• FICTION

    A BECKONING WAR

    JAN. 15, 2014

FICTION

A BECKONING WAR

by Matthew Murphy

An empathetic yet flawed man drives this wonderful novel, the first from an author ready for a glittering literary career. Full review >

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    APEX PREDATOR

    DEC. 9, 2013

THRILLER & SUSPENSE

APEX PREDATOR

by Kelvin Kwa

A thriller with the speed and precision of a tightly edited action film, headlined by a colossal monster that could give the... Full review >

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    HENRY'S RE-ENTRY

    DEC. 3, 2013

  • NONFICTION

    JUSTICE DENIED

    JULY 12, 2010

NONFICTION

JUSTICE DENIED

by Howell Woltz

A stirring legal drama made more thrilling by sharp, journalistic prose. Full review >

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    MIDNIGHT RUMBA

    APRIL 15, 2013

FICTION

MIDNIGHT RUMBA

by Eduardo Santiago

A historically sound, sublimely heartbreaking novel about the soul of the Cuban revolution. Full review >

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    Plague of Angels

    JAN. 1, 2014

FICTION

Plague of Angels

by John Patrick Kennedy

An intriguing, intensely readable combination of Game of Thrones and the New Testament. Full review >

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    QUEEN OF HEARTS

    MAY 6, 2014

  • FICTION

    SEX, RAIN, AND COLD FUSION

    OCT. 14, 2013

  • NONFICTION

    Sutro's Glass Palace

Sutro's Glass Palace

by John A. Martini

A beautiful resource about a mysterious San Francisco landmark. Full review >

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  • NONFICTION

    The Corruption of Innocence

    SEPT. 10, 2013

NONFICTION

The Corruption of Innocence

by Lori St. John

An effective exposé of the criminal justice system that casts convincing doubt on the guilt of a death row inmate. Full review >

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  • FICTION

    THE ELECTRIC AFFINITIES

    SEPT. 4, 2013

FICTION

THE ELECTRIC AFFINITIES

by Wade Stevenson

An atmospheric, evocative tale of youth endeavoring to live free. Full review >

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