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INDIE
Released: Jan. 1, 2011

"An engaging if scattershot valedictory, full of hard-won insights."
A man reflects on a richly variegated life of child rearing, career upheavals, spiritual searching and quixotic political crusades in this colorful, rambling memoir. Read full book review >
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INDIE
Released: Dec. 2, 2010

"Harrowing."
A highly personal and deeply discomforting memoir of neglect and abuse. Read full book review >
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INDIE
Released: Nov. 23, 2010

"A well-told tale of ego and politics subverting justice and a military with a conspicuous lack of honor, set against the misery of wartime Korea."
Attorney Shaines details his experience with a nasty piece of legal and military skullduggery that happened during the Korean War. Read full book review >
Cover art for ROSE-TAINTED FRAGMENTS
INDIE
Released: Oct. 11, 2010
by Anonymo

"An unforgettable re-creation of a vanished way of life."
In this luminous coming-of-age story, a boy absorbs the joys--and terrors--of life in an Italian village. Read full book review >
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INDIE
Released: July 22, 2010

"Kassinger's depiction of intelligence gathering at ground level is engrossing and rings with real-McCoy authenticity."
Kassinger presents an unvarnished memoir of his days in the field as a CIA support officer. Read full book review >
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INDIE
Released: July 14, 2010

"An entrancing journey through the lower depths."
A sensitive, wildly out-of-control girl grows up battling drug addiction and manic-depression in this memoir of dysfunction. Read full book review >