Fiction

“a taut, compelling thriller with well-rounded, complex, and believable characters who must grapple with an uncomfortable decision . . .”

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

“As absorbing as it is insightful and as entertaining as it is sobering, The Righteous Arrows is an excellent read and very highly recommended.”

“the book’s language is lyrical and poetic throughout, making even difficult passages somehow beautiful to read even as they raise goosebumps.”

Brat, the debut novel of Gabriel Smith, has been alternately described as “thrillingly claustrophobic” (Ed Park, author of Same Bed Different Dreams) and “jauntily creepy” (Gabrie

“Roxana Robinson is one of our best novelists, writing about mature people and their very real emotions.”

“Some Murders in Berlin blends historic forensics and international intrigue in ways that should guarantee it a place on the thriller and investigations shelf.”

“Readers are advised to clear their deck for a fast, intense reading experience. It’s impossible to predict what will happen next . . .”

“Alex Espinosa has drawn rich, fascinating characters and offers a detailed picture of Mexico at a politically turbulent time and Los Angeles at key moments in its recent history.”

“Crow Talk is a many-layered story of grief and healing. Of lessons learned from solitude and nature.”

“In spite of the earlier wanderings throughout the story . . . Elmendorf provides the reader with an engaging story that is hard to put down, and satisfying at the end.”

This book is about blood. Not the kind that immediately comes to mind—there is very little violence or bloodshed in its pages.