THRILLER & SUSPENSE

SEASON OF THE WITCH

by Natasha Mostert

Mostert manages it all quite impressively, concocting an intellectual puzzler that will keep the reader hooked, and... Full review >

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FICTION

DAUGHTERS OF THE WITCHING HILL

by Mary Sharratt

Committed storytelling and visual detail mark this overlong but tightly wound historical. Full review >

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FICTION

A WITCH IN TIME

by Madelyn Alt

Maggie’s sixth (Where There’s a Witch, 2009, etc.) is for those who like a little mystery with their romance. Full review >

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SCIENCE FICTION & FANTASY

FIREBIRD

by R. Garcia y Robertson

A consummate blend of folklore, magic, history and storytelling, this book is sensual, culturally literate and perfectly... Full review >

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SCIENCE FICTION & FANTASY

INDIGO SPRINGS

by A.M. Dellamonica

A psychologically astute, highly original debut—complex, eerie and utterly believable. Stay tuned for the projected sequel. Full review >

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FICTION

SON OF A WITCH

by Gregory Maguire

Too long, but few readers will fail to stay its magical course. Once again, the myth of Oz proves its enduring power. Full review >

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SCIENCE FICTION & FANTASY

A DISCOVERY OF WITCHES

by Deborah Harkness

Entertaining, though not in the league of J.K. Rowling—or even Anne Rice. But please, people: no more vamps and wizards, OK? Full review >

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