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Best Indie Books of 2012: The Complete List (page 4)


Cover art for SECRETS OF THE APPLE
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. Read full book review >
Cover art for CICADA
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. Read full book review >
Cover art for THE LONG DRUNK
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. Read full book review >
Cover art for ONE BLOOD
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. Read full book review >
Cover art for INTO THE CHILD
INDIE
Released: Oct. 25, 2011

"A hysterical account of pregnancy that will resonate with readers who've been through it before."
Debut author Colleary chronicles 40 weeks of pregnancy in this irreverent account. Read full book review >
Cover art for THE STOVEPIPE
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. Read full book review >