4 New Native and Indigenous Speculative Fiction Books

It’s been a banner year for speculative fiction. From titans in the genres to debuts, science fiction, fantasy, and horror are in a golden age, and 2026 book releases have been proof of such. Native and Indigenous science fiction and fantasy has also seen some fantastic releases, ranging from epic fantasy to environmental sci-fi and dark supernatural fantasy/horror. When you think of Native and Indigenous speculative fiction, we often think of authors like Rebecca Roanhorse, Stephen Graham Jones, and Louis Erdrich. These are, of course, brilliant authors (indeed, some of my favorites of all time!) and I would highly recommend them for any reader seeking to dive into Native and Indigenous fiction, regardless of genre. One of my favorite things about writing for Book Riot is showcasing works that one might not immediately think of, though, like debut and small press authors. As we observe Native American Heritage Month—and as we should continue to support and uplift Native and Indigenous authors regardless of the month—I compiled a list of 2026 and 2027 titles to add to your TBR. All of the below titles are speculative in some fashion, and most lean toward science fiction and fantasy...