Every week, the Castalia House Blog spotlights some of the many new releases in independent, pulp, and web novel-influenced science fiction and fantasy.

The Feasting of Vengeance (The Four Horsemen Universe: The Phoenix Initiative #16) – Rob Howell

The hunt for Kukuluki continues.

In a galaxy where treachery and double-dealing is the normal way of conducting business, Kukuluki is in a league of his own. And if you get on his bad side, like the Queen Elizabeth’s Own Foresters have, he’ll use those skills to make sure you regret it.

The time has come for vengeance. The Foresters and their allies are arming themselves to rid the galaxy of his evil.

But first, they have to find him. Then avoid all the traps he’s surely set in their path. And then defeat all the mercs one of the richest beings in the galaxy can afford.

Both sides know the stakes. The time has come to end this once and for all. It’s time to be tenacious and versatile.

Oath of the Survivor – James Meyer

Stranded on an alien world. Surrounded by enemies. He must learn to fight… or die.

When the apocalypse strikes the world Kyle Mayhew calls home, he is thrust into a struggle for survival.

Alongside his Central Health Autonomous Diagnostic Drone (C.H.A.D.D.), he will have to overcome mutated creatures, ruthless marauders, and his grandfather’s legacy to carve out a new home.

He might even find that he belongs…

Stormvoice (The Celestial Path #2) – D. K. Holmberg

Where celestial power shapes destiny, Roran Los has become a voidheart. Can Roran find an even greater purpose?

As he struggles to control his unique gift, Roran finds himself thrust into a dangerous journey beyond his isolated basin.

Pursued by powerful forces and accompanied by unlikely allies, Roran must navigate treacherous landscapes and uncover ancient secrets. With the threat of the Astralin looming, Roran’s growing abilities may be the key to igniting long-dormant relics and reshaping the balance of power.

But as Roran delves deeper into his voidheart nature, he faces a crucial choice: will he use his power to protect those he loves, or will he become the very threat he seeks to overcome?

The Complete Mongoose and Meerkat – a Kickstarter campaign from Cirsova

He’s a brash young bravo, eager to prove his worth with a blade. She’s a mysterious rogue with a head for history and razor cunning. Together, they are the Mongoose and Meerkat!

Whether they’re looting haunted dungeons, fighting demons and necromancers, or just settling labor disputes, this swashbuckling duo is ready for anything! Mangos would love nothing more than to earn a name for himself and keep himself comfortably in coin. Kat, however, has more far-reaching plans for her wealth.

The City State of Alness has fallen to a band of mercenaries and brigands who have ravaged the north lands. Amidst the rumors that an Alnessi royal may have survived, the Mongoose and Meerkat must navigate all manner of intrigue and betrayal to win the fame and fortune necessary to restore the once-mighty city.

Originally serialized in 18 installments from 2017 through 2023 in Cirsova Magazine, Jim Breyfogle’s Mongoose and Meerkat became one of the iconic Sword & Sorcery teams of the Pulp Revolution. Now, you can have all of their adventures in a single gorgeous volume!