Fiction

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“Trust Paul Vidich, a powerful and seasoned author of this genre, to tie the rot and losses of both the former espionage assignments and the current ‘small favor’ to the grief that continue

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"A lovely exploration of how much listening matters . . ."

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"an insightful and beautifully interwoven story that asks how much is inevitable and how much we can control in our lives"

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“Let me in there!” Krystal elbows me out of the way and starts mashing buttons with both hands, a random and rapid fire game of Whac-A-Mole, and the controls beep as an alarm goes off somewhere abo

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The performing arts are important to Martha Toll’s fiction. It is not only art that carries emotions and ideas—they are infused in the lives of the artists.

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“Because of its surface horror, this novel will send a zing of terror through the reader . . .”

Cora Zeng is a woman haunted by ghosts and a serial killer.

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“a fascinating novel about social media, fake and real friendships, family ties, and deceptions.”

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“Katherine Moss has several cozy mysteries to her name, and her experience has brought her many fans. Bait and Swiss will certainly add to her fan base.”

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Bearer of Bad News is Elisabeth Dini’s first novel and it’s a doozy. Well-written, with sharply drawn characters and a fascinating plot, . . .”

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“They say that moving on is part of life. I knew that to be true, but it didn’t mean it was easy.”

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“Families, secrets, and hidden desires loom large in this excellent collection.”

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Heartwood explores the many components of what a hunt for a missing person entails, pulling all the threads of the multiple facets of the investigation together to tell a fascinat

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“What lingers is Lalami’s indisputable prescience—the book confronts us with our fears of occupying a society as indifferent as it is arbitrary . . .”

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“An intriguing story set in one of the world’s most romantic cities, the novel expertly cuts between characters, building up suspense . . .”

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“Some things seem predictable, after they have happened, when before they might have seemed unlikely.”

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“The pacing is impressive, the dialogue and twists highly satisfying, and by the time Stark himself is unraveling, it’s all too clear why.”

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Audition raises profound questions about human relationships. . . . examines how we perform for, communicate with, and read and misread one another. . . .

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Not only will the time period of Suka’s Farm connect children to their elders, but its setting provides a meaningful platform for conversations about empathy, her

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Terrified horses frozen in Lake Ladoga all winter, until the thaw begins . . . Starved Russian dogs strapped with explosives that detonate when the animals run under German tanks . . .

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“Fans will be delighted to have another window into the world of Panem and the Hunger Games.”

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“The theme of forgiveness is paramount in Stone Yard Devotional. Self-forgiveness. Forgiveness of others. Lessons learned from those who forgive.”

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“Gul’s strengths are her education, her keen mind, and the loyalty of the people she’s allowed closest to her.

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“fun, a dizzy mashup of genres: detective fiction, political intrigue, martial arts combat, with some humor thrown in. . . . highly entertaining.”

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“Readers who enjoy character depth, family and smalltown drama, and an intricate plot will enjoy this fast-paced thriller.”

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"The setup, the questions, and the characters are immediately engrossing, and the story never falters.”

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