Mystery & Thriller

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

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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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“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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“Schulman exposes the dangers of clinging too hard to stories that don’t serve us, while illustrating both the transcendence and freedom found in discovering the truth.”

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“This novel is best enjoyed from a framework of believing that fairy tales and dreams can indeed come true—and that a community center, even a laundromat, can be the seed for healing.”

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“a pot boiler that moves quickly and keeps us guessing as to the outcome.”

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“The plot is thriller-quick, the technical knowledge on display impressive.”

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“a drama that's part romance, part mystery, part crime caper. Each part is told with breathtaking pacing and rich descriptions.

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a series every lover of crime fiction should read and follow; Atkinson’s stand-alone work is also of similar superb quality.

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“Nothing is really as it seems and, as readers, we have to look for the meaning behind everyone’s motivation, adding to what is a fascinating plot set in an exotic locale.”

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“Like diving into a swimming pool filled with cold water, its hard at first and a bit a shock, but when one becomes accustomed to the temperature, it quickly becomes an enjoyable frolic.”

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“Throughout Boyd’s novel, characters present with one face but turn out to be concealing significant, even entire, aspects of themselves.”

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“When you're living a lie, you find it best to avoid close attachments, entirely.

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Rosemary Simpson takes an unusual path in her Gilded Age Mystery, Death Takes the Lead.

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“Brisk punchy chapters, constant action and tension, and an urban stew of nationalities make this a very spicy mystery with lives and families at stake at every turn.”

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The latest addition to the Walt Longmire canon, this small novel is set shortly after Longmire’s return from Vietnam, and we find him working as head of security at an oil drilling site in the Arct

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“Laurie fans will not be disappointed in A Trinket for the Taking. The concept of two different worlds in this cozy will draw the reader into a fantastical story.”

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“If there is any complaint about A New Lease on Death, it is that the story ends on a cliffhanger. Hopefully that indicates there may be a sequel.”

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“’And right there, over what would be the monastery of Saint-Gilbert-Entre-les-Loups, was an asterisk. In bright red ink, like a splotch of blood . . .’”

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a fast-paced mystery with lots of humorous interplay between the characters, crimes to solve, and recipes to try as well.”

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