INDIE
Released: Jan. 13, 2012
"A well-paced, 20th-century whodunit full of dark secrets and fascinating intrigue that easily keeps pace with 21st-century standards."
In Overholt's historical mystery, a young female doctor in early-20th-century New York must solve a bloody murder for which she feels partially responsible.
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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.
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INDIE
Released: Sept. 15, 2011
"A finely detailed tableau of the lost Carolinas and a book for the boy in all of us."
Turgenev meets Mark Twain in these lyrical, acutely observed recollections wherein the author narrates his Carolina past, unearthing mountains of memories and ties that bind.
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INDIE
Released: Nov. 27, 2011
"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.
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INDIE
Released: July 23, 2011
"Lyrically descriptive and unabashedly steampunk; the first of what promises to be a rewarding series of novels."
An urchin, a prince and the prince's guards protect Victorian England from a threat to its monarchy in this debut novel.
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INDIE
Released: Dec. 1, 2011
"Lifelong equestrian Hambleton makes an impressive outing as a first-time author of juvenile fiction, weaving her knowledge and love of horses, horsemanship and the world of competitive racing into a moving narrative that will keep fellow horse-loving readers of any age enthralled."
An outstanding debut novel for young people by retired amateur steeplechase jockey Hambleton, who uses her knowledge of horses and the equestrian world to tell of the tragedies and triumphs that befall a thoroughbred racehorse—from the horse's point of view.
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INDIE
Released: Nov. 6, 2011
"Elaborate and robust; a prime example of history and histrionics juggled with equal precision."
Tomlinson's princely, epic debut spans decades in a Peruvian family's separation and reunion amid political unrest and terrorist atrocities.
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INDIE
Released: Oct. 15, 2011
"One of life's most important lessons is at the heart of this refreshingly original story; adults as well as elementary-age children will benefit from Alto's journey to find time."
After squandering almost all of his time, 10-year-old Alto Quack sets off on a desperate journey to find the Emperor of Time and beg for some more in this inventive children's story.
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INDIE
Released: Dec. 7, 2011
"David's compelling debut successfully incorporates pop culture, profanity and religion into a resonant exploration of existence."
An unapologetic, perverse, yet spiritual first novel that follows one man's mistakes and triumphs when he learns that he can live forever.
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INDIE
Released: Oct. 20, 2011
"Fox fuses tantalizing action, adventure and memorable characters with nearly three decades of real-life experience to deliver an addictive page turner with blistering intensity."
When ever-resilient, stubborn Atticus Gunner teams up with Butch Gorpon to uncover the mystery behind the deaths in an island community, the duo discovers that something far greater is in the works.
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INDIE
Released: Nov. 1, 2011
"For those accustomed to browsing glossy photographic surveys of icebergs, penguins and sea lions, this 373-page tome may loom as a foreboding trek, but serious readers, armchair historians and geography or maritime buffs will find it a most rewarding journey."
INDIE
Released: Feb. 15, 2012
"A powerful saga of love and survival."
Inspired by her heritage and research of the Irish Industrial School system, Henry's auspicious debut chronicles a couple's attempt to save their son from horrific institutions.
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