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!
PASTEL PINK tells the tale of Ruby, a girl from Earth, who is reincarnated as Harlow on the planet Zadok. As a Pastel Zeek, she…
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From the very first page of Clifford Garstang‘s OLIVER’S TRAVELS, the mysteries of memory and chance take center stage. The theme of Life itself as…
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COLD AS HELL (Black Badge Series Book 1), by Rhett C. Bruno and Jaime Castle, is a dark and entertaining work of paranormal fantasy, where…
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Love and betrayal come to life in ALL FALLS DOWN by S. M. Grady, as a young couple deals with their troubled marriage and changing…
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In her second installment of the Barrington Collection series, author S.M. Grady offers MEMORIES BETWEEN US, the story of a woman whose memory lapses keep…
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In the midst of sadness, storytelling is always a good avenue for communicating memories. Elijah ‘EJ’ Samuels learns of his long-lost love’s dying – and…
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Tejas Desai’s impressive talent shines in his well-written action-packed crime thriller THE DANCE TOWARDS DEATH (The Brotherhood Chronicle Volume 3) and delivers a noteworthy novel…
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ONE HEART WITH COURAGE by Teri Rizvi is a compass (in book form) for living life to the fullest, even in the midst of its…
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A GOOD PLACE ON THE BANKS OF THE EUPHRATES (Stories from the War Against ISIS) by Warren Stoddard II is a powerful mix of memoir,…
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ON FULL AUTOMATIC by William V. Taylor immerses readers in the trenches of the Vietnam War. Personal reflection and uncomfortable details make this a must-read…
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G.J. Terral’s STONES, STARS, AND THE STORMS BETWEEN is a provocative collection of short fantasy stories that explore the effects of an imbalance, whether it…
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THE GODDESS OF GO-GETTING: Your Guide to Confidence, Leadership and Workplace Success, by Rita Kakati-Shah, is a wonderfully energetic guide to accomplishing more in career,…
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S. G. Blaise effortlessly delivers a riveting sequel to The Last Lumenian in TRUE TERYN, as she continues Lilla’s journey to fulfilling her destiny as…
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Gina Troisi’s THE ANGLE OF FLICKERING LIGHT is an unflinching, startlingly honest memoir about childhood abuse, eating disorders, doomed relationships, and addiction. Troisi writes about…
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THE STRESS BOOK: Forty-Plus Ways to Manage Stress & Enjoy Your Life, by D. Terrence Foster, MD, is a dynamic, easy-to read guide for living with…
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UNLEARNING THE ROPES by Denise Bressler is an enlightening guide to helping students and even teachers put joy and enthusiasm back into learning. The author’s…
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ILLYIA (The Feigned Moon of Entiria Epic Serial Book 2), by Edward Bagby, is a fantasy novel which will please fans of character-driven, intricately-plotted stories.…
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HEY JUDE is a deep and immersive standout story of a young woman who finds her redemption and healing in being the caregiver of a…
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DREAMS OF DRAGONS—the first book in the Dragon Tails series—is an exhilarating fantasy and romance work by Aja James. The novel is a perfect mix…
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Murder mysteries need certain elements to take the reader from point A to Point Z; in his first novel, I SAW WHAT I SAW (A…
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Chiuba Obele’s THE ORIENTATION OF DYLAN WOODGER is a dramatic mystery involving an amnesiac on a quest to find uncover his true identity who is…
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I, AI: Sci-Fi Stories for the Transhuman Age, by Andre K. George, is a bold and entertaining look at AI from almost every angle. AI…
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Michael J. McLaughlin’s EXTINCTION is a tour de force that accentuates the depravity of certain scientific pursuits, the filmy corners of morality, and the greatest…
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Inventive world building plus interesting characters make Tanya Ross’s FACING OFF (Book 2 in The Tranquility Series ) an immersive and fascinating novel. Perfectly paced…
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ST. SEBASTIAN, JACK & THE SILVER LINING by Milly K Reynolds is a whimsical picture book about an old man with a strange beard and…
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J.L. Hickey weaves a spine-chilling mystery through multiple time periods and into the lurid depths of a small town’s buried secrets in THE DARK AND…
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Jett Ward’s deep understanding of the U.S. Special Operations Forces shines in EXECUTE ORDER—a riveting, action-packed novel. Ward delivers an absolutely immersive and fast-paced piece…
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SCRATCHING THE SURFACE (Adventures in Storytelling) by Harvey Ovshinsky brings readers the personal, powerful memoir of a gifted and talented storyteller and how his career…
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LET’S TALK VACCINES by Dr. Gretchen LaSalle, MD takes readers into the history and nature of vaccines, to help allay the fear and confusion surrounding…
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UNLEASHED is a solid and well-balanced novel that focuses on animal behavior and welfare. Much of the book’s nuances lies in Clifton’s creative ability to…
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SCARLET OAK is a truly remarkable book which describes the journey of a tree sprite as she battles through her own confused identity and loss,…
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THE SWORD OF SAINT ISIDORES is a fascinating tale of pillaging, conquest, religion and destiny in Norway during medieval times. David Thomas Kay is a…
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Anne Pfeffer’s BINGE is a richly humorous and poignant novel that shines an honest light on the intense tug-of-war compulsive eaters deal with every day:…
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With a cast of eccentric, funny Texas characters trying to make sense of their crazy lives, William Jack Sibley’s HERE WE GO LOOP DE LOOP…
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Life is tough under the best of circumstances but for a nine year-old girl with a rare disease, it was a question of “will I…
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NOTHING’S AS IT SEEMS is a humorous and intriguing story about a young lady’s journey through dating, job hunting and emotional recovery that captures the…
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