Valentine's Day brings to mind hearts, staring longingly into one another's eyes, holding hands, and feeling as if one has met their soulmate; in other words, romance. But what about Christian fiction fans of science-fiction and fantasy novels? Don't they have a right to read entertaining fiction with the words like 'heart,' 'eyes,' and 'soul' in the title without worrying that the story will be overdone without all that romance and mushy stuff?
The San Francisco Public Library has over 5,000 titles in its collection of science fiction books. The Alameda County Library has over 3,000 titles categorized as 'fantasy' in its book collection and the Sacramento Public Library has over 2.000 books it labels as 'science fiction and fantasy.' It's easy to see that science fiction and fantasy books are popular with northern California readers. The following Christian fiction titles may likely be found at these and other public libraries throughout northern California, but if a title can't be found at your local public library, try one of the many independent Christian retailers located in northern California to find these science fiction and fantasy books with the words in the title that one normally associates with romance and Valentine's Day that aren't solely about mushy stuff like romance.
Sir Dalton and the Shadow Heart by Chuck Black (Multnomah Books, 2009) In this book from The Knights of Arrethtrae series, Sir Dalton is just beginning his life as a knight. He seems to be leading the perfect life even though he is still in training. He is well-liked and a natural-born leader, but something doesn't feel right. The knights' trainer seems to be lacking some necessary skills and when Sir Dalton is sent on missions alone, he encounters strange attacks. Can he face the Shadow Warrior and survive?
In the Eyes of the Serpent by Carole Cargal Reeves (OakTara, 2007) Ten generations ago, the Placer -of-Stars created a tiny blue planet. But since that time most everyone has forgotten the old ways and corruption now reigns. The Promised One will someday save those that do remember, but can they resist Abaddon and his minions?
Veiled Rose by Anne Elisabeth Stengl (Bethany House, 2011) The second title in the Tales of Goldstone Woods series, this is the story of Rose Red and the secret she keeps hidden in her forest home, just as she keeps her face hidden in rags. When she encounters a young man named Leo in the forest, he agrees to help her fight the Mountain Monster. But will she be able to keep her face and her secret veiled from him?
The Silver Hand by Stephen Lawhead (Thomas Nelson, 2010) Book 2 in the Songs of Albion series, this is the tale of modern-day Lewis Gillies and his return to the Celtic kingdom of Albion. While the city lies in ruins and lawlessness is the norm, the citizens await the promise of a champion that will save Albion.
Heartland by Davis Bunn (WestBow, 2006) Peter is a television screenwriter with writer's block; a career-killer in Hollywood. But when one of his created characters walks out of the shadows on the set and into real life, Peter must discover why before it's too late.
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