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The Only Good Indians

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The Only Good Indians by Stephen Graham Jones is a tense horror story that follows four American Indian men haunted by a traumatic hunting event from their youth. As they confront their guilt and the vengeful presence that follows them, the novel explores themes of cultural identity and tradition in a chilling, supernatural context.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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The Only Good Indians

"Thrilling, literate, scary, immersive." -Stephen King The Stoker, Mark Twain American Voice in Literature, Bradbury, Locus and Alex Award-winning, NYT-bestselling gothic horror about cultural identity, the price of tradition and revenge for fans of Adam Nevill's The Ritual.

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One of Time's 100 Must Reads of 2020

Winner of the 2020 Shirley Jackson award for Best Horror Novel

Seamlessly blending classic horror and a dramatic narrative with sharp social commentary, The Only Good Indians follows four American Indian men after a disturbing event from their youth puts them in a desperate struggle for their lives.

Tracked by an entity bent on revenge, these childhood friends are helpless as the culture and traditions they left behind catch up to them in a violent, vengeful way.

'A heartbreakingly beautiful story about hope and survival, grappling with themes of cultural identity, family, and traditions.' - Library Journal, starred review

'One of 2020's buzziest horror novels.' - Entertainment Weekly

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Readers have praised The Only Good Indians for its blend of horror and cultural commentary, with a strong focus on Native American identity and heritage. Stephen Graham Jones masterfully weaves a chilling narrative that keeps readers on edge, combining supernatural elements with real-world themes, making it both terrifying and thought-provoking. Critics highlight the book's intense atmosphere, complex characters, and its ability to evoke both fear and empathy.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781789095296

Publisher: Titan Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 July 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Titan Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 352

About the Author

Stephen Graham Jones is the author of sixteen and a half novels, six story collections, a couple of standalone novellas, and a couple of one-shot comic books. Stephen's been an NEA recipient, has won the Texas Institute of Letters Award for Fiction, the Independent Publishers Award for Multicultural Fiction, a Bram Stoker Award, four This is Horror Awards, and he's been a finalist for the Shirley Jackson Award and the World Fantasy Award. He's also made Bloody Disgusting's Top Ten Horror Novels, and is the guy who wrote Mongrels. Next up are The Only Good Indians (Saga) and Night of the Mannequins (Tor.com). Stephen lives in Boulder, Colorado.

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