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The Bear of Rosethorn Ring
Reviews, November 2021

Joining Lewis’s ‘Voyage of the Dawn Treader’ Taught Me How to Sail for Aslan’s Country
Elijah David in Articles, November 2021

Try These Three Practical Questions to Discern Fictional Magic
Marian Jacobs in Articles, November 2021

The Chase
Reviews, November 2021

Power On
Reviews, November 2021

Great Books Were Not Meant to Be Read Alone
Josiah DeGraaf in Articles, November 2021

Wolf Soldier
Reviews, October 2021

Don’t Let Halloween Flippancy Distract You From Real Horrors and Promises
E. Stephen Burnett in Articles, October 2021

Hælend’s Ballad
Reviews, October 2021

How Lovecraft’s Cosmic Horrors Turn Cliché
Parker J. Cole in Articles, October 2021

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The Beat of Rosethorn Ring, Kirsten Fichter
The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, C. S. Lewis
The Harry Potter series may best show this kind of neutral magic.
The Chase, Bradley Caffee
Power On, H. L. Burke
Great books were not meant to be read alone
Wolf Soldier, James R. Hannibal
Haelend's Ballad, Ian Conrey
Cthulhu sketch by H.P. Lovecraft
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The Pirate Princess, K. R. Martin
That Pale Host, L. G. McCary
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The Bear of Rosethorn Ring
“The Bear of Rosethorn Ring’s quirky players cast their spell through the magic of forgiveness, applying unique twists and new thrills to old routines.”
—Lorehaven on Nov 19, 2021

Joining Lewis’s ‘Voyage of the Dawn Treader’ Taught Me How to Sail for Aslan’s Country
“C. S. Lewis’s third Chronicle beckons to a distant land whose Hero is greater than the fantastic realm of Narnia.”
—Lorehaven on Nov 18, 2021

Try These Three Practical Questions to Discern Fictional Magic
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The Chase
“Readers who catch a second wind will find a gripping adventure and reason to anticipate the next match.”
—Lorehaven on Nov 12, 2021

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Last Stands, Custer, General Gordon, and Being a Christian Warrior
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How Christian Must Christian Fiction Be?
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Gender In Fiction: The Implication Of Failure
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Lorehaven serves Christian fans by finding and reviewing the best Christian novels in fantasy, science fiction, and beyond. Weekly articles, an online library, practical reviews, and weekly podcast episodes help fans explore fantasy, science fiction, and other fantastical genres for the glory of Jesus and apply these stories' meanings to the real world our Creator calls us to serve.
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    Prospect: Why I Like Nobledark or Grimbright Better than Cheerful and Corrupt
    Travis Perry, Articles on November 2020

    ’During Traumatic Times, We Need Truthful Stories to Help Us Heal’
    E. Stephen Burnett, Articles on June 2020

    The Deal with the Devil
    Travis Perry, Articles on November 2019

    Messin’ With Time
    Rebecca LuElla Miller, Articles on October 2019

    A Case Study in Fictional Magic: Dawn Before the Dark
    Travis Perry, Articles on September 2019

    Speculative Or True?
    Rebecca LuElla Miller, Articles on December 2018

    A Resurgence Of Epic Fantasy?
    Rebecca LuElla Miller, Articles on July 2018

    Absent Parents in Young Adult Fantasy
    Laurie Lucking, Articles on April 2018

    Body Count Vs. Human Cost
    Mark Carver, Articles on June 2016

    Once Upon A Time: If We Tune In
    Shannon McDermott, Articles on February 2016

    The True Story That Reads Like Speculative Fiction
    Rebecca LuElla Miller, Articles on December 2015

    Here There Be Monsters…
    Mark Carver, Articles on September 2015

    Are Heroes Passé?
    Rebecca LuElla Miller, Articles on August 2015

    Wizards, Witches, and The Bible
    R. L. Copple, Articles on March 2015

    Should Christians Enjoy Fantasy?
    Pam Halter, Articles on August 2014

    Relics, Relics, Relics
    E. Stephen Burnett, Articles on May 2013

    What Makes Fantasy Work? Part 1
    Rebecca LuElla Miller, Articles on March 2013

    Where Are All The Superheroes?
    Yvonne Anderson, Articles on February 2013

    What Constitutes “Derivative”?
    Rebecca LuElla Miller, Articles on December 2012

    Fantastic Tropes and Where To Find Them
    Kessie Carroll, Articles on September 2012

    Speculative Faith Reading Group 6: Greed and Gifts
    E. Stephen Burnett, Articles on July 2012

    Done To Death: A New Trope
    John Otte, Articles on March 2012

    Sex In The Story 5: More Male Mythologies
    E. Stephen Burnett, Articles on March 2012

    Lord Of The Fantasies: Beyond The Swordfights
    E. Stephen Burnett, Articles on January 2012

    The Making Of A Myth, Part 7 – Tolkien And The Gospel
    Rebecca LuElla Miller, Articles on December 2011

    Violence & The Time Lord
    Kaci Hill, Articles on June 2011

    What’s Wrong With Allegory?
    Rebecca LuElla Miller, Articles on February 2011

    What Does God Think Of Fantasy?
    Rebecca LuElla Miller, Articles on November 2010

    Fantasy, Compatable With Christianity?
    Rebecca LuElla Miller, Articles on October 2010

    In Defense Of Dragons, Elves, and Sword-smiths
    Rebecca LuElla Miller, Articles on September 2010

    Fantasy Works If It …
    Rebecca LuElla Miller, Articles on September 2008

    Fantasy and The Depiction Of Evil
    Rebecca LuElla Miller, Articles on July 2008

    Is Fantasy Dangerous?
    Rebecca LuElla Miller, Articles on July 2008

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Lorehaven serves Christian fans by finding and reviewing the best Christian novels in fantasy, science fiction, and beyond. Weekly articles, an online library, practical reviews, and weekly podcast episodes help fans explore fantasy, science fiction, and other fantastical genres for the glory of Jesus and apply these stories' meanings to the real world our Creator calls us to serve.