Native American Fiction
National Native American Heritage Month, observed in November, honors the histories, cultures, and contributions – historical and ongoing – of American Indians and Alaska Natives. Try these recently published novels by Indigenous authors from Turtle Island. Tribal affiliation(s) listed before annotations. (Updated August 2025)
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Terror at the Gates
(Muscogee) Estranged from her powerful family, Lilith Leviathan finds refuge in Nineveh, a district in the city of Eden devoted to sin. There, she uses her magic to steal for a living, attracting the attention of the five governing families as well as the church, which expects women to remain pious and silent. (NoveList)
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Fire Exit
(Penobscot) Talty follows up his award-winning Night of the Living Rez with this explosive novel set on Maine’s Penobscot reservation. Blood is often seen as the glue that keeps families together. In Charles’s case, it’s what holds him apart. (LibraryReads)
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Hole in the Sky
(Cherokee) Daniel H. Wilson’s Hole in the Sky is a riveting thriller in the most creative tradition of extraterrestrial fiction. First contact comes to life through a Native American lens, with adrenaline-charged, stunning results. (Publisher description)
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