TRINE FALLACY: The Kinderra Saga
By C.K. Donnelly
Genre: Fantasy
IR Verdict: The second novel in the Kinderra Saga, TRINE FALLACY continues the story begun in TRINE RISING with energy, intensity, and a few breathtaking plot twists that will engage and enthrall the reader.
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SONGS FOR SOLO VOICE
By James R. Whitley
Genre: Poetry
IR Verdict: In his SONGS FOR SOLO VOICE, James R. Whitley’s poems form an elegant, darkly humorous, emotionally charged story arc worthy of discussion.
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ARC OF THE VALLEY
By Anton Commissaris
Genre: Business
IR Verdict: ARC OF THE VALLEY: The Inside Story of Mint, Silicon Valley, Soaring Success and Selling Out, is a fascinating and absorbing account of a start-up company, written in an engaging manner that ensures the book will have broad appeal.
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OF GILDED FLESH
By Gordon Gravley
Genre: Fantasy
IR Verdict: Gordon Gravley’s historical fantasy romance OF GILDED FLESH is a smart, charming, witty novel that’s a joy to read from start to finish.
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OPHELIA’S ROOM
By Michael Scott Garvin
Genre: Mystery/Thriller
IR Verdict: Despite its occasionally rugged edges, Michael Scott Garvin’s OPHELIA’S ROOM is a fascinating read that is by turns silly and sad, humorous and horrific. But most of all, it is completely captivating until the very end.
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PERFECT
By Judi Miller
Genre: Inspirational/Spiritual
IR Verdict: By utilizing her personal narrative as a roadmap to self-empowerment, Judi Miller’s journey and the well-written, endearing and compelling down-to-Earth tone with which she shares it, infuses PERFECT with a tangible air of accessibility.
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MIDNIGHT FLIGHT TO NUREMBERG
By Marcus A. Nannini
Genre: Biography
IR Verdict: Marcus A. Nannini’s MIDNIGHT FLIGHT TO NUREMBERG is an emotional true story and an enthralling political rollercoaster ride.
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MR. SIMPSON AND OTHER SHORT STORIES
By Stephen Maitland-Lewis
Genre: Mystery/Thriller
IR Verdict: Stephen Maitland-Lewis wows with MR. SIMPSON AND OTHER SHORT STORIES–a triumph of alternative history featuring humor, action, romance and an eclectic mix of characters, genres, and moods–from an exemplary storyteller with a unique voice.
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DEFECTIVE FOR HIRE
By D. R. Lowrey
Genre: Humor
IR Verdict: It’s Carl Hiaasen meets P. G. Wodehouse in D. R. Lowrey’s priceless debut DEFECTIVE FOR HIRE, where the plot moves, the characters feel like people you know, and the comedic dialogue is a masterclass in writing.
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FROM UNDER THE SUN
By Kordel Lentine
Genre: Young Adult
IR Verdict: Kordel Lentine’s FROM UNDER THE SUN is an exceptional entry in the young-adult fantasy genre–a well-told tale, full of great imaginative flourishes, a likable and well-realized hero and richly imagined story elements that fit together seamlessly to support the engrossing plot.
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THROUGH THE EYES OF BLUE
By Catherine Matsalla
Genre: Women’s Fiction
IR Verdict: Exploring the niche, albeit growing ultra-endurance community through the eyes of a promising young athlete and her trusty dog, Catherine Matsalla’s THROUGH THE EYES OF BLUE is a compelling drama that touches upon the timeless themes of perseverance and redemption.
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BECOMING WILDE
By HK Jacobs
Genre: Romance
IR Verdict: Both a medical drama and a sexy, globetrotting romance, BECOMING WILDE expertly crafts its suspense until the very last moment, where it leaves readers only wanting more.
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HOSTILE REMNANTS
By Thorn Osgood
Genre: Science Fiction
IR Verdict: Set in a complex world but with a simple premise, HOSTILE REMNANTS is a colourful and nuanced futurescape fantasy novel which shines with depth and intrigue, as we uncover the lost world of a cut off state, and the vibrant world of global leader Raekon.
MY HEART WENT WALKING
By Sally Hanan
Genre: Women’s Fiction
IR Verdict: MY HEART WENT WALKING is an absolute gem of a novel, taking readers on a compelling, entertaining, sometimes heart-breaking, but ultimately uplifting journey.
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READ ISLAND: THE PICTURE BOOK
By Nicole Magistro, Alice Feagan
Genre: Children’s (Board books and Pre-reading)
IR Verdict: A captivating and beautifully illustrated read-along that has all the makings of an instant classic, READ ISLAND is the perfect example of a picture book that will invite repeat visits long after readers have ‘aged out’ of the text.
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THE ZARAGOZA CHRONICLES: Beginnings
By A.J. Ayeni
Genre: Mystery/Thriller
IR Verdict: Little is as it seems in A. J. Ayeni’s superbly written THE ZARAGOZA CHRONICLES: Beginnings, a thrilling suspense-laden, character-driven examination of a not-so-distant future where an influential family with a disturbing secret finally meets its match.
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TOKYO ZANGYO
By Michael Pronko
Genre: Mystery/Thriller
IR Verdict: TOKYO ZANGYO is a fascinating cultural study wrapped in the structure of an old-fashioned crime thriller. With the dank, narrow streets and thick cigarette smoke, the story has the feel of classic noir imbued with Far East culture–a strange and engaging concoction that goes down smooth yet packs a punch.
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WHO THE HELL IS RALPHY?
By Ralph Cover
Genre: Memoir
IR Verdict: WHO THE HELL IS RALPHY? is a thoroughly entertaining journey through the incredible life of a colorful Australian rancher.