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December 2013

Here are all of the books we've reviewed that were published December 2013.

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Secret Chambers

by Beth VanHouten

Alicia Hayes’s elegantly written book contains in-depth characters, mystery, details of detective work, and varying kinds of love. Part mystery, part love story, "Secret Chambers" is a wonderfully written tale that will entertain the... Read More

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White Roses in a Dream

by Elizabeth Millard

A deep and powerful exploration of recovery from emotional abuse becomes an effective call to action through Marvela Dawnay’s assertive, determined voice. A sequel to her first book, MANipulated Into Fear, Marvela Dawnay once again... Read More

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Starcrush

by Karen Rigby

Despite their more than human capacities, each of the teenage main characters possesses deeply human concerns. Justine Erler’s first young adult novel in a paranormal romance series features Genna Savoy, a high schooler and lead... Read More

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Sleight of Hand

by Catherine Thureson

Fantasy readers have a great deal to be excited about in this seamless and well-thought-out world. Sleight of Hand, by Jennifer Fales, is a complex and intelligent fantasy novel. Set in a world dealing with a high level of political... Read More

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Lies to Die For

by Gary Presley

Thiede is a solid writer, cleverly guiding us along an original plot, unfolding the mystery with realistic action. Detective Max Larkin pursues another serial killer in Todd M. Thiede’s "Lies to Die For", a second mystery featuring... Read More

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The Composer's Legacy

by Margaret Cullison

This multifaceted story offers thoughtful insight into classical music and historical research. A music professor inherits a recluse’s hauntingly original musical compositions in Michael DeStefano’s detailed first novel, The... Read More

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There's a Place

by Julia Ann Charpentier

Zartman skillfully explores assisted suicide and the border between physical and spiritual reality. A near-death experience leads to a murder charge in There’s a Place, a provocative glimpse of one woman’s perception of the... Read More

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How to Get Along with Anyone

by Barry Silverstein

A mediation expert teaches readers how to deal with difficult personalities in a well-constructed, engaging book. The title of Susan Mendoza Beller’s "How to Get Along with Anyone" makes a big promise—and Beller, an international... Read More

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