FICTION

WAKING GODS

by Sylvain Neuvel

Pure, unadulterated literary escapism featuring giant killer robots and the looming end of humankind. In a word:... Full review >

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THE BRIDGE

by Stuart Prebble

While Prebble (The Insect Farm, 2015) flounders when writing believably youthful characters, he spins an entertaining tale... Full review >

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MYSTERY & DETECTIVE

WAKING LIONS

by Ayelet Gundar-Goshen ; translated by Sondra Silverston

Gundar-Goshen’s U.S. debut seems poised to catch fire, with the multiple narrative perspectives and dizzying reversals that... Full review >

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I SEE YOU

by Clare Mackintosh

The author’s meticulous detail to investigative accuracy and talent in weaving a thrilling tale set her work apart from... Full review >

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DEAD MAN SWITCH

by Matthew Quirk

An excellent follow-up to Cold Barrel Zero (2015), this is a standout thriller. Full review >

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INSIDE V

by Paula Priamos

A lean, searing, and psychologically astute thriller with a surprising twist and an unforgettable heroine. Full review >

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IF WE WERE VILLAINS

by M.L. Rio

This novel about obsession at the conservatory will thoroughly obsess you. Full review >

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A SINGLE SPY

by William Christie

Part bildungsroman, part history lesson, part political exposé, Christie's enthralling novel defies expectations while... Full review >

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