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Top 13 Indie Books for July


Cover art for PATRIOTIC GAMBLE
INDIE
Released: July 4, 2012

"A rocky but informative road to the White House."
In Gorman's (The Atkinsen Ticket, 2008, etc.) latest political thriller, the fate of the country rests in the hands of the Electoral College. Read full book review >
Cover art for The Kronos Interference
INDIE
Released: June 30, 2012

"An impressively original take on alternative history."
In this time-travel thriller, debut authors Miller and Manas spin a clever, original variation on a classic alternative history premise: What if it were possible to travel back in time and kill Adolf Hitler? Read full book review >
Cover art for THE WILD WOOD
INDIE
Released: June 23, 2012

"A suspenseful story about friends, family and sacrifice."
A debut YA novel set in a world of suspicion and violence, narrated by a condemned girl who suffers for the sake of her peers. Read full book review >
Cover art for THE SOCIETY'S TRAITOR
INDIE
Released: June 20, 2012

"A treat for young readers with a thirst for adventure and magic."
In Finnish's debut middle-grade reader, a young Wisconsinite discovers a hidden magical world with a focus on conservation. Read full book review >
Cover art for DIET SUCCESS STRATEGIES
INDIE
Released: June 20, 2012

"A solid, helpful book full of solutions rather than gimmicks, and a voice that sticks long after the last page."
A guidebook to healthy strategies offers more than just advice on diet and nutrition. 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 >