Mystery & Thriller

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

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

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“Each man had seen plenty of death in his lifetime. Tuberculosis, smallpox, and scarlet fever had done their duty as colors of the herd. Childbirth and cancer had taken plenty too.

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"Author Susan Meissner is a veteran who knows how spin a story . . ."

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“Kelly’s skillfully delineated characters and expertly woven plot provide an engrossing story that lifts the spirits.”

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“A variation on The Miracle Worker, maybe, but still compelling.”

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“Raybourn’s reliably skillful plot twists and nimble writing, along with dialogue that should have a warning label (about choking with laughter), make this one of the liveliest crime novels

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"an ingenious plot . . . a brilliant debut . . ."

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“Engagingly narrated by Miss Maple, Cloud, Othello, Maude, Mopple, and the rest of the flock, Three Bags Full is humorous, mythical, philosophical, endearing, and in a magical way,

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The uninhabited Ilas Desertas are desolate islands populated by a few rabbits and endangered monk seals, and they really exist, part of the Portuguese Madeira Archipelago, some miles off the Morocc

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The Undoing of Violet Claybourne is an expertly written, engaging narrative, a journey into that place and time in the 20th century and the psychology of social pressure that is w

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"a compelling tale of the complex history of the Republic of Texas."

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Dirty Little War has moments that encourage quick reading and fast page turning, and pending violence at the hands of erratic and mercurial characters can keep you guessing about

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“a tense, well-plotted mystery with enough twists and turns to keep the reader engaged . . .”

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“sharp writing keeps the reader eagerly turning pages. The characters are all nuanced and real, the situations they confront full of tension . . .”

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“The Enigma Girl offers flawless plotting, smooth writing, vivid characters and crises, and an escalation of suspense into threat and explosive danger.”

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“Paul Brighton is still trying to be trustful, which, considering the world of both oligarchy and espionage, may be his most deadly mistake.”

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“A unique, intelligent, original story . . .”

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“the story sheds light on the real-life disappearances and deaths of Indian women and girls that our society allows through apathy and inaction.”

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