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Best Indie Sci-Fi & Fantasy of 2013

  • FICTION

    CHOOSE YOUR WEAPON

    AUG. 3, 2013

FICTION

CHOOSE YOUR WEAPON

by Sarah Rodriguez Pratt

A well-written, intelligent, exciting choice for readers looking to get hooked on a new fantasy series. Full review >

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  • FICTION

    DYSTOPIA NOW

    NOV. 6, 2013

  • FICTION

    IN SEARCH OF AND OTHERS

    MARCH 1, 2013

FICTION

IN SEARCH OF AND OTHERS

by Will Ludwigsen

Crackerjack genre yarns with real literary depth and polish. Full review >

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  • INDIE

    MARK OF THE BLOODED

    DEC. 12, 2012

MARK OF THE BLOODED

by Leland Myrick

Highly recommended for genre buffs and newbies alike, this adventure carries readers through a land of magic, laughter and... Full review >

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  • FICTION

    Project GITMO

    FEB. 1, 2013

FICTION

Project GITMO

by Daniel J. Rich

An ingenious, thoroughly absorbing twist on the military-fiction genre. Full review >

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  • INDIE

    SEQUELA

    JUNE 10, 2013

SEQUELA

by Cleland Smith

Extraordinary—a visionary tour de force. Full review >

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  • INDIE

    Silevethiel

    OCT. 24, 2013

Silevethiel

by Andi O'Connor

A fresh adventure novel sure to enchant a wide range of fantasy fans. Full review >

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  • FICTION

    THE FALL OF VENTARIS

    SEPT. 21, 2013

  • FICTION

    THE GRAY SHIP

    AUG. 29, 2013

FICTION

THE GRAY SHIP

by Russell F. Moran

A rare read that’s not only wildly entertaining, but also profoundly moving. Full review >

FULL REVIEW >
  • INDIE

    THE HIGH HUNT

    JULY 24, 2013

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