Mechanicsburg, PA - "Of Guilt and Innocence", John Scanlan's debut police-procedural mystery, was #1 in print for the second consecutive month thanks to brisk eBook sales. Mike Campbell's "Amelia Earhart - the Truth at Last," about the disappearance of the famed aviatrix, ranked 2nd due to strong sales in all formats.

Sunbury Press experienced its best March yet, and its best first quarter ever. In fact, it was the company's strongest non-holiday quarter in its history! Sales for March 2013 were up 29% over the prior year, with growth in eBooks outpacing growth in print. "Our strong start continues," said publisher Lawrence Knorr. "Sales are up 40% year-to-date. EBook sales are nearly double last year, and 8x 2011 during the same quarter. Our best-seller sold more units as an eBook for the second straight month." Joanne Risso's children's book "In the Field," about a little boy communing with nature, ranked 3rd thanks to author events. Her book "Over the Sea," about the mysteries of water, also made the chart at #8. "Hour 30," Dr. Brandon Musgrave's testimonial about life in medical school continued to sell well, rising to #4. Jess Steven Hughes' novel "The Sign of the Eagle," set in ancient Rome, was #5 in unit sales thanks to author activities. "There is Something About Rough & Ready: A History of the Village at the Heart of the Mahantongo Valley" ranked #6, as regional sales continued to be brisk. Robert Miller's "The Cogan Legend," a novel set in antebellum Pennsylvania, ranked 7th thanks to author activity. "In the Shadow of a Mountain," Susan Dahlgren Daigneault's memoir about her famous father, WW2 hero Ed Dahlgren, "The Sergeant York of Maine," returned to the charts at #9 thanks to author appearances. Dr. Brad Johnson's and Mary Dimino's "Scared Skinny No More!" debuted at #10 thanks to advance sales. Following are the top overall print sellers by category: History / Memoir - "Amelia Earhart: The Truth at Last" by Mike Campbell Fiction - "Of Guilt and Innocence" by John Scanlan Horror/Mystery - "Of Guilt and Innocence" by John Scanlan Children/YA - "In the Field" by Joanne Risso The Arts - "Contemporary Photo Impressionists" by T K McCoy Self-Help - "Scared Skinny No More!" by Brad Johnson & Mary Dimino Metaphysical/Spiritual - "Messages from Beyond" by Michele Livingston Reference - "Education Behind Bars" by Chris Zoukis The company released eight new titles during the month of March: "In the Field" by Joanne Risso "Beyond the Sun" by Sean Madden "MONAD" by T Anderson "The Boy from Saturn" by Sean Madden "Ghost Shadows" by Thomas Malafarina "The Sea is a Thief" by David Parmalee "Tinseltown Riff" by Shelly Frome "Scared Skinny No More!" by Brad Johnson & Mary Dimino For a list of Sunbury's all-time best-sellers, please see the Sunbury Press web site: http://www.sunburypressstore.com/BESTSELLERS_c3.htm For a complete list of recent and upcoming releases, please see: http://www.sunburypressstore.com/COMING-SOON_c47.htm