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Scott M. Deitche is an environmental scientist by profession. He also writes on the Mafia, including the books Cigar City Mafia, A Complete History of the Tampa Underworld (2004), The Silent Don: The Criminal Underworld of Santo Trafficante Jr. (2007), and The Everything Mafia Book: revised edition (2009).
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Book Review: The First Daughter by Eric Van Lustbader
A fairly decent political thriller from a veteran novelist. Not the best, not the worst.
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DVD Review: Two Fat Ladies
Acorn Media hits another home run with the DVD release of the greatest cooking show ever.
Excellent debut digital album of lush, orchestral indie pop.
Another excellent BBC mystery addition to Acorn Media's vast DVD catalgoue.
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Music Review: The Futureheads - This is Not the World
The post-punk popsters attempt a return to form with mixed results.
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PBS's Mystery! Returns With A New Name, Look, And Host
The classic PBS show is back with a retooled format.
A remarkable historical mystery, steeped with evocative imagery and complex characters.
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Music Review: Death Cab For Cutie - Narrow Stairs
Indie rock's major label faves return with a solid follow-up to their huge hit, 2005's Plans.
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Book Review: The Mysterious Receding Seas by Richard Guy
Though suffering from poor layout and lack of sources, an interesting — if far-fetched — theory.
An uneven addition to the espionage thriller genre - with intertwining parallel stories and the usual, and unusual, suspects.
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