Weekly indie book discoveries

Week commencing 12 October 2026

Accepted book promotions and newly published author stories, collected in one place.

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Action Adventure

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The Verse of Estoria: Ignite

by DONALD V. PARKER

Searching for your next indie fantasy adventure? _The Verse of Estoria: Ignite_ by Donald V. Parker follows Drake, a quarry slave whose life changes when war tears his world apart. After his grandmother’s final wish sends him searching for his…

Available for FREE during 12 October–13 October 2026.

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Children/Kids

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Chocolate and Red

by Bard Allen

Looking for your next heartwarming children’s ebook? *Chocolate and Red* by Bard Allen is a charming indie story about an unlikely friendship—and the courage it takes to trust.

Available for FREE during 12 October–16 October 2026.

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Horror

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Prickle

by E.K. Larson-Burnett

Looking for your next unsettling read? _Prickle_ by E.K. Larson-Burnett is an indie horror novel where tattoo art becomes a doorway to something dark. Duscha’s work is meant to honor the strange and sacred—but an inherited magic has other plans. It…

FREE promotion: 16 October–20 October 2026.

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Literary Fiction

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Finding a Best Friend

by J.T. Swan

Discover *Finding a Best Friend* by J.T. Swan, an emotionally resonant indie literary fiction eBook about survival, belonging, and the people who choose to stay.

FREE promotion: 14 October–18 October 2026.

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Mystery

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Halloween Mourning

by ReGina Welling & Erin Lynn

Halloween Mourning by ReGina Welling & Erin Lynn is a spellbinding paranormal cozy mystery for readers seeking their next Halloween-themed ebook. In Mooselick River, Everly Dupree expects the usual festival chaos—costumes, candy, and small-town…

Available for $0.99 during 13 October–17 October 2026.

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Non-Fiction

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Law Enforcement, Leadership and Surviving Trauma:

by Darryl Jones

Looking for an inspiring nonfiction read about resilience, leadership, and life after trauma? In *Law Enforcement, Leadership and Surviving Trauma*, retired law enforcement executive Darryl A.

Available for FREE during 12 October–16 October 2026.

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No Grid Blueprint

by J. D. Whitmore

Looking for your next practical nonfiction read? *No Grid Blueprint: Survival Projects for Off-Grid Power, Water Security, and Food Storage* by J. D. Whitmore offers hands-on inspiration for building a more self-reliant lifestyle. Explore…

FREE promotion: 14 October 2026.

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The Reseller's Guide to World Domination (Well, Sort of...)

by Michael Markuson

Ready to turn thrift-store finds into a profitable side hustle? *The Reseller’s Guide to World Domination (Well, Sort of...)* by Michael Markuson is a practical, no-fluff guide to buying, listing, pricing, and shipping resale finds with confidence.

Available for FREE during 13 October–17 October 2026.

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Thriller & Suspense

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Crimes of Passion:

by K.S. Toledo

Discover *Crimes of Passion* by K.S. Toledo, a gripping true crime anthology for readers searching for their next dark, suspenseful eBook. Across nine cases, love, betrayal, obsession, and hidden motives collide in stories shaped by police interviews…

Available for FREE during 13 October–15 October 2026.

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