These indie literary fiction books explore the human experience through rich characters, thoughtful themes, and beautifully crafted prose. Discover literary novels by independent authors that dive into relationships, identity, and the complexities of everyday life.
This collection of literary fiction showcases independent authors crafting character-driven stories rich with insight, emotion, and reflection.
Explore Indie Books by genre:
Mystery | Thriller & Suspense | Literary Fiction | Fantasy | Dark Fantasy | Romance | Dark Romance | Science Fiction | Horror | Young Adult | Children’s | Spirituality | Poetry | Women’s Fiction | Narrative Nonfiction | Memoir | Safety | Cookbooks | Audiobooks
Literary Fiction by Indie Authors
The Man Without A Head
Dennis Morton
A collection of short stories
Then Came Darkness
D. H. Schleicher
A tale of greed, revenge, and survival set against the sprawling backdrop of the Great Depression
West Falls Revisited
D. H. Schleicher
Pieced together by a master storyteller, comes a mosaic of a small town in crisis
The Gathering Room
Michelle E. Shores
Based on America’ first documented ghost story
The Keeper of Lost Daughters
Veronica Leigh
The moment Lidia laid eyes on the abandoned baby on her doorstep, she knew she would risk everything to protect her forever.
F.it
J.M. Smith
When James doesn’t know what he wants to do with his life, he adopts the ‘F**k’ it mantra instead.
Exit Tickets
Kenneth Chanko
An emotionally-charged, multiple-perspective novel exploring the eye-opening untold truths of today’s public school classrooms.
Grab the Groom
Rachel Callaghan
Dark parody of reality dating show, a “locked room” story.
Pain Killers
Rachel Callaghan
A true-to-life year in an ER written in diaries, letters, patient encounters.
Hell and Steel
T.Z. Lehmann
A man fights for meaning in a harsh world.
Salt and Ice
JD Lear
Rival Australian figure skaters must work together to keep their small coastal town rink from closing.
Descriptions of Heaven
Randal Eldon Greene
A linguist whose wife is dying of cancer contemplates death and the arrival of a lake monster.
Decoding History
Ash A. Milton
Thirty years after the Librarian of Congress was fired by a two-line email, the world has lost much of its knowledge.
Sacrifice of Iphigenia
H M Roberts
A tragic myth retelling of the story of the princess sacrificed to start a war.
The Homes We Seek
Cendrine Marrouat
Rich, emotional stories guiding you from regret to bliss
Dear Diary
Steve Goldsmith
A journal of 42 days in the life of a neurodivergent boy.
The Last Heretic
Steve Goldsmith
A scribe subverts empire and alters the Creed.
Elba Kramer
Steve Goldsmith
Elba Kramer finds truth by living lies.
Face to Face With The Reaper
Narcissia Netal
One wrong turn sparks tragedy, addiction, and a haunting search for redemption.
Everyone Calls Me Paige
Steven R. James
A dramatic story of a man’s past
Queens Road
Emma Forrester
An ordinary street faces the apocalypse with humour, grit, and found family.
The Life I Didn’t Live
D Lovell
A story about finding your voice and taking up space.
Annie Angel
Mandi Martin
Annie gives up a wealthy life to aid those in need in Victorian London
Lanista of the Iron Sands
L.M. Hawkes
Interactive choice-based ancient Roman gladiator adventure
Driving to a Funeral
Colin Hill
a fictionalized travelogue like no other . . .
Readers who enjoy reflective storytelling may also appreciate our Poetry collection.
Explore Indie Books by genre:
Mystery | Thriller & Suspense | Literary Fiction | Fantasy | Dark Fantasy | Romance | Dark Romance | Science Fiction | Horror | Young Adult | Children’s | Spirituality | Poetry | Women’s Fiction | Narrative Nonfiction | Memoir | Safety | Cookbooks | Audiobooks
Are You an Indie Author?
This indie bookstore features books by independent authors across a wide range of genres. If you’d like your book considered for inclusion in the Indie Author Bookstore, you’re welcome to submit it.
