New Science Fiction Releases for August 2026

**August 4**

*Split Signal* by Davis Bunn (Severn House)

Peyton investigates her sister Evelyn’s death, initially ruled a part of a suicide pact. With the FBI suspecting murder linked to a sting operation involving the sisters, Peyton goes undercover at a California tech start-up. Struggling with mysterious migraines during her investigation, she uncovers alarming connections to her sister's death.

*Eyes of Kings* (Flesh & False Gods #3) by Chloe Gong (Saga Press)

War looms in Talin, where Calla Tuoleimi, Anton Makusa, and their adversaries vie for power. As whispers of ancient gods return, Calla’s grip on victory and her sanity is challenged, provoking fears in Anton about the changes in her. August Shenzhi faces threats from within as he fights to regain the throne.

*The Shadows Tomorrow* by Noelle Michel and Frank Wynne (Simon & Schuster)

In a future where Neanderthals are reintroduced into their natural habitats, a clan’s struggles reflect the complexities of modern human society. Following various characters, including a Neanderthal clan leader and contemporary scientists, the narrative explores their intertwined fates.

*Marvel: What if the Multiverse Was Doomed?* (What If? #5) by DaVaun Sanders (Random House Worlds)

Victor von Doom traverses the Multiverse to save a boy named Franklin, gathering Marvel heroes like America Chavez and Kitty Pryde to rally against destruction. With stakes high, they must confront their sacrifices and redefine their realities as they attempt to avert a catastrophe.

*The Infinite State* (Decurion #1) by Richard Swan (Tor Books)

Katherine Fuller inherits an estate from her late husband, a powerful figure in the oppressive Decurion Empire. With a chance to purchase her own planet and build a just society, she secretly recruits allies, risking the Empire's wrath as she seeks to restore democracy.

**August 11**

*A Fugitive’s History of the Known Universe* by Nadia Afifi (Flame Tree Press)

Azad, a fugitive on Nabatea, enlists a space pirate’s help to ignite a revolution against oppressive authorities. Their journey unveils haunting pasts as they navigate the perils of a colonized planet.

*Midwestern Chrome* by Michael Bettendorf (Tenebrous Press)

In near-future Nebraska, a detective encounters the severed head of an android infused with the memories of his late wife. As he investigates, society’s moral decline becomes evident amidst a backdrop of augmentation and desperation.

*The Eightfold Future* (Boy from Mars #2) by Robert DeLaurentis (Rare Bird Books)

In 2061, stranded in the Amazon, Thomas and Eno seek a way back to safety. Their journey becomes more complicated as Thomas time jumps back to encounter Elly in 2025, testing their bond amid a timeline of peril that threatens the future of humanity.

*The Peace Child* by D. J. Molles (Blackstone Publishing, Inc.)

After an alien invasion decimates Earth, Master Sergeant Sol Winters leads a resistance team. An alien princess arrives, claiming to offer peace, but Sol must navigate betrayal and conflict as multiple factions target them.

*The Inevitable Undoing of Zahara Douglass* by Leslye Penelope (Redhook)

Zahara investigates her sister Annica’s disappearance, which leads her into her family's dark past amid the upcoming Y2K crisis. Unraveling secrets, she must face hidden truths that could have dire consequences for the world.

**August 18**

*The Two of Us at the End of the World* by C. A. Fletcher (Orbit)

In a world nearly devoid of people, Mouse has only known Cat, who brings him to safety. Their lives shift dramatically with the arrival of strangers, intertwining with a historical love story where a couple grapples with the consequences of their ability to have children while the world teeters on extinction.