Rebecca Roanhorse

Rebecca Roanhorse is an American science fiction and fantasy writer, known for her works that often incorporate Native American themes and characters. She has received several awards for her writing, including the Hugo and Nebula Awards.

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  1. 1. Trail Of Lightning

    In a post-apocalyptic world where rising waters have drowned much of the earth, the story unfolds on a Native American reservation that has survived the cataclysm. The protagonist, a monster hunter with supernatural abilities, navigates a landscape steeped in the lore and gods of her indigenous culture. As she embarks on a journey to uncover the truth behind a series of brutal murders, she is accompanied by an enigmatic medicine man with secrets of his own. Together, they confront not only malevolent creatures from legend but also the darker aspects of humanity and personal trauma, all set against the backdrop of a world struggling to rebuild from environmental and societal collapse.

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  2. 2. Black Sun

    In a world inspired by pre-Columbian Americas, a solar eclipse heralds an uncertain future as prophecy and political intrigue converge. A rogue ship captain, a conflicted priest, and a clan-outsider with a mysterious power find their fates intertwined on a perilous journey to the holy city of Tova. As they navigate a complex tapestry of clashing cultures and hidden agendas, they must confront their own demons and unravel the truth behind an impending celestial event that could spell the end of their civilization. This epic fantasy weaves together the threads of power, identity, and redemption, set against a richly imagined landscape teeming with gods and monsters.

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  3. 3. Resistance Reborn

    Set in the expansive universe of a galaxy far, far away, this thrilling narrative follows the remnants of a beleaguered Resistance as they strive to rebuild their forces after a devastating defeat. With their numbers dwindling and hope waning, familiar heroes like Leia Organa, Poe Dameron, and Finn embark on a desperate mission to recruit allies and gather resources. As they navigate a galaxy rife with danger and betrayal, the characters must confront their pasts and forge new alliances to stand a chance against the oppressive First Order. This tale of resilience and unity underscores the enduring fight for freedom and justice in the face of overwhelming odds.

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  4. 4. Tread Of Angels

    In an alternate Gilded Age mining town ruled by celestial hierarchies, a mixed-heritage cardsharp fights to save her sister when she’s accused of murder, plunging into a labyrinth of angelic law, demonic temptation, and casino intrigue. As she hunts the real killer, she confronts a rigged social order that brands some as Elect and others Fallen, forcing her to wager her freedom, faith, and family against the machinery of power.

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  5. 5. Welcome To Your Authentic Indian Experience Tm

    A Native guide at a virtual reality tourism company sells “authentic” Indigenous experiences to paying customers, only to befriend a white visitor whose obsession with performing Indigeneity begins to overtake the guide’s own life. As stories, symbols, and even personal relationships are appropriated, the line between staged experience and reality erodes, leaving the guide displaced from his job, community, and sense of self. The result is a sharp, unsettling examination of commodification, stereotype, and the devastating costs of cultural appropriation.

  6. 7. Fevered Star

    A sweeping sequel set in a vividly imagined world inspired by Indigenous and pre-Columbian cultures, the novel follows multiple point-of-view characters as political tensions and ancient powers awaken after a prophesied eclipse. Empires fracture, monstrous forces stir, and unlikely alliances form as protagonists undertake dangerous voyages and hard choices to try to avert cataclysm; themes of identity, betrayal, and sacrifice play out against a backdrop of epic conflict that will determine the fate of entire peoples.

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