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Read More »Mystery and Thriller
Book Review: ‘The Burglar Who Counted the Spoons’ by Lawrence Block
The latest Bernie Rhodenbarr mystery finds our favorite burglar/bookstore owner in top form.
Read More »Book Review: ‘The Library of America Edition’ by Dashiell Hammett
For Dashiell Hammett fans, the 'Library of America Edition' is a holiday must.
Read More »My Ten Favorite Books of 2013
Let's hope for similar in 2014...
Read More »Book Review: ‘The Secret Lives of Married Women’ by Elissa Wald
Hard Case Crime delves into a more erotic realm.
Read More »Book Review: ‘The English Girl’ by Daniel Silva
Can the indiscretions of a leader cause a government to topple and put a country as risk?
Read More »Book Review: ‘Secrets and Lies’ by Christine Amsden
Fans of paranormal mysteries will relish this one!
Read More »Interview with Carlyle Clark, Author of ‘The Black Song Inside’
"I enjoy mysteries and thrillers so I wanted to try to capture the elements I enjoy in each genre in one novel."
Read More »Book Review: ‘The Prodigal’ by Michael Hurley
Can the magic of the sea release you from the bonds that often hold you back? Can belief in yourself help to redeem your past?
Read More »Book Review: ‘Inherit the Dead’ by Various Authors, Edited by Jonathan Santlofer
Twenty best-selling mystery authors have teamed up to write this new novel.
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