What happens when a past wrong refuses to stay buried?

In this episode, I dive into The Only Good Indians by Stephen Graham Jones, a modern horror novel that twists familiar haunting and revenge tropes into something deeply unsettling, emotionally sharp, and completely its own.

After falling in love with The Indian Lake Trilogy, I spent about a year working my way up to this book, where many readers first encounter Stephen Graham Jones’ unmistakable voice. And wow… this one delivers.

We’ll talk about:

• Why Jones’ authorial voice is so unique in the horror space

• How this novel reimagines haunting and revenge

• His continued fascination with (and reinvention of) the final girl trope

• Why this is a quick, low-commitment read that still hits hard

• And why I think this is a great first Stephen Graham Jones book for new readers

This is horror that lingers — not just because of what it shows you, but because of what it asks you to sit with afterward.

If you’ve read The Only Good Indians, I’d love to hear your take in the comments. And if this is your first time considering Stephen Graham Jones… this might be the perfect place to start.

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0:00 - Opening

1:35 - Book Details

2:26 - Why Jim Read This

3:45 - Spoiler-Lite Summary

4:37 - Jim’s Take

6:20 - Six Reasons You May Love This Story

9:15 - Three Reasons It Might Not Work for Some Readers

10:49 - Final Thoughts

11:18 - Closing & Wrap-Up

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