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Palmerino

by Karen Rigby

Lush, tactile descriptions and impressionistic scenes bring alive this historical novel about an author of supernatural fiction. Violet Paget (whose pen name was Vernon Lee), the formidable British Victorian writer of supernatural... Read More

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Winter of Beauty

by Monica Carter

Vivid portraits of forthright characters and a graceful landscape revive the sense of place of the American West. To write about the American West is to capture its graceful and unforgiving landscape and how it defines the people who... Read More

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Philo of Reli

by Wayne Cunningham

This collection of intertwined stories boasts well-imagined characters and fresh imagery. Individuals interested in the intricacies of philosophy, history, literature, and religion will find "Philo of Reli", Nosael Gy Gleason’s... Read More

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Scary, Man

by Alan Couture

A story within a story; flawed, complex characters and taut, believable dialogue make this novel stand out. "Scary, Man" tells the story of a good man whose life is dogged by nasty rumors of sexual deviancy, even after he moves his... Read More

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If I Never Went Home

by Jill Allen

Powerful characters, evocative descriptions, and a tale of two cultures make this lyrical debut novel sing. The old adage that one can never go home again rings true in Ingrid Persaud’s powerful debut novel, "If I Never Went Home". The... Read More

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Byron's Lane

by Nancy Walker

The plot of Byron’s Lane unfolds like a spring fern—one frond at a time; it is a story of intrigue to be savored slowly. Wallace Rogers’s splendid novel, Byron’s Lane, defies easy description. It is a tale of mystery and intrigue... Read More

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Photofinish

by Jill Allen

Cheryl Kerr masterfully and simultaneously lets the uninitiated into the equine realm as it canters through multiple perspectives. Cheryl Kerr’s second novel, "Photofinish", blends mystery and suspense while drawing readers into the... Read More

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Slow

by Maya Fleischmann

The careful narrative pace allows for an exploration of the secrets of life and death, as perceived by a young Indian boy. “I took my time to come to your world.” This sentence begins the rich and hypnotic story of Baba, which... Read More

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