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Best Indie Books of 2012: Sci-Fi & Fantasy

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INDIE
Released: Sept. 17, 2011
Kirkus Star REPEATERS
by Erica Ferencik
"The gripping pursuit and protection of the love of a lifetime."
The petrifying tale of a chain of reincarnations that can only be broken by finding true love. Read full book review >
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INDIE
Released: Nov. 27, 2011
Kirkus Star I2
by James Bannon
"In a word: mind-blowing."
Bannon's cutting-edge science-fiction and psychological thriller revolves around a terminally ill biosoftware scientist's attempt to upload his mind into the consciousness of an unborn baby to once again be with the woman he loves. Read full book review >
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INDIE
Released: Feb. 12, 2012
Kirkus Star THE TEN: BOOK ONE OF THE KINGDOM OF GRAVES
by Leland Myrick
"An exemplar of storytelling and character-driven adventure."
Graphic novelist turned fantasy author Myrick (Feynman, 2011, etc.) releases the first installment of a promising trilogy that trails an elite warrior as he adventures through foreign lands, weaves magic and vanquishes his enemies. Read full book review >
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INDIE
Released: Feb. 19, 2012
Kirkus Star HACKED
by J. D. Allison
"An original voice that's initially disorienting, but given time, Allison lyrically creates an intriguing world."
In a realm of virtual reality, "subscribers" hone in on the lives of others. Read full book review >
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INDIE
Released: March 2, 2012
Kirkus Star THE DUCHESS OF THE SHALLOWS
by Neil McGarry, Daniel Ravipinto, illustrated by Amy Houser
"A fresh, compelling twist on fantasy, without magic or sorcery."
Co-authors McGarry and Ravipinto jump into the fantasy genre: "The time had come to leap before she looked," with the rest of the book explaining the heroine's dramatic decision. Read full book review >
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INDIE
Released: April 10, 2012
Kirkus Star SEA OF CRISES
by Marty Steere
"A stellar thriller that handily juggles its formulaic elements to achieve near-perfect liftoff."
Debut author Steere shows off his air-and-space mastery in this swashbuckling tale of Apollo 18, the moon landing that never was. Read full book review >