Genre Fiction

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“. . . an absorbing and humorous look at lives lived during a particular era.”

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“. . . an important socio-historical account by someone who’s been there and done all that.”

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“Don’t be surprised if Linda Barnes gets an award for The Perfect Ghost, . . .”

The Perfect Ghost is a bundle of surprises.

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“. . . shows how acting like an adult and staying true to yourself and others is the way to success in any pursuit.”

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“Noir collections don’t get much better than this.”

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“Ms. Hart conceives a fascinating situation and lays out its complexities in careful, graceful prose.”

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“Hamish Macbeth is that most unusual character, one to whom the reader returns because of his charming flaws. May he never get promoted.”

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“The monsters Anne Perry creates are not easy to live with, and their actions linger long after the book is closed.”

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“Truth arises from a conflict of opinion.”
—French Proverb

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“. . . Lash is a paranormal Scarface—one can see a definite parallel between Tony Montana and the protagonist here, Trystan Valeras . . .”

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“Her pages are underlain with a gentle compassion for her fellow travelers moving toward the end we share in common.”

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“Well written and engaging, this debut novel . . . takes us through the mind of a woman teetering on the edge of madness. . . . always entertaining.”

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“. . . a slow burn . . . certain to earn Ms. Grintalis her fair share of new devotees.”

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“. . . a likable novel. . . . Ms. Meister’s Farewell, Dorothy Parker is enjoyable.”

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“. . . his life was really not that much different than ours—except maybe for the endless family secrets.”

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“. . . a rollicking farce . . . a tightly plotted comedic tale with a genuine emotional center and a sharp satirical wit.”

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Chelsea Price grew up believing her mother died from a sudden illness.

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An English village wakes on the morning after harvest looking to enjoy the fruits of their labors with food, dance, and rest.

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“Spiraling subplots with highly emotional scenes reveal unexpected twist and turns, making this novel one that will stay with the reader long after turning the last page.”

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“David Freed is a master of mordant one liners for which Raymond Chandler’s leading man, Philip Marlowe, would have given his eye teeth.”

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“While Edward Lear’s Alphabet of Nonsense might not look bright or tidy, it’s nice insidy—and as close as most of us can get to honoring a baby with an original book.”

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“The Rage is a superbly written crime thriller filled with action and suspense.”

The Rage is a crime novel set in present day Dublin, Ireland.

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“The prose is what makes this novel enjoyable . . .”

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“. . . a heartbreaking read.”

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“It would have been lovely to see what Maeve Binchy would have done with A Week in Winter had she lived to complete it herself.”

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