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Indie: War is Hell

FICTION

DEMYANSK

by Russ Schneider

Darkly entrancing tales whose pages bleed struggle, trauma and madness. Full review >

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HISTORY

WHAT AM I DOING HERE?

by LeRoy R. Maleck

A valuable addition to ground-level history, caught with a keen eye even while Maleck was ducking his head. Full review >

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FICTION

THE COST OF COURAGE

by Joseph Cordaro

Historical fiction that focuses less on history and more on those who survive it. Full review >

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FICTION

THE RELUCTANT MARTYR

by Rick Elliott

Unpolished but intricate and fun, even as the plot turns tragic. Full review >

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BIOGRAPHY & MEMOIR

MY COMRADES AND ME

by Al Brown

An impressive and eloquent account of a soldier’s life and culture. Full review >

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THE SCHOOLMASTER SPY

by Xavier James

A fine, gripping page-turner infused with a deep historical sensibility. Full review >

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