Top new sci-fi books in October 2023
Last updated:
October 31, 2023
October 2023 featuring new releases by Jason Pargin, Francis Spufford, Terry Miles, Lisa Renee Jones, Kristen Simmons, Finley Fenn, Theodora Taylor, Taylor Vaughn, Walter Mosley, Brenda K. Davies, Sarah Davis-Goff and many more.
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Zoey Is Too Drunk for This Dystopia by Jason Pargin
Tabula Ra$a is hosting its massive annual music festival in the desert, which every year precedes the massive annual drunken riot in the desert. This is all organized by Zoey's people, including the riot - as Will explains, the citizens need a little chaos now and then, their job is just to keep a lid on it...sci-fi · cyberpunk · dystopia · humor · super-powered · fiction · crime · action-adventure · satire · book -
![Cahokia Jazz by Francis Spufford]()
Cahokia Jazz by Francis Spufford
From “one of the most original minds in contemporary literature” (Nick Hornby) the bestselling and award-winning author of Golden Hill delivers a noirish detective novel set in the 1920s that reimagines how American history would be different if, instead of being decimated, indigenous populations had thrived... -
![The Quiet Room by Terry Miles]()
The Quiet Room by Terry Miles
The lore and legends around the underground game known as Rabbits gain new dimensions in this twisty tale set in the world of the hit Rabbits podcast.After nearly winning the eleventh iteration of Rabbits, the mysterious alternate reality game so vast it uses the entire world as its canvas, Emily Connors suddenly finds herself trapped in a dimensional stream where the game does not exist. At all... -
![He is... Creed by Lisa Renee Jones]()
He is... Creed by Lisa Renee Jones
They created a weapon. And he is that weapon...He was stationed at Area 51, a loyal soldier serving his country, and later injected with what he believed to be a standard vaccination, only it was an experiment. Now he's a weapon, a man with skills like no other, who can travel with the wind, a man with darkness within that he battles every day of his life...paranormal · suspense · dystopia · contemporary · steamy · expert · sci-fi · action-adventure · romance · military -
![Find Him Where You Left Him Dead by Kristen Simmons]()
Find Him Where You Left Him Dead by Kristen Simmons
AT DAWN HE’LL BE GONE AND YOU’LL BE HERE FOREVER.Kristen Simmons's masterful breakout horror novel that's "Jumanji but Japanese-inspired" (Kendare Blake) about estranged friends playing a deadly game in a nightmarish folkloric underworld.“A nightmare I didn’t want to end.” —Terry J. Benton-Walker • “Absorbing.” —C. L. Herman • “Bone-chilling.” —Lauren Shippen • “Unforgettable...horror · young-adult · fantasy · myths · paranormal · fiction · lgbtq · sci-fi · mystery · multi-pov -
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![The Fall of the Orc by Finley Fenn]()
The Fall of the Orc by Finley Fenn
The orc broke him in battle. Now he’s aiming for his heart… In a world of warring orcs and men, Lieutenant Aulis Gerrard can’t afford to lose one more battle. But when he faces off against the biggest, most brutal berserker in the orcs’ war-band, he knows he’s met his doom…Until the deadly orc drops his axe. Draws Gerrard close. And orders him… to run...romance · fantasy · mlm · monsters · lgbtq · steamy · paranormal · enemies-to-lovers · angst · mental-illness -
![Theirs to Mate by Theodora Taylor, Taylor Vaughn, Eve Vaughn]()
Theirs to Mate by Theodora Taylor, Taylor Vaughn, Eve Vaughn
The Long Awaited Conclusion to the Alien Overlords Series begins with Theirs to Mate!The rules of the accord between my humble human colony and our Xalthurian alien overlords are cruel but clear:Rule #1: Every human female the age of 21 must participate in a ceremony where she gets taken by the Xalthurians who want an heir... -
![Touched by Walter Mosley]()
Touched by Walter Mosley
Intergalactic visions, deadly threats, and explosive standoffs between mostly good and nearly completely evil converge in an alternative fiction novel that could only be conceived by the inimitable Walter Mosley, one of the country’s most beloved and acclaimed writers... -
![Sinful Curses by Brenda K. Davies]()
Sinful Curses by Brenda K. Davies
As Sahira and Orin move deeper into the Barren Lands, their journey takes them through treacherous places that hide endless surprises and formidable enemies.Faced with continued challenges, they will do whatever it takes to find answers… and freedom .Along the way, new friends emerge, lives are lost, and the secrets unveiled will either bring Orin and Sahira closer or tear them apart forever... -
![Silent City by Sarah Davis-Goff]()
Silent City by Sarah Davis-Goff
The story of young female warrior who must start a revolution if she and those she loves are to survive.Orpen has always been an outlier in Phoenix City - the only outsider ever admitted to the ranks of the banshees, the female warriors who enforce order, and protect it from the skrake - the ravening creatures that have laid waste to the rest of the country, and gather at the city walls...sci-fi · dystopia · fiction · horror · zombies · mystery · apocalyptic · post-apocalyptic · coming-of-age · book -
![To Ravish a Rogue by C.M. Nascosta]()
To Ravish a Rogue by C.M. Nascosta
Charlotte Davenport is a woman on a singular mission: get onto a ship bound for Atlantis by any means necessary, and get home to her sister. When she joins the crew of the Malediction, she has no idea she's made herself an unwitting captive of its pirate captain. Lirian Jurel is cocky and secretive and infuriatingly handsome, and she can't shake the feeling that he's laughing at her . .romance · fantasy · fiction · shapeshifters · sea-monsters · monsters · myths · dragons · retellings · steamy -
![Scarper by Jenny Schwartz]()
Scarper by Jenny Schwartz
A fate-defying chase across the universe.Fate is a tricky witch.On the run across federation space, Cherry has stuffed far too many dangerous secrets into her scout ship. Now the Delphic Dame is the most hunted spaceship in the universe.It may also be the only force in the universe capable of saving humanity.Cherry just has to stay one step ahead of her enemies - and, maybe, of her allies...sci-fi · space-opera · super-powered · galactic-empire · cyberpunk · supernatural · aliens · invasion · exploration · colonization -
![Catfish Rolling by Clara Kumagai]()
Catfish Rolling by Clara Kumagai
A wholly original and mind-bending debut YA novel about memory, family, and an earthquake that breaks apart time There’s a catfish under Japan and when it rolls the land rises and falls. At least, that’s what Sora was told after she lost her mother to an earthquake so powerful that it cracked time itself...romance · fantasy · young-adult · myths · magical-realism · lgbtq · sci-fi · fiction · mystery · magic -
![Smart Ass by Reese Morrison]()
Smart Ass by Reese Morrison
Ben doesn’t need anybody. Maybe he’s a little lonely sometimes. And isn’t known for making the best decisions. But what’s a little hacking to save his friends? Except this time Ben’s exploits have awoken his AI work interface, Max, as a SPARK—a self-aware robot who maybe doesn’t have the best grasp on ethics and might have a teensy little obsession with Ben. And a Dom voice that makes Ben swoon... -
![The Boy Who Lurks in Shadows by Rachel Rener]()
The Boy Who Lurks in Shadows by Rachel Rener
The thrilling sequel and prequel to The Girl Who Talks to Ashes ...It’s been three years since Lilah Quinn stumbled upon the bones of her biological mother, thereby solving the mystery of Willow’s long-forgotten disappearance...spooky · paranormal · mystery · supernatural · horror · amateur-sleuth · coming-of-age · fantasy · time-travel · sci-fi -
![Her Demon Mate: A Dark Fantasy Romance by Celeste King]()
Her Demon Mate: A Dark Fantasy Romance by Celeste King
Nothing is beyond his reach. Or his corruption.And I’m eager for him to ruin me.I fled the city, thinking I could find justice.All I found was a trap.Cornered by a demon - so brutal, yet so divine.He is as beautiful as he is cruel.And instead of fighting him…I’m begging him to take a bite. To ravage every inch of me.Only I can be the vessel for him to occupy to defeat his timeless enemies...romance · aliens · paranormal · psychics · demons · angels · ghosts · shapeshifters · sci-fi · supernatural -
![Jewel Box: Stories by E. Lily Yu]()
Jewel Box: Stories by E. Lily Yu
A luminous collection of short fiction by award-winning writer E. Lily Yu, Jewel Box showcases incandescent stories from a master of language that reflect and refract the sharp intimacies of our world, burning brilliant against the dark.Angels, monsters, and bees. Birdwatchers, emperors, and prison wardens. These and more populate the twenty-two new and old stories from award-winning author E... -
![The Jinn-Bot of Shantiport by Samit Basu]()
The Jinn-Bot of Shantiport by Samit Basu
From international bestseller Samit Basu, an exuberant new sci-fi adventure with heart that reads like a mash-up of Aladdin and Murderbot — with gloriously chaotic resultsShantiport was supposed to be a gateway to the stars. But the city is sinking, and its colonist rulers aren’t helping anyone but themselves.Lina, a daughter of failed revolutionaries, has no desire to escape Shantiport...sci-fi · fiction · dystopia · poc-author · poc-mc · robots · action-adventure · colonization · space-opera · book -
![The Hurricane Wars by Thea Guanzon]()
The Hurricane Wars by Thea Guanzon
A land ravaged by storms and conquerors…A refuge across the sea that comes at a price…A volatile alliance between two bitter enemies…A growing attraction as dangerous as it is irresistible…On opposite sides of a vicious war, a soldier who can channel light magic and a prince who summons shadows find themselves locked in a deadly dance that neither can seem to truly win...romance · fantasy · fiction · sci-fi · new-adult · magic · enemies-to-lovers · royalty · poc-mc · mythical-creatures -
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![Magic and Medicine by Olena Nikitin]()
Magic and Medicine by Olena Nikitin
Danger doesn’t lurk in the shadows. It barges in and smacks you in the face. After years of working in the Emergency Department, Sara thought nothing could surprise her, but when the deceased victim of a stabbing opened his eyes and demanded his knife back, she knew her life had taken a bizarre turn.Leszek had guarded the magic of the Nether before the first human set foot in his lands...romance · fantasy · urban-fantasy · vampires · paranormal · military · organized-crime · demons · kind-mc · found-family -
![These Burning Stars by Bethany Jacobs]()
These Burning Stars by Bethany Jacobs
A dangerous cat-and-mouse quest for revenge. An empire that spans star systems, built on the bones of a genocide. A carefully hidden secret that could collapse worlds, hunted by three women with secrets of their own. All collide in this twisty, explosive space opera debut, perfect for readers of Arkady Martine and Kameron Hurley...sci-fi · lgbtq · space-opera · fiction · wlw · space · disability · romantic-love · female-author · mystery -
![Inferí by Rotty]()
Inferí by Rotty
After fleeing the authorities after being caught in the midst of a crime, Adrian finds himself plummeted into a world he never thought before existed. A realm of gods and demons and imps, but something even more sinister lurks in this underworld, something far worse and it's calling Adrian's name... -
![Tonight, I Burn by Katharine J. Adams]()
Tonight, I Burn by Katharine J. Adams
Thorns, Tides, Embers, Storms, and Ores. All five covens are bound in servitude to the tyrant High Warden of Halstett.Penny Albright is a daughter of the thorn coven, forced to patrol the veil between the realms of Life and Death, keeping it safe and whole. Each night, one thorn witch—and only one—must cross the veil by burning at the stake...romance · fantasy · lgbtq · witches-wizards · magic · fiction · polyamory · paranormal · wlw · sci-fi -
![Red River Seven by A.J. Ryan]()
Red River Seven by A.J. Ryan
Internationally bestselling fantasy author Anthony Ryan - writing as A. J. Ryan - delivers a nerve-shredding novel in which seven strangers must undertake a terrifying journey into the unknown.A man awakes on a boat at sea with no memory of who he is or how he came to be there. He's not alone - there are six others. None of them can remember their names, but all bear the scars of recent surgery...horror · sci-fi · fiction · mystery · classics · post-apocalyptic · suspense · action-adventure · book · literary -
![Traitor's Run by Keith Stevenson]()
Traitor's Run by Keith Stevenson
Two outcasts. One goal: stop Earth.Earth's Hegemony controls the surrounding alien civilisations with ruthless force. Its aim: dominate the galaxy to protect humanity.On Earth, disgraced pilot Rhees Lowrans is thrust into a job she doesn't want. She sees firsthand how the Hegemony will sacrifice anything - including her - to keep Earth safe... -
![The Levitation Game by Sharon Wagner]()
The Levitation Game by Sharon Wagner
Aspiring magician Esme Wright has a she can levitate objects as effortlessly as humming a tune—no tricks required. But when she lands her first big break on The Morning Live! , defying gravity goes horribly and embarrassingly awry... -
![Reborn by Seth Haddon]()
Reborn by Seth Haddon
When the Rezwyn Empire mysteriously cuts diplomatic ties with the Kingdom of Usleth, merchant lord Oren Radek is sent to investigate. But when he discovers a coup brewing against the emperor, Radek's life and his country's safety is suddenly under threat...romance · fantasy · lgbtq · fiction · mlm · magic · high-fantasy · sci-fi · supernatural · sword-sorcery -
![To Plunder a Pirate Queen: Dangerous Tides Series by Nina Saxena]()
To Plunder a Pirate Queen: Dangerous Tides Series by Nina Saxena
They called her the Pirate Queen.She is the exiled royalty from a planet of breeders, a species raided and trafficked for their ability to produce children out of a reproductive cycle. Rumor has it that she slit the throat of the man who tried to touch her.He's a human genius studying antibodies and contraceptive science... -
![The Vermilion Ribbon by Hayley Price]()
The Vermilion Ribbon by Hayley Price
Content Warning - LGBT/Violence/Death/Non-consensual sex (SA)/Mental Health IssuesCorelle’s fairy tale dream turns into a horrific nightmare The Vermilion Ribbon is a pulsating mix of fantasy, romance and adventure. Corelle’s journey from innocence to cold-hearted killer leaves a trail of bodies from one end of Dur to the other... -
![Big Foot of the Pacific Northwest by Ivy Tempest]()
Big Foot of the Pacific Northwest by Ivy Tempest
Can Sofía resist the sweet and sexy Bigfoot next door? Sofia is tired of her fast-paced city life. After being laid off by a big tech company in Seattle and cheated on by yet another supposed soul mate, she decides to pursue her dream of opening a needlepoint store in Sasquatchville, Washington—a village that has integrated with a clan of cryptids...romance · military · fantasy · sci-fi · poc-mc · humor · urban-fantasy · action-adventure · fiction · book
