s journey to a mysterious coastal city to say her inheritance the place she encounters a forbidden love, supernatural intrigue, and historical evil as she is torn between two enigmatic males—one alive, one from the previous—now with a never-before-seen epilogue.” (August 19)

Hemlock & Silver by T. Kingfisher 

“A darkish reimagining of Snow White steeped in poison, intrigue, and treason of essentially the most magical form.” (August 19)

The Last Soul Among Wolves by Melissa Caruso 

The Echo Archives sequence continues with this “whip-smart journey fantasy that includes cursed relics, sapphic romance, and a magical homicide thriller.” (August 19)

The Late-Night Witches by Auralee Wallace 

“An enchantingly heat and humorous novel about household, love misplaced and located, discovering who you might be, and the way troublesome it’s to slay a vampire.” (August 19)

Lessons in Magic and Disaster by Charlie Jane Anders 

The newest from the opposite award-winning creator and co-founder of io9 follows a younger witch who “teaches her mom the way to do magic—with very surprising outcomes—on this relatable, resonant novel about household, identification, and the ability of affection.” (August 19)

Lords of Creation by S.M. Stirling 

“In this sequence conclusion, the richly imagined worlds of a liveable Venus and Mars, every with their very own distinctive civilizations and ecosystems, come alive once more. Stirling, identified for his meticulous world-building and deep character improvement, is ready to intertwine the fates of characters from each planets, exploring the fruits of their struggles and triumphs.” (August 19)

Moon Songs: The Selected Stories of Carol Emshwiller by Carol Emshwiller 

“The first one-volume choice from Emshwiller’s whole profession, with tales from 1958 to 2012,” celebrates the winner of the World Fantasy Award for Life Achievement, two Nebula Awards, a Philip Ok. Dick Award, and a Pushcart Prize. (August 19)

A Mother’s Guide to the Apocalypse by Hollie Overton 

“A post-apocalyptic thriller exploring the unshakeable bond between moms and daughters and the sacrifices we make for the folks we love.” (August 19)

The Once and Future Me by Melissa Tempo 

“Darkish Matter meets Woman, Interrupted on this gripping psychological thriller a couple of younger lady teetering on the sting of actuality.” (August 19)

The Possession of Alba Díaz by Isabel Cañas 

“When a demonic presence awakens deep in a Mexican silver mine, the younger lady it seizes should flip to the one man she shouldn’t belief.” (August 19)

The Unseen by Ania Ahlborn 

“Isla Hansen, a mom reeling from a devastating loss, is beside herself when a mysteriously orphaned youngster seems on the outskirts of the Hansens’ secluded property … However because the youngster settles in, Isla’s husband, Luke, and their 5 kids discover peculiarities that trace at one thing far past the atypical—anomalies that problem the very material of actuality itself.” (August 19)

Voidwalker by S.A. MacLean 

“Fi ferries contraband between worlds, stockpiling funds and stolen magic to maintain her village self-sufficient … When Fi will get planted with a stash of smuggled vitality, a long-lost flame recruits her for a reckless heist that escalates right into a terrorist bombing—and a coup towards the reigning immortals, with Fi’s house caught within the crossfire.” (August 19)

Women of the Fairy Tale Resistance: The Forgotten Founding Mothers of the Fairy Tale and the Stories That They Spun by Jane Harrington

“Lengthy earlier than the Brothers Grimm, there was a sisterhood of writers who defied the patriarchy and launched a literary craze with their feminist fairy tales—these are their tales.” (August 19)

Your Favorite Scary Movie by Ashley Cullins 

“The last word story of the Scream film franchise, that includes interviews from greater than 80 key gamers and an in-depth exploration of the creation and legacy of the movies that revived a dying style.” (August 19)

August 26

The Art of Legend by Wesley Chu 

The Struggle Arts Saga ends: “A humbled prince, a grumpy grandmaster, and a ragtag band of heroes discover out what it takes to change into really legendary, within the conclusion to the epic fantasy trilogy.” (August 26)

Artifact by Jeremy Robinson 

“In an remoted Alaskan city, the native sheriff uncovers a secret lab the place generative AI and bioprinting have unleashed one thing monstrous.” (August 26)

The Book of Lost Hours by Hayley Gelfuso 

“A sweeping, unforgettable novel following two outstanding ladies shifting between postwar and Chilly Struggle-era America and the mysterious time area, a library stuffed with books containing the recollections of those that bore witness to historical past.” (August 26)

Born of an Iron Storm by Anthony Ryan 

“Persevering with the epic story begun in A Tide of Black Metal, Born of an Iron Storm is a compelling saga of bloody retribution, lethal intrigue, and determined braveness.” (August 26)

Damned by Genevieve Cogman 

“Damned is the ultimate guide within the Scarlet Revolution sequence, a spellbinding journey of magic, vampires, and mayhem.” (August 26)

The Entanglement of Rival Wizards by Sara Raasch 

An “enemies-to-lovers fantasy academia romcom the place rival grad pupil wizards are compelled to work collectively with out killing―or falling for―one another.” (August 26)

The Gods Are Bastards by D.D. Webb

“It was a world of sword and sorcery, however that was a thousand years in the past. When the gods flip their backs, true adventurers are wanted greater than ever.” (August 26)

House of Dusk by Deva Fagan 

“A romantic epic fantasy that includes a fire-wielding nun grappling along with her darkish previous and a younger spy caught between her mission and a rising attraction to an enemy princess.” (August 26)

Katabasis by R.F. Kuang 

“Dante’s Inferno meets Susanna Clarke’s Piranesi on this all-new darkish academia fantasy, during which two graduate college students should put apart their rivalry and journey to Hell to save lots of their professor’s soul—maybe at the price of their very own.” (August 26)

Lost Souls Meet Under a Full Moon by Mizuki Tsujimura, translated by Yuki Tejima 

“A suspenseful magical realism novel a couple of mysterious teenage ‘Go-Between”’ who arranges conferences between the dwelling and the lifeless.” (August 26)

Love’s a Witch by Tricia O’Malley 

A “cozy romantasy a couple of witch returning to Scotland to interrupt a household curse—solely to conflict with one grumpy Scotsman decided to guard his city from her haywire magic.” (August 26)

The Malevolent Eight by Sebastien de Castell 

On this sequel to fantasy story The Malevolent Seven, “the destiny of humanity hangs within the stability, and solely essentially the most malevolent can hope to put it aside.” (August 26)

The Martians: The True Story of an Alien Craze That Swept Turn-of-the-Century America by David Baron 

“Within the early 1900s, many People really believed we had found clever life on Mars, as best-selling science author David Baron chronicles in The Martians, his really weird story of a nation swept up in Mars mania.” (August 26)

Mrs. Christie at the Mystery Guild Library by Amanda Chapman 

“E-book conservator Tory Van Dyne and a lady claiming to be Agatha Christie on vacation from the Nice Past be a part of forces to catch a killer on this spirited thriller from Amanda Chapman.” (August 26)

The Sea Witch by Eva Leigh 

“Condemned as a witch, sentenced to die, Alys Tanner makes use of her innate magical energy to flee Puritanical New England. Stealing a ship, Alys turns into captain of The Sea Witch, main its all-female, sorcery-wielding pirate crew. However the colonial British navy is in sizzling pursuit.” (August 26)

Secret Lives of the Dead by Tim Lebbon 

“A darkish people horror story of a lethal household curse, crime, and homicide that’s certain to show your blood chilly.” (August 26)

Sub-Majer’s Challenge by L.E. Modesitt, Jr. 

The Saga of Recluce sequence continues as battle breaks out simply as “Alyiakal, a sub-majer within the Mirror Lancers of Cyador, the Empire of Gentle, is serving the final yr of his tour as commanding officer of a distant border submit.” (August 26)

This Vicious Hunger by Francesca Could 

“A darkish, gothic fantasy of intoxication, obsession, and two ladies’s determined starvation for data, no matter the price.” (August 26)

Wings of Steel & Fury by Sarah J. Daley 

“The human world isn’t any place for a god, however toiling on Earth could train an angel the way to fly as soon as once more.” (August 26)

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