Support First-Time Authors with 51 Debut Novels to Read Now

Deb Mcewan. Really enjoyed the Unlikely Soldiers series and the afterlife series. She brings humour and leaving you wanting more in everything she writes

All in Her Head
amazing book . lots of twists and turns from this debut author

I recently read The Year of Guinness by Lourdes Carvalho. It's her debut. Although not on this list, she did an amazing job on her her debut publication. I can't wait to read more from her.

I recently read Acheron Falls by DE Lewis and loved it. His debut and was not on this list either. Apparently he is working on a sequel..

Please consider "A Quiet Cadence" by Mark Treanor in your list of first time novels. This novel on Vietnam and a Marine's return to the States is a compelling story with strong character development. I could not put the book down as the characters and story kept me in my chair for a 24-hour read. This book was polished and well-edited by the Naval Institute Press in my view. Five-star novel. Thanks, Van Beck

Van wrote: "Please consider "A Quiet Cadence" by Mark Treanor in your list of first time novels. This novel on Vietnam and a Marine's return to the States is a compelling story with strong character developmen..."

rad the Matthews Men.. merchant marines ww2

I just read the first book in a new series that was really interesting. It's called Mor'dresh, Call of Darkness by Viktor Strangewayes. He's a new author, but he published all 5 books at the same time, which I don't think I've seen before.

I'm actually going to start reading the second book soon, and I'm really interested to see which direction the series goes based on the ending of the first book. If you like dark fantasy with a sense of humor, I'd definitely recommend checking it out!

Mor'dresh, Call of Darkness

Denver Scott Senescence
I have just finished reading this thought provoking book. I really have learned so much from it and I would highly recommend it to any space addict or anyone, like myself, with this fascinating new interest. It realy did take me on a journey I shall never forget and would like to say thank you to Denver Scott for giving me this glimpse into the future. I do believe the audiobook is due out soon.

Keepers of the Faith by Shaukat Ajmeri ( www.shaukatajmeri.com ) is a compelling story of a community under the spell of a spiritual leader and rips apart many lives including of Akbar/Rukhsana. It's a historical literary fiction. I learned a lot from this book and thoroughly enjoyed the love story of these two souls.

Thrip by J.D. Brayton is a story about the young, sole survivor of the worst mass murder in Georgia history. Now living as the foster child of a fundamentalist Christian couple in Ty-Ty' Ga. He sits at his computer in an isolated farmhouse, interacting with his only true friend, a Homebound Outreach instructor Deidra Brooks, unaware of the forces conspiring to shatter his fragile inner world. Though they never meet face to face, they cultivate a transformative relationship filled with synchronic humor and bizarre stream-of-consciousness fantasies between routine school lessons. Mavyn Justain, who prefers the nickname 'Thirp', is agoraphobic, a social outcast who dreams of discovering a world denied him because of his traumatic past-a past that will return to torment him at the hands of those who seek to profit from his pain. The hack Hollywood producer who wants to expose his trauma-has a secret agenda. The P.I. hired to find the identity of his true parents-drawn into mortal danger. The damaged veteran struggling with P.T.S.D. stock-piling weapons deep in the Georgia woods. The horror of another school-shooting in small town America. A thrilling tale of psychological suspense set in pine woods of the deep south. This book kept me on edge throughout this crazy tale, never knowing what was going to happen next. I loved it and I think you will too. jps

Brushstrokes of Love by Alison Joy:
Easy to read, hard to put down romance novel. Alison uses beautiful imagery to capture the beauty of the Australian bush in the Cape Otway area ( Southern Victoria / Great Ocean Road).

Rasaathi the other side of a Transgender, a debut book is one of the best debut novel.

The Kingdom of Liars is pretty good and it's the authors debut novel. I think it comes out in August though. Great fantasy debut though

The Jane Austen Society, If I Had Your Face, and The Return look good to me

I already have 10 of these on my TBR, might as well put them all.

I agree! Followers by Megan Angelo is one of the best books I’ve read this year so far. I would be amazed if it isn’t picked up for tv, huge Black Mirror vibes. I loved every second of it.
Followers

Oh! If we can add first novels by new authors too, can I add The Loop by Ben Oliver. Another Black Mirror style tale (I know my other recommendation from your own list was described the same, but I have a genre I like, okay!)

The Loop

Thank you for showcasing lesser known (but not lesser quality) novels!

I have read and highly recommend from the list: Valentine and Real Life .

Looking forward to reading: How Much of These Hills Is Gold , Sharks in the Time of Saviors and A Burning !

Goodreads really needs to remove all the spammy self-promotion here in the comments.

Katsuro wrote: "Goodreads really needs to remove all the spammy self-promotion here in the comments."

Agree and disagree with you at the same time

Once And Future Wife
I'd like to see this one on the list. But I don't remember if it's out now or next month (I read an ARC)

Katsuro wrote: "Goodreads really needs to remove all the spammy self-promotion here in the comments."

Thanks. I was going to post that myself.

I just finished a burning today. It blew me away! I couldn’t put it down.

Love this collection.

Children’s debut books are not listed here, yet they have much to offer. Consider Someday We Will, which is a picture book about the anticipation of being together again. Very timely message of hope.

I agree about the kid's books, Cricket.
Here's one about kids growing up in the Australian Outback.
Not Far to Go Now
Written by Jet Jones. Great illustrations by Katie Jones.

Good list. Please also consider The Third Medallion by Perry J. Ludy. Learn more at www.perryludy.com

Sophie wrote: "Katsuro wrote: "Goodreads really needs to remove all the spammy self-promotion here in the comments."

Thanks. I was going to post that myself."

Don't just POST your dismay, FLAG it, for goodness sakes!!! That's the only way to get these self-promo comments taken down.

I'm being brazen and adding my debut book to this list because I think it is a book for the times. I say that because it is a book about self discovery - finding your own inner strength. In a time when large social gatherings are dangerous, this is a book about getting outdoors, pushing your limits and finding happiness. If you're looking for a book that's going to encourage you to get off your couch and head into nature, this is for you.
Northbound: Tales from the Continental Divide Trail

The tales of a phoenix odyssey to the underverse

Karen Lopez
I thoroughly enjoyed Karen's debut novel:
Shaw Point

If you are interested in a period novel set post-WWII with a pair of resilient female characters (and a host of other characters as well) absolutely check this out.T errific writing for a first-time author!