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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: March 7, 2012
"A powerful story that approaches a happy ending--or at least a hopeful one."
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 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: 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: 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 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: 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: 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: 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: Aug. 14, 2012
"A page turner of the highest order."
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: April 24, 2012
"A stellar sequel that can stand on its own."
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: Nov. 10, 2011
"Easily situated to be the primary source for getting your financial life in order."
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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."
INDIE
Released: May 13, 2011
"Though the pages are few, Wayman's practical, sunny advice is plentiful."
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"A wonderful confidence-booster for kids at home and school."
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: 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: 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 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 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: 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 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: 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: 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: 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: June 21, 2012
"A timely, compelling story that challenges the traditional definition of family."
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 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: 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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"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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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: 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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"An inspirational, fascinating chronicle of a family's will to survive."
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: 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: 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: 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: 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: July 31, 2012
"A perfect read for the election season, though its appeal will endure."
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: 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: 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. 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: 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: Aug. 15, 2012
"A stinging indictment of urban politics-as-usual."
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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