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Best Indie Debut Novels of 2020

FICTION

THE REVOLVING HEART

by Chuck Augello

A superb, captivating work from a promising new literary voice. Full review >

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FICTION

THE PEOPLE OF OSTRICH MOUNTAIN

by Ndirangu Githaiga

A rich, absorbing story of destinies intertwined across time and space. Full review >

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FICTION

THE PELTON PAPERS

by Mari Coates

An in-depth, highly personal portrait of a remarkable talent. Full review >

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FICTION

WHERE THE CREEK RUNS

by Mary Abraham

An impressive tale of a fractured Southern family with richly drawn characters. Full review >

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FICTION

THE MOURNING WAVE

by Gregory Funderburk

A well-written, deeply moving exploration of finding cause for optimism after a disaster. Full review >

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THRILLER & SUSPENSE

PRIVILEGE

by Thomas H. Carry

A thoroughly entertaining, spring-loaded tale of one man’s lethal remedy for middle-age boredom. Full review >

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