Genre Fiction

“Fast action, bold but well thought-out moves, fast paced writing, and a hero who wants to be involved to help others.”

In her debut novel, Blue Light Hours, Bruna Dantas Lobato, a translator whose short stories have been widely published in notable publications, tells the story of a young, relatively poor

“Rooney’s characters may get caught in a 'tangled web,' but they learn how to live with decency and courage and compassion. Normal may be a lot less important than one thinks.”

“In A Kid from Marlboro Road Edward Burns perfectly captures a bygone era and sense of place.”

“The strength in this novel lies in Awoke’s extraordinary ability to describe the relationships between the characters . . .”

“Ayşegül Savaş wades into the thorny challenge of deciphering the other.”

“Mina’s Matchbox is not only a compelling tale, but it is also beautifully written and constructed. The prose is clear, graceful, and engaging.”

“explodes with brilliant language. . . . a lovely, richly written first novel.”

“Everyone has three lives: a public life, a private life, and a secret life.” Gabriel Garcia Marquez is quoted as saying on the frontispiece of The Lost Letters from Martha’s Vineyard.

“Bear is a dark tale, redeemed by good writing.”

“block out a few days on your calendar to settle into a cushy chair, put up your feet, and fall helplessly—and gleefully—into this riveting story.”