MYSTERY & DETECTIVE

THE HUNTING WIND

by Steve Hamilton

If the story line sounds weak and wandering, it is: a double disappointment after Alex’s two engaging forerunners. Full review >

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NORTH OF NOWHERE

by Steve Hamilton

Hamilton (The Hunting Wind, 2001, etc.) spins a brisk, well-plotted tale brightened by his usual deft way with local color. Full review >

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BLOOD IS THE SKY

by Steve Hamilton

Hamilton won an Edgar and an Anthony in 1998 for A Cold Day in Paradise. This smart, brisk, twisty tale is even better. Full review >

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FICTION

ICE RUN

by Steve Hamilton

Character-driven, briskly paced, occasionally witty, even wise: Hamilton’s best, better than Edgar-winning A Cold Day in... Full review >

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MYSTERY & DETECTIVE

A STOLEN SEASON

by Steve Hamilton

The cast is strong and the local color vivid as ever, but this time, the plot has the phoned-in feel of characters in search... Full review >

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MYSTERY & DETECTIVE

NIGHT WORK

by Steve Hamilton

It’s hard not to like a good guy like Joe. The plotting goes a bit Grand Guignol at the end, but Hamilton fans are prepared... Full review >

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THRILLER & SUSPENSE

THE LOCK ARTIST

by Steve Hamilton

Readers may tire of lock lore a bit earlier than Hamilton (Night Work, 2007, etc.), but sharp prose and a strong cast should... Full review >

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FICTION

MISERY BAY

by Steve Hamilton

Too soft in the middle to be among the best in this estimable series; still, Hamilton (The Lock Artist, 2010, etc.) has a... Full review >

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