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Best Indie Books of July

FICTION

THE FALL WILL PROBABLY KILL YOU!

by Brian McMahon

A compelling political thriller with a loyal friendship and an intriguing love affair at its center. Full review >

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FICTION

THE BABEL APOCALYPSE

by Vyvyan Evans

A perfect fusion of SF, thriller, and mystery—smart speculative fiction at its very best. Full review >

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FICTION

DETECTIVE DEATH

by Darius Ebrahimi

Indelible heroes electrify this sublimely bizarre detective story. Full review >

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NONFICTION

HEALING VISIONS

by Various photographed by Meg Boscov

Sublime botanical visuals elicit haunting meditations on the evanescence of beauty. Full review >

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FICTION

A PLAGUE OF MERCIES

by Adam Pelzman

Brilliantly observant poetry that captures a dark moment in our recent history. Full review >

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