The Only Good Indians

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3.6

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Stephen Graham Jones

A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER From USA TODAY bestselling author Stephen Graham Jones comes a “masterpiece” (Locus Magazine) of a novel about revenge, cultural identity, and the cost of breaking from tradition. Labeled “one of 2020’s buzziest horror novels” (Entertainment Weekly), this is a remarkable horror story that “will give you nightmares—the good kind of course” (BuzzFeed).Seamlessly blending classic horror and a dramatic narrative with sharp social commentary, The Only Good Indians is “a masterpiece. Intimate, devastating, brutal, terrifying, warm, and heartbreaking in the best way” (Paul Tremblay, author of A Head Full of Ghosts). This novel 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 violent, vengeful ways.

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Author

Stephen Graham Jones

Pages

336

Publisher

Simon and Schuster

Published Date

2021-01-26

ISBN

1982136464 9781982136468

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"A cautionary tale that was devastating and heartbreaking. An intimate look at the four main characters and how they dealt with knowing that the Elk Woman was coming for revenge. It was horrifying! "

Sandy Lopez

"#nowreading #bookrecommendations #books_and_reading good read "

"Did anyone watch the Stoker Awards last night? Congrats to Stephen Graham Jones for Superior Achievement for a novel and Long Fiction! Well deserved, absolutely LOVED this book. I got an ARC of his newest, I can’t wait to get to it. "

Samantha Leighanne

"I highly recommend reading this as an audiobook. Don’t be afraid to Google, “what is happening?”Its a little hard to follow at times. However, it’s probably probably the only horror novel I’ve read that was actually scary. The author makes it feel so real. I loved it! "

Libby Staebell

"It was just okay. And that was really disappointing. "

Brooke Gross-Gilbert

"An atmospheric and chilling tale of vengeance. This was a refreshing horror read, filled with native cultural references and a sharp, confident voice that keeps you furiously turning pages. I really enjoyed this story and look forward to reading more of Stephen Graham Jones. "

Emily

"I feel as though I’ve accomplished something after finishing this one. Normally a 300 page book is a one day affair, but this one took me almost 5 days. The author’s style was just not for me. I only trudged through it because of all the rave reviews and I just don’t get it"

jared lane

"Loved this book. Jones seamlessly incorporates the lives and experiences of modern day Indigenous people into fantastic horror stories. "

Darryl Keeping

"A bit of magical realism mixed with ancient culture and horror come together to give us The Only Good Indians. A well written horror story that pairs with the notion of respecting ancient tradition. It also shows that our actions are like dropping a pebble in pond, the ripples reach far beyond what we consider. This book follows for friends, who are being hunted by the indiscretions of their youth. Traditions are in place for a reason we these four Blackfeet will come to learn. This haunting is not limited to the reservation where they all grew up; but it will end there one way or another."