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    CICADA

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    BLACK ART

    OCT. 30, 2012

MYSTERY & DETECTIVE

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by V.T. Davy

An extremely satisfying read, as thrilling as it is humane. Full review >

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    CHASING DIETRICH

    MAY 12, 2011

FICTION

CHASING DIETRICH

by Michael Mears

A solid, page-turning throwback to the golden age of detective novels. Full review >

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    DEAD END JOB

    JUNE 19, 2012

DEAD END JOB

by Ingrid Reinke

A refreshing, humorous read that strikes a winning balance between chick lit and light mystery. Full review >

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    KINGDOM

    MAY 10, 2012

FICTION

KINGDOM

by Anderson O'Donnell

For fans of noir-laden science fiction in the vein of Philip K. Dick that is in equal measures suspenseful, gripping, darkly... Full review >

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    LATE BOOMER

LATE BOOMER

by David Benson

Several wealthy middle-aged Manhattanites—the baby boomers of the title—have been gruesomely murdered, and Detective Carina... Full review >

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    LAY SAINTS

    APRIL 23, 2012

LAY SAINTS

by Adam Connell

A stylish reimagining of the psychic mystery genre. Full review >

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    MEMORIA

    MARCH 26, 2012

SCIENCE FICTION & FANTASY

MEMORIA

by Elizabeth Segrave

Multiple genres come together to form a rewarding, incomparable novel. Full review >

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    TWO OUT OF THREE

    OCT. 6, 2011

FICTION

TWO OUT OF THREE

by M. M. Silva

A well-constructed story that lays a promising foundation for the rest of the series. Full review >

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