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Best Indie Thrills and Kills of 2013

  • INDIE

    BROTHERS AND BONES

    OCT. 25, 2012

  • FICTION

    DIALOGUES OF A CRIME

    JULY 26, 2013

FICTION

DIALOGUES OF A CRIME

by John Manos John K. Manos

A character-driven crime novel ruled by complex men facing the past. Full review >

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  • FICTION

    FLEETING GLANCE

    NOV. 1, 2012

  • FICTION

    Graffiti Grandma

    MARCH 11, 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

    NOV. 1, 2011

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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  • FICTION

    LAWS OF DEPRAVITY

    JUNE 1, 2012

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

    MAY 13, 2013

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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  • FICTION

    THE RULES OF DREAMING

    MAY 19, 2013

FICTION

THE RULES OF DREAMING

by Bruce Hartman

An exciting, original take on the literary mystery genre. Full review >

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  • INDIE

    SIDING STAR

    SEPT. 10, 2012

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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  • FICTION

    The Friday Edition

    JULY 6, 2012

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

    MARCH 30, 2013

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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  • FICTION

    The Warrior With Alzheimer's

    SEPT. 1, 2012

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

    MAY 22, 2013

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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