Popping off rapid-fire “gotchas” from start to finish, Creston Mapes possesses precision marksmanship — paralyzing readers with each page of his latest thriller, “Signs of Life.”

Brimming with compelling interviews, and bursting with action-packed concert performances, this newly-released DVD documentary provides music enthusiasts with a riveting, behind-the-scenes look at one of rock’s most influential festivals.

South Texas Suite (Six Shooter Records, Inc.). Review by James Mann.

Doug Hoekstra swings for the fences with The Tenth Inning.

A Stranger Here (Anti, Inc.). Review by Carl F Gauze.

In light of the recent charges levied against Jammie Thomas-Rasset in the RIAA’s case against her, we’ve unearthed this review on Steal This Music, a book concerning the history of copyright in music.

With the Dark Knight casting his long shadow over box offices this month, a true sidekick emerges to help define this troubled but beguiling hero. Batman Unauthorized lifts the cowl with 18 diverse essays that do a lot more to support the Caped Crusader than that “Aww shucks!” Robin, and should be the perfect warm-up for the big screen bat.

Songs of Love & War (Second Shimmy). Review by Bob Ham.

Juvenilia (Grout Enterprises, Inc). Review by Carl F Gauze.

We the Media deals with the rising trend of grassroots citizen journalism and how it affects everyone, from the public to the media. Journalism student Brittany Sturges reads on.

Brittany Sturges offers a behind-the-scenes glimpse of Hawthorne Heights, as they prepare to release their next album.

Music from the Brazilian Heart (UMG). Review by Alicia Benjamin-Samuels.

Road Star Doolittle (Five One, Inc.). Review by Rob Walsh.

In Bias, former CBS News insider Bernard Goldberg alleges that the “liberal” media is brainwashing viewers. James Mann takes a critical look.