THE TEN

by Leland Myrick

An exemplar of storytelling and character-driven adventure. Full review >

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FICTION

DEAD LIGHT

by Mike Pace

Pace crafts compelling characters in service to a thrilling plot, with narrative riches in a vein thought by many to be... Full review >

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NARCISSISTIC PRAISE-JUNKIES

by Angie Bennett

This gritty novel about the pain others can inflict provides an unexpected sense of hope. Full review >

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FICTION

THE PROPHET'S SCRIBE

by Osman Kartal

An unorthodox but valuable introduction to the youngest of the major Western monotheisms. Full review >

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THRILLER & SUSPENSE

THE VAMPIRE KING

by H. F. Galloway

Stylistic oddities aside, this book is never anything less than entertaining. Full review >

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FICTION

THE SEVEN PERFUMES OF SACRIFICE

by Amy Logan

From the first page, Logan’s thrilling debut novel is an intelligent, intricately layered adventure. Full review >

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MYSTERY & DETECTIVE

THE COLONEL'S SON

by Ernest Jennings

Jennings’ debut presents a y’all-infused alternative for fans of John Sanford or James Patterson. Full review >

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FICTION

DEFENDING THE CITADEL

by Wayne Lanter

An opinionated, perceptive insider’s take on an unsung but vital part of America’s education system. Full review >

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LIVING THROUGH CHARLIE

by Rebecca Woods

An irreverent but stylish critique of a privileged social milieu. Full review >

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NONFICTION

THIS WAY OUT

by Diane Light

Fans of Eckhart Tolle, Pia Mellody and Deepak Chopra will enjoy this unique and powerful book. Full review >

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