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  • FICTION

    LOOKING OUT THE BACK DOOR

    MAY 26, 2011

FICTION

LOOKING OUT THE BACK DOOR

by Ann Richardson Davis

Harshly beautiful stories, shot through with spiritual exaltation. Full review >

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  • FICTION

    N-SPACE

    APRIL 27, 2011

SCIENCE FICTION & FANTASY

N-SPACE

by Chris Martin

Martin’s varied literary structure and assimilation of human emotions, fused with a fast-paced, imaginative storyline and... Full review >

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  • FICTION

    MINDWARP

    APRIL 15, 2011

FICTION

MINDWARP

by Richard Hébert

A beguiling blend of high-concept narrative and old-school literary chops. Full review >

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  • NONFICTION

    TALES FROM THE GRANITE ORCHARD

    FEB. 25, 2011

  • FICTION

    CREATURES WE DREAM OF KNOWING

    JAN. 13, 2011

SCIENCE FICTION & FANTASY

CREATURES WE DREAM OF KNOWING

by Andrew Marr

Fans of the fantastic, the quirky and the diversity of nature will find new ideas to relish and ponder. Full review >

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  • NONFICTION

    IMAGINATION & REALITY

    JUNE 29, 2010

  • FICTION

    ON THE EDGE

    APRIL 1, 2010

FICTION

ON THE EDGE

by Ray Verola

A beguiling collection of well-wrought tales by a writer with talent to burn. Full review >

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  • NONFICTION

    "TWO SCOOPS" IS JUST RIGHT

    OCT. 5, 2009

  • FICTION

    THE BEACON

    SEPT. 11, 2009

FICTION

THE BEACON

by Elizabeth Elwood

A collection destined to be popular with those who love amateur sleuths. Full review >

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  • FICTION

    SANTA IS OUT THERE

    JUNE 11, 2009

SANTA IS OUT THERE

by Jon with Cathey Langione Langione

Clever short stories that will entertain mystery fans and lovers of holiday tales. Full review >

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