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Best Indie Books of January

MYSTERY & DETECTIVE

THE BOLDEN CYLINDER

by Norman Woolworth

An entertaining follow-up with vivid characters and a rich sense of place. Full review >

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THRILLER & SUSPENSE

CIVILIZATION

by Kevin Bohacz

A mind-expanding SF/international-adventure thriller, with density to match its ambition. Full review >

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GRAPHIC NOVELS & COMICS

GHOSTBOX

by Mike Carey ; illustrated by Pablo Raimondi

An action-packed, spine-tingling story that will consume the souls of all who read it—in a good way. Full review >

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FICTION

SERVANT

by R.J. Halbert

An entertaining occult thriller that mixes captivating magic with bracing psychological realism. Full review >

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