Book Review
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...
Book Review
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...
Book Review
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...
Book Review
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...
Book Review
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,...
Book Review
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...
Book Review
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...
Book Review
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,...