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New & Notable Indie Releases: March 2012 (page 2)


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Cover art for THE LONG DRUNK
INDIE
Released: Nov. 20, 2011

"An unshakable noir with a protagonist learning along the way, but beyond the more overt genre traits is a rewarding story of a man's unconditional love for his faithful companion."
A vagrant turned amateur sleuth investigates a murder in Coyote's debut novel and series opener of the Homeless Detective Trilogy. Read full book review >
Cover art for CICADA
INDIE
Released: Dec. 6, 2011

"Be sure to read this steamy Southern noir in the A/C."
Tragedy befalls a small town in the 1950s Deep South when the Klu Klux Klan's arrival coincides with an unraveling of long-held family secrets. Read full book review >
Cover art for SHOW TRIALS
INDIE
Released: May 1, 2012

"A persuasive, valuable addition to the ongoing immigration reform debate."
A highly organized, informative discussion of the immigration system in the United States. Read full book review >
Cover art for SECRETS OF THE APPLE
INDIE
Released: June 15, 2012

"An exceptional first effort that captures the harmony of two beating hearts."
Detailing how family dynamics, cultural diversity and past relationships shape who we are, debut novelist Hiatt subtly explores the cavern between a successful life and a meaningful one. Read full book review >
Cover art for THE FIVE O'CLOCK FOLLIES
INDIE
Released: Oct. 15, 2012

"An engrossing portrait of a woman among men in wartime."
A freelance writer struggles to find her place among hard-nosed newsmen covering the Vietnam War in this depiction of wartime journalists. Read full book review >