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The Choosing

by Anna Call

A heroine in a dystopian theocracy struggles to find her own spiritual path, in this tale of love, danger, and religious awakening. In a postapocalyptic society, the book of Veritas demands that worthy men choose a lucky few women to be... Read More

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Carolina Heat

by Shannan Spitz

Both the setting and the characters add real depth to balance with the suspense of a murder investigation. Jack Connor and his Palmetto BioClean crew have been called to clean up the scene of an apparent, and very bloody, suicide in room... Read More

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Due for Discard

by Hilary Daninhirsch

The delightful protagonist of this whodunit is full of spunk and grit, adding intrigue and fun. Racing against the clock, an audacious forensics librarian pairs with with her brother to solve a murder, in Sharon St. George’s "Due for... Read More

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Mountain Rampage

by Shannan Spitz

Description and dialogue balance to bring both the rounded characters and the Rocky Mountain setting alive in this tale of danger, death, and intrigue. Chuck Bender, newly married archaeologist, has just three more days of teaching a... Read More

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Never Kill a Friend

by Margaret Cullison

Sharp, tough heroine Shelley Krieg drives the plot of this fast-paced mystery. Martin Hill’s nuanced third mystery novel features Washington Metro Police detective Shelley Krieg. In "Never Kill a Friend", an unusually gruesome murder... Read More

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Slow Burn

by Julia Jenkins

Brisk pacing and a complex plot make this mystery novel a juicy, satisfying thriller. "Slow Burn" follows Fourth Down and Out as the second Andy Hayes mystery by Andrew Welsh-Huggins. Private investigator Andy is struggling in both his... Read More

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The Superyogi Scenario

by Anna Call

With this fun book, both yogis and comic-book lovers will be inspired. When the US is threatened by the forces of ignorance, who will step forward to defend us all? Superpowered yogis, that’s who! Deriving their powers from meditation,... Read More

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Hunt for Valamon

by J. G. Stinson

Each character in this fantasy adventure has deep motivation, adding layers of conflict to a dark, creative story. What happens when a crown prince is kidnapped and the most qualified rescuers are a monk and a cursed woman? "Hunt for... Read More

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