Mystery & Thriller

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“Good characterizations—the killer’s point of view is woven throughout—as well as some delving into the protagonists’ inner thoughts, give this story that extra bite of reality, adding to t

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"one of the sharpest, funniest, first date scenes in contemporary fiction"

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“In Dead Man’s Wake there are enough plausible suspects to keep readers guessing whodunit up to the climactic reveal.”

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“Murder of course means dysfunction somewhere—but what a relief, for summer reading, that in Hidden Beneath the taint of malice swishes past, and courage can take over.”

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“Michael Connelly remains at the top of his game with Desert Star, a haunting and absorbing story that’s simply impossible to put down.”

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“Nesbø never releases the heartstrings through an otherwise classic dark police procedural.”

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“Central Park West is a fine debut in the challenging arena of legal thrillers, and James Comey’s next venture in the genre will be most welcome.”

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“Abbott’s writing is elegant and precise. She also deftly and subtly illustrates the unfortunate fact that women are often not taken seriously by medical professionals . . .”

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“How could a former U.S. president finally be able to take over an action-hero team? And what might the costs of that effort become? Or even, dare we imagine, the rewards?”

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“a haunting and memorable experience.”

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“Polito does a good job of laying out the information for the reader to follow, but the reader won’t be the first at the finish line.”

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“offer[s] lovers of cozy mysteries and animal stories a heartwarming yet stimulating read, with a puzzle that hits the sweet spot between comfortably challenging and brain-buster.”

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“Cronin . . . is a writer whose intimate characterization and effortless prose often transcend his subject matter.”

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“Because Mason places the killer and his excuses openly among his protagonists, and the threats to Field and his family are menacing and time-linked . .

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“Weaver has a knack for tying up her readers with thin threads of clues—just enough to let the reader unwind and believe they know what the outcome is, only to be tied up again in a new cha

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“Each story provides a unique cast of characters and distinctly different plots, each offers a gentle portrait of people and society.

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“Strohmeyer’s clever adaptations around reality TV, home ‘reno,’ and online life create a page-turning thriller.”

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The Nigerwife is a remarkable book.

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“Cooney pulls a creative twist out of the story and surprises the reader with the true meaning of The Wrong Good Deed.”

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The Paper Man is a haunting story gorgeously crafted with subtle themes of identity, nationalism, dislocation, lost love, and the price of fame.”

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“By positioning a vital threat to Cathbad, the most mysterious and loyal and honorable person in the series, Griffiths creates heart-wrenching power within what might otherwise be a relativ

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“Lawton’s approach to espionage lacks the multiplying deaths and poignant self-blame of a Le Carré novel.

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This book is packed. Jam-packed with action, adventure, characters, locations, subplots, violence, and nature.

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“a whimsical story of a hero on a quest, who attains his goal only to discover a changed life as his Happily Ever After.”

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