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September 22, 2020 In Fiction

Silence of the White City by Eva Garcia Saentz

Exotic, dark, twisted and entirely engaging, this first entry in a series set in Basque country is rife with bizarre ritual murder, family secrets, revenge fantasies and alien culture.

September 22, 2020 In Fiction

Tower of Fools by Andrzej Sapkowski

A complex and convoluted tale of 15^th century politics, religion and spirituality with a vast complement of characters, enlivened by fighting, escape and flight and a pinch of romance. Entertaining and engaging.

September 22, 2020 In Fiction

The Evening and the Morning by Ken Follett

Rich with detail, rife with conflict and resolution, and entirely satisfying to any fan of Follett’s Kingsbridge books.

September 22, 2020 In Fiction

Red Lotus by Chris Bohjalian

A modern-day plague tale with especial resonance for our current situation, this tightly written tale of evil and heroism will appeal to any thriller reader, and to many others who appreciate a story that evokes a visceral reaction.