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Released: Oct. 30, 2012
"An extremely satisfying read, as thrilling as it is humane."
Set in the modern-day Channel Islands and Dresden, Germany, Davy's neonoir mystery follows a transgendered (female to male) man investigating the disappearance of a famous actress' grandmother during World War II.
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INDIE
Released: Sept. 1, 2012
"Imaginative storytelling with real literary depth."
Lush landscapes, enchanted happenings, tangled roots and violence suffuse this beguiling collection of stories set in the highlands of Guatemala.
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INDIE
Released: Sept. 1, 2012
"A self-help guide with real-world value and applicability, which proves it's never too late to grow up."
In her practical, hard-hitting yet realistic program for self-improvement, Renaye demonstrates that there's still plenty to say in the self-help industry.
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INDIE
Released: Aug. 29, 2012
"A lush, unsparing narrative that honors history and emotion."
This meandering but mesmerizing memoir details the political and social turmoil of World War II through the eyes of an intrepid courier for the headquarters of the Italian resistance movement.
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INDIE
Released: Aug. 21, 2012
"An effective indictment of governmental abuse of power written by an unlikely but excellent source."
Once the chief financial officer of the tech firm Broadcom, Ruehle faced potential sentencing of more than 350 years in prison after federal prosecutors in Southern California charged him with multiple felonies for alleged corporate malfeasance. Here, he tells his side of the story.
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INDIE
Released: Aug. 15, 2012
"A stinging indictment of urban politics-as-usual."
INDIE
Released: Aug. 14, 2012
"A page turner of the highest order."
INDIE
Released: July 31, 2012
"A perfect read for the election season, though its appeal will endure."
INDIE
Released: July 26, 2012
"A sci-fi novel that soars along with a teenage heroine whose imperfections help make her believable and endearing."
A 17-year-old pilot with a history of crashing her craft holds a planet's fate in her hands when a human settlement on Mars runs low on food.
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INDIE
Released: July 18, 2012
"Loads of good, dirty fun."
Everything--and everyone--seems to be for sale in these riotous biographical sketches of famous and infamous prostitutes.
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INDIE
Released: July 16, 2012
"An honest, heartfelt memoir about coming out and transitioning. "
Birch's candid new memoir recalls her punishing adolescent boyhood and the difficult pursuit of self-realization.
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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?
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INDIE
Released: June 27, 2012
"An illuminating look at an influential artistic period, which may well inspire readers to pick up their own pen or paintbrush."
In Lee's novel, set in Victorian London and based on real events, a group of rebellious young artists battles the repercussions of their refusal to conform.
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INDIE
Released: June 26, 2012
"An uplifting read that informs, enlightens and satisfies."
In addressing both man against nature and the nature of man, Ness's novel raises challenging questions about the balance between hunting for sport and hunting for survival.
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INDIE
Released: June 21, 2012
"A timely, compelling story that challenges the traditional definition of family."
INDIE
Released: June 21, 2012
"Warm, wistful and occasionally weird; a subtle, carefully crafted book of poems."
A Jesuit priest and educator offers observations on the large and small, the divine and human, in this series of brief free verse poems.
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INDIE
Released: June 19, 2012
"A refreshing, humorous read that strikes a winning balance between chick lit and light mystery."
A fun-filled tale of new beginnings, sudden endings and the lighter side of the daily grind.
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INDIE
Released: June 15, 2012
"An exceptional first effort that captures the harmony of two beating hearts."
Detailing how family dynamics, cultural diversity and past relationships shape who we are, debut novelist Hiatt subtly explores the cavern between a successful life and a meaningful one.
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INDIE
Released: June 12, 2012
"A compelling narrator drives this strong, sympathetic tale that begets metaphysical soul-searching."
In a future where artificial humans have become common household helpers, a government-employed therapist must question his faith in the system he has long supported.
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INDIE
Released: June 6, 2012
"Terrific escapist entertainment, as good as anything in Janet Evanovich's oeuvre."
Mondello's latest, a pulse-pounding, pitch-perfect addition to the romantic-suspense genre.
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INDIE
Released: June 1, 2012
"A beautifully written memoir of awakening and self-acceptance."
DeSilver's memoir recounts the adolescent and young-adult experiences that shaped his writing and artistic endeavors as an acclaimed poet.
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INDIE
Released: June 1, 2012
"An exciting, well-written and compassionate eco-thriller with real heroes and a mission worth caring about."
An American biospherist and a Chinese nanoengineer risk everything to save Earth's climate in this thriller set 40 years in the future.
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INDIE
Released: May 26, 2012
"Clarity, engaging characters, and a surprise or two make for a delightful tale for young readers."
A boy's summer with his grumpy grandfather turns into a fun adventure on an island in the Pacific Northwest in this contemporary middle-grade novel.
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INDIE
Released: May 25, 2012
"Exciting, immersive and authentic."
This historical novel, set in sixth-century Scotland, relates the struggles of St. Columba to establish his monastery and of Aedan mac Gabran to gain a kingship.
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INDIE
Released: May 25, 2012
"Highly recommended for anyone interested in architecture, classical history or travel photography."
Stunning panoramic views of Petra, one of the world's archaeological treasures, adorn this beautifully designed coffee table book.
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INDIE
Released: May 18, 2012
"A classic in the making, this collection of time-traveling sci-fi stories mixes gripping human narratives with provocative scientific speculation."
A dazzling collection of time-travel–themed sci-fi that stands with some of the classics of the genre.
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INDIE
Released: May 10, 2012
"For fans of noir-laden science fiction in the vein of Philip K. Dick that is in equal measures suspenseful, gripping, darkly funny and philosophically challenging."
Against a backdrop of dystopian urban sprawl and human suffering, a morally questionable scientific corporation hunts for the gene responsible for the soul in O'Donnell's debut novel, the first in a planned sci-fi trilogy.
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INDIE
Released: April 24, 2012
"A stellar sequel that can stand on its own."
INDIE
Released: April 23, 2012
"Profound, provocative and sure to spark a reaction."
In a world ruled by capitalism, an empathetic corporate worker questions the principles upon which the society functions.
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INDIE
Released: April 23, 2012
"A stylish reimagining of the psychic mystery genre."
Influence peddling--the telepathic kind--fuels the big city in this hard-boiled but soulful fantasy thriller.
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INDIE
Released: April 22, 2012
"A quietly powerful story, at times harrowing but ultimately a joy to read."
In this novel, life turns toward a dark horizon for a precocious adolescent grieving for her father in 1941 Tennessee.
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INDIE
Released: April 12, 2012
"Roman charms with an imaginative, whimsical picture book that will entertain even the oldest pirates."
Debut author Roman pens a picture book about an imaginative boy who transforms his bed and stuffed animals into props for a marvelous pirate adventure.
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INDIE
Released: April 12, 2012
"A fine philosophical text to aid in considering the big ideas."
Brutus' first book of philosophy offers a glimpse into the minds of some of history's greatest thinkers.
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INDIE
Released: April 10, 2012
"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.
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INDIE
Released: April 5, 2012
"Witty and engaging, this short novel will provide readers a dose of hilarity and a quick cure for the workaday blues."
The laugh-out-loud tale of how a hapless accountant endures a three-day coma in the company of another soul in limbo, observing the gritty, often bizarre goings-on of an inner-city emergency room.
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INDIE
Released: March 26, 2012
"Multiple genres come together to form a rewarding, incomparable novel."
In Segrave's debut mystery, a grad student in Venice becomes invested in recovering a stolen mask only to discover that the item is a relic of her own past.
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INDIE
Released: March 23, 2012
"Part memoir, part journal, part plan-in-progress, Bates has no time for self-pity, preferring instead to celebrate all that she is grateful for."
Labeled with Multiple Personality and Dissociative Identity disorders, author Bates writes about the 18 personalities living in her head.
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INDIE
Released: March 22, 2012
"Highly readable, this engaging manual never veers from its focus of providing the basic skills one needs to tell a story that can truly make a difference."
Smart, well-delivered and timely advice to help advocates and spokespeople tell the most effective stories.
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INDIE
Released: March 20, 2012
"An eloquent, refreshing perspective on the struggles faced by those living along the Mexican border."
Zinn (
The Happiness Lottery, 2011, etc.) returns with a novel that chronicles the trials of a wandering cowboy who learns to take life by the horns.
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INDIE
Released: March 12, 2012
"A quick, lighthearted romp through the joys of motherhood as told by a real, honest and very funny mom."
Malloy presents a collection of 39 funny, charming and poignant snapshots of her life as the mother of two boys.
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INDIE
Released: March 7, 2012
"A powerful story that approaches a happy ending--or at least a hopeful one."
INDIE
Released: March 2, 2012
"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.
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INDIE
Released: Feb. 27, 2012
"All the fun of a children's book, coupled with the razor-sharp wit and potent insight that seasoned readers crave."
Magnusson's debut YA fantasy follows a young boy's flight from the wrath of bullies, taking him to another world from which there may be no escape.
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INDIE
Released: Feb. 19, 2012
"An original voice that's initially disorienting, but given time, Allison lyrically creates an intriguing world."
INDIE
Released: Feb. 16, 2012
"A novel too good to be ignored."
In this novel, a group of friends gathers to pay respect to a retired Air Force major following his untimely death in an auto accident.
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INDIE
Released: Feb. 15, 2012
"A powerful saga of love and survival."
Inspired by her heritage and research of the Irish Industrial School system, Henry's auspicious debut chronicles a couple's attempt to save their son from horrific institutions.
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INDIE
Released: Feb. 12, 2012
"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.
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INDIE
Released: Feb. 10, 2012
"A compelling mix of action, drama and love."
Gray's (
A Delightful Arrangement, 2011, etc.) young-adult novel offers a unique twist on a classic.
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INDIE
Released: Feb. 9, 2012
"An irreverent but stylish critique of a privileged social milieu."
The hypercompetitive rituals and other inanities of elite suburban preschools get a merciless but droll dissection in Woods' debut novel.
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INDIE
Released: Feb. 8, 2012
"A superb tale of the druggie lifestyle, by a writer with talent to burn."
Young drug dealers cope with love, loss and voracious smack habits in this scintillating saga of Chicago's lowlife demimonde.
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