Mystery & Thriller

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“so layered and deft—and, ultimately, engaging—this book seems certain to advance Catton’s already considerable reputation as a major literary talent.”

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“Move over David Baldacci, a new thriller author is in town.”

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“Written in a literary style, with a combination of Southern Gothic, domestic suspense, and a good old fashioned whodunnit . . .”

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“In 48 Clues into the Disappearance of My Sister, Oates has added another disturbing character to her bountiful cast of strange people and devised another chilling work . .

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“Reporter solves murder” is a reliable trope for movies, mysteries, and television. But trust me: It’s tougher than it looks on the screen or the page. In real life it rarely happens.

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Given that this novel is about a cooking competition on TV, there’s no surprise that it’s composed of mixed ingredients.

Let’s see . . . we have tropes borrowed from:

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“Black's work is leaping ahead in power and energy, and Night Flight to Paris is one of the notable thrillers of the season.”

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“Fans of psychological thrillers and new twists on locked-room mysteries won’t be disappointed.”

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“Harris is to be congratulated on her ability to build a story with a maze full of twists and turns, memories false and true, and a totally unexpected ending.”

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the plot moves with the relentless velocity of a runaway train, plunging from one crisis to another without stopping for breath. . . .

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“If you’re looking for good beach reading to pass the time during spring break or your summer getaway, Sea Castle will definitely do the trick.

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“The significance of the dreams and the meaningful role they play in the plot is well done as is the blending of Cree mythology. . . . .

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“The book, told in . . . first person, is heavily plotted and—like the house—full of secret passageways and red herrings.”

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“Makkai’s elegant writing carries the reader along. . . . Excellent!”

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Emily George’s debut novel A Half-Baked Murder has all the right stuff for a good cozy: a female main character who returns home after five years and a broken heart, a dead body, a falsely

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The Laughter is a brilliant, totally absorbing character study.”

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“Fergus’ writing lays out both the struggles of a new nation, and the pains of growing into determined manhood with its allegiances, regrets, and consolations.

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“It’s unusual to find a crime page-turner that’s this compelling while also probing affection and loyalty, without gore or grotesque maneuvers.

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Hard science fiction has a new virtuoso, and Critical Mass is a fine piece of futurism, startlingly entertaining and exceptionally thought provoking.”

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“Fellowes’ goal is to give the reader enough clues to consider who the killers are without giving away too much . . .”

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A perfect ten, Bea is a woman who knows her own worth and is willing to employ her beauty to achieve her ultimate goal—marrying not just a rich man, but a mega-millionaire.

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“Each story with its holiday thread will be well received by cozy fanciers.”

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“this debut is a page-turner that will keep the reader . . . glued . . .”

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“Stokes-Chapman’s writing is strong; her story travels a direct line from beginning to end with no distractions or excessive backstory.

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