March Book Releases: A Genre Lover’s Paradise
March is shaping up to be a fantastic month for fans of science fiction, fantasy, and horror. With returning favorites and exciting new voices, there’s a title for every reader eager to escape into the realms of imagination.
Returning Authors and Beloved Worlds
Several fan-favorite authors are gracing shelves with their latest works. Stephen Graham Jones, known for his gripping horror novels, delivers "The Buffalo Hunter Hunter," a chilling historical tale about a vampire haunting the Blackfeet reservation. Gregory Maguire, the author of "Wicked," delves into the early life of Elphaba in "Elphie," offering a deeper understanding of the iconic Wicked Witch of the West. John Scalzi, the mind behind "Redshirts" and "Old Man’s War," brings his signature humor and imagination to "When the Moon Hits Your Eye," a quirky sci-fi adventure where the moon literally turns into cheese.
Terry Brooks returns to the beloved world of Shannara with "Galaphile: The First Druids of Shannara," exploring the origins of the druid order. James J. Butcher continues "The Unorthodox Chronicles" with "Cold Iron Task," while Jonathan Maberry expands his military sci-fi series with "Burn to Shine." Adrian Tchaikovsky adds another chapter to "The Tyrant Philosophers" with "Days of Shattered Faith," promising more intricate plots and fantastical elements.
For fans of ongoing series, L.R. Lam concludes their fantasy duology with "Emberclaw," and Katherine Addison returns to "The Goblin Emperor" universe with "The Tomb of Dragons." Penn Cole continues "The Kindred’s Curse Saga" with "Heat of the Everflame," while Constance Fay releases "Chaos," the third installment in the "Uncharted Hearts" series. Installment Immortality adds to the InCryptid series. E.M Anderson adds to the cozy quere fantasy with The Keeper of Lonely Spirits. The Dungeon Crawler Carl series continues with book 4 The Gate of the Feral Gods.
New Series and Standalone Adventures
Beyond the familiar names, March presents a wealth of opportunities to discover new authors and worlds. Seth Ring kicks off a new sci-fi series with "Advent," promising alien contact and military action. David Dalglish launches the "Astral Kingdoms" trilogy with "The Radiant King," featuring immortal demigods and ancient evils. M.R. Carey, the author of "The Girl With All the Gifts," offers a dark medieval fantasy with "Once Was Willem." S.T. Gibson begins "The Summoner’s Circle" with "Evocation," introducing a psychic prodigy turned Boston attorney. Maithree Wijesekara starts fantasy series with witches and political intrigue The Prince Without Sorrow.
Standalone novels offer diverse experiences. Amal El-Mohtar’s "The River Has Roots" leads readers to a town on the edge of Faerie, while Breanne Randall’s "Spells, Strings, and Forgotten Things" tells of a cursed witch saving her town. Emily Critchley’s "The Undoing of Violet Claybourne" is a slow-burn gothic mystery, while Agustina Bazterrica’s "The Unworthy" explores literary horror within a religious order. Charlie N. Holmberg offers a fantastical novel with the fourth "Whimbrel House" title.
Fantasy and Romance
March is rich in fantasy offerings, many blending romance into their narratives. Alexandra Kennington’s "Blood Beneath the Snow" begins a romantasy duology with a princess competing for the crown. Rosie Danan’s "Fan Service" is a paranormal rom-com featuring a werewolf detective and his number-one fan. Homegrown Magic is a delightful queer romantic fantasy between family rivals. "Idolfire" promises an epic sapphic fantasy road trip, while "The Innkeeper’s Song" tells the tale of three women on a quest to save a wizard. "Go Luck Yourself" offers a sexy holiday mash up.
Sci-Fi and Thrillers
For sci-fi enthusiasts, Silvia Park’s "Luminous" explores family dynamics against a unified Korean backdrop. Arkady Martine’s "Rose/House" is a sci-fi thriller with a haunted smart home. Emery Robin’s "The Sea Eternal" continues a sci-fi epic with empire-threatening stakes. Mary Robinette Kowal continues the Lady Astronaut series in The Martian Contingency. Nick Binge offers a techno-thriller in Dissolution. Andrew Ludington presents his debut adventure in Splinter Effect.
Horror and Mystery
Horror takes many forms in March’s releases. Alex Grecian’s "Rose of Jericho" brings supernatural horror to 19th-century New England. K.C. Jones’ "White Line Fever" promises a harrowing thrill ride on a dangerous road. Emily Carpenter’s "Gothictown" explores darkness beneath Southern hospitality, while Jeneva Rose’s "Home Is Where the Bodies Are" uncovers a gory family secret. Nowhere has a mysterious disappearance in a small fundamentalist town.
Unique and Diverse Voices
March’s book list also highlights diverse voices and unique stories. Margaret Stohl, Jeanine Schaefer, and Judith Stephens celebrate the women of Marvel Comics in "Super Visible: The Story of the Women of Marvel Comics." Rebecca Thorne continues the "Tomes & Tea" series with "Tea You at the Altar," featuring lesbian pirates planning their wedding. Cory O’Brien’s "Two Truths and a Lie" blends noir and cyberpunk in a debut novel, and Natasha Pulley reimagines Greek mythology with a queer love story in "The Hymn to Dionysus."
Late March Releases
The latter half of March brings even more exciting releases. Philip Fracassi’s "The Third Rule of Time Travel" explores the consequences of altering the past, while Darkly Lam’s "Transmentation" delves into universe-spanning societies. Harry Turtledove’s "Twice as Dead" blends hard-boiled detective fiction with supernatural elements. AdriAnne May reimagines the Minotaur myth in "Exquisite Ruin," and Roanne Lau offers a Malaysian Chinese-inspired fantasy with "The Serpent Called Mercy." Carissa Broadbent delivers a standalone novel in the "Crowns of Nyaxia" series with "Slaying the Vampire Conquerer," and A.G. Rodriguez offers a fun sci-fi romp with "Space Brooms!" Eliza Chan continues the Fathomfolk story in Tideborn.
With such a diverse and captivating selection of sci-fi, fantasy, and horror titles, March promises to be a month filled with literary adventures for readers of all tastes. From established authors to exciting new voices, there’s something for everyone to discover and enjoy.
