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Best Indie Science Fiction & Fantasy of 2022

FICTION

KELVOO'S TESTIMONIAL

by Phil Bailey

A simple but profound futuristic story of the painful effects of colonization. Full review >

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FICTION

THE WARRIOR WORLDS

by Stephen Renneberg

Vast-scale space-opera/combat adventure ably handled by a genre master and commander. Full review >

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FICTION

CANIS DIRUS

by Denis O'Neill

A riveting page-turner starring prehistoric beasts; Arthur Conan Doyle’s The Lost World in California. Full review >

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FICTION

A BOY'S HAMMER

by Alex Grass

A darkly delectable, fresh blend of horror and Finnish myth. Full review >

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FICTION

SPIRIT VALLEY RADIO

by Jennifer Tall

A beguiling fable that’s full of rich whimsy with a thoughtful bite. Full review >

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SCIENCE FICTION & FANTASY

THE PROXIMA PLAGUE

by Robert Thornton

An audacious, apocalyptic tale that will electrify SF, horror, and thriller fans alike. Full review >

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FICTION

GOING, GOING, GONE!

by Steve Hermanos

A raucously entertaining, richly atmospheric SF–tinged sports fable. Full review >

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