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Monsieur le Commandant

by Margaret Cullison

The author reveals the deepest levels of morally backwards Paul-Jean’s depravity in uncompromising detail. This excellent historical novel by Romain Slocombe chronicles the deplorable behavior of a privileged French author during the... Read More

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When Horses Had Wings

by John Senger

Estill has an ear for the language of her characters, making this story come alive. "When Horses Had Wings", the first novel by Diana Estill, brings to mind Hemingway’s explanation of his own writing: “You see I’m trying in all my... Read More

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Emmie and Roger

by Lynn Evarts

A radioactive romance is set in a meticulously detailed Cold War narrative. In Emmie and Roger: A Thermonuclear Romance, the title characters meet under difficult circumstances during the Cold War. The power of war to impact lives is... Read More

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The Rule of Ranging 2

by Kandy Alameda

Kestrel uses a cinematic approach to showcase the setting, engaging all the senses in this historical novel. The 1750s were a turbulent time, especially for someone like Finn, a member of the Roger Rangers who has some growing to do. In... 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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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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