Fiction

It’s a banner time for serious readers of contemporary American literature, for students of Southern literature, and for anyone who senses a relationship between a reading experience and the tragic

“As in many of the best series in the genre, Comey offers a strong and generous protagonist who’s justifiably optimistic about long-term friendship and loyalty.”

“For Ginerva Ex, bloody, murdered bodies were par for the course. Ginerva had poisoned and stabbed with the best of them.

“not only an epic novel, it’s an epic read.”

Nina Travers is a chameleon—a woman who constantly changes who she is to fit in with her surroundings. She’s mastered the art of sounding rich by being able to drop a few key phrases.

“a powerful and unforgettable view of life by survivors of World War II during their last years. . . . a gripping story . . .”

“easily merits five stars because of its ability to keep the reader interested until the end through its unusual and beautifully told story.”

“Perfect reading for a rainy day at the cottage, when nothing else will do but a charming and witty whodunit.”

“Moxie Castlin was easy to underestimate, but only on first impression.

“Officials forcibly remove her to the New York School for Girls where she is essentially imprisoned and turned into an indentured servant.

“Baldacci has a reputation for solid character development, and A Calamity Of Souls continues to build that reputation even higher.”