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Book Review: The Detective and the Woman: A Novel of Sherlock Holmes by Amy Thomas
A story of Sherlock Holmes and Irene Adler, The Detective and the Woman winds believably through a beautiful setting interspersed with historical figures.
Read More »Book Review: The Heartbreak of Aaron Burr by H.W. Brands
Aaron Burr's correspondence serves as primary source of portrait of enigmatic historical figure.
Read More »Book Review: Songs of the Earth (Wild Hunt) by Elspeth Cooper
A simple sword and sorcery tale.
Read More »Book Review: The Land of Later On by Anthony Weller
Novel creates, but doesn't deeply explore, an afterlife where the dead are encouraged to reincarnate rather than stay in eternity,
Read More »Book Review: Professor Moriarty: The Hound of the D’Urbervilles (Professor Moriarty Novels) by Kim Newman
We all know Sherlock Holmes' side of the story; this is Moriarty's darker version of events.
Read More »Book Review: Red April by Santiago Roncagliolo
Peruvian author uses crime genre to explore the effects of the struggle between the country's government and the Shining Path revolutionaries.
Read More »Book Review: This Day In Music by Neil Cossar
People, concerts and bestselling records among second edition of pop and rock music events for each day of the year.
Read More »Book Review: Our Tragic Universe by Scarlett Thomas
Scarlett Thomas ponders immorality, simulated universes, and the "storyless story" in her latest novel.
Read More »Book Review: Captive: My Time as a Prisoner of the Taliban by Jere Van Dyk
American journalist's open discussion of being held captive by the Taliban shows readers the human aspect of his experience.
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