Sascha Stronach's Dawnhounds is a fantasy debut featuring a murdered cop who wakes up with strange powers in a city on the brink of revolution. Through necromancy, political intrigue, and queer romance, Stronach creates a world where magic is industrial and revolution is messy. The novel becomes both thrilling fantasy and meditation on power, proving that the best genre fiction asks hard questions about justice and that fantasy worlds can interrogate real political systems.

WHY WE PICKED IT: Because Stronach uses fantasy to explore police violence, labor organizing, and queer love without sacrificing plot or magic. This debut reminds us that fantasy is political, that necromancy can be a metaphor for capitalism, and that revolution stories are having a moment for good reason.

DETAILS: • Author: Sascha Stronach • Publisher: S&s/Saga Press • Format: Paperback • Publication Date: June 14, 2022 • ISBN: 9781982187057 • Ships direct from distributor in 3–7 business days