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New & Notable Fiction: November 2012 (page 3)


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Cover art for YOUNG PHILBY
FICTION
Released: Nov. 13, 2012

"A Cold-War spy novel for the top shelf."
A dizzying "what if" take on (in)famous British spy Kim Philby. Read full book review >
Cover art for BIRDS OF WINTER
FICTION
Released: Nov. 14, 2012

"Harry's adventures continue to provide physical dangers, Florida lore and an endless supply of women for him to fall in love with. This installment, more thriller than mystery, grips you from beginning to end."
Steamy Southwest Florida provides the backdrop for more dangerous dealings. Read full book review >
Cover art for CITY OF DARK MAGIC
FICTION
Released: Nov. 27, 2012

"Even the minor characters are drawn ingeniously in this exuberant, surprising gem."
The riddle of Beethoven's "Immortal Beloved," alchemy and clandestine love fuse in this fast-paced, funny, romantic mystery. Read full book review >
Cover art for MANDARIN GATE
FICTION
Released: Nov. 27, 2012

"Casual readers be warned: Pattison's seventh Inspector Shan thriller is another hypnotic immersion in a fascinating culture."
A brutal killing in Tibet draws a veteran investigator out of the safety of his new bureaucratic job and into a complicated tangle of political interests and deadly alliances. Read full book review >