Shore Leave proudly hosts the Meet the Prose party on Friday night of the convention (Wheatland State Room, 10pm to midnight). This event allows the attendees to see all of our author, artist and science-author guests at the same time. We will have our bookseller “Aaron’s Books” in the room so that you can buy and get your books autographed by your favorite authors. You are more than welcome to bring your own books as well.
Come by and chat with the guests and take part in this fun event. Shore Leave is proud to host Book Premieres every year at the convention, see below for this year’s releases. releases.

Cases by Candlelight Vol 5
by Christopher D Abbott, Aaron Rosenberg, Hildy Silverman, Robert Greenberger

From the fog‑choked streets of London to the gilded chambers of Europe, Holmes and Watson confront mysteries steeped in atmosphere, deduction, and Victorian intrigue.

Each tale offers a distinct facet of the Holmesian tradition: the classic puzzle, the chilling clue, the human heart laid bare, and the quiet courage of friendship. These are Sherlock Holmes stories in their most authentic form—character‑driven, atmospheric, and deeply rooted in the spirit of Conan Doyle.

The Game’s Afoot!

A Curiosity of Cats (Forgotten Lore)
by Keith R A DeCandido (Author), Christopher D Abbott (Author), Danielle Ackley-McPhail (Editor)

Curiouser and Curiouser, Wouldn’t You Say?

When the world goes topsy turvy, and you aren’t sure which way is which, there are no observers so keen as cats. Peering through the steam and crouched among the gears, they know how to pick their way safely through the most madcap of adventures. Best you should follow them!

Don’t forget your grin as you dip into these fifteen frabjous tales inspired by the master of whimsy, Lewis Carroll, paying tribute to his flare for the fantastic.

Dreams from the Edge of Reality
by Phil Giunta

Curiouser and Curiouser, Wouldn’t You Say?

A fugitive breaks into an old country chapel to escape from something far more terrifying than prison.
Gods and mortals unite in combat against slithering demons in famine-stricken Finland.
A man with the uncanny ability to hear death approaching acquires a haunted car with a sinister past.
Travel to Ireland where an ancient artifact regenerates severed limbs while healing old family wounds.
A boy and his dog remain loyal to one another until the bitter end… and beyond.
At a Halloween festival, a distraught young woman confronts her past traumas in a haunted corn maze.
A young couple steals away over the holidays to become engaged—until reality disintegrates around them.

Star Trek Timelines
by Derek Tyler Attico, Michael Dismuke, Kelli Fitzpatrick, Jim Johnson

Curiouser and Curiouser, Wouldn’t You Say?

Explore hundreds of Star Trek events in the Prime universe and many alternate realities. This title spans the entire breadth of the iconic Star Trek franchise from The Original Series through to its latest series, including Star Trek: Strange New Worlds and Star Trek: Starfleet Academy.

Discover fascinating alternate timelines from the infamous Mirror Universe to the Kelvin timeline and Star Trek: Voyager’s Year of Hell. From Michael Burnham to Jean-Luc Picard, feature spreads cover iconic characters’ evolutions through space and time.

Written by four authors steeped in Star Trek lore, this official book has been meticulously researched and will be an indispensable gift for fans as Star Trek celebrates its 60th anniversary.

HERitage Volume 3, Roiling, Rambling History
by Rigel Ailur, Susan Shwartz, Kelli Fitzgerald, T. J. Perkins, and Lorraine J. Anderson

The 3rd volume of the HERitage series.

Marvel Fantastic Fables: Aesop’s Tales Heroically Reimagined 
by Robb Pearlman

What if Spider-Man, Black Panther, Captain Marvel, and the Fantastic Four lived inside timeless fairy tales filled with enchanted forests, mythical kingdoms, and cosmic quests?
Marvel Fantastic Fables reimagines Earth’s mightiest heroes through the magic of classic storytelling, transforming iconic Marvel adventures into bold, beautifully illustrated fables the whole family can enjoy together.

From brave heroes and cunning villains to mysterious realms and legendary battles, each story blends the excitement of Marvel with the charm of beloved folklore, creating an unforgettable reading experience, or a stunning gift, for fans, superhero lovers, collectors, and family storytime alike.

Ragnarok and a Hard Place
by Keith R.A. DeCandido

Published by Plus One Press, the book follows a Key West woman who acts as a “weirdness magnet,” dragging her into adventures involving Norse gods, scuba diving, folklore, beer, and rock ‘n’ roll.

Resistance: a charity anthology to benefit the ACLU and Pro Publica
by Ian Randal Strock

Standing up for what’s right can be hard. Meekly knuckling under can be even worse. And when the tyrants in power have a vested interest in keeping you down, the only thing to do is resist.

Resistance at all levels is important-personal, group, and institutional-and must be supported. This anthology is being published as a fund-raiser to preserve and enforce our Constitutional freedoms. Profits earned from the sales of this anthology will be donated to the American Civil Liberties Union and Pro Publica, to help continue the fight against tyranny and for freedom.

Tales of Steel and Sorcery: A Fantasy Anthology
by Nicholas Leamy (Author), Jonathan Maberry (Author), Jacob Jones-Goldstein (Editor) 

Tales of Steel and Sorcery is a collection of Fantasy stories from every corner of the genre. The stories in Tales of Steel and Sorcery take you on adventure after adventure. Be it the familial bonds of “Dragons and Domesticity” by Jessica Andrewartha, the wizardly court intrigue of Jon Negroni’s “The Fool Who Learned the Spell,” or David Shoemaker’s epic poem “The Bard’s Song,” there is something for everyone who has ever stayed up too late because they couldn’t put a book down.

The Best of All Possible Planets
by Alex Shvartsman

The last denizens of Earth, aka Planet Dirt, have a problem. Their protective force shield is breaking, which will mean annihilation. Now it’s up to a small group of intrepid dilettantes to procure a new one.

From planet to planet, danger to danger, and stupid choice to stupid choice, the team blunders their way across the galaxy, trying to save the day and survive the trip.

Don’t let the Call to Adventure go to voicemail. Follow the corgis!

Thrilling Adventure Yarns 2026
by Robert Greenberger, Derek Tyler Attico, Russ Colchamiro, Keith R.A. DeCandido, Mary Fan, Michael Jan Friedman, Aaron Rosenberg, Hildy Silverman, Esther Friesner, Christopher D. Abbott

In each volume, Crazy 8 Press continues to honor the Golden Age of pulp storytelling, which proved formative and inspirational to generations of authors. Now, in this fifth volume, we explore new worlds, revisit old friends, and provide more pulse-pounding, two-fisted exploits for your reading pleasure