Ann Leckie

If your idea of “beach reads” includes subjects like aliens, space battles, fantasy battles, time-travel, monsters, demons, vampires, magical circus performers, and fresh takes on classic mythology... this list of 42 new sci-fi, fantasy, and horror releases for June has got you covered.Heartbreak, Pain and ZOMBIES | The Last of Us Episode 5 ReviewImage: William MorrowThe Battle of Maldon and The Homecoming of Beorhtnoth by J.R.R. Tolkien, edited by Peter Grybauskas“Leading Tolkien scholar Peter Grybauskas, presents for…

“The mystery of a missing translator sets three lives on a collision course that will have a ripple effect across the stars in this powerful new novel by award-winning author Ann Leckie,” reads the official release for Translation State. “Masterfully merging space adventure and mystery, and a poignant exploration about relationships and belonging, Translation State is a triumphant new standalone story set in Leckie’s celebrated Imperial Radch universe.” io9 has the cover and the first chapter to share today.First, here’s…