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The Only Good Indians

Written by: Stephen Graham Jones
Narrated by: Shaun Taylor-Corbett
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A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

From Stephen Graham Jones, the master of modern horror and New York Times bestselling author of The Buffalo Hunter Hunter, a novel of revenge and identity hailed by Stephen King as “thrilling, literate, scary, immersive” that is equal parts psychological horror and cutting sociopolitical commentary about the American Indian experience.

From New York Times bestselling author Stephen Graham Jones comes a novel that is equal parts psychological horror and cutting social commentary on identity politics and the American Indian experience. Fans of Sylvia Moreno Garcia and Tommy Orange will love this story as it follows the lives of four American Indian men and their families, all haunted by a disturbing, deadly event that took place in their youth. Years later, they find themselves tracked by an entity bent on revenge, totally helpless as the culture and traditions they left behind catch up to them in a violent, vengeful way.

In this “thrilling, literate, scary, [and] immersive” (Stephen King) tale, Jones blends his signature storytelling style with a haunting narrative that masterfully intertwines revenge, cultural identity, and tradition. Horror Indigenous Creators Supernatural Thriller & Suspense World Literature Scary Paranormal Native American Tearjerking
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What the critics say

"This story of young Blackfeet Indian men who believe they are being tormented by the spirit of a pregnant elk they killed is destined to be a classic in the miniscule genre of Native American horror fiction. The frightening tone of the audiobook is enhanced by the narration of Shaun Taylor–Corbett, who, like the author, is Native American. His flat, unemotional recitation of the horrible events makes them even more intense. As the story marries authentic Native American life with what is either a vengeful spirit or a psychotic breakdown, Taylor–Corbett gives nothing away. The protagonist learned long ago that killing is a part of life, but killing an elk in a sacred place has shattered his beliefs, causing him to spiral into madness—or to become a victim of the supernatural."
“Thrilling, literate, scary, immersive. Bonus: The most terrifying one-on-one basketball contest ever. Makes that kid and the devil fighting for a golden fiddle look tame.”—Stephen King , #1 New York Times Bestselling Author
“The Only Good Indians is scary good. Stephen Graham Jones is one of our most talented and prolific living writers. The book is full of humor and bone chilling images. It’s got love and revenge, blood and basketball. More than I could have asked for in a novel. It also both reveals and subverts ideas about contemporary Native life and identity. Novels can do some much to render actual and possible lives lived. Stephen Graham Jones truly knows how to do this, and how to move us through a story at breakneck (literally) speed. I’ll never see an elk or hunting, or what a horror novel can do the same way again.”

—Tommy Orange, Pulitzer Prize finalist of There There
"I like stories where nobody escapes their pasts because it's what I fear most."—Terese Marie Mailhot, New York Times bestselling author of Heart Berries
“A heartbreakingly beautiful story about hope and survival, grappling with themes of cultural identity, family, and traditions.” —Library Journal, STARRED REVIEW
“This novel works both as a terrifying chiller and as biting commentary on the existential crisis of indigenous peoples adapting to a culture that is bent on eradicating theirs.” —Publishers Weekly, STARRED REVIEW
“Subtly funny and wry at turns, this novel will give you nightmares. The good kind, of course.”—Buzzfeed

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A tense and atmospheric listen. The story is very well-constructed, and the narrator is an excellent fit for it. Definitely one of my new favourites. Highly recommended.

I'd love to see more horror/suspense stories that are rooted in Indigenous folklore or that take place in Indigenous communities. When it's done well, as it is in this case, Indigenous culture and scary stories pair well together, and can provide non-Indigenous folks with a glimpse into sorely misunderstood ways of living.

Awesome

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I was kind of disappointed.
I was expecting a daunting tale.
I didn't get that vibe one bit!
I liked the main character... that's about it!

Not what I expected!

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I went into this book knowing nothing of the author and I came to the other side wanting to read everything he's ever written. It was creepy and scary but also touching and real. I cried a few times while listening. There are no villains in this book. These are flawed people making mistakes but they do their best and it's seldom enough but it's all they have to give. it's an imbalance of nature that needs to be set right and it's a story of how love can come and be shown in many forms. I simply loved it. Having said all that don't think it isn't creepy AF.

Horror with a Twist

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As a First Nations reader I love seeing Indigenous stories told by Indigenous authors. Especially when they break boundaries in horror and ground themselves in tradition, rather than becoming just another trope.

Loved this book.

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I enjoyed the way the story seemed complete and then another (even more disturbing) layer was seamlessly added on. There's an environmental, social and historical message.

Murtaza.wani.

Best book

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