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THE KINGS OF COOL

by Don Winslow

The only blemish in the blood bath is the pretense, late on in the proceedings, that Chon and O are learning something... Full review >

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THE GENTLEMEN'S HOUR

by Don Winslow

A former private investigator with an encyclopedic knowledge of the seamier side of Southern California, Winslow... Full review >

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SAVAGES

by Don Winslow

Graphic proof, if you needed it, that “you can’t make peace with savages.” Full review >

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THE WINTER OF FRANKIE MACHINE

by Don Winslow

A sprawling, anecdotal saga in which the whole, as usual with Winslow (The Power of the Dog, 2005, etc.), is less than the... Full review >

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THE POWER OF THE DOG

by Don Winslow

Winslow’s most ambitious yet, though its irony and pathos work better in individual episodes than across the whole broad... Full review >

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SATORI

by Don Winslow

Perfect for Shibumi fans and anyone else who likes their espionage over the top. Full review >

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