Cirque Menagerie by K.J. Akers

Akers turns the circus into a gilded cage and longing into a house of mirrors in Cirque Menagerie.
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https://independentbookreview.com/2026/03/17/cirque-menagerie-by-k-j-akers/

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And Your Byrd Can Sing by Jim Roberts

A captivating historical drama with a killer premise and characters that will shatter your heart
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https://independentbookreview.com/2026/03/09/and-your-byrd-can-sing-by-jim-roberts/

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The Body In Zeller’s Barn by Arian Harandi

Fierce teens and found-family energy power this action-packed small-town murder mystery.
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https://independentbookreview.com/2026/03/03/the-body-in-zellers-barn-by-arian-harandi/

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Krackle’s Last Movie by Chelsea Sutton

Monsters, magic, and a missing person case collide in this riveting novella that doubles as a study of self-identity and the search for truth.
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https://independentbookreview.com/2026/02/23/krackles-last-movie-by-chelsea-sutton/

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The Secret Buttons by Ellen Shapiro

Brimming with heart and heartache—enriched historical fiction that stands tall among middle grade giants
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https://independentbookreview.com/2026/02/10/the-secret-buttons-by-ellen-shapiro/

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Nasparnival™ by Freeman Smith and Dan Freeman

A gritty satire of America as exemplified by the contrived episodes of a reality television show aiming to elect a prospective senator
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