New and Notable Fiction for August

by C.J. Box

Once again, Box provides the complete suspense package: unobtrusively slick detection, buckets of surprises and mounting... Full review >

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by Yannick Murphy

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by Kevin Wilson

A fantastic first novel that asks if the kids are alright, finding answers in the most unexpected places. Full review >

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by Don Winslow

A former private investigator with an encyclopedic knowledge of the seamier side of Southern California, Winslow... Full review >

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by Tom Perrotta

There’s even a happy ending of sorts, as characters adapt and keep going, fortified by the knowledge that they “were more... Full review >

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by Lev Grossman

Fabulous fantasy spiked with bitter adult wisdom—not to be missed. Full review >

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by Laura Lippman

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by Amy Waldman

A stellar debut. Waldman’s book reflects a much-needed understanding of American paranoia in the post-9/11 world. Full review >

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by Reginald Hill

Near the end, a character refers to the fate of “the dreadful, drab English.” There’s nothing drab about this dark and... Full review >

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by Brian O'Reilly with Virginia O'Reilly

Light comedy and good food make a winning combination. Full review >

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