IndieReader Discovery Awards 2022 Entrants
Added as our experts review them, find the latest from the 2022 IndieReader Discovery Awards, leading up to the big winners announcement in June 2022!
DECEIVED BY ORNAMENT by Edward J. Leahy is an absorbing crime drama about solving the murder of a well-respected immigration lawyer. The intricately-layered plot and…
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COTTON TEETH is a raw and unflinching cancer survival memoir from comedian Glenn Rockowitz. The page layout is designed to resemble poetry, and interspersed throughout…
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A HOLE IN THE HEAD tells a story about the far-right political view of South American Immigrants with a nice dose of humor, action and…
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THE TALE OF BRIAN AND THE HOUSE PAINTER MERVYN features a bite-sized narrative that stimulates reader’s own story-telling ability. Lance Lee (with help from illustrator…
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FOOD (Eat with Ease Every Day) by Amy Freinberg-Trufas is a unique memoir about changing the role of food in a person’s life, and using…
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DELPHIC ORACLE, U.S.A. follows the lives and living of three families—the Thortons’, Penrods’, and Goodfellows’—in Miagrammesto Station, a small town later christened Delphic Oracle. By…
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THE DRIVE TO FREEDOM by J.T. Hustlez is an encouraging self-help guide for aspiring, independent couriers. The author uses a personal, simple approach based on…
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In THE PURPLE WORLD, a passionate plea for a better healthcare system for America, public health expert Joseph Q. Jarvis MD exposes the dark underbelly…
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Written by Jonathan Maas in a whimsical and lighthearted way with easily-digestible text, MY DINNER WITH FURFUR (The strangest tale of online dating you will…
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Jonathan Blann’s persona–chatty and down-to-earth, yet driven to help others succeed–makes LIFE IN CHAINS a delight. Readers will find themselves wondering just where this funny,…
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Jon Monson’s THE FINAL HEIR follows the adventure of two friends and an unlikely villain in a battle of good versus evil. This novel is…
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GALLANTRY IN ACTION by John Spearman is a suspenseful and imaginative space-war drama that sci-fi fans will appreciate. The author handles world-building with intricate detail,…
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In Joe Goldberg’s thrilling first novel involving the exhilarating pursuit of a stolen briefcase, the Devils navigate international conspiracies, duplicitous intrigue, and personal betrayal. Slick,…
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TOMB OF RELICS (The ARKANE Series Book 12) by J.F. Penn offers an interesting blend of fantasy and mystery via a thrilling, fast-paced adventure across…
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For those looking for never-before-told stories of personal strength, WOMEN PEACEMAKERS is like finding buried treasure. The lessons from these fifteen women’s incredible journeys will…
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Drawing inspiration from cultural theorists such as Lauren Berlant, Jürgen Habermas, and Misha Kavka, REFLECTIONS OF INTIMACY is a vulnerable and incisive meditation on the…
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FRAULEIN by Jeffrey T. Leonards brings readers the powerful and thought-provoking story of a conflicted euthanist and eugenisist during the Holocaust. The author makes tragic…
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Sidestepping the visual flair in favor of a spartan, ‘no-nonsense’ package, Jeff Stoller’s YOU WANT TO BE AN ENTREPRENEUR offers a comprehensive overview of the…
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Jayson Adams’ INFERNUM tells an alluring tale about planetary exploration as a spaceship embarks on what might be a one-way mission. More than just a…
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DR. ALTMAN AND THE CONCUBINES, by Jacqueline Shortell-McSweeney, tips its hat to crime noir, but this time it’s a female private investigator on center stage,…
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After the US Navy and Air Force unite on a mission, they are mysteriously transported 500 years into the past to medieval Italy in Ian…
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Animal lovers know this – dogs, cats, and other furry family members aren’t just “pets;” they are our connection to love and life. Beautifully written…
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BABY ONE LAST TIME, by Harper Cross, brings steamy romance to this spy thriller involving edgy ex-lovers partnered again on a case. Conflict and mutual…
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THE BOOK OF WEDGES is a captivating little book that imparts nuggets of general information and anecdotes set against the backdrop of Gandy’s Beach, that…
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FALLING INTO GRACE by Geoffrey Visgilio is a powerful story of how the author awakened to his consciousness and spiritual awareness. Grounded in personal detail,…
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In BREAK THE CHAINS OF DIETING, author David Medansky outlines the core and commonsense principles necessary for successful weight loss. The book is notable for…
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THE BOOTLEGGER’S MISTRESS is an emotionally charged historical fiction novel that begins when Civil Rights pioneer and journalist Dicie Caughman is arrested for involvement in…
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LEGENDS OF THE CIRCLE is a suspense filled thriller where a group of the elite have united for a macabre purpose: to hunt each other.…
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NOSTALGIA IS HEARTLESS is set in 2050 where the polar ice caps have mostly melted, resulting in atmospheric changes, environmental refugees, population decline, food shortages…
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SISTERS! Bonded by Love and Laughter is a compilation of essays and interviews revolving around the theme of sisterhood that has delivered a sum that…
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Lorrie Nimsgern’s KNELL OF THE UNION is a vivid account of the formation of these United States of America and the forces that led to…
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Redefining YA for today’s teen, L. E. DeLano’s BLUE is a masterclass in the nuance of privilege, one that wholly explores the life and times…
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J.S Farmer’s BLUE SKY GONE is an unrelenting yet hopeful fictional novel that intertwines multiple experiences to paint a pitch-perfect picture of a fateful day…
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A sweeping journey of unexpected friendship and unexpected power, COMPASS TO VINLAND enchants with plenty of imagination, curious creatures, and a unique magic system where…
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Colorful illustrations by Peter Trimarco help Brenda Faatz’s NOW WHAT? light up a child’s imagination, as Lizzy and her new friend discover new things by…
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