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Cover art for Your Hands
INDIE
Released: April 16, 2013

"A balanced evaluation of the ways that our hands shape our lives."
A pop-science look at how hands play a role in physiology, psychology and making us human. Read full book review >
Cover art for THE PRICE OF INNOCENCE
INDIE
Released: April 15, 2013

"An enticing plotline, lifelike characters, high octane prose and penetrating visualizations combine to create a compelling, hair-raising story that may not be as far from reality as readers may think."
Under the pretense of writing his dissertation, fearless graduate student Ian Lawrence finds himself at the center of Germany's most savage organized crime syndicate in Devore's debut thriller. Read full book review >
Cover art for ONE STEP TOO FAR
INDIE
Released: April 15, 2013

"An evocative, skillful novel about the price of escape, and a very promising debut."
In Seskis' debut novel, a married woman abandons her old suburban life to start a new one in the city. Read full book review >
Cover art for ESRA
INDIE
Released: April 13, 2013

"The maiden installment of this fantasy saga mainly sets the stage for future clashing and questing."
In Burr's fantasy debut, an unassuming young woman learns she's the inheritor of mighty "magick"--and a key figure in the war between good and evil. Read full book review >
Cover art for PICTURES OF CHILDREN
INDIE
Released: April 12, 2013

"An on-target, high-octane modern-day noir."
An avenging gunman takes on a child prostitution ring. Read full book review >
Cover art for Baden-Powell's Beads: London
INDIE
Released: April 11, 2013

"A well-executed mix of Indiana Jones–style adventure and political thriller."
A search for an ancient set of magical beads leads to a violent chase across London in this suspenseful thriller. Read full book review >
Cover art for Caught in a Web
INDIE
Released: April 9, 2013

"A heartbreaking story about finding hope in the darkness of abuse."
A Louisiana woman's poignant story of a life of abuse and her eventual escape. Read full book review >
Cover art for Face the Music
INDIE
Released: April 4, 2013

"A familiar story made new by the empathetic main character and an authentic rock 'n' roll universe."
In Anderson's novel, a musician rehabilitates himself and has one last go at success, culminating in an appearance at the Grammy Awards. Read full book review >
Cover art for Marlon Brando
INDIE
Released: April 3, 2013

"A new, different twist on familiar Brando stories."
With her debut memoir, Marlon Brando's former executive assistant delivers a chatty tell-all about the often erratic Hollywood legend. Read full book review >
Cover art for Char - Warrior Woman
INDIE
Released: April 2, 2013

"An enjoyable sci-fi take on the erotic novel.

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A debut post-apocalyptic erotic romance between a warrior lord and the fiery woman he hopes to tame. Read full book review >
Cover art for THE BEQUEST OF BIG DADDY
INDIE
Released: April 1, 2013

"The framing device feels insignificant, but Costa's expressive voice effortlessly guides the compelling story. "
Costa's debut novel tells the engaging story of a man whose tumultuous life provides an even greater tale than the grand myths that surround him. Read full book review >
Cover art for The Order of the Albatross
INDIE
Released: April 1, 2013

"An electric tale flickering with conspiracy, lust and betrayal."
In Hallvin's debut novel, a mysterious global conspiracy threatens the health and safety of millions, and Prometheus Grey--a stage magician, occultist and thief--is called upon to lend his unique blend of skills to help save the world. Read full book review >