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Best Indie Books of 2012: Top 25 (page 3)


Cover art for THE NEXT TO LAST DRINK
INDIE
Released: March 7, 2012

"A powerful story that approaches a happy ending--or at least a hopeful one."
A novel about one man's struggle with alcoholism and anxiety after hitting rock bottom. Read full book review >
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INDIE
Released: Feb. 8, 2012

"A superb tale of the druggie lifestyle, by a writer with talent to burn."
Young drug dealers cope with love, loss and voracious smack habits in this scintillating saga of Chicago's lowlife demimonde. Read full book review >
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INDIE
Released: Nov. 27, 2011
Kirkus Star I2

"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. Read full book review >
Cover art for THE ANGEL ON MY SHOULDER
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. Read full book review >
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INDIE
Released: Nov. 14, 2011

"A well-crafted tale of passion, loss and the dangers of obsession."
Trace the curved line between love and obsession in this steamy novel. Read full book review >
Cover art for THE METROPOLIS ORGANISM
INDIE
Released: Nov. 4, 2011

"A superb pictorial and video meditation on the life of cities."
A great city is a tiny organism writ large, according to Vitale's debut multimedia e-book. Read full book review >