Indie Fiction Titles from The Independent Book Publishers Association
Hello Librarian Friends,

Beatrix Potter said, “There is something delicious about writing the first words of a story. You never quite know where they'll take you.” We think that holds true for reading the first words of a story, too!

We hope you'll find something delicious for your readers in this selection of books from our publishers, who have garnered rave reviews from Booklist, Publishers Weekly, Foreword Reviews, Kirkus Reviews, Midwest Book Review, and other leading reviewers. Their titles have also received numerous awards. The selection presented is a variety-pack of fascinating reading, and each book is sure to appeal to many of your patrons.

Thank you for your time, and for all that you do!

All of us at the Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA)


Table of Contents:

Historical Fiction | Mystery | Popular Fiction

Science Fiction & Fantasy | Self-Help | Supernatural Historical Fiction

Historical Fiction  
THE DARLING DAHLIAS AND THE UNLUCKY CLOVER
by Susan Wittig Albert
Persevero Press

A captivating mystery set in Depression-era Alabama, featuring a garden club, recipes, and some Southern cookery history.

“Charming characters, a fast-paced plot, and a strong sense of history.”
Publishers Weekly

Book 7 in the popular series by the author of the China Bayles herbal mysteries.

ISBN: 978-0996904032 (Hardcover)
Also available as an EPUB and Audiobook
Ordering info: Baker & Taylor, Ingram Wholesalers, Overdrive

HOUSE OF ROUGEAUX
A Novel
by Jenny Jaeckel
Raincloud Press

House of Rougeaux begins with Iya, brought to the Caribbean island of Martinique, and her two children who grow up as slaves on a sugar estate. A grandchild becomes emancipated in Quebec City, a great-grandchild runs off to Philadelphia, and another risks everything in NYC. As each new family member takes the spotlight, a fresh piece of the puzzle is illuminated until at last, a homecoming uplifts them all.

Publishes April 24, 2018

ISBN: 978-1941203248 (Hardcover)
978-1941203262 (EPUB)
978-1941203293 (Audiobook)
Ordering info: Baker & Taylor, IPG, Overdrive

THE IMPROBABLE JOURNEYS OF BILLY BATTLES
Book 2 of the Finding Billy Battles Trilogy
by Ronald E. Yates
ronaldyatesbooks

As Book 2 of the Finding Billy Battles trilogy begins, Billy is far from his Kansas roots and his improbable journeys are just beginning. It is 1894 and aboard the SS China sailing to the mysterious East, Billy meets a mysterious German baroness who propels him into a life of intrigue and peril.

ISBN: 978-1514490136 (Hardcover)
978-1514490129 (Paperback)
9781514490112 (EPUB)
Ordering info: Ingram Wholesale, Amazon, Barnes & Noble

IN THE MIDST OF INNOCENCE
by Deborah Hining
Light Messages Publishing

In this epistolary novel, set in the mountains of Tennessee during the depths of the Great Depression, readers follow the dual narrative of 10-year-old Pearl Wallace and her teacher Emily Weston. When murder, fire, and heartbreak threaten those they love, Pearl and Emily must confront the hate and bigotry of their neighbors.

ISBN: 978-1611532449 (Paperback)
978-1611532456 (EPUB)
Ordering info: Ingram Wholesalers, Overdrive, SPU-IPG

JUDAS SON OF SIMON
by Daniel Molyneux
Moriah Books

"In Molyneux's skillful hands, the story comes alive in a new way that humanizes Judas and provides insight into the life of Jesus... Emotionally intense and intricately plotted, this provocative novel profiles Judas in unexpected ways."
Library Journal

"Period particulars augment this multilayered portrayal of Judas."
Kirkus Reviews

ISBN: 978-0997041743 (Paperback)
Ordering info: Baker & Taylor, Barnes & Noble, Amazon

THE SEASONS OF DOUBT
by Jeannie Burt
Muskrat Press

Winter 1873, Edmund Harrington abandons his remote Nebraska homestead, leaving behind his wife Mary and young son. Freezing, starving, and alone, they must survive. But how?

The Seasons of Doubt publishes 5/18/2018. Pre-orders available for an additional 5% discount though Ingram until 5/1/2018.

ISBN: 978-0989544658 (Paperback)
978-0989544627 (EPUB)
Ordering info: Ingram Wholesale, Amazon, Barnes & Noble

Mystery
FOR BETTER OR WORSE
A cozy mystery with a difference
by Donna Huston Murray
Donna Huston Murray

5 Stars for this Writer’s Digest honored author’s For Better or Worse from a Top 1% Goodreads reviewer: “I could kick myself for not noticing this series [earlier]. I adored the tactless and curious Ginger, her inner musings and insightful observations. Murray’s... storylines were interesting, pleasantly delivered, easy to follow, well-paced, and often delectably humorous. I enjoyed every page and greedily want to read all her words.” –DJ Sakata

ISBN: 978-0986147203 (Paperback)
978-0986147210 (EPUB)
Ordering info: Ingram Wholesale, Overdrive, Amazon

MURDER ON MOKULUA DRIVE
by Jeanne Burrows-Johnson
Artemesia Publishing

Blissful seaside living evaporates for Natalie, Keoni, and Miss Una, when a neighbor’s garroted per Natalie's vision. Discovering a nefarious suspect’s body may solve the case. But soon Natalie is caught in an adversary’s cross-hairs. Does resolving the gruesome murder lie in the deceased’s transnational past... or among her innocuous companions?

ISBN: 978-1932926606 (Hardcover)
978-1932926620 (EPUB)
Ordering info: Ingram Wholesale, Follett, Amazon

MURDER ON THE PRECIPICE
by Penny Goetjen
Secret Harbor Press

National award-winning mystery author Penny Goetjen delivers another captivating escapade. Set in a deceptively cozy inn on the rocky coast of Maine, Murder on the Precipice depicts the story of a missing female guest with eerie similarities to an unsolved disappearance from an all-girls school on the property years earlier.

ISBN: 978-0997623536 (Paperback)
978-0997623543 (EPUB)
Ordering info: Brodart, Ingram Wholesale, Amazon

VENETIAN BLOOD
Murder in a Sensuous City
by Christine Evelyn Volker
She Writes Press

"An American financial expert unravels a web of mystery, corruption, and danger in one of the world’s most beautiful cities – a riveting whodunit."
Kirkus Reviews

Venetian Blood audiobook coming in March, 2018.

ISBN: 978-1631523106 (Paperback)
978-1631523113 (EPUB)
Ordering info: Ingram Publisher Services

Popular Fiction 
PRINTZ
by Maryann D'Agincourt
Portmay Press

Printz is a moving, lyrical novel that tells the story of two emotionally wounded people who find one another unexpectedly in Paris. Haunting and occasionally melancholy, this beautiful novel depicts the attempt to find redemption from grief.

ISBN: 978-0989174596 (Hardcover)
978-0999400609 (EPUB)
Ordering info: Ingram Wholesale

Science Fiction & Fantasy
THE ARIADNE CONNECTION
by Sara Stamey
Book View Cafe

A Cygnus Award-winning, near-future thriller in the Greek islands. Can scientist/“Saint” Ariadne tap mythic forces to cure Plague and geomagnetic reversal?

“Draws connections between humanity’s moral compass and the well-being of the planet.”
–Bookmonger

“A rocket-paced thrill ride that delivers complex, engaging characters in a laser-sharp plot.”
–Chanticleer Reviews

ISBN: 978-1611384536 (Paperback)
978-1611384826 (EPUB)
Ordering info: Ingram Wholesale, Amazon

Self-Help
THE CARAVAN OF REMEMBERING
A Road Map for Experiencing the Awakening of Your Life's Mission
by Daniel Goodenough
Heart's Way Press

Trapped in a humdrum life in Chicago, David hears a voice calling him to Caravan, a mystical world of mentors and seekers. His life's mission is calling.

“Exceptional, insightful, life-affirming... lingers in the mind and memory. Highly recommended for both community and academic libraries.”
Midwest Book Review

ISBN: 978-1943222650 (Paperback)
978-1943333018 (EPUB)
Ordering info: Amazon, Heart's Way Press

AWAKEN: THE AWAKENING OF THE HUMAN SPIRIT ON A HEALING JOURNEY
by Susan M. Omilian JD
Butterfly Bliss Productions

Inspired by real women and their real stories. A gripping account of the awakening of the human spirit that brings healing and recovery, set against a world of obsession, abuse, and abandonment. 19 year-old Lacey is killed by her controlling ex-boyfriend. Lisette is a no-nonsense stripper, wounded by childhood abuse. They share an urgent journey to avenge what has happened. Living Well is the Best Revenge!

ISBN: 978-0998574608 (Paperback)
978-0998574615 (EPUB)
Ordering info: Baker & Taylor, Ingram Wholesalers, SPU-IPG

Supernatural Historical Fiction
UNREMARKABLE
by Geoff Habiger and Coy Kissee
Shadow Dragon Press

Saul’s life was unremarkable until the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre changed it forever. Now the Feds, Bugs Moran, and Al Capone all need him. Saul is desperate to make them all happy and keep his parents safe. That may be difficult when Saul learns that vampires are not just legends.

ISBN: 978-1932926491 (Paperback)
978-1932926507 (EPUB)
Ordering info: Ingram Wholesale, Follett, Amazon



 
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