Recommendations based on Catharsisby Travis Bagwell

* statistically, based on millions of data-points provided by fellow humans

  1. All These Worlds

    by Dennis E. Taylor
    A scientist's mission to save humanity as they explore other planets and realities.

    Bobiverse fans: a signed limited edition of all three books in a boxed set, signed by the author, is now available on Amazon. Look for The Bobiverse [Signed Limited Edition] on Amazon, Being a ... (Barnes & Noble)

  2. For We Are Many

    by Dennis E. Taylor
    A group of disparate individuals are brought together to fight a common enemy.

    Bob Johansson didn’t believe in an afterlife, so waking up after being killed in a car accident was a shock. To add to the surprise, he is now a sentient computer and the controlling intelligence for ... (Goodreads)

  3. We Are Legion

    by Dennis E. Taylor
    A retired businessman is uploaded into a computer, where he embarks on an intergalactic journey.

    Alternate Cover Edition can be found, here,. Bob Johansson has just sold his software company and is looking forward to a life of leisure. There are places to go, books to read, and movies to watch. ... (Goodreads)

  4. Ritualist

    by Dakota Krout
    A young man enters a virtual reality game world to escape his mundane life, but soon finds himself embroiled in a dangerous conspiracy.

    A game that puts all others to shame. Magic that has been banned from the world. A man willing to learn no matter the cost. The decision to start a new life is never an easy one, but for Joe the ... (Goodreads)

  5. The Land: Founding

    by Aleron Kong
    A gamer is transported to a fantasy world where he must build a kingdom and defend it against enemies.

    The Acclaimed Debut Novel of the Best Selling Chaos Seeds SagaA mesmerizing tale reminiscent of the wonder of Ready Player One and the adventure of Game of Thrones#1 Audiobook 2017#1 in Cyberpunk and ... (Barnes & Noble)

  6. Storm Front

    by Jim Butcher
    A wizard detective investigates a mysterious magical murder in modern Chicago.

    Dresden is hired by a Monica Sells to find her husband Victor Sells, an amateur magician who has been acting oddly. Later that day, he gets a call from Lieutenant Karrin Murphy, director of the ... (Wikipedia)

  7. Assassin's Apprentice

    by Robin Hobb
    A humble orphan discovers his true identity, rising through the ranks to become a powerful assassin.

    The novel covers the early life of FitzChivalry , a royal bastard living in Buckkeep Castle as he begins his training as an assassin and successfully safeguards the throne from his over-ambitious ... (Wikipedia)

  8. Redshirts

    by John Scalzi
    A group of space explorers uncover an unlikely conspiracy while on a mission to an alien planet.

    In the prologue, several senior officers of the Intrepid , flagship of the Universal Union, lament the unusually high number of casualties of low-ranking crew members during recent away missions and ... (Wikipedia)

  9. The Fall

    by Robert Muchamore
    A teenage boy is recruited by a secret organization to become a spy and stop a terrorist attack.

    An MI5 operation goes wrong when two agents working with James try to murder their prime suspect, Denis Obidin, and James is trapped in the fictional Aero City in Russia. James is unable to contact ... (Wikipedia)

  10. Eleventh Grave in Moonlight

    by Darynda Jones
    Charley Davidson, a private investigator and grim reaper, must solve a murder case while dealing with her own personal demons.

    My entire life can be summed up in one sentence: , ,“Well, that didn’t go as planned.”, —T-Shirt A typical day in the life of Charley Davidson involves cheating husbands, errant wives, missing ... (Barnes & Noble)

  11. Watchmen #1: At Midnight, All The Agents....

    by Alan Moore
    A retired superhero investigates the murder of a former colleague, uncovering a conspiracy that threatens the world.

    Watchmen Chapter 1 of 12: At Midnight, All The Agents... ... (Goodreads)

  12. The Inquisition

    by Taran Matharu
    A young mage is accused of practicing forbidden magic and is sent to the Inquisition, where he must fight for his life and prove his innocence.

    Second in Taran Matharu’s, New York Times, bestselling epic fantasy Summoner Trilogy,, The Inquisition, is an action-packed adventure of a young man gifted—or cursed—with an extraordinary and ... (Barnes & Noble)

  13. Supernova

    by Marissa Meyer
    Two teens on a space mission fall in love as they race against time to save their ship from a deadly supernova.

    All's fair in love and anarchy... The epic conclusion to Marissa Meyer's thrilling Renegades Trilogy finds Nova and Adrian fighting to keep their identities secret. While the battle rages on between ... (Goodreads)

  14. The Curse of Tenth Grave

    by Darynda Jones
    Charley Davidson, a grim reaper, investigates a case of missing children while dealing with her own personal demons.

    If one door closes and another one opens,your house is probably haunted. —Bumper Sticker As a Part-time PI and fulltime grim reaper, Charley Davidson has asked a lot of questions throughout her life: ... (Barnes & Noble)

  15. The Wolf and the Dove

    by Kathleen E. Woodiwiss
    A Norman knight conquers a Saxon beauty, but their love is tested by war and betrayal in medieval England.

    From New York Times bestselling author Kathleen E. Woodiwiss comes one of her most beloved romances... The Wolf Noble Aislinn grieves as the Iron Wolf and his minions storm through her beloved ... (Barnes & Noble)

  16. Enchanted, Inc.

    by Shanna Swendson
    A young woman moves to New York City and discovers a world of magic and enchantment hidden in plain sight.

    Kathleen "Katie" Chandler has been living and working in New York City for about a year, but originates from Texas. She has a job under a boss named Mimi, but she hates it. She is soon offered a ... (Wikipedia)

  17. Skysworn

    by Will Wight
    A young warrior seeks to become a Skysworn, a powerful protector of the world, by facing dangerous trials and battling fierce enemies.

    With his duel fast approaching, Lindon is locked away in prison. As a Blackflame, he is too dangerous to remain free. The Skysworn, protectors of the Empire, have imprisoned him to keep him under ... (Goodreads)

  18. Shifting Shadows

    by Patricia Briggs
    Urban fantasy featuring a mysterious half-Native American shapeshifter who must protect her community.

    Mercy Thompson’s world just got a whole lot bigger…, A collection of all-new and previously published short stories featuring Mercy Thompson and the characters she calls friends… Includes the new ... (Goodreads)

  19. Angles of Attack

    by Marko Kloos
    A military sci-fi novel about a soldier's journey through the ranks as humanity fights for survival against alien invaders.

    The alien forces known as the Lankies are gathering on the solar system's edge, consolidating their conquest of Mars and setting their sights on Earth. The far-off colony of New Svalbard, cut off ... (Goodreads)

  20. The Cloud Roads

    by Martha Wells
    A shape-shifter searches for his true identity and a place to belong in a world of magical creatures.

    Now available in mass market paperback,, The Cloud Roads, is the first in the Hugo Award-nominated Books of the Raksura series, from, New York Times, bestselling author Martha Wells (The Murderbot ... (Barnes & Noble)

  21. The Abyss Beyond Dreams

    by Peter F. Hamilton
    A group of humans are trapped in a mysterious void, where they must fight for survival against an alien race and uncover the secrets of their new environment.

    The year is 3326. Nigel Sheldon, one of the founders of the Commonwealth, receives a visit from the Raiel—self-appointed guardians of the Void, the enigmatic construct at the core of the galaxy that ... (Goodreads)

  22. Hunting Ground

    by Patricia Briggs
    A werewolf pack fights to protect their home against a powerful enemy.

    Anna Latham didn’t know how complicated life could be until she became a werewolf. And until she was mated to Charles Cornick, the son — and enforcer — of Bran, the leader of the North American ... (Goodreads)

  23. Geekerella

    by Ashley Poston
    A modern retelling of Cinderella, where a geeky girl wins a chance to meet her favorite actor and falls in love.

    Cinderella goes to the con in this fandom-fueled twist on the classic fairy tale. Part romance, part love letter to nerd culture, and all totally adorbs, Geekerella is a fairy tale for anyone who ... (Goodreads)

  24. Old Man's War

    by John Scalzi
    Elderly citizens enlist in an interstellar war to save humanity, discovering new strength and purpose.

    Old Man's War is about a soldier named John Perry and his exploits in the Colonial Defense Forces (CDF). The first-person narrative follows Perry's military career from CDF recruit to the rank of ... (Wikipedia)

  25. Blackflame

    by Will Wight
    A young boy trains to become a powerful warrior in a world where magical abilities determine one's worth.

    Lindon has a year left. When his time runs out, he’ll have to fight an opponent that no one believes he can beat. Unless he learns sacred arts the right way, from scratch, he won’t have a chance to ... (Goodreads)

  26. Chains of Command

    by Marko Kloos
    A military sci-fi novel about a soldier caught in the middle of a political conspiracy.

    The assault on Earth was thwarted by the destruction of the aliens’ seed ship, but with Mars still under Lanky control, survivors work frantically to rebuild fighting capacity and shore up planetary ... (Barnes & Noble)

  27. Unsouled

    by Will Wight
    In a world where one's worth is determined by the strength of their soul, a boy without one must fight to prove himself.

    Sacred artists follow a thousand Paths to power, using their souls to control the forces of the natural world.Lindon is Unsouled, forbidden to learn the sacred arts of his clan.When faced with a ... (Barnes & Noble)

  28. Sea of Rust

    by C. Robert Cargill
    In a post-apocalyptic world, robots scavenge for parts and fight for survival. One robot must confront her own beliefs and the truth about her past.

    A scavenger robot wanders in the wasteland created by a war that has destroyed humanity in this evocative post-apocalyptic "robot western" from the critically acclaimed author, screenwriter, and ... (Barnes & Noble)

  29. Sharper Than a Serpent's Tooth

    by Simon R. Green
    A thrilling fantasy adventure set in a magical world of mystery, danger and intrigue.

    My name is John Taylor. I’m a PI for hire in the Nightside, the dark and corrupt city within the city of London. Where the sun never shines and where pleasure and horror are always on sale—for the ... (Goodreads)

  30. Innocence

    by Dean Koontz
    A suspenseful tale of a young girl's courage in the face of a relentless killer.

    NEW YORK TIMES, BESTSELLER •, Includes Dean Koontz’s short story “Wilderness”—first time in print!,In, Innocence,, Dean Koontz blends mystery, suspense, and acute insight into the human soul in a ... (Barnes & Noble)