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Best Indie Books of 2012: The Complete List (page 3)


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Cover art for East Side Story
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. Read full book review >
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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. Read full book review >
Cover art for CHASING DIETRICH
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. Read full book review >
Cover art for FENG SHUI FOR FIDO
INDIE
Released: May 13, 2011

"Though the pages are few, Wayman's practical, sunny advice is plentiful."
An easy-to-follow guide for a healthy, happy home for you and your pets. Read full book review >
Cover art for JIRO'S DREAM
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. Read full book review >
Cover art for FROM THIS WICKED PATCH OF DUST
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. Read full book review >