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Struck by a devastating personal loss, aging rock legend Jack Voss must take an unflinching look at his past to understand why his world has come undone. Red Hen Press, August 2013, 978-1-59709-267-8

When Eva’s twin brother Eamon falls to his death just a few months before he is due to participate in The Testing, no one expects Eva to take his place. She’s a Maiden, slated for embroidery classes, curtseys, and soon a prestigious marriage befitting the daughter of an Aerie ruler. But Eva insists on honoring her brother by becoming a Tester. After all, she wouldn’t be the first Maiden to Test, just the first in 150 years. Eva knows the Testing is no dance class. Gallant Testors train for their entire lives to search icy wastelands for Relics: artifacts of the corrupt civilization that existed before The Healing drowned the world. Out in the Boundary Lands, Eva must rely on every moment of the lightning-quick training she received from Lukas—her servant, a Boundary native, and her closest friend now that Eamon is gone. But there are threats in The Testing beyond what Lukas could have prepared her for. And no one could have imagined the danger Eva unleashes when she discovers a Relic that shakes the Aerie to its core. Soho Teen, October 2013, 978-0061965708

These are not your traditional Pine Barrens legends. In this collection of “new tales from old haunts,” Paul Evans Pedersen Jr. delivers a literary feast for Pine Barrens enthusiasts and emerges as southern New Jersey’s most exciting new storyteller in decades. There’s something here for everyone—from offbeat explanations of natural phenomena, to unconventional takes on popular legends, to strange doings in mysterious towns and taverns. Throughout, you’ll be entertained by a rogue’s gallery of weird and colorful characters. Plexus Publishing, Inc., June 2013, 978-1-937290-036-0

21 Days to Success Through Networking presents a range of real-world situations, events, insights, and challenges through the eyes of a fictional character with whom almost anyone can relate. Gnik Rowten (that’s “networking” spelled backward) has made a fresh start in a new city where he has few, if any, friends, prospects, or business contacts. CyberAge Books, October 2013, 978-1-937290-036-0

Mark Tatulli is interviewed at BookExpo America (BEA) 2013 and shares more about his new book Desmond Pucket Makes Monster Magic.

Heather Terrell is interviewed at BookExpo America (BEA) 2013 and shares more about her new book Relic.

A thrilling tale for children in the tradition of Watership Down, from musician and writer John Carter Cash. When the Crow King dies, the lesser animals must go on an epic quest for a dangerous ally before the Wolf Asmod can lead an army and seize control of the forest from the late king’s quarrelling sons. Ravenstone (an imprint of Rebellion Publishing), June 2013, 9781781081143

V.E. Schwab is interviewed at BookExpo America (BEA) 2013 and shares more about her new book Vicious.

Pamela A. Popper is interviewed at BookExpo America (BEA) 2013 and shares more about her new book Food Over Medicine.

Paul Huljich is interviewed at BookExpo America (BEA) 2013 and shares more about his book Stress Pandemic.

Jon McGoran is interviewed at BookExpo America (BEA) 2013 and shares more about his new book Drift.

Little Bunny is so lonely that he can’t fall asleep! If only he had the company of a good friend. But when he tries to spend the night with each of his buddies—Squirrel, Skunk, Porcupine, and Bear, he realizes that his own bed is best! NorthSouth Books, June 2013, 9780735841239

Scott D. Reich is interviewed at BookExpo America (BEA) 2013 and shares more about his new book The Power of Citizenship: Why John F. Kennedy Matters to a New Generation.

Leah Wilson, Editor-in-Chief, Smart Pop Books is interviewed at BookExpo America (BEA) 2013.

Adrienne Lang, Deputy Publisher, BenBella Books is interviewed at BookExpo America (BEA) 2013.