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8 Indie Mysteries & Thrillers


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Cover art for ARTIFACTS OF DEATH
INDIE
Released: Feb. 8, 2011

"Perceptive storytelling energized by an admirable protagonist and refined prose."
In the first of the Manny Rivera Mystery series, a collection of rare, valuable Native American pottery leads to deceit and murder. Read full book review >
Cover art for BADEN-POWELL'S BEADS
INDIE
Released: April 10, 2012

"A somewhat predictable but engrossing read with a Da Vinci Code–style central mystery."
Sprung from real-life details about the Scout movement's founder, this tense thriller is the first in a series concerning the hunt for a string of wooden beads that possess magical powers. Read full book review >
Cover art for The Kronos Interference
INDIE
Released: June 30, 2012

"An impressively original take on alternative history."
In this time-travel thriller, debut authors Miller and Manas spin a clever, original variation on a classic alternative history premise: What if it were possible to travel back in time and kill Adolf Hitler? Read full book review >
Cover art for THE CLARET MURDERS
INDIE
Released: July 19, 2012

"Somewhat formulaic but nonetheless fun and atmospheric Southern murder mystery."
A twisty little mystery involving a secret wine cellar. Read full book review >
Cover art for DEATH HAS ITS BENEFITS
INDIE
Released: July 31, 2012

"Readers willing to enter an edgy, seamy world will enjoy this dark and fatalistic tale."
In this hard-boiled suspense novel, an unwitting attorney tracks the sleazy underside of New York City into his home, where it infects his marriage and his life. Read full book review >
Cover art for THE FINAL RACE
INDIE
Released: Aug. 14, 2012

"A page turner of the highest order."
An intriguing, thought-provoking fusion of medical thriller and apocalyptic fiction. Read full book review >