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Best Indie Thrills and Kills of 2013

FICTION

Graffiti Grandma

by Jo Barney

A gripping book with compelling characters who don’t want your pity. Full review >

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FICTION

JEZEBEL IN BLUE SATIN

by Peter S. Fischer

An enjoyable, fast-paced whodunit from opening act to final curtain. Full review >

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MYSTERY & DETECTIVE

LAWS OF DEPRAVITY

by Eriq La Salle

A delightfully twisting roller-coaster ride through light, dark and the shades between. Full review >

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FICTION

Promo Cowboy

by Barry Fitzsimmons

This original, well-written crime story will win plenty of fans, but it’d be better off with a more likable protagonist. Full review >

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SIDING STAR

by Christopher Bryan

An enjoyable novel of spiritual mystery and adventure—well-plotted, intelligent and deeply moving. Full review >

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The Friday Edition

by Betta Ferrendelli

A smart, nimble treat of a mystery that provides ample foundation for growth. Full review >

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FICTION

The Man With Blue Green Eyes

by R.A. Howell Jr.

Pithy writing, an unswerving plot and witty characters give this thriller a notable gleam. Full review >

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The Warrior With Alzheimer's

by Stephen Woodfin

A fine thriller, with a bittersweet love story that lingers long after the last page. Full review >

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FICTION

Theory of Remainders

by Scott Dominic Carpenter

Fully realized characters, a remarkable fluency of language, wit, and an extensive comprehension of French culture and... Full review >

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