The Dark Dreamweaver by Nick Ruth
By far one of my favorite self-published fantasy novels. With a cast of bizarre and fascinating characters, this one gripped me when I first read it years ago and it's been in my library every since. It's the kind of book I can see reading to my future children (when or wherever they happen to spring up).
You can find my review of it here (warning: this is an exceptionally old review)
The Tales of Tanglewood: The Lon Dubh Whistle by Scott Kessman
I guess it's somewhat strange that two of the best self-published books I have read also happen to be novels meant for younger audiences. Still, Kessman's work is fun, a bit quirky, and magical; it's another one of those books that I'd love to read to my kids one day. We'll see!
You can find a link to my review here.
Honeycomb by Israel Del Rio
The one adult novel that I found to be quite remarkable. While it's not a perfect book, it's premise is fascinating and the writing is generally pretty strong. Contains some interesting examinations of the afterlife and the complicated relationships between a series of connected individuals. Certainly worthy of a good read, in my opinion.
You can find a link to my review here.
There you have it! Evidence that I don't hate all self-published novels. Have any of you read any particularly good SF/F novels that were self-published? Let me know in the comments!
Hi - You might also try Alan Baxter 's Realmshift and MageSign.
ReplyDeleteIndie author, excellent stories!
more info here
http://www.alanbaxteronline.com/realmshift/
Thanks, Joanna
Thanks for the recommendation, Joanna.
ReplyDeleteThanks for recommending The Dark Dreamweaver!
ReplyDeleteI have a couple of recommendations:
The Max Quick series, by Mark Jeffrey. The first book is The Pocket and the Pendant.
A Wish After Midnight by Zetta Elliott
Through the Eyes of a Raptor by Julie Hahnke
Thanks for the recommendations, Sheila!
ReplyDeleteI second The Pocket and the Pendant.
ReplyDeleteAnd Camileon by Shykia Bell is great too!