Another wonderful review for CRIMSON IN QUIETUS—this time from Booklist. They call Eugen Bacon’s novel a “genre-bending murder mystery” set in the Sauútiverse, praising its dreamlike atmosphere, compelling metaphors, and the powerful friendship at its heart. We’re thrilled to see this strange and beautiful book finding its readers. 🖤 Crimson in Quietus, set in a fictional […] More
We’re thrilled that Books+Publishing has reviewed Crimson in Quietus by Eugen Bacon. We loved their take on this extraordinary work of Afrofuturist speculative fiction. A satisfying science fiction hors d’oeuvre, enticing readers into the banquet of ideas offered by this richley imagined Sauútiverse. Recommended for fans of Arkady Martine and Stark Holborn. Stefen Brazulaitis, Books+Publishing More
New review! Publishers Weekly weighs in on Crimson in Quietus by Eugen Bacon. We’re excited to share their thoughts on this unforgettable journey through the Sauútiverse. “Bacon sets this smart, metaphysical Afrofuturist saga in the multiauthor-created Sauútiverse, which imagines a binary star system supporting a federation of five planets where magic travels on sound waves. […] More
We’re delighted to see a thoughtful new review of Liberation Now! from Aurealis Magazine. Check out their latest issue for the full review. The charm of this series is you can start it from anywhere. It doesn’t matter which book you read; each is uniquely standalone, even if characters may recur. … for readers who […] More
It’s always exciting to see a book connect with one of publishing’s most respected trade publications, and we’re delighted to share their thoughtful look at this provocative work of speculative fiction. The heady standalone conclusion to Doubinsky’s City-States Cycle is another drug-infused dystopian fantasia, this time focused on a group of women who…lead a people’s […] More
Lush and queer, a visual display of text and art to the cascading thrum of music. … The blissful climax of this series finale will reward readers already familiar with the cast. EUGEN BACON, AUREALIS MAGAZINE More
Publisher Weekly reviewed Kathe Koja’s Dark Matter and we loved what they had to say. Dizzyingly ambitious . . . a game of psychological cat and mouse dressed up in cyberpunk rave gear and studded with blistering insights into the art world . . . Impressive to behold. Publishers Weekly More
An early peek at a brilliant review of Eugen Bacon’s stunning prequel NOVIC from Damian Lawardorn in the October issue of Aurealis Magazine (#185). Novic slimness belies a richly textured complexity…rewarding on its own and tantalising as an aperitif to the original story. Damian Lawardorn, Aurealis Magazine More
Melissa A Watkins reviews Eugen Bacon’s NOVIC at Lightspeed Magazine! A unique and oddly touching novelette… Melissa A. Watkins, Lightspeed Magazine More
Foreword Reviews unpacks the brilliance of Eugen Bacon’s new novella, NOVIC, a prequel to the highly-acclaimed CLAIMING T-MO! NOVIC will be out this September and the full review will be in the September Issue of Foreword Reviews! Novic is a brief, thought-provoking novella that explores life and death with quiet subtlety. FOREWORD REVIEWS More
Don’t miss Aurealis Magazine’s review of Carla E. Dash’s Monsters and Other Tales of Humanity—a chilling, brilliant exploration of what lurks in the shadows of human nature. While Dash explores a variety of narrative voices across the collection, her style is consistent. Her attention to detail is lavish, effectively creating a bedrock that readers can use to […] More
We are thrilled that the July issue of Locus Magazine includes an in depth and insightful review of Carla E. Dash’s MONSTERS AND OTHER TALES OF HUMANITY. Be sure to check out this impactful debut collection. A small collection that has impact … about the shifting faces of humanity and death. … Poignant cautionary tales […] More