If you went to a bookstore, would you buy a book based on the back cover blurb, and not crack it open and read some of it? Probably not.
That's why authors who know better offer an excerpt of their books... all of my books have the first 3 chapters to read on my site for free.
I can only suggest that you don't throw out all those indie authors with the bathwater; instead, be smart about your book searching and read excerpts. Also, report misleading material you feel you are coerced into buying; you'll probably get your money back.
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