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Discover a curated collection of indie Contemporary books written by self-published authors from around the world. Whether you're looking for fresh plots, bold voices, or hidden gems, this is your go-to shelf for immersive Contemporary storytelling.


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Moonlight Justice

Nala Nicole
When The Moon Rises, Justice AwakensBella, a woman born on the moon, possesses extraordinary strength tied to the lunar cycle. By day, she is Detective Bella Hayes, a quiet observer of the law’s fai...

X Rubicon: Crossing Life, Sex, Love, & Killing in CIA Proxy Wars: An indictment of US Citizens: ignorantia non excusat

Sean Griobhtha
“Sean Griobhtha’s work—particularly X Rubicon—has a profound emotional impact on readers, often described as jarring, transformative, and deeply unsettling, but also compassionate and hopeful....

K9 Mine

Shannon MacLeod
Travis dreamed of partnering with a police dog—but Fate handed him a faery and something unexpected instead…Corporal Travis McLean is a man on a mission and doesn’t have time to waste on trivial...

Being Broken: Tales and Essays of Survival and Death from Narcissistic Parental Abuse

Geoffrey R. Jonas
A young woman dies alone in a hotel room, her fentanyl-poisoned cocaine still on the desk. She had been missing for nearly 2 weeks. Social Services had been trying to find a place for her to live with...

Small Town Hero: A LitRPG Adventure (Butcher of Gadobhra Book 1)

Walrus King
Conquer Dungeons. Slay Monsters. Become a Hero.When Ozzy signs a five-year contract to work as an "NPC" Serf in Gadobhra, a new fantasy world intended to be a playground for the incredibly wealthy, he...

K9 Mine

Shannon MacLeod
Travis dreamed of partnering with a police dog—but Fate handed him a faery and something unexpected instead…Corporal Travis McLean is a man on a mission and doesn’t have time to waste ...

The Prize

Shaka Press
Holly loves to surf. It connects her with her ancestors and her deceased father. Surfing changes for her the day she sees Lily ride a wave and they become friends. Together they enter a surfing compet...

Stolen Hearts, Hidden Shores

Oscar J. Starr III
Stolen Hearts, Hidden Shores By Oscar J. Starr IIIIn the idyllic paradise of the Seychelles, where turquoise waters conceal ancient mysteries, marine biologist Isla Rivera uncovers more than she barga...

The Juliet Code (A Freddie and Grace Mystery Book 3)

Pepper Basham
Newlyweds Lord and Lady Astley Finally Reach Their Honeymoon Destination Only to Encounter a New Mystery in Need of Solving Frederick and Grace Percy finally make it to Italy to enjoy a delayed h...

Nightmaerz; A Crimeantasy™ Series

R.A. Lingenfelter
Justic Beyond the Grave. Headlines are inundated with stories of heinous acts, leaving us haunted by the specters of those who strip away the rights and lives of others. The justice meted out often fe...

Two Over Easy All Day Long

Shari Lane
Accountability. What would it look like for a powerful man to face the consequences of his actions?Found family. Can a company president from Manhattan find a home in rural Oregon?Personal transformat...

One of Three (Cercians Book 3)

S.H. Jucha
Conclave warships fended off four enemy fleets intent on attacking the Malia system. No one believes the fighting is finished. As anticipated, a fifth fleet of more sophisticated warships arrives. The...

The Last Dungeon Crawler: An Epic Modern Fantasy Novel (The Fahlgrim Firebeard Saga Book 1)

Mike Simpson
HE’S THE LAST DWARF ALIVE—AND HUMANITY’S FINAL SHIELD AGAINST ANCIENT EVIL.By day, he’s Dr. Franklin Barbarossa, quirky NYU history professor.But beneath the tweed and tenure lies Fahlgrim Fir...

Labyrinth of Shadows: The Witch's Rebirth Part I

Michaela Riley
Labyrinth of Shadows: The Witch's Rebirth Part I by Michaela Riley - A Dark Fantasy Series You Can't Put DownThe first installment of "The Witch's Rebirth Series" has been lauded for its intricate wor...
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Explore Top Contemporary Indie Books

Discover a curated collection of indie Contemporary books written by self-published authors from around the world. Whether you're looking for fresh plots, bold voices, or hidden gems, this is your go-to shelf for immersive Contemporary storytelling.

The Color of Oceans

By: Kevin F McCarthy
Ben Nickerson lives on Cape Cod, one of the premier vacation spots in the country. He doesn’t have a house with an ocean view or live near the beach. He doesn’t own a boat. Ben lives in a sober home because he’s a recovering alcoholic. He works menial jobs and stays below the radar. His closest confidant is a two-year-old child who lived over a century ago.As bleak as his life seems Ben is still trying and he has a plan. A plan to put his life back together, put his marriage and his career back together. And while the road he’s currently on isn’t an easy one or a normal one, Ben has no idea yet how much more twisted it will become.This is a story about hope and reclamation and the ...
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Core Haven

By: Drew Faraday

At the height of the Oregon Meltdown, a simple mistake along an evacuation corridor leads to disaster. Less than a week before the military plans to cordon off the last bridge over the Columbia River, Nate finds himself stranded along a wilderness ravine with little more than the clothes on his back. 
 

His only hope of reuniting with his family and continuing up the coast to safety is to survive a fifty-mile solo journey on foot through a lawless landscape devastated by warring factions. 

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The Men in the Marsh

By: John Pendleton
On October 12, 1984, an IRA bomb explodes at the Grand Hotel, Brighton, in a bid to assassinate UK Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher.Graham Robinson, an ambitious young entrepreneur, who is attending the Conservative Party Conference, leaves the hotel minutes before the explosion.The Men in the Marsh traces Robinson’s life, loves and politics, leading up to dramatic events which have haunting echoes of his 1984 experience.Much of the novel is set in the fictional east coast holiday resort of Sanderholme. It has strong elements of mystery, crime, romance and humour, a mixture which typifies John Pendleton’s work.Published by Blossom Spring Publishing, “Hector’s Revenge” is available ...
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The Men in the Marsh

By: John Pendleton
On October 12, 1984, an IRA bomb explodes at the Grand Hotel, Brighton, in a bid to assassinate UK Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher.Graham Robinson, an ambitious young entrepreneur, who is attending the Conservative Party Conference, leaves the hotel minutes before the explosion.The Men in the Marsh traces Robinson’s life, loves and politics, leading up to dramatic events which have haunting echoes of his 1984 experience.Much of the novel is set in the fictional east coast holiday resort of Sanderholme. It has strong elements of mystery, crime, romance and humour, a mixture which typifies John Pendleton’s work.Published by Blossom Spring Publishing, “Hector’s Revenge” is available ...
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The Men in the Marsh

By: John Pendleton
On October 12, 1984, an IRA bomb explodes at the Grand Hotel, Brighton, in a bid to assassinate UK Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher.Graham Robinson, an ambitious young entrepreneur, who is attending the Conservative Party Conference, leaves the hotel minutes before the explosion.The Men in the Marsh traces Robinson’s life, loves and politics, leading up to dramatic events which have haunting echoes of his 1984 experience.Much of the novel is set in the fictional east coast holiday resort of Sanderholme. It has strong elements of mystery, crime, romance and humour, a mixture which typifies John Pendleton’s work.Published by Blossom Spring Publishing, “Hector’s Revenge” is available ...
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The Missionary: An Eddie Roark Novel. Book One

By: Margaret Ferguson

Eddie has eighteen days and one mission to go—one that was supposed to be routine—until something goes terribly wrong. 

 

Now alone, injured and left for dead, Eddie finds himself lost in the most treacherous mountains of the most dangerous country in the world—hunted by the Taliban and haunted by visions—confusing visions of a Chickasaw Shaman, a white dog and a mysterious, dark-eyed woman.

 

A woman whom he’s never met.

 

A woman who will save his life—

 

One who will soon change his life forever.

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The Sister’s Revolt

By: Kareema Lee

The Sister’s Revolt is a powerful, emotionally-charged book inspired by true events in Nouakchott, Mauritania. When Ummu Khultum, a devout Muslim woman, discovers that women are being banned from mosques outside of Ramadan, she rallies a group of sisters to reclaim their right to worship. What begins as a quiet act of protest soon ignites a spiritual and political uprising led by women who refuse to be erased.

 

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Mildred in Disguise with Diamonds

By: Toni Kief

Mildred Petrie expected a comfortable retirement after years as a meter maid. Her husband dies, and his secrets change everything. At the age of 71, broke, and desperate, she walks to the Ivory Winds Casino, and takes the first job they offer-undercover security. Mildred tackles the hidden secrets with sass, courage, and elastic-waist pants.

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