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Best Indie Books of February

FICTION

RELUCTANT WARRIORS

by Gwen Mansfield

A strong series finale that celebrates the growth of both individuals and societies. Full review >

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FICTION

BRAHMA'S WEAPON

by Ashapurna Debi ; translated by Prasenjit Gupta

A hypnotically beautiful collection of stories by a literary master. Full review >

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FICTION

STEALING GOD AND OTHER STORIES

by Bruce McAllister

The author’s fantastically dark imagination makes this unnerving collection difficult to put down. Full review >

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FICTION

BEGINNING OF ARROGANCE

by Bryan Cole

This outstanding series opener feels like the beginning of an epic Dungeons & Dragons campaign. Full review >

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