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Light of the Desert

by Jill Allen

Walters’s poignant novel puts a human face on “honor killings” while tapping into the universal quandaries surrounding faith, hope, guilt, and familial love. The moral consequences of religiously motivated killings are but one... Read More

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Man from the East

by Jill Allen

The wounds these lovers unwittingly self-inflict deepen this story of an interreligious relationship. Mohsen El-Guindy’s compelling second novel, "Man from the East", explores the differences between Western capitalism and Eastern... Read More

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Tennessee Tremors

by Jill Allen

Companies and corporate misdeeds become the main characters in this novel of mystery and scandal. These days, many people almost expect corporations to cut corners and fudge data, but, thankfully, it still remains shocking when a... Read More

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Chaconne in J Minor

by Jill Allen

Juhl’s captivating debut lesbian romance features a multilayered plot and musical phrasing. Christine Juhl’s captivating lesbian romance, "Chaconne in J Minor", explores the nervousness associated with a first love affair, recovery... Read More

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Gipsy Lake

by Jill Allen

This Everywoman dives into a fantastical world to explore mysterious inner experiences. Domenico Corna’s spellbinding third book and second novel, "Gipsy Lake", explores philosophy in a compelling, nuanced way. In a nameless country,... Read More

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Dark Lady of Hollywood

by Jill Allen

All the world’s a stage when an actress and a terminally ill TV executive meet in this biting comedy. It takes a special kind of talent to simultaneously skewer Hollywood and Shakespeare while writing a thought-provoking novel, and... Read More

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Death's Way

by Jill Allen

Terse yet evocative descriptions portray characters deeply with a minimal number of words. Life, death, and the right path to take while alive are some of the themes poignantly explored in Death’s Way, the fifth book featuring... Read More

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Blood Money

by Jill Allen

Russell expertly interweaves his medical knowledge with suspense to start Mackie’s series of books off with a resounding bang. "Blood Money", the thrilling debut mystery from Stephen Russell, plunges into an intriguing ride of murder,... Read More

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