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

365 Infantry: 2022 Annual Collection – Jacob Calta

For the brave wolven warriors of the 365th Infantry, the fight against the strange creations of sentient computer A.C.E.S. is a nonstop war for the freedom of the Wastelands and those in the heart of the distorted metropolis Haven. A war of nerves, a war of force, and a war waged in denim, leather, & chrome.

Creator Jacob Calta takes readers on a fantastic journey into a savage world, a post-apocalyptic circus that is as much a celebration of classic science fiction as it is a salute to hot rods, chopped hogs, and heavy metal. 24 strikingly stylized stories, and an all-new spy thriller exclusive to this collection.

Join the spirited Gibson, the indomitable Valentina, the wild Lita, the rugged Nic, the noble General Knox, and many more wicked hounds for the first year of lifelong journey. May God Bless You and this Force.

Read On Soldier!

Brigand’s Choice (The Afterwar Saga #1) – Jamie McFarlane 

Chasing his twin sister through an unstable wormhole connects Quinn Hoffen with long-lost family struggling to overcome unscrupulous brigands…

When a fishing trip on the Gnard Sea of Grünholz ends in catastrophe, Jennifer James is pronounced lost at sea. But, when evidence of foul play is uncovered by her persistent son, the family will have to choose if they’ll risk everything and go against the growing corruption within their home of Neo Firma.

Knowing better than to blame fate on his arrival on Neo Firma in the middle of his long-lost family’s crisis, Quinn Hoffen will have to make a hard decision. Will he follow in the footsteps of his outsized parents and set himself against the evil before him? Does he measure up against his father’s greatness? Or will he lead his friends to disaster and destroy a family struggling to simply survive.

The Immortal Edge (The Terran Imperium Chronicles #1) – Jon Del Arroz

The key to human immortality…

…comes with a destructive price.

Imperial Special Agent Ayla Rin has uncovered a web of conspiracy leading back to the stronghold of the dangerous Robeni Space Pirates. Intelligence networks intercepted transmissions that indicate the pirates may have access to a new refined spore that can stop the aging process in humans.

But there’s more than meets the eye, as the trail leads Ayla to a mysterious planet which isn’t on any of the Imperial star charts, a world lost to time. Sinister forces seek to control this immortality spore and weaponize it against the Imperium.

Ayla Rin must uncover who is pulling the strings behind this planetary government and stop their evil plans before they’re exported to the entire Imperium. If she fails, humanity as we know it could be erased.

On a Cloudy Day (Four Horsemen: The Phoenix Initiative #3) – Kevin Ikenberry and Jason Cordova

Sometimes all you need is a little Sunshine… and a really big gun.

Captain Sunshine Luo, last surviving member of the Kakata Korps, has overcome much in her young life. Once a slave, later a mercenary and company owner, she has become the epitome of the word “survivor.” Now she needs to be something more.

Bonds forged in the heat of battle have strengthened her and the ones she loves, though the losses along the way have left scars upon her young and weary soul. With the help of her friends, she could save the unborn children of a nearly extinct people. While pursuing an alien who would steal the future of the species, Sunshine stumbles upon a damning truth which would expose the biggest secret in the known universe. In order to take it all down, she’s going to need some help from Earth’s first Peacemaker, Jessica Francis.

Alongside Jessica and her friends, and some new and unlikely allies, Sunshine prepares to take the fight somewhere no one ever dreamed, to bring what’s hidden into the light. What is the cost of truth… and who will pay the ultimate price for it?

Swords & Heroes – a Kickstarter by Lyndon Perry

Be the first to experience Swords & Heroes, an S&S anthology featuring 12 epic tales of heroic adventure, monsters and mayhem, beasts and bravery. Antho is ready to ship!

What can you expect? Tales of undead kings facing off against evil necromancers, cursed warriors reluctantly fulfilling their quests, back-stabbing rogues and unlikely duos battling otherworldly abominations, and so much more.

We’re also excited to feature a brand new Crimson Warrior tale by Adrian Cole, the award winning author of the War on Rome saga published by DMR Books.

This Kickstarter will remain open until 23 February 2023.

Tales of the Mongoose and Meerkat: The Redemption of Alness – a Kickstarter from Cirsova Publishing

Two years have passed since the fall of Alness. And two years have passed since the brash young sellsword Mangos teamed up with Kat, the mysterious Alnessi rogue. Together, they have made a name for themselves as the Mongoose and Meerkat!

The ravaged northlands still smolder as the warlord Rhygir holds Alness in an iron grip. Rumors swirl that a member of the Alnessi royal family may have survived, but Rhygir is intent on hunting down any resistance that might rally to a rogue prince who escaped the slaughter.

Though Rhygir has been consolidating power in Alness, the Mongoose and Meerkat have been hard at work, gathering resources and making alliances in Alomar and abroad. But can the new allies and old friends overcome the army of Rhygir before it can be bolstered by elite mercenaries?

All of the pieces of the King’s Game are place!

This Kickstarter will remain open until 20 February 2023.

Fire for Effect – edited by J. R. Handley

Let the explosions begin!

Humans have spread to the stars, taking their warlike nature with them. This anthology contains eighteen incredible tales. Heroic warriors wage intergalactic war against their unrelenting foe. Watch these men and women display wanton courage under fire, despite the odds!