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Best Indie Science Fiction, Fantasy and Paranormal Books of 2020

SCIENCE FICTION & FANTASY

SORCEROUS RIVALRY

by Kayleigh Nicol

A free-wheeling, clever, and joyful debut that should be on every fantasy reader’s shelf. Full review >

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CHILDREN'S

THE CHAOS COURT

by Jake Burnett

Effervescent and captivating, this middle-grade tale boasts a big heart. Full review >

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FICTION

EVIL IN TECHNICOLOR

edited by Joe M. McDermott

Plenty of standouts are on display in this gruesome grab bag of literary terror. Full review >

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FICTION

STORIES TO SING IN THE DARK

by Matthew Bright

A dazzling collection of literary fantasy with never a dull moment. Full review >

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SCIENCE FICTION & FANTASY

PSI-WARS

edited by Joshua Viola illustrated by Aaron Lovett

Exceptional SF that enlivens, fascinates, and unnerves. Full review >

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