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Best Indie Thrillers and Mysteries of 2014

FICTION

Broken Allegiance

by Mark Young

A fast-paced, smartly written crime story that’s only the first shot in what could be a high-octane series. Full review >

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AN ADIRONDACK LIFE

by Brian M. Freed

A powerful, quintessentially American work from a debut writer whose skills extend far beyond his experience. Full review >

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A LAYER OF DARKNESS

by R.A. Niles

A sophisticated, deft and exciting thriller and a great beginning for a planned series. Full review >

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MYSTERY & DETECTIVE

AN ESSENTIAL DECEPTION

by Brian A Tucker

A truly impressive thriller debut in the vein of Dan Brown’s The Da Vinci Code. Full review >

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MURDER BY MISRULE

by Anna Castle

A laugh-out-loud mystery that will delight fans of the genre. Full review >

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