Must-Read Indie Books – Handpicked for You!

Curated by book lovers, these editor’s picks highlight some of the best indie books available. Get personalized recommendations and explore top-rated reads.

Shaare Emeth: The Gates of Truth

Follow Batresh on her 2nd mission from Ancient Kemet to St. Louis, MO. Denny, now a young man of 19 begins his journey of transformation. The fulfillment of the Anubis prophecy has begun. Batresh arrives at St. Louis to work with a group of Tayamni nuns to save Denny from the Potacas threat, while Jerry and Namazu are sent to the Perseus Transit. The Tlaloc War has been supplanted by a new threat. The Dusmanyu, a race of cyborg females are working their way through the Transit, destroying planet after planet and Earth is on the menu. Namazu gathers forces to counter the Dusmanyu threat while Jerry manages the protection of refugees fleeing the onslaught. Denny begins his education, the train...
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The Judgement of Seth

The Second Tlaloc War begins. For six, long years, Kataru Allies led by the Matriarch's daughter, Namazu, battle malicious aliens for control of the Sol System. At the same time, the human boy whose life will guarantee the continuation of Timeline 496 survives an abusive father and grows into adolescence. With allied militaries devastated, only the Three-Gendered Enkara have the resources to save the system. Before either side declares victory, a threat at the Perseus Transit changes everything. The Dusmanyu, Empire Eaters, tear through the Tlaloc system on their way to Kataru. Their goal, to destroy planets of the Alliance in the name of their God.

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The Love of the Tayamni

Follow a young Tayamni woman from her origins at ancient Kemet to Tupelo, Mississippi at 1962. Betrayed by her own people, she is nevertheless tasked with salvaging the Tayamni mission at Earth. She must travel 6,000 years into the future to rescue a young boy who will be instrumental in helping humanity to evolve. At 1962 she learns of an alien plot to sow chaos and colonize the system. Young, inexperienced and resentful, she meets a human man who falls in love and inadvertently helps her to complete her mission. War with hostile forces becomes inevitable as the Tayamni join a military alliance. The stage is set for all out war at Sol, a war kept secret from humans, a war, the spoils of whi...
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Submarine Expedition

Submarine Expedition is a gripping, high-concept adventure that blends cutting-edge tech, deep-sea intrigue, and high-stakes military suspense with an energy that will keep you riveted from the first chapter. Admiral Martin’s underwater mission gone rogue is not only wildly imaginative but strikes a timely chord with its AI and environmental subplots. The invisible swarm scene was a masterstroke—absolutely cinematic in scope.

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JUST SAY IT

Turning forty, Lisa Grant is broke, alone and living in rural Gloucestershire, hurtling towards an inevitable midlife crisis.Romantically, she pushes people away. She cannot say, "I love you." Jack, the only love of her life, put the Atlantic Ocean between them after they fell out the last time and now lives in New York.Fearing for her sanity, she addresses the problem she has carried with her for the past forty years - her narcissistic mother, Elizabeth.When Lisa was six years old, her father disappeared, and her mother kept the truth about why he left the family home hidden. When starting her journalistic career, Lisa reconnects with her father and discovers grim truths about her controlli...
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The Children of the Stars; Book One, SAIQA

"The Children of the Stars; Book One, SAIQA" is not just a tale of technological prowess but also a testament to a human spirit's perseverance and ingenuity. The fusion of hard science fiction with elements of human drama and alien intrigue creates a compelling narrative that explores the boundaries of scientific possibility and the depths of human resilience. In this utopian society, humans enjoy remarkable longevity, living up to 180 years due to advancements in medical science. The discovery of the graviton boson has revolutionized the understanding and manipulation of gravity, giving rise to incredible technological innovations. Quantum mechanics and magnetic field architecture have enab...
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Drowned: A Different Kind of Zombie Tale

In this page-turning sequel to his popular Thunder Rise trilogy (Thunder Rise, Asylum, and Summer Place), G. Wayne Miller breathes unnerving new life into the time-honored zombie story. An idyllic New England town panics as national media cover what seems to be a serial killer or satanic cult with echoes of Charles Manson. With a twist: this killer kills with drowning. In reality, something worse that a cult is loose: Sully, a murdered outcast brought back to life one drug-crazed night in a cemetery by Joel White, a quirky college student who has been initiated into the rites of the dark Haitian bocor priesthood. As the killings continue and the police, FBI and National Guard are stymie...
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The Wish: A Time Slip Novel

Next Generation Indie Book AwardsWinner, 2024Maxy Award Winner - Romance & Women's FictionThree men. Two timelines. One wish.Haunted by her choices, including marrying an abusive con man, thirty-five-year-old Elizabeth has been unable to speak for two years. She is further devastated when she learns an old boyfriend has died. Nothing in her life is right.That night, Elizabeth wishes for a mulligan. When she wakes, to her surprise, it is no longer 2022, but 2017. Though thrilled to have a chance to fix mistakes, the past is not perfect. She has a stalker and is still voiceless. Just like before, her boyfriend slips into a mysterious coma, so she enlists his brother Christopher's aid to de...
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Switching Tracks: Out of the Trash

"Lena Gibson (the bestselling author of The Edge of Life) lays the tracks into an exciting new post-apocalyptic world where corporate greed controls the necessities of life, one ancient society's trash is today's salvation, and the heart of one heroine can save a country's soul." -D. Lambert, author of Son of No Man seriesLife in SoCal in 2195 is controlled by a corporatocracy.Elsa scavenges twenty-first-century trash, living on the edge of starvation in this ruthless world through her grit and instincts.When she unearths a metal tube containing maps to six Doomsday seed bunkers and a silver key, she dreams of renewable sources of food and a life based on more than subsistence, but GreenCorp...
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Aftermath: Into the Unknown

Robin dreamed of attending Yale and using her brain. Kory lived on the streets of Seattle and relied on his brawn. Without the asteroid, they never would have met.For three years, Robin and her grandfather have been hiding, trusting no one. When a biker gang moves into town, Robin can no longer scrounge or tend her garden. Because her grandfather is dying, he urges her to join her extended family—800 miles away in a bunker city in South Dakota, but she doesn't want to leave.Desperate, her grandfather disappears to force Robin into action and meets Kory, who's with the bikers but disillusioned. Seeing a man who likes to read and could protect his granddaughter, he convinces Kory he can star...
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Can't You Just Get Over It

A coming-of-age memoir set against the backdrop of isolation and extreme belief. A bit of cult intrigue, abuse survival, and an unlikely love story.Can’t You Just Get Over It is set in the southeastern Colorado prairie in a fundamentalist religious cult called The Assembly of YHWHHOSHUA. It is an intimate journey into key, pivotal moments in the author's life as the first child to be born into and to grow up as a fully committed member. As a teenager, she rejected the entire belief system and decided to leave. On her way out, she married, and the pastor declared that anyone who attended the wedding would be “cut off.” Consequently, nearly half the congregation also left with her, trigg...
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Tales of Piecora - The Emerald Cave

Written and illustrated by Jason Behnke, The Book of Urm is a collection of hand-crafted tales set in a vast fantasy world developed over the last thirty years. Each story is a study into the psyche of its characters, exploring the intricate web of their relationships and the personal journeys that shape them.This anthology intends to remind us that the most compelling stories are those that reflect our own lives – filled with the intimate drama of existence, the beauty of connection, and the wonder of the complex, often relatable, and sometimes bizarre world around us. This collection is a haven for those who seek solace in the written word and find adventure in the depths of human experi...
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Saving Grace at Guantanamo Bay: A Memoir of a Citizen Warrior

Hard as it is to believe, one of the most significant stories of the post-9/11 age is also one of the least known-life at Gitmo, the detention facility for many of the world's worst terrorists. Few individuals are more qualified to tell this story than Montgomery Granger, a citizen soldier, family man, dedicated educator, and Army Reserve medical officer involved in one of the most intriguing military missions of our time. Saving Grace at Guantanamo Bay is about that historic experience, and it relates not only what it was like for Granger to live and work at Gitmo, but about the sacrifices made by him and his fellow Reservists serving around the world." Andrew Carroll, editor of the New Yor...
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A Time of Magic and Blood

In the mystical realm of The Mage Republic, where magic courses through the very veins of the land, a sinister shadow from the past awakens, threatening to plunge the entire kingdom into chaos. "A Time of Magic and Blood" weaves a spellbinding tale of power, destiny, and a race against time as Lady Alana, the last hope of the Mage Republic, faces an unimaginable threat.The air crackles with ancient magic as the heir to a long-dead bloodline, once thought buried in the annals of history, rises from the shadows. The descendant of a king who ruled a millennium ago, this formidable foe seeks to reclaim a throne soaked in the blood of the past, and the Mage Republic stands on the brink of destruc...
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The South Beach Mage

In the sultry heart of Miami's South Beach, where vibrant nightlife and sizzling magic converge, a powerful force is about to unleash chaos. Enter Daniel Alvarez Ramos, a charismatic and enigmatic mage, known as The South Beach Mage. As the city pulses with neon lights and rhythmic beats, a sinister plot brews in the hidden corners of the supernatural underworld—one that threatens to plunge Warlocks and Mages into a devastating war.Daniel, with his mesmerizing blend of charm and arcane prowess, finds himself thrust into a world where alliances are fragile, and the line between friend and foe blurs with every spell cast. As tension escalates, whispers of an ancient prophecy echo through the...
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The Guardian

In the pulsating heart of Miami, where neon lights dance on the city streets and secrets simmer beneath the surface, meet Mario Palacios—a seemingly ordinary citizen with an extraordinary destiny. In "The Guardian," a riveting tale of hidden powers and unforeseen responsibilities, Mario unveils a legacy that transcends the facade of his everyday life.As the sun sets over the Magic City, Mario steps into the role he never sought—the mantle of The Guardian, a guardian of ancient secrets and mystical forces. Gifted with powers beyond comprehension, he becomes the bridge between the mundane and the supernatural, standing as the last line of defense against dark forces that threaten to unleas...
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The Silent Symphony: Echoes of Love in the Shadow of Fading Memory

"Love isn’t about the memories we create; it’s about the moments we stand by each other."The Silent Symphony is a glimpse into the lives of people struggling with one of the most relentless monsters—memory loss. It is a story of Alzheimer’s leftover – caregivers. Through deeply emotional and evocative storytelling, this novel sheds light on the silent struggles, quiet resilience, and boundless love that define their journey.As memories fade and connections break, caregivers bear the heartbreaking task of holding close to loved ones and letting go of who they once were. The Silent Symphony weaves a heartbreaking narrative while remaining hopeful about the human spirit's strength and...
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Social Skills for Kids (Ages 5-12)

SILVER MEDAL WINNER in the GLOBAL BOOK AWARDS of 2024Transform your child’s social awkwardness into confidence and connection at each stage of their development...It’s a no-brainer that you want the best for your kid, right?Love, care, and all those essential ingredients that create a fulfilling childhood? Check, check, and check!And yet, there seems to be a missing piece... a gap that needs to be filled.Your child is having a tough time connecting with others or struggling to make friends.They seem a tad uncomfortable in social situations and find it hard to express themselves or understand others. And on top of that, they throw tantrums when things don't go their way.Well, guess what? ...
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Dead Beat: Odd-Couple Detectives, High-Stakes Crimes, Unbeatable Team

A murder that hits all the wrong notes. A detective duo that’s anything but in harmony.When a break-in at a storage facility leads to the gruesome discovery of a drummer impaled by his own drumsticks, Detectives Comrade Flynt and Noah Steele are thrust into a crime scene as bizarre as their partnership. Flynt, an eccentric loner with a sharp mind but no social skills, clashes at every turn with the straight-laced Steele, a man of few words and many rules. As they dive into the seedy underbelly of the local music scene, they’re faced with more than just dead ends and red herrings. The deeper they dig, the more tangled the web becomes—a bitter band rivalry, cryptic lyrics, and a dark obs...
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Diamonds and Cole: A Mystery, Suspense, Crime Thriller (A Cole Sage Mystery Book 1)

How Far Would You Go For The One That Got Away?Cole Sage has lived with a hole in his heart ever since Ellie, the love of his life, slipped away decades ago. The seasoned journalist finds himself thrust back into the dangerous world he thought he’d left behind when an old flame reaches out in desperate need. Ellie's trapped in a nightmare, her daughter Jenny is in danger, and her ruthless husband holds the keys to both their fates. Tied to a band of dangerous con men, and a plot by the mob, Ellie’s husband will stop at nothing to protect his secrets—and his fortune in ill-gotten diamonds.Every step closer to Jenny pulls him deeper into a deadly web of lies. The clock is ticking, and wi...
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