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Cover art for THE INSURGENCY IN CHECHNYA AND THE NORTH CAUCASUS
INDIE
Released: Feb. 18, 2011

"A tour de force in breadth and depth."
Schaefer's debut is an in-depth critical assessment of the Russo-Chechen conflict that reflects a deep understanding of counterinsurgency in general and how it relates to that region specifically. Read full book review >
Cover art for ITZIG
INDIE
Released: Dec. 22, 2010

"A quietly harrowing dissection of the Nazi madness."
The nightmare of German history creeps up on a family in this agonizing drama. Read full book review >
Cover art for THE SHIELD THAT FELL FROM HEAVEN
INDIE
Released: Jan. 27, 2011

"A delightfully playful cross-genre novel whose science fiction is every bit as enjoyable as its historical fiction."
A French journalist encounters the American Civil War--and something even stranger--in 1861 Kentucky. Read full book review >
Cover art for PUSHBACK
INDIE
Released: July 29, 2010

"A riveting techno-thriller with a compelling human drama at its core."
In this dark, intricate thriller, one man's terrorist is another man's freedom fighter squaring off against a fascist American government of the near future. Read full book review >
Cover art for THE EDEN PRESCRIPTION
INDIE
Released: Oct. 22, 2010

"An entertaining debut that's just what the doctor ordered."
Sinister forces stop at nothing to squelch a medical breakthrough in this adrenalized thriller. Read full book review >
Cover art for THE SCHOOLMASTER SPY
INDIE
Released:

"A fine, gripping page-turner infused with a deep historical sensibility."
A Czech spy-chief battles the rising Nazi menace in this engrossing thriller. Read full book review >