Contemplation of the surreal and a fast-paced mystery merge to deliver this satisfying fever dream of a novel. David Finkle’s "The Man with the Overcoat" is a satisfying, surreal tale wrapped in a taut, neo-noir package. Edward... Read More

A complex narrative style reflects the brokenness of a man recovering from a gunshot wound to the head. Looking both intellectually and intimately at a life unraveling, Mark E. Cull’s "The King of the Sea Monkeys" is in turns surreal,... Read More

Lelchuk’s metatextual approach to the mystery of Raoul Wallenberg realistically blends the line of fact and fiction. The fate of Raoul Wallenberg has remained a mystery for seventy years, and Alan Lelchuk’s novel "Searching for... Read More

Paranormal and FBI-thriller elements blend seamlessly to present a strong cross-genre offering. In A. J. Scudiere’s paranormal thriller "Under Dark Skies", former medical examiner Donovan Heath and FBI agent Eleri Eames become partners... Read More

This dark thriller has an intelligent side, and pleases on several levels as the bodies pile up everywhere this professor goes. "The Savage Professor", by Robert Roper, is a complex, scientifically minded whodunit. The professor is... Read More

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

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

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