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“It all comes together in a grimly satisfying series of events, showing more clearly than ever that Mohlin and Nyström understand costs and penalties.

“The Shadow Murders is a big, complex creation stuffed with a cast of deluded avenging angels and the sinners they kill.”

“Next in Line will be a happy choice for consumers of fast-paced action, who expect the author to demonstrate wide-ranging expertise in politics, the military and

“The quality of Ann Cleeves’ writing far surpasses that of the usual police procedural.

Plot points abound at the beginning of Hays’ Pesticide: rioters attack police in central Bern, resulting in a murder; police officer Giuliana Linder deals with accidental homicide while re

“What makes this an exceptionally good read is that Schellman does not distract or deviate from the premise of the story.”

“Lorenzo Carcaterra creates a warm and fuzzy read with a feel-good plot—a cozy mystery in its truest form.”

“Herron’s plot is packed with twists and delightfully sardonic conversations, and the book’s only major flaw is that at some point it ends and one must resume normal life.”

“War Women is another fine addition to a series that continues to entertain.”

“Silverview is a gift to scholars, aficionados of the genre, and readers at large eager for one last look at the creative mind of an acknowledged master.”

“readers can be assured that the Twin Rivers series will deliver the same intellectual and emotional qualities as its predecessors.”

“Transient Desires is a captivating, elegant novel that will delight Donna Leon’s many fans.”