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JULY 17, 2012
Castro’s first mystery is fierce and intense, with both harrowing depictions of New Orleans after Katrina and psychological... Full review >
JULY 10, 2012
In weaker hands this would seem a bit contrived, but Cleave knows how to captivate with rich characters and nimble plotting. Full review >
JULY 24, 2012
The novel rewards the reader’s patience: There are complications, deliberations and a riveting resolution. Full review >
JULY 3, 2012
A book that should appeal to grown-up Potter-philes. Full review >
JULY 19, 2012
A confident thriller that leaves us wondering not whether its fictional premise will one day become reality, but when. Full review >
JULY 10, 2012
A smart and engaging what-if that has the virtue of being plausible—and the added virtue of not having been written by Bill... Full review >
JULY 5, 2012
A story about a father and son who bond against the odds, with an ending as quirkily satisfying as the rest of the book. Full review >
JULY 10, 2012
A promising kickoff to a planned trilogy. For Winters (Bedbugs, 2011, etc.), the beauty is in the details rather than the... Full review >
JULY 10, 2012
Vish Puri’s third outing continues the tradition of Hall’s lively franchise. Full review >
JULY 5, 2012
The low-key narrative takes a while to build enough momentum to sustain reader interest, but once immersed in its leisurely... Full review >
JULY 3, 2012
Huston provides readers with more than a mere snapshot; her raw and sensual writing delivers the complete picture. Full review >
JULY 10, 2012
Fans of the genre will love this one. It’s a fast, fun read with crisp dialogue and a tight plot. If you’re a bedtime... Full review >
JULY 17, 2012
Brilliantly imagined. Artfully written. Superbly entertaining. Full review >
JULY 10, 2012
Darkly humorous look at grief, L.A.-style. Full review >
JULY 10, 2012
An excellent debut. Full review >
JULY 17, 2012
A gruesome, unforgettable exposition of the still too-little-known facts of the Armenian genocide and its multigenerational... Full review >
JULY 9, 2012
A wild, sometimes disorienting but impressively crafted novel. Full review >
JULY 1, 2012
Willie Black deserves a sequel. Full review >
JULY 3, 2012
Duncan leaves no doubt about his commitment to the intellectual and the bestial traditions of werewolves and vampires, for... Full review >
JULY 17, 2012
A fast and furious novel from Vonnegut (The Gods of Greenwich, 2011, etc.) and a guaranteed good time. Full review >
JULY 3, 2012
Brookmyre isn't as well-known in the States as fellow Scottish mystery writers Ian Rankin, Val McDermid and Denise Mina, but... Full review >
JULY 3, 2012
Spares no bon mot in exposing Hollywood’s sexism, ageism and incurable penchant for extravagant silliness. Full review >
JULY 24, 2012
A collection of playful stories that often have a dark undercurrent. Far out, man. Full review >
JULY 17, 2012
Talky uplift and a self-congratulatory tone bog down the novel, but through compelling characters, Netzer raises a... Full review >
JULY 3, 2012
Series fans certainly won’t be disappointed. Full review >
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