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New & Notable Fiction: February 2012 (page 2)


Cover art for ACCIDENTS OF PROVIDENCE
FICTION
Released: Feb. 14, 2012

"A romping good read that is character-driven yet intellectually provocative on issues of law, religion and morality--historical fiction at its best."
Brown's first novel is a heart-poundingly vivid, intellectually provocative account of the legal case against a fictional woman condemned to death for secretly burying her dead, illegitimate newborn in Cromwell's England. Read full book review >
Cover art for PURE
FICTION
Released: Feb. 8, 2012

"It's a bonus that the hero of the piece is a young girl, which ought to serve as inspiration for more than a few readers. Whether Baggott's imagined world is one that you'd want to live in is another matter entirely, of course. Damned Detonations!"
Us 99 percenters will live outside the gates come the future, and it won't be pretty--especially once the nukes start popping. Read full book review >
Cover art for NORUMBEGA PARK
FICTION
Released: Feb. 7, 2012

"This is a superb novel on every level, for Giardina fully fleshes out his characters as he scrutinizes their personal, family and social lives."
A graceful novel of an American family struggling to find identity and spiritual meaning in an age resistant--and even hostile--to their fumbling attempts. Read full book review >
Cover art for LEFT FOR DEAD
FICTION
Released: Feb. 7, 2012

"Loyal fans and newcomers alike will be glad to join feisty Ali (Fatal Error, 2011, etc.) in her latest adventure."
An ex-detective is never too busy to help out a friend. Read full book review >
Cover art for THRONE OF THE CRESCENT MOON
FICTION
Released: Feb. 7, 2012

"An arresting, sumptuous and thoroughly satisfying debut."
Distinctive Middle Eastern fantasy from newcomer Ahmed. Read full book review >
Cover art for DRIFTING HOUSE
FICTION
Released: Feb. 6, 2012

"Lee writes with a clarity and simplicity of style that discloses deep and conflicting emotions about cultural identity."
Affecting stories about the conflicts between Korean and American culture. Read full book review >