Top new sci-fi books in October 2024
Last updated:
October 31, 2024
October 2024 featuring new releases by Sabaa Tahir, Neal Stephenson, Danielle Trussoni, Karina Halle, Michele Mills, Farah Heron, Honey Phillips, Honey Phillips, A.M. Shine, Jeff VanderMeer and many more.
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Heir by Sabaa Tahir
Prepare for the action-packed, ruthless, and romantic new fantasy from the #1 New York Times bestselling and National Book Award winning author Sabaa Tahir about love, legacy, and vengeance.An orphan.An outcast.A prince.And a killer who will bring an empire to its knees.Growing up in the Kegari slums, AIZ has seen her share of suffering...romance · fantasy · young-adult · high-fantasy · fiction · sci-fi · poc-author · epic · action-adventure · sword-sorcery -
![Polostan by Neal Stephenson]()
Polostan by Neal Stephenson
The first installment in Neal Stephenson’s three-part Bomb Light cycle, Polostan follows the early life of the enigmatic Dawn Rae Bjornberg. Born in the American West to a clan of cowboy anarchists, Dawn is raised in Leningrad after the Russian Revolution by her Russian father, a party line Leninist who re-christens her Aurora...fiction · historical-fiction · sci-fi · historical · audiobook · fantasy · espionage · 20th-century · politics · mystery -
![The Puzzle Box by Danielle Trussoni]()
The Puzzle Box by Danielle Trussoni
It is the Year of the Wood Dragon, and the ingenious Mike Brink has been invited to Tokyo, Japan to open the legendary Dragon Box, a mysterious nineteenth-century puzzle that has remained unsolved for over 150 years.The box was constructed during one of Japan’s most tumultuous periods, when the samurai class was disbanded and the shogun lost power...mystery · fiction · serial-killers · sci-fi · audiobook · suspense · supernatural · horror · psychological · female-mc -
![Grave Matter by Karina Halle]()
Grave Matter by Karina Halle
Horror Romance meets science fiction in this dark and delicious gothic psychological thriller by NYT bestseller Karina Halle, perfect for fans of Gothikana, Ninth House, and Mexican Gothic. Aspiring mycologist Sydney Denik is getting a second chance...romance · horror · gothic · dark · paranormal · sci-fi · suspense · age-gap · dark-academia · forced-proximity -
![Guarded by an Alien Hunter by Michele Mills]()
Guarded by an Alien Hunter by Michele Mills
My identity as a juror in a high-profile criminal trial has been leaked all over the press and I need protection. Now a scary, blue-skinned alien from another planet has been hired as my private security? A bit over the top, but he’s supposedly the best of the best at what he does...romance · paranormal · aliens · bodyguard · urban-fantasy · sci-fi · humor · steamy · mystery · stalking -
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![Remember Me Tomorrow by Farah Heron]()
Remember Me Tomorrow by Farah Heron
A missing student. A singular investigation. A new romance. Every bit of it is a mystery in a delightful novel of cosmic twists by the author of How to Win a Breakup.East House is the oldest and least desirable dorm on campus, but it has a draw for lonely university freshman Aleeza Kassam: Jay Hoque, the hot and broody student who vanished from East House five months ago without a trace...romance · mystery · young-adult · fiction · magical-realism · time-travel · paranormal · fantasy · sci-fi · friendship -
![Gift for My Ghost by Honey Phillips]()
Gift for My Ghost by Honey Phillips
Can a lonely pair create a new path to love?Jessica has always felt as restless as the spirits who choose to appear to her. Then an unexpected encounter in the small southern town of Fairhaven Falls changes everything. Now she leads an ordinary life - or at least as ordinary as a girl with a constant ghostly companion can have...romance · paranormal · ghosts · friends-to-lovers · magic · fantasy · cozy · contemporary · sci-fi · monsters -
![Guarded by an Alien Assassin by Honey Phillips]()
Guarded by an Alien Assassin by Honey Phillips
When Julie's past comes back to haunt her, she finds an unexpected savior in the form of a towering, blue-skinned alien with a fierce scowl and muscles for days.She should be terrified. Instead she wants to get closer - much closer - to the brooding warrior, and not just because of the safety he promises.Q’tar's mission is eliminate his target and get the hell off of Earth...bodyguard · insta-love · paranormal · monsters · romance · first-contact · sci-fi · fiction · book · adult -
![Stay in the Light by A.M. Shine]()
Stay in the Light by A.M. Shine
After her terrifying experience at the hands of the Watchers, Mina has escaped to a cottage on the west coast of Ireland. She obsessively researches her former captors, desperate to find any way to prolong the safety of humankind.When Mina encounters a stranger near her home, she fears the worst - for she knows the figure is not what it seems. Soon, people she has encountered start to disappear... -
![Absolution by Jeff VanderMeer]()
Absolution by Jeff VanderMeer
Ten years after the publication of Annihilation, the surprise fourth volume in Jeff VanderMeer’s blockbuster Southern Reach Trilogy.When the Southern Reach Trilogy was first published a decade ago, it was an instant sensation, celebrated in a front-page New York Times story before publication, hailed by Stephen King and many others... -
![Beacon by Claire Kent]()
Beacon by Claire Kent
It might have taken ten years for Mack to fall apart, but now he has disappeared.He's been the heart of our community since Impact, keeping all of us alive in a hostile, unstable world. Now he's been hurt after fighting one too many battles. He's retreated into a massive, dangerous forest to live on his own, and he won't come out...romance · apocalyptic · steamy · dystopia · post-apocalyptic · contemporary · military · sci-fi · futuristic · action-adventure -
![The City in Glass by Nghi Vo]()
The City in Glass by Nghi Vo
In this new standalone, Hugo Award-winning author Nghi Vo introduces a beguiling fantasy city in the tradition of Calvino, Mieville, and Le Guin.A demon. An angel. A city that burns at the heart of the world.The demon Vitrine—immortal, powerful, and capricious—loves the dazzling city of Azril... -
![Until the World Falls Down by Jordan Lynde]()
Until the World Falls Down by Jordan Lynde
Her freedom or her heart…in forty-eight hours, she'll lose one forever.When a brutal betrayal leaves twenty-eight-year-old Nell heartbroken, she makes a desperate plea for love—offering anything in exchange...romance · fantasy · fiction · retellings · magic · steamy · gothic · forced-proximity · audiobook · dark -
![The Brightness Between Us by Eliot Schrefer]()
The Brightness Between Us by Eliot Schrefer
In this sequel to The Darkness Outside Us, a Stonewall Honor Book, New York Times bestselling author Eliot Schrefer delivers another ambitious, genre-bending novel and epic love story that spans thousands of years and the far reaches of the galaxy.Seventeen years have gone by since the Coordinated Endeavor crashed on a distant exoplanet... -
![Januaries: Stories of Love, Magic & Betrayal by Olivie Blake]()
Januaries: Stories of Love, Magic & Betrayal by Olivie Blake
Januaries is a collection of new and iconic short stories and novellas from New York Times bestselling author Olivie Blake.Once upon a time in a land far, far away, the tutelary spirit to a magical bridge rapidly approaches burnout...romance · fantasy · fiction · anthologies · audiobook · sci-fi · lgbtq · magic · dark-academia · myths -
![Blood Test: A Comedy by Charles Baxter]()
Blood Test: A Comedy by Charles Baxter
From the winner of the PEN/Malamud Award and “one of our most gifted writers” (Chicago Tribune) comes a comic novel about a divorced Midwestern dad who takes a cutting-edge medical test and learns that he has a predisposition to murder... -
![How to Woo a Warrior Orc by January Bell]()
How to Woo a Warrior Orc by January Bell
He’s a huge warrior orc— but his sweet side is exactly what I’m craving. I’ve made a life of catering to any craving a friend might have— and now I have a magical pastry shop that does exactly that. Creating enchanted desserts at Pixie’s Perch is my lifelong dream, and as much as I love my friends in the Wild Oak Woods, something’s missing...romance · fantasy · paranormal · monsters · fated-mates · friends-to-lovers · fiction · witches-wizards · fae · forced-proximity -
![Case File Compendium: Bing An Ben, Vol. 3 by Rou Bao Bu Chi Rou, BOKI, Danke]()
Case File Compendium: Bing An Ben, Vol. 3 by Rou Bao Bu Chi Rou, BOKI, Danke
Secrets and LiesIn the wake of their intoxicated tryst, He Yu's relationship with his erstwhile physician Xie Qingcheng is more fraught than ever. One taste has left He Yu addicted, and not even his pride can stop him from coming back for more; yet the taciturn Xie Qingcheng is determined to ward off his advances at all costs...mystery · fiction · lgbtq · mental-illness · dark · sci-fi · romance · urban-fantasy · anthologies · adult -
![Claus: Intergalactic Dating Agency by Sue Lyndon, Sue Mercury]()
Claus: Intergalactic Dating Agency by Sue Lyndon, Sue Mercury
On war-torn Earth, former interstellar translator Aubrey struggles to raise her late sister’s three young boys. It’s not easy when resources are scarce, her hometown is embroiled in civil unrest, and her ex-fiancé keeps causing trouble. But she’s determined to make a happy life for her nephews. Whatever it takes, she’ll keep them safe and fed and ensure they feel loved...romance · holidays · sci-fi · fiction · book · adult · aliens · season-winter · multi-pov · futuristic -
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![Kiss of Steel by Cara Bristol]()
Kiss of Steel by Cara Bristol
Can she find refuge in the arms of a killer cyborg? Bio-engineered to be an assassin, cyborg Jason Steel is targeted for destruction after he runs afoul of his creators. He escapes, and, passing himself off as human, seeks asylum on planet Refuge. Since couples are given priority, he applies for a wife through the Cosmic Mates interplanetary matchmaking program... -
![Anorthic Anarchy by Kitty King]()
Anorthic Anarchy by Kitty King
In the string of time, I’m a bow. Crossing over and forming the knots most needed to hold the chaos at bay. Which is the only enjoyment I receive out of life now, knowing that everyone is quite well aware that at any moment…I can come undone.* * *Gnarled Pine Hollow’s consort holds the last Barrington, the key force to fight the evil threatening to end the ruling families...bdsm · mystery · crime · action-adventure · fiction · sci-fi · organized-crime · steamy · book · adult -
![Manny for the Alien by Sienna Sway]()
Manny for the Alien by Sienna Sway
MarcoI'm desperate for a job, a place to stay, and a boyfriend. Not necessarily in that order. That's why when I come across a sexy blue guy on the Alien Mates app who is searching for a nanny for his kids. I jump on the opportunity... -
![The Dark Becomes Her by Judy I. Lin]()
The Dark Becomes Her by Judy I. Lin
Perfect for fans of Ryan LaSala and Trang Thanh Tran: a sinister tale of the supernatural, sisterhood, and the shadows that rule our darkest desires, New York Times best-selling author Judy I...romance · horror · fantasy · young-adult · myths · contemporary · paranormal · fiction · middle-grade · supernatural -
steamy · aliens · humor · action-adventure · sci-fi · first-contact · romance · fiction · book · adult
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![Sanguine: The New Protectorate Stories: Volume Six by Abigail Kelly]()
Sanguine: The New Protectorate Stories: Volume Six by Abigail Kelly
She needs an escape. Carmine never wanted to be a blood bride. Despite what the instructors tell her fellow brides, she knows that being sold off to the highest vampiric bidder will at best be fatally boring and, at worst, actually fatal. When her bride price is paid, she’s prepared to do whatever it takes to save herself from becoming a vampire’s mate. He wants a change...romance · vampires · paranormal · fantasy · monsters · fiction · urban-fantasy · urban · supernatural · found-family -
![Pride and Prejudice in Space by Alexis Lampley]()
Pride and Prejudice in Space by Alexis Lampley
Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice is arguably the forerunner of all romantic comedies and certainly one of her most popular and irreverent works...romance · sci-fi · retellings · fiction · space · classics · fantasy · feminism · literary-fiction · time-travel -
![William by Mason Coile]()
William by Mason Coile
*An up-all-night slice of Halloween horror, perfect for fans of Stephen King, Black Mirror, and Frankenstein*Henry, a brilliant but reclusive engineer, has achieved the crowning discovery of his he's created an artificially intelligent consciousness. He names the half-formed robot William.But there's something strange about William... -
![Until The World Ends by Jolene Gettler]()
Until The World Ends by Jolene Gettler
Welcome to Hell’s Gate, where surviving an apocalyptic event is a regular Tuesday, but getting a second date is impossible.Stay out of the city park past dusk, adhere to the curfew on Tuesdays, and whatever you do, keep the batteries in your UV flashlights charged.Grace Walker is the city’s top PR specialist. Her job is to make Hell’s Gate look desirable to tourists and potential residents...workplace · slow-burn · paranormal · forced-proximity · humor · comedy · enemies-to-lovers · aliens · romance · contemporary -
![American Rapture by C.J. Leede]()
American Rapture by C.J. Leede
From CJ Leede, the author of Maeve Fly, comes a scorching new apocalyptic novel. Neil Gaiman's American Gods meets The Last of Us in this epic and sweeping story about the end of the world as we know it.A virus is spreading across America, transforming the infected and making them feral with lust... -
![Neo Chongqing Glitch: A Cyberpunk Crime Thriller Novella by W.J. Sam]()
Neo Chongqing Glitch: A Cyberpunk Crime Thriller Novella by W.J. Sam
New forms of life. New forms of crime.In the famous cyberpunk city of Chongqing, 2042, young police officer Lei Yijun faces a daunting challenge as he re-investigates a suspenseful accident that occurred six years ago.A peculiar journalist seems to know too much about the details of the case, and the novel he wrote raises Lei's suspicions...mystery · sci-fi · supernatural · crime · cyberpunk · fiction · book · adult · hard-sci-fi · sci-fi-earth -
![The World Beyond the Horizon by Angela Funk]()
The World Beyond the Horizon by Angela Funk
Take her hand. Jump into Wonderland. Fall in love. Save the planets. And learn how to live.Upon the recent passing of Noah's mother, a long-lost relative invites him to dinner with her fiancé to reconnect. On the night they're supposed to meet, he stops by his mother's gravesite. There, by chance, he meets Celeste...sci-fi · retellings · mental-illness · humor · action-adventure · fiction · adaptations · romance · book · adult -
![Doomsday Passcode: The Finale and Rebirth of The Ultimate Lifeform by Jennifer Wells]()
Doomsday Passcode: The Finale and Rebirth of The Ultimate Lifeform by Jennifer Wells
Will Cora remain human? Or will her ultimate transformation be the key to saving the world—or destroying it?In the explosive final chapter of the Ethereal Artifacts series, Cora’s journey reaches its most perilous point... -
![Charmed by the Orc by Tina Moss]()
Charmed by the Orc by Tina Moss
As the dice roll and the game of Havenlore unfolds before us, little do I know that our tabletop adventure will soon become my reality. In a realm where monsters roam and magic thrives, will I survive long enough to save my friends?As a pro-gamer, I’ve conquered countless digital worlds, but nothing has prepared me for playing the role of a thief amongst a world of monsters... -
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![A Symptom of Love by Emma Aiseman]()
A Symptom of Love by Emma Aiseman
A standalone novel from the author of LET IT LOVE! Get ready for the first book in the GERI Labs series!When her unintended crush turns out to be her unofficial boss, being a workaholic poses a new challenge in this sunshine/grumpy, (almost) forbidden, romantic comedy, where refuting one scientist’s hypothesis may actually be a good thing...
