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    ARTIFACTS OF DEATH

    FEB. 8, 2011

MYSTERY & DETECTIVE

ARTIFACTS OF DEATH

by Rich Curtin

Perceptive storytelling energized by an admirable protagonist and refined prose. Full review >

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    Floats the Dark Shadow

    SEPT. 1, 2012

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Floats the Dark Shadow

by Yves Fey

Dark and emotionally wrenching, this novel isn’t for those looking for a restful night’s sleep, but readers who crave edgy... Full review >

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    THE CLARET MURDERS

    JULY 19, 2012

THE CLARET MURDERS

by Tom Collins

Somewhat formulaic but nonetheless fun and atmospheric Southern murder mystery. Full review >

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    WHAT LIES BENEATH

    AUG. 20, 2012

WHAT LIES BENEATH

by Anne Hamilton

A quick-paced, emotionally satisfying thriller aimed at the sophisticated YA reader. Full review >

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    BADEN-POWELL'S BEADS

    APRIL 10, 2012

BADEN-POWELL'S BEADS

by Paul D. Parsons

A somewhat predictable but engrossing read with a Da Vinci Code–style central mystery. Full review >

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    The Kronos Interference

    JUNE 30, 2012

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    DEATH HAS ITS BENEFITS

    JULY 31, 2012

DEATH HAS ITS BENEFITS

by Ronald Aiken

Readers willing to enter an edgy, seamy world will enjoy this dark and fatalistic tale. Full review >

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  • INDIE

    THE FINAL RACE

    AUG. 14, 2012

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