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New & Notable Indie Releases: March 2012


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Cover art for IN THE SHADOW OF BABYLON
INDIE
Released: Aug. 11, 2011

"A wonderfully written, provocative novel that utilizes two distinct genres to promote progressive cultural messages."
An epoch-spanning thriller that's part academic mystery and part historical fantasy. Read full book review >
Cover art for FROM THIS WICKED PATCH OF DUST
INDIE
Released: Sept. 1, 2011

"With its skillful pairing of conflict over religious and familial obligations with the backdrop of a Mexican-American family's love for one another, Troncoso's novel is an engaging literary achievement."
Troncoso tells the story of a Mexican-American family as they come to terms with their cultural heritage over a span of 40 years. Read full book review >
Cover art for THE BLACK CORSAIR
INDIE
Released: Sept. 15, 2011
by Emilio Salgari, translated by Nico Lorenzutti

"A true page-turner and classic adventure story, Salgari's tale of exotica is a welcome diversion."
A high-seas tale of plucky buccaneers, savage Spanish colonialism and the most fearsome captain of the Caribbean, translated into English. Read full book review >
Cover art for JIMMY JAMES BLOOD
INDIE
Released: Sept. 18, 2011

"An intense, lyrical portrait of America's vulnerable underbelly."
Hopelessness dims this poignant tale of a young woman's tumultuous, modern American life. Read full book review >
Cover art for THE REGGAE BAND RESCUES MAMA EDDA LEATHERBACK
INDIE
Released: Nov. 1, 2011

"A deeply enjoyable read—one that will thoroughly delight children while also encouraging them to think and care about the world around them."
A reggae-singing parrot and his friends deliver a pro-environment message as they rescue an endangered leatherback sea turtle. Read full book review >
Cover art for THE TENANT LAWYER
INDIE
Released: Nov. 18, 2011

"A notable debut that infuses an engrossing legal procedural with deep empathy."
A young attorney struggles to humanize the law--and himself--in this quietly absorbing legal tale. Read full book review >