Which awesome indie books deserve a slow clap?

[Tara Woods Turner]

Which indie books have you come across lately that made you say 'I can't believe this is not big five'?

[E.P.]

I'm currently finishing Deborah Davitt's Valkyrie trilogy. A totally awesome, if incredibly long and complicated, epic fantasy series.

And if you're into horror (which I'm not generally, but I made an exception in this case because it's by a family member--not that I'm biased or anything!) or historicals or illustrated novels, Alan M. Clark's "Horror that Happened" series about the victims of Jack the Ripper is certainly worth checking out.

[Tara Woods Turner]

Making Monsters by Joe Turk - cautionary, environmental dystopia meets sardonic, urban thriller...with heart. And a stripper. I don't doubt One day will be saying we knew Joe win.

[Mike]

I've come across a few; if I had to quote just one, it'd be anemogram. I don't think it's for everybody, but I really liked it. And (can I have three more please!) Almaty-Transit, Spark and The Ghosts of Nagasaki.

[Tara Woods Turner]

Mike
I'm intrigued :)

[Nik]

Mike wrote: "I've come across a few; if I had to quote just one, it'd be anemogram. I don't think it's for everybody, but I really liked it. And (can I have three more please!) [book:Almaty-Tran..."

Some interesting titles. Judging by the opposite reviews, Almaty sounds like a controversial enough book to pique my curiosity. We are honored to have Rupert, the author of Spark among our members here and his books are on my tbr list

[Mike]

Tara wrote: "Mike
I'm intrigued :)"

And I'm thinking of checking out Beyond Good Manners: How to Raise a Sophisticated Child as a behavioural guide for our middle management :-)

One more indie that I very much like and which has sold quite well: Interrogating Ellie, a wartime thriller based on fact (but should declare an interest here, I am related to the author, and to the woman who was the book's subject - however, it's definitely a good book).

[Tara Woods Turner]

Mike you are hilarious! Your recommendation sounds awesome and intriguing. If you are interested I have a friend who has an indie author pidcast - I think she'd love to discuss the book. If you'd like contact info drop me a line tarawoodsturner@yahoo.com

[Alexander]

So far, the best indie book I've read is Auctumnalis by Parandus Gold. It's got a great story, great characters, and its atmosphere shifts constantly between dreamlike and nightmare fuel. It was the first time I was outright impressed by an indie novel. Definitely worth a look.

[Mike]

Tara wrote: "Mike you are hilarious! Your recommendation sounds awesome and intriguing. If you are interested I have a friend who has an indie author pidcast - I think she'd love to discuss the book. If you'd l..."

Which book, Tara - Interrogating Ellie?

[Tara Woods Turner]

Yes :)

[Mike]

Actually I could put her in touch with the author himself, who I know very well. I'll email you.

This is what I wrote about the book myself: http://mikerobbinsnyc.blogspot.com/20...

[Tara Woods Turner]

Perfect, Mike. Thanks.