In ‘The Long March Home,’ Friendship and Forgiveness are the Keys to Survival [REVIEW]

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During World War II, the Bataan Peninsula in the Philippines became the stuff of nightmares for POWs. (Photo courtesy Canva)

From a young age, four friends growing up in the American South find joy and solace in their fierce devotion to one another. But as they enter adulthood, war tests the strength of their bond. Will they survive the ravages they endure on foreign soil? And just what will be waiting for them at home if they manage to return? Find out in Marcus Brotherton and Tosca Lee’s unforgettable new novel, The Long March Home.

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Family Secrets Abound in Joseph Finder’s ‘House on Fire’ [REVIEW]

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When a man dies due to an overdose, is big pharma to blame? (Photo courtesy Canva)

Every family has its secrets, and in Joseph Finder’s House on Fire, a prestigious and powerful clan has more than its fair share. With their wealth on the line, they will do whatever it takes to keep the bodies buried, particularly when a private investigator starts snooping into their affairs after one of his best friends becomes a casualty of their unspeakable business practices. Will the PI sniff out the guilty party, or will his be the next body that turns up dead?

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Old Friends Get a Second Chance at Love in Carolyn Brown’s ‘Cowboy Courage’ [REVIEW]

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She’s a veteran. He’s a cowboy. Although they grew up in the same town, life took them in totally different directions. But when she comes back to lend her aunt a hand, will they find enough common ground to fall in love? Find out in Carolyn Brown’s Cowboy Courage.

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‘Daddy’s Gone A Hunting’ Reminds Us Why Mary Higgins Clark is the Queen of Suspense [REVIEW]

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When a furniture factory burns to the ground, everyone seems to be a suspect in Mary Higgins Clark’s Daddy’s Gone A Hunting. (Photo courtesy Canva)

When a blaze wipes out a furniture business, investigators try to figure out who is to blame. Is it the owner’s daughter? An embittered former employee? A homeless veteran? Or perhaps the owner himself? There’s no shortage of suspects in Mary Higgins Clark’s Daddy’s Gone A Hunting. But which one of them actually did it? Find out in this riveting whodunnit from the Queen of Suspense! Read more of this post

‘The Batter’s Box’: Five Questions for Andy Kutler [INTERVIEW]

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Author Andy Kutler swings for the fences and hits a home run with The Batter’s Box, his heartfelt tale about a baseball hero turned soldier who must navigate his reentry into life stateside in the years following the war. The result is a tale that is impassioned, sobering, and smart. We hope you enjoy our insightful chat with this award-winning writer!— J&H Read more of this post