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Dancing in the Dark

by Julia Ann Charpentier

Those with a fine appreciation for intricate characters and exceptional attention to detail will enjoy this introspective novel. Comprehending and learning to overcome the type of psychological pain that penetrates the soul sets the tone... Read More

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Out of Time

by Felicia Topp

"Out of Time" is an easy read for those who enjoy romance novels and a glimpse of history not often seen. A blend of historical fiction and contemporary characters, "Out of Time" explores the idea of past lives and reincarnation. Most of... Read More

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Thorazine Beach

by Karen Rigby

This atmospheric character study is a biting commentary on the cracks beneath social facades. Winner of the 35th International 3-Day Novel Contest, "Thorazine Beach" is a concise character study of sixty-year-old private investigator... Read More

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Happiness

by Mark Laiosa

The actionable advice that Smith presents in this part memoir, part guide is bolstered by his clear, vivid writing style. Baby Boomers will find guidance when looking to make sense of their lives in Douglas A. Smith’s autobiographical... Read More

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The North Building

by Bradley A. Scott

Action, when it comes, is swift, unpredictable, and deadly, but in the big picture, information is the most dangerous weapon. Jefferson Flanders’s first “novel of the Cold War,” Herald Square, was praised by sources ranging from... Read More

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Red Stick One

by Jill Allen

Colloquial dialogue and adroit description provide a vivid sense of the physical world this fascinating character inhabits. Kenneth Kirkeby’s richly descriptive, character-driven novel, "Red Stick One", follows three periods of... Read More

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