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Released: Jan. 17, 2012
"Literary dynamite."
In Smith's debut novel, a former American soldier hiding out in a small African country can't escape the ghosts of his past.
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Released: Jan. 17, 2012
"An impressive story about a girl whose courage transforms a town."
Nine-year-old author Ricketts (
Where Are the Animals, 2010) returns with the adventure of Lyla Lyte, a young girl who rescues books from obscurity.
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INDIE
Released: Jan. 15, 2012
"Not a perfect collection--but it comes close."
Bitting (
Good Friday Kiss, 2008, etc.) returns with earthy, adventurous and existential free verse.
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INDIE
Released: Jan. 13, 2012
"An honest, funny and occasionally troubling look at socially bewildered masculinity in the 21st century."
A roller-coaster ride through the sex- and thrills-addled brain of the young, modern, American man.
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INDIE
Released: Jan. 9, 2012
"Sexy, savvy and utterly satisfying."
The first installment of Brandon's saga features Phoenix-based ballistics expert Michael Cole in an un-put-down-able thriller noir.
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INDIE
Released: Dec. 22, 2011
"A solid story of political warfare made doubly compelling by the dubious hero leading the charge."
A callous mogul tries his hand at politics and uses his undue influence to get a former governor elected president, only to regret his support and redirect his resources to ousting the same man.
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INDIE
Released: Dec. 10, 2011
"Charming critters in collage and poetry for people of all ages."
Not your standard children's poetry book, this illustrated collection offers sounds and scenes to savor for ages 3 and up.
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INDIE
Released: Dec. 7, 2011
"David's compelling debut successfully incorporates pop culture, profanity and religion into a resonant exploration of existence."
An unapologetic, perverse, yet spiritual first novel that follows one man's mistakes and triumphs when he learns that he can live forever.
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INDIE
Released: Dec. 6, 2011
"Be sure to read this steamy Southern noir in the A/C."
Tragedy befalls a small town in the 1950s Deep South when the Klu Klux Klan's arrival coincides with an unraveling of long-held family secrets.
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INDIE
Released: Dec. 1, 2011
"Lifelong equestrian Hambleton makes an impressive outing as a first-time author of juvenile fiction, weaving her knowledge and love of horses, horsemanship and the world of competitive racing into a moving narrative that will keep fellow horse-loving readers of any age enthralled."
An outstanding debut novel for young people by retired amateur steeplechase jockey Hambleton, who uses her knowledge of horses and the equestrian world to tell of the tragedies and triumphs that befall a thoroughbred racehorse—from the horse's point of view.
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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. 28, 2011
"A thorough, well-executed first effort."
A 20-year-old widow and her mother-in-law take a vacation to Ireland and find more than they ever expected.
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INDIE
Released: Nov. 27, 2011
"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.
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INDIE
Released: Nov. 22, 2011
"A must-have for history buffs."
The authors (
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Vs. Lizzie A. Borden, 1994) return with a riveting history of the flourishing small town of Fall River, Mass., and its most infamous resident, Lizzie Borden.
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INDIE
Released: Nov. 20, 2011
"An unshakable noir with a protagonist learning along the way, but beyond the more overt genre traits is a rewarding story of a man's unconditional love for his faithful companion."
A vagrant turned amateur sleuth investigates a murder in Coyote's debut novel and series opener of the Homeless Detective Trilogy.
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INDIE
Released: Nov. 18, 2011
"A notable debut that infuses an engrossing legal procedural with deep empathy."
A young attorney struggles to humanize the law--and himself--in this quietly absorbing legal tale.
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INDIE
Released: Nov. 17, 2011
"A charming portrait of unadulterated pet love."
Mercadante, a librarian and animal lover, recounts the life lessons she and her family learned after she adopted a pit bull.
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INDIE
Released: Nov. 14, 2011
"A well-crafted tale of passion, loss and the dangers of obsession."
INDIE
Released: Nov. 10, 2011
"Easily situated to be the primary source for getting your financial life in order."
INDIE
Released: Nov. 6, 2011
"Elaborate and robust; a prime example of history and histrionics juggled with equal precision."
Tomlinson's princely, epic debut spans decades in a Peruvian family's separation and reunion amid political unrest and terrorist atrocities.
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INDIE
Released: Nov. 4, 2011
"A superb pictorial and video meditation on the life of cities."
INDIE
Released: Nov. 1, 2011
"What else is there to say? It's slick."
As a deadlocked election grips the fictional sultanate of Moq'tar, no issue is safe from Perlstein's (
God's Others, 2010, etc.) wit as he lampoons politics in the Gulf.
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INDIE
Released: Oct. 25, 2011
"A hysterical account of pregnancy that will resonate with readers who've been through it before."
INDIE
Released: Oct. 20, 2011
"Fox fuses tantalizing action, adventure and memorable characters with nearly three decades of real-life experience to deliver an addictive page turner with blistering intensity."
When ever-resilient, stubborn Atticus Gunner teams up with Butch Gorpon to uncover the mystery behind the deaths in an island community, the duo discovers that something far greater is in the works.
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INDIE
Released: Oct. 15, 2011
"One of life's most important lessons is at the heart of this refreshingly original story; adults as well as elementary-age children will benefit from Alto's journey to find time."
After squandering almost all of his time, 10-year-old Alto Quack sets off on a desperate journey to find the Emperor of Time and beg for some more in this inventive children's story.
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INDIE
Released: Oct. 6, 2011
"A well-constructed story that lays a promising foundation for the rest of the series."
Silva's thriller introduces Meagan Maloney, a private investigator whose search for a missing person draws her into a deeper mystery than she ever imagined.
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INDIE
Released: Oct. 1, 2011
"An inspirational story of survival and the loving bond between sisters."
Virag's memoir paints a bleak portrait of a broken childhood, but her strength shines amid the rubble.
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INDIE
Released: Sept. 30, 2011
"An enthralling first novel."
When the secrets behind an intriguing nude portrait trickle out into the open, a photographer and her artist lover must grapple with the fallout in Sisu's masterful debut.
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INDIE
Released: Sept. 23, 2011
"Fans of Eckhart Tolle, Pia Mellody and Deepak Chopra will enjoy this unique and powerful book."
Psychotherapist and life coach Light explores psychology and spirituality in her debut self-help title, offering a new model for personal change.
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INDIE
Released: Sept. 18, 2011
"An intense, lyrical portrait of America's vulnerable underbelly."
INDIE
Released: Sept. 17, 2011
"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.
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INDIE
Released: Sept. 15, 2011
"A finely detailed tableau of the lost Carolinas and a book for the boy in all of us."
Turgenev meets Mark Twain in these lyrical, acutely observed recollections wherein the author narrates his Carolina past, unearthing mountains of memories and ties that bind.
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INDIE
Released: Sept. 1, 2011
"With its skillful pairing of conflict over religious and familial obligations with the backdrop of a Mexican-American family's love for one another, Troncoso's novel is an engaging literary achievement."
Troncoso tells the story of a Mexican-American family as they come to terms with their cultural heritage over a span of 40 years.
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INDIE
Released: July 25, 2011
"Lively, illuminatingly exotic and richly told tale of life during wartime."
Groves' debut historical novel, set in mid–20th-century Japan, is a well-tempered story of cultural dislocation, the ruin of war and faith in love.
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INDIE
Released: May 13, 2011
"Though the pages are few, Wayman's practical, sunny advice is plentiful."
INDIE
Released: May 12, 2011
"A solid, page-turning throwback to the golden age of detective novels."
In his debut novel, Mears introduces Pinkerton detective Michael Temple, a man sent to Berlin in 1934 with one goal: bring back American film star Sara Potter.
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INDIE
Released: Feb. 23, 2011
"An entertaining thriller full of clever touches, whose characters and tone enliven an overworked genre."
In her exciting debut, personal injury attorney Rizio crafts a legal thriller with compelling characters and tense action that more than compensate for a familiar premise.
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INDIE
Released: Sept. 30, 2010
"Vivid period details and a forthright heroine help smooth the rough edges of this rags-to-riches story."
Rosa Rizzio and her friends take different paths to escape the poverty of New York City's Lower East Side during the 1940s.
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INDIE
Released: Aug. 1, 2010
"An extraordinary, nuanced collection by a gifted poet."
Merging geographic precision with detailed lyricism, Berry's collection of poetry spans continents and states of the soul.
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INDIE
Released: June 23, 2010
"Middle-grade readers (boys especially): Don't dillydally; grab this nearly flawless book."
In the first book of debut author Copus' planned series, a boy and his grandmother travel back in time to hobnob with marauding pirates in search of hidden treasure.
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INDIE
Released: June 10, 2010
"A treasure trove of hard-earned wisdom and wit."
Thornton's debut collection of 44 true short stories lends a rare glimpse into coming-of-age in the rural American South.
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INDIE
Released: Jan. 21, 2010
"A straightforward, engaging spiritual quest and life adventure."
An American swami recounts the days he spent wandering through India in the 1960s in search of his true identity.
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INDIE
Released: Dec. 3, 2009
"An engrossing blend of creepy atmospherics, gory jolts and mind-bending conundrums."
In Bailey's (
Palindrome Hannah, 2005, etc.) horror saga, a small town seethes with ghouls, apparitions, pranksters and dysfunctional families.
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INDIE
Released: Oct. 19, 2009
"An enjoyable, eloquently told tale."
Sutherland's (
Windsong, 2008) contemporary novel takes readers to the small, fictional Australian town of Trundle, offering a peek at the lives of its residents over the course of a year.
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INDIE
Released: May 1, 2009
"The bighearted Yellow Umbrella discovers unexpected poignancy at a depth deeper than that of most children's books."
Author and artist Dunn turns an everyday object--a yellow umbrella--into a touching tale about the joy of giving selflessly and how small acts of compassion can transcend cultural boundaries.
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"An inspirational, fascinating chronicle of a family's will to survive."
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"A wacky but wonderful new cozy by a talented author."
A madcap mystery romp in a coastal California college town, where students fit in studying after hitting the beach.
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"A compelling police procedural with a contemporary setting and an intriguing heroine worthy of a series."
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"A wonderful confidence-booster for kids at home and school."
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"The only unsatisfying feature of Parry's debut is that it ends."
This lighthearted, sparkling novel presents the adventures, romantic and otherwise, of a man, his dog, his mother's ghost and other assorted characters.
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