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Our Reviewers won’t judge your book as compared to other self-published titles, but against other books, period. Our ratings are based on the following criteria, although reviewers are able to award partial stars (i.e. a 1.3 or a 4.7), rather than rounding up or down to a whole or half number.

1/5

Really bad 
Work on it.

2/5

Mediocre
1-2 bright spots.

3/5

Good
Worth reading.

4/5

Very Good
1-2 spots that need work

5/5

Excellent!
Must-read.

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IR Approved
July 10, 2024

THE REVENGE PARADOX

By Regina Buttner
Rating:
4.5 / 5.0

Tightly-wound, Regina Buttner's THE REVENGE PARADOX is a haunting tragedy of a domestic thriller. Messy family dynamics, complicated characters, and a rollercoaster of shocking twists...

IR Approved
July 8, 2024

MURDER TAKES THE FIFTH

By K.P. Gresham
Rating:
4.2 / 5.0

K.P. Gresham’s intriguing characters, sparkling prose, and multi-layered plot make MURDER TAKES THE FIFTH a sure-fire winner.

IR Approved
July 3, 2024

THE DAUGHTER BETWEEN THEM

By Alretha Thomas
Rating:
4.8 / 5.0

An expertly crafted plot, richly drawn characters, and thought-provoking themes help Alretha Thomas's THE DAUGHTER BETWEEN THEM stand out in the crowded thriller genre.

IR Approved
June 3, 2024

RIGHT ACROSS THE BAY

By Quinn Avery
Rating:
4.0 / 5.0

RIGHT ACROSS THE BAY is an enthralling thriller with more than its fair share of twists and turns. Quinn Avery displays a knack for hooking...

IR Approved
May 22, 2024

MURDER ON THE NERD CRUISE

By Nicole Dieker
Rating:
4.0 / 5.0

Nicole Dieker uses a sharp eye for detail and a deft hand with characters to craft a fun, surprising mystery that’s sure to entertain in...

IR Approved
May 3, 2024

THE GATES OF DAWN

By Michael J. Gowers
Rating:
4.8 / 5.0

THE GATES OF DAWN by Michael J. Gowers is a well-written, engaging novel that weaves a complex story with a cast of interesting characters and...

IR Approved
April 24, 2024

THE THIRD MAN

By Geoffrey M Cooper
Rating:
4.0 / 5.0

THE THIRD MAN, Geoffrey M. Cooper’s latest installment in his thriller series starring Brad Parker and Karen Richmond, is a fun, fast-paced medical mystery that...

IR Approved
April 17, 2024

THE EMERALD CROSS

By Ken Cruickshank
Rating:
4.0 / 5.0

Ken Cruickshank's THE EMERALD CROSS is a great, action-packed thriller about revenge and second chances.

April 15, 2024

THE SHADOWS OF AGENT J

By Daniel Lowell Placiszewski-Plazek
Rating:
2.2 / 5.0

THE SHADOWS OF AGENT J is an opaque and mysterious series of disparate vignettes. It starts with an interesting premise, but lacks focus to make...

IR Approved
April 8, 2024

THE MANCHINEEL

By Jessica Carrasquillo
Rating:
4.7 / 5.0

Fans of romantic thrillers will appreciate this all-too-relatable debut by Jessica Carrasquillo. A legit page-turner, THE MANCHINEEL is exciting and addicting—so readers won’t be able...

March 29, 2024

CARETAKER

By R.J. Halbert
Rating:
3.9 / 5.0

R.J. Halbert's CARETAKER is a heady read once the pace starts to pick up, making for a promising start to this supernatural thriller series.

IR Approved
March 25, 2024

BURNER

By Mike Trigg
Rating:
4.2 / 5.0

An informed, interesting, and well-paced novel set in a world very similar to our own, Mike Trigg's BURNER is a cautionary tale for the digital...

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