INDIE
Released: March 12, 2012
"Despite the stream-of-consciousness style that leaves the reader feeling somewhat distant from the story, DeMaio pulls off a wandering, thoughtful story that surprises with its insight and emotional impact."
Debut author DeMaio sketches the mid-life crisis of a 40-year-old woman and shows that turmoil can lurk behind even the most serene of façades.
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INDIE
Released: Dec. 5, 2011
"A perfect summer thriller for young readers."
In Sherwin's debut middle-grade novel, a young boy and his sister do battle with a band of treasure hunters in the Florida Keys.
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INDIE
Released: Dec. 1, 2011
"A fun farce that will either anger or delight the throngs of hopeful Larsson fans."
Readers hungry for more Stieg Larsson will find much to laugh about in this clever, tongue-in-cheek adventure starring Gotilda Salamander and Jerker Rhindtwist.
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INDIE
Released: Nov. 29, 2011
"A gutsy book that blazes trails, plotted at a breakneck speed that won't let up."
A governor and his sordid past are at the heart of a tale of retribution in Amaru's stunning debut novel.
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INDIE
Released: Nov. 29, 2011
"A riveting tale of family ties, friendship and community loyalty."
Gutsy teen Grace, who is much more at home fly fishing, hiking and tracking bears through the woods than hanging out at the mall or chasing boys, has a mission--to prove that her father is still alive.
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INDIE
Released: Nov. 20, 2011
"With vivid imagery, compelling characters and plenty bursts of action, this first novel weaving mythology and contemporary teenage troubles is thrillingly memorable."
The first book in a trilogy about Pandora's Box in the modern world and how Pandora's descendent holds the key but is only just beginning to understand her power.
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INDIE
Released: Oct. 1, 2011
"Bigger is not necessarily better, but there's much to be enjoyed, and much to be learned, should readers take the long road to Pilsudski."
Hetherington presents sweeping accounts of Polish history and Joseph Pilsudski, a major figure in the struggle for Polish independence.
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INDIE
Released: Sept. 17, 2011
"Smartly written, cleverly paced, but wanting for passion."
The watchful Collective, and those who oppose it, form Safronoff's futuristic tale of biological manipulation and the battle for individuality.
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INDIE
Released: July 31, 2011
"Impeccable research and haunting, poetic language create a lush tale to be lingered over and savored."
Chamberlin (
Gloria, 2005, etc.) breathes life into the ancient Arabic world in this epic historical novel of one girl's tumultuous search to discover her past.
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INDIE
Released: July 27, 2011
"Mosquera weaves a tale of suspense through a clandestine world, crafting an engaging read that's not easily put down."
In Mosquera's debut spy thriller, an Iraq War veteran finds himself embroiled in a high-tech assassination plot.
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INDIE
Released: July 15, 2011
"A unique, humorous way of viewing financial folly."
Edwards presents a novel approach to the financial debacle by analyzing the expressions we've come to associate with fraud and dishonesty.
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INDIE
Released: July 4, 2011
"A well-known Grimm's fairy tale is given a playful new interpretation through rhyming couplets and appealing word pictures in this charming read-aloud, read-along book for ages 5 to 9."
In her children's picture book, Sinclair turns a Brothers Grimm classic about a frog and a princess into playful poetry that begs to be read aloud.
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INDIE
Released: June 28, 2011
"An author's note reveals Shekleton's intention to continue with Father Tierney's story, and a considerable number of readers may want to accompany him further in this exploration of faith, identity and community."
Shekleton (
A Jesuit Tale, 2000) begins his second novel moments after the title character, a closeted gay Catholic priest, tests HIV-positive.
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INDIE
Released: April 4, 2011
"A lucid, powerful argument for letting dying patients go gentle into that good night."
Orfali's compelling manifesto explores the fraught ethics and surprisingly convenient practical details of physician-assisted dying.
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INDIE
Released: March 28, 2011
"A gripping real-life tale of extraordinary courage that had an enduring impact."
Kansas teenagers rediscover a forgotten Holocaust heroine in this moving historical drama, based on a true story.
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INDIE
Released: Jan. 10, 2011
"A heartening testament to the ability of love to transcend loss."
Rather than bringing release, a long-foreseen death prompts anguished soul-searching in this tender, hopeful memoir-cum-self-help primer.
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INDIE
Released: July 4, 2010
"A satisfying, well-crafted reminder of how one family's story can encapsulate the cultural history of America as a whole."
Godges presents a vast narrative depicting what it means to be an American, told through the lens of an expressive family story.
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