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Best Indie Books of 2012: The Complete List (page 2)


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Cover art for THE TAJ MAHAL OF TRUNDLE
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. Read full book review >
Cover art for PHOENIX ROSE
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. Read full book review >
Cover art for THE JOURNEY HOME
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. Read full book review >
Cover art for WALK IN 'E MOON
INDIE
Released: June 10, 2010
by LaVerne Thornton, illustrated by Perry Harrison

"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. Read full book review >
Cover art for BLACKHEART'S LEGACY
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. Read full book review >
Cover art for BYE BYE BLACKBIRD
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. Read full book review >