Suspense

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

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

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

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“a fast-paced thriller, which zooms along at the speed of a Japanese Bullet Train.

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

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“the way Erdrich drip-drip-drips the hints into the narrative gives them a quality of foreboding that punches above their weight.”

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“[the series] consistently delivers intriguing cases, the human cost of them, and enough canine details to make dog lovers wag their tails.”

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“Though this is far from the modern crime fiction she’s known for, McDermid weaves Queen Macbeth from the same understanding of longings for safety, justice, and yes, love.”

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“Archer’s bold thriller structure bares all motives and manipulations, so there are few surprises and no secrets here, but the suspense of each interaction resembles the final rounds of a c

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“A more imaginative writer would have made Venetia’s fascinating story more vibrant.”

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“Brace for casually described violence, death, and mean people, from the first chapter. . . .

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“Heller’s Burn is unforgettable in its tenderness, its power, and its warning.

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A Death in Cornwall will delight Silva’s legions of fans and those who love whirlwind, propulsive action, an invincible hero, and global political intrigue.”

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“Clairvoyants, seers, myths, legends, rituals, potions and spells, Strange Folk is a phantasmal, down-homey read in a setting where real magic com

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People who read series recognize four patterns: series that get stronger with each volume, series that get weaker, those that spike up and down, and those that hum along unchanged.

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“‘You’ll never own any White Orchard designs, you murderer!’ Her voice cut through the room and there was dead silence. Everyone was staring at them.

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The premise for Pearson’s story, Bright and Tender Dark, is a classic whodunit. Karlie Richards is a college student in North Carolina, and she is murdered.

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“The themes tackled in this story are important, painful, and relevant for our modern day, presented in beautiful prose and complex storytelling.”

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The mother and son team of Iris and Roy Johansen have united again for the 11th Kendra Michaels thriller.

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“The strength of Shanghai is in its skillful plotting, with numerous twists and turns as befitting this tumultuous period in the city’s history.”

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