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Breathing Water by Timothy Hallinan
Poke Rafferty, an American ex-patriot travel writer living in Bangkok, is back and getting into more trouble amid the less savory elements of Thailand.
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Second Sight by George D. Shuman
Exposure to radiation and a brush with a long-buried military cover-up shakes up blind psychic, Sherry Moore's quiet, contemplative world.
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Rain Gods by James Lee Burke
Hackberry Holland is the sheriff in a tiny Texas border town. He may have a few years on him and a few ghosts, but he still has the skill to solve a mass murder.
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Dog on It by Spencer Quinn
There have been plenty of cat detectives, but Chet introduces us to a dog's point of view as he helps Bernie solve a missing person's case.
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The Brass Verdict by Michael Connelly
Two favorite Connelly characters - lawyer, Mickey Haller and LAPD detective Harry Bosch get together to solve a high profile Hollywood murder case.
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Roadside Crosses by Jeffrey Deaver
A series of roadside crosses begin appearing PRIOR to the accidents, a grim precursor of death to come. Can detective Kathryn Dance solve this mystery before more die?
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Among the Mad by Jacqueline Winspear
London between the wars is filled with "forgotten" men, those who served their country honorably who came home shell-shocked and unable to work. Is one capable of murder?
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Just Take my Heart
Does a transplanted heart carry with it traits and memories from its donor? That is the question that Mary Higgins Clark's latest thriller explores.
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The Archbishop in Andalusia
"Blackie" ventures away from his home base of Chicago to solve a mystery in Seville, where ghosts of past passions and strive are still very real.
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Ghost at Work by Carolyn Hart
Many things have changed since Bailey Ruth Raeburn lived in Adelaide, Oklahoma...but much has not, such as strong passions and secrets.
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Revenge of the Spellmans by Lisa Lutz
The Spellmans are back with another absurd and fun look at this loveably dysfunctional household and their family detective business.
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Night of the Loving Dead
When Pepper is asked to represent her boss at the cemetery convention in Chicago, the trip is far from relaxing. In fact, it's almost lethal.
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Dashing Through the Snow
A winter festival turns into mayhem in this short, but enjoyable holiday tale by the mother-daughter mystery duo of Mary and Carol Higgins Clark.
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My Name is Michael Sibley by John Bingham
Michael Sibley and John Prosset were close friends since boarding school, so when Prosset turns up murdered, Sibley is more than just surprised.
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Bleeding Kansas by Sara Paretsky
The creator of the V.I. Warshawski mystery series shares the history and traditions of her native Kansas in this heartfelt novel of loss and redemption.
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Cross Country by James Patterson
The latest in James Patterson's Cross series takes the renowned detective to the heart of Africa, where the rules are different...or perhaps non-existent.
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Devil Bones by Kathy Reichs
The latest Dr. Brennan novel has "Bones" trying to decipher some kind of eerie religious ritual, one that involves bones--both animal and human.
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Two Recent Craig Holden Mysteries
Contemporary mystery writer, Craig Holden's books are dark, yet compelling. They deal with the darker, yet all too believable, sign of mankind.
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A Carol for a Corpse by Claudia Bishop
The Quilliam sisters, who run the Inn at Hemlock Falls, face financial ruin when their one potential investor is killed on their ski trail. Not a very Merry Christmas.
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The Spellman Files by Lisa Lutz
A refreshing, unique voice in the mystery genre, Lisa Lutzes "Spellman Files" is sure to be the beginning of a hit series, in the spirit of Carl Hiaasen and others.
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Lost Girls by George D. Shuman
The last 30 seconds of the climber's memory weren't pretty, nor were they the expected thoughts of survival and resignation. Instead they told a horrific tale of torture.
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Chatting with George Shuman
George Shuman has been a police detective and a resort executive, but his favorite career is spinning tales in the Sherry Moore mystery series.
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Legally Dead by Edna Buchanan
US Marshall, Michael Venturi spent his career new identities for people in the witness protection program. Now, he's freelancing...with unexpectedly deadly results.
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Aunt Dimity:Vampire Hunter by Nancy Atherton
When her twin boys come home with a tale of a vampire in the woods, Lori is skeptical. She shouldn't be; the sighting holds the clue to strange happenings in the area.
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The Fourth Watcher by Timothy Hallinan
American in Thailand, Poke Rafferty is back in another multi-layered mystery, steeped in Asian tradition and double meanings.
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The Amnesiac by Sam Taylor
Take a Gothic novel, add a murder mystery, cloak it in hidden meanings and a half-remembered past, and you've got Sam Taylor's new, captivating novel.
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Fearless Fourteen by Janet Evanovich
The latest Stephanie Plum adventure finds the Jersey girl and bounty hunter running security for an aging diva, tracking stolen loot, and babysitting a perp's 14-year-old
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Swan Peak by James Lee Burke
Looking to relax in the wilds of Montana, New Orleans police detective, Dave Robicheaux and his friend and partner, Clete Purcel run into trouble with ties to their past.
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Beach Reading
What to take to the beach--or-the pool--to read this summer? Here are some suggestions:
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Moscow Rules by Daniel Silva
This latest mystery by Daniel Silva takes Israeli art restorer and master spy, Gabriel Allon deep into modern-day Russia--a place that operates by its own set of rules.
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The Purrfect Murder by Rita Mae Brown
The contentment that Harry's found since her remarriage is short-lived as one of her friends is found with a bloody knife and accused of murder. Is she really guilty?
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Murder on the Rue de Paradis by Cara Black
When Aimee's lost love suddenly returns to Paris, she is confused, even more when he asks her to marry him. By morning, however, he is dead.
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Strangers in Death, Creation in Death
Numbers 26 and 27 in the Eve Dallas series of murder mysteries set fifty years in the future are just as enjoyable--and riveting--as the first one.
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The Front by Patricia Cornwell
Win Garano, a shrewd Massachusetts state investigator and politically saavy, yet cold D.A. Monique Lamont return in Cornwell's latest novel.
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The Book of Chameleons by Jose Edwards Aqualusa
The prose of Africa is unlike that of America and the UK. That is eloquently illustrated in this compact and subtle tale by Angolan author, Jose Edwards Aqualusa.
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King of the Holly Hop by Les Roberts
If you are thinking of attending your class reunion this summer, you might want to think again after reading Roberts' tale of a reunion turned deadly.
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Chasing Darkness by Robert Crais
Three years ago, Elvis Cole helped attorney, Alan Levy acquit a man of murder. Now the man, Lionel Byrd, is found dead with evidence he committed the crime.
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Star Spangled Murder
Dog problems, an invading nudist colony, and lobster poachers: the summer is not turning out well in Tinker's Cove--especially not after murder steps in.
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Murder is Binding by Lorna Barrett
Stoneham is the kind of town in which you'd like to spend a summer vacation. Lined with bookstores, the small New Hampshire villages is delightful until murder arrives.
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Carrot Cake Murder by Joanne Fluke
Culinary cozy mysteries are increasingly popular, and few do it better than Joanne Fluke. Her newest novel combines food, a family reunion, murder...and a few recipes.
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Sundays at Tiffany's by Patterson
Jane has few people in her life as a child--only her imaginary friend, Michael. When she meets him in real life years later, what can it possibly mean?
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The Appeal by John Grisham
Are the judges in your area appointed or elected? If elected, are you sure that special interests are not manipulating your choices?
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Death Walked In by Carolyn Hart
Annie and Max Darling are getting set to move into their dream house, a renovated mansion. That is until someone hides something in there--something worth killing for.
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The Silver Swan by Benjamin Black
Quirke is back and involved in a dark murder that again involves those closest to him, maybe even his own daughter.
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French Pressed by Cleo Coyle
In this installment of the Coffeehouse Series, Clare's daughter, an aspiring chef with a much-older boyfriend, gets caught up in murder. Can Clare keep her out of jail?
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Where Are You Now
Ten years ago, Mac disappeared without a note or a goodbye. Yet, he still calls home every Mother's Day. His now-grown sister wants to find him, but should she?
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Curse of the Spellmans
The Spellmans are a quirky, yet loveable detective family, whose antics are amusing and very readable. This second book by Lisa Lutz is just as enjoyable as the first.
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Murder on K Street
Sauve career politician, Lyle Simmons arrives home after a fund raiser to find his wife dead. His subsequent actions and cool demeanor soon make him the lead suspect.
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Irish Tiger by Andrew Greeley
Just before St. Patrick's Day, Father Greeley offers readers another dose of the charming "Irish Tiger," Nuala Anne McGrail and her family.
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7th Heaven by James Patterson
A rash of brutal arson-murders and the missing son of a recent governor has the ladies of the Women's Murder Club very busy. Can these two sets of crimes be connected?
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The Chameleon's Shadow
Can a brain injury change an individual's personality? That's the central question in this novel about an Iraq war veteran who always happens to be around for murder.
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An Incomplete Revenge
Maisie Dobbs, a psychologist and investigator in London between the wars, returns for her fifth adventure -- this one about a town enveloped in a decade-old tragedy.
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St. Patrick's Day Murder
Strange things are happening in Tinker's Cover, Maine. An old bar-owner is found in the bay, his strange relatives arrive from Ireland, and crows are appearing everywhere
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The Race by Richard N Patterson
Timely and troubling, Richard North Patterson's political drama is a departure from his usual thrillers, but no less thought-provoking.
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Bad Blogging 101
What are the top things bloggers can do to drive readers away from their Web site? They're not as uncommon as one may think. Take a look at these often-found blog killers
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Heart-Shaped Box by Joe Hill
The latest from Joe Hill is a subtle, creepy thriller, the kind you wouldn't want to read in an old house at night. It's also one of the best novels of 2007.
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Plum Lucky
Stephanie Plum and her off-beat friends and family are back for another improbable, yet fun romp around South Jersey.
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T is for Trespass
In this 20th installment of the Kinsey Millhone series, Sue Grafton takes on the cause of elder abuse--an all-too-prevalent phenomenon.
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Double Cross by James Patterson
James Patterson's latest promises an interwoven plot with two clever, yet diabolical killers. However, the characters are stereotypes and the plot is way too predictable.
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Cat Deck the Halls
Joe Grey and his talking cat companions return to solve a particularly gruesome Christmas-time murder, a crime that strikes too close to home.
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Tombs of Endearment
Pepper Martin, a cemetery tour guide and frequent private detective to the dead, meets up with rock legend, Damon Curtis, where else but on the steps of the Rock Hall.
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The Top Mystery Novels of 2007
The past year has seen some long-heralded novels released, some near-forgotten classics re-released, and some surprisingly good efforts by new authors.
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Now & Then by Robert Parker
Parker's Spenser novels, the 35th of which was just released in October, are easy to read and combine a Dashiell Hammett-esqe mystique with modern surroundings.
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Gift Books for Mystery Lovers
Most readers of murder mysteries can never have too many books. Here are our choices for the best holiday gift books for those mystery enthusiasts on your holiday list.
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Playing for Pizza by John Grisham
John Grisham, best known for his legal dramas, takes a rather self-indulgent side trip in this light tale of a has-been quarterback who finds his life in Italy.
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Darkness Falls by Kyle Mills
What would you do if gas were suddenly $6 per gallon, if you didn't have oil to heat your home, and food from all over the country couldn't make it to your grocery?
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Cornwell's Book of the Dead
Patricia Cornwell--and Dr. Scarpetta--are back! After a couple of very forgettable outings, they return (almost) to their top form.
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John Grisham
John Grisham's rise from small-town lawyer to best-selling author seems on the surface a Cinderella story, but it's more a tale of dedication and hard work than luck.
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Bones to Ashes by Kathy Reichs
Combining the secrets of Quebec's ancient Acadia with modern forensic technology, "Bones to Ashes" helps Brennan confront a mystery from her childhood.
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Top Six Cincinnati Attractions
Cincinnati, along the Ohio River in Southwest Ohio, has a character unlike other Ohio cities. The city has unique, walkable neighborhoods, museums, parks, and bridges.
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Patterson's You've Been Warned
Paranoia or threat, dream or reality --James Patterson's latest thriller draws the reader in with its unique plot. Unfortunately, the novel doesn't deliver an ending.
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ABC's Women's Murder Club
The new ABC series based on the James Patterson "Women's Murder Club" books is surprisingly well done, leaving viewers eager for next week's episode.
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Last Breath by George D. Shuman
Sherry Moore is blind, but has the singular ability to read the last 18 seconds of a person's thoughts. Her talent is helpful to the police, but it's driving her mad.
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Finding Senior Travel Discounts
As a 20-year veteran of the travel industry, I've come across the term "senior discount" more than a few times. Sometimes it points towards a bargain, other times not.
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Sweet Revenge- Diane Mott Davidson
Goldy Bear, Aspen Meadows favorite caterer, can't seem to avoid a crime scene. This holiday season finds her in the middle of a murder at the local library.
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A Fragment of Fear
Less well known than his protegee, John Le Carre, Bingham was a master of the subtle thriller. In "Fragment of Fear," he paints an almost existentialist web of terror.
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The Chocolate Jewel Case
A house full of guests, no air conditioning, and an alarming number of neighborhood burglaries. What more could go wrong for newlywed, Lee McKinney?
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Italy's Wine Regions
Although Italy is less than three-quarters the size of California, it vies with France each year for the top honors in world wine production.
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Vineyard Stalker by Philip Craig
The 18th installment of Philip R. Craig's Martha's Vineyard mystery series was finished shortly before his death in May of 2007. It's a fun romp and a fitting tribute.
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The Secret Servant by Daniel Silva
Israeli agent, Gabriel Allon returns in Silva's latest thriller, this time not to defend Israel, but to rescue the American Ambassador to Britain's kidnapped daughter.
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Discount Shopping in Manhattan
New York City is known for its luxury shopping, with such stores as Bergdorfs and Tiffany's. But, the "Big Apple" has its share of bargains--if you know where to look.
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Blaze by Richard Bachman
By Stephen King's own admission, "Blaze" is a "trunk novel," an early work rediscovered decades later, revised, and published.
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Outlet Shopping in Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico is best known for its beaches, lively nightlife, spicy cuisine, and spectacular architecture, but the island also houses a number of excellent outlet stores.
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Review: Five Roundabouts to Heaven
John Bingham, whose former MI5 protegee was John Le Carre, was a talented mystery writer himself. Three of his novels have just been released and a well worth a read.
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An Interview with Sandra Brown
Sandra Brown is one of the most prolific--and bestselling--mystery authors of our generation. She has penned 70 novels, the last 55 of which have hit the "NYT" List.
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Review - Play Dirty
Griff Burkett, a former star pro quarterback just out of prison for gambling on his own games, is offered millions to sleep with a disabled billionaire's attractive wife.
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Review - Simple Genius
Being a genius can be a gift -- and a curse. In his latest novel, David Baldacci proves it's not always easy -- or safe -- being smart.
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Review - Trap Door by Sarah Graves
What happens when you combine an amateur sleuth and the owner of a century home? You get Sarah Graves' delightful series of Home Improvement mysteries.
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Review - Decaffeinated Corpse
A naturally-decaffeinated coffee plant could revolutionize the industry, and make a lot of money. When Clare's friend claims to have done this, murder soon follows.
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Review - Volk's Game
Much has changed in Russia over the last two decades, but as "Volk's Game" illustrates, the deception, crime and corruption have not gone away--merely changed hands.
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Quickie by James Patterson
James Patterson's "Quickie" is just that: Quickly written, Quickly read, and Quickly forgotten.
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Book Review -- Messenger of Truth
Some mysteries are best left unsolved, as 1930s intrepid detective Maisie Dobbs and her wealthy client discover, much too late.
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Review - The Overlook
It's past midnight when they find the body, shot up on the Overlook. Hours later, they learn that 33 units of radioactive cessium are missing. Is it a terrorist plot?
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Review - Lean Mean Thirteen
In "Lean Mean Thirteen," Joe Morelli and Ranger team up to keep Stephanie out of trouble. But can even these two macho men keep the "Jersey girl" from disaster?
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J. K. Rowling
Joanne "Jo" Rowling has become a publishing phenomenon. In just ten short years, her Harry Potter books have made her the highest grossing writer in history.
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Harry Potter Trivia
The Harry Potter series is soon coming to an end with the release of the 7th and final book. How much do you know about Harry and his friends? Test your knowledge here.
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Review - On Chesil Beach
"On Chesil Beach" chronicles just one short night, but manages to pack in a lifetime of regrets and a commentary on life in the 1960s as well.
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Review - Nail through the Heart
Tackling difficult subject matter with eloquent text and well-paced action, Hallinan takes the reader to the seamier side of Southeast Asia.
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Review - Body Surfing
Once widowed, once divorced, and still under thirty, Sydney takes a summer off to tutor a wealthy couple's daughter at their "cottage" on the rugged New Hampshire coast.
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Review - Murder by the Glass
In this second in the Nikki Sands wine country mystery novels, Nikki's best friend is accused of killing her cheating lover's new wife. Will Nikki find the real murderer?
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