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

March 31, 2023 by Leave a comment

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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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WE SHALL NOT SHATTER: An Interview with Elaine Stock

June 3, 2022 by Leave a comment

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World War II has been the inspiration for a great deal of historical fiction. With so many angles to approach the global conflict and how it impacted everyone’s life—whether directly or indirectly—there are just countless stories to be told. As Anthony Doerr’s All the Light We Cannot See made us examine the war from the vantage point of a blind girl in France, Elaine Stock’s new novel, We Shall Not Shatter demonstrates how the deaf community in Poland fared during the same time. It’s a fascinating glimpse into this aspect of our history that we have not considered before, and we are excited to share this book with you. We hope you find our interview with Elaine as fascinating as we did. Enjoy! —J&H

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Rhys Bowen Takes Readers on a Journey to the Past in ‘The Tuscan Child’ [REVIEW]

February 12, 2022 by Leave a comment

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A woman travels to Italy to discover the truth about her father’s past in Rhys Bowen’s The Tuscan Child. (Photo by Roberto Trombetta, Flickr)

A father’s secrets. A daughter’s search for answers. The place that heals them both. In Rhys Bowen’s The Tuscan Child, thirty years separates two people bound by blood and trauma. But within the breathtaking Italian countryside, they’ll find a way forward.

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THE SECRET EYE: An Interview with Brad Hanson

February 11, 2022 by Leave a comment

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We are always excited to encounter a new author, particularly one that is getting as many rave reviews as today’s guest. His debut novel, The Secret Eye, has been called a “fast-paced, action filled story,” which is just the kind of book we know you love reading. We hope you enjoy this exclusive interview with the author. —J&H

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Kurt Austin Must Save the Planet from a Chilling End in Clive Cussler and Graham Brown’s ‘Fast Ice’ [REVIEW]

January 28, 2022 by Leave a comment

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Kurt Austin heads to Antarctica in Fast Ice. (Photo courtesy Canva)

When a colleague vanishes in Antarctica, Kurt Austin and Joe Zavala set out on a rescue mission to the South Pole. Along the way, however, they encounter more than just icebergs and frosty temperatures. Now they also have to stop a madman from ending the world as we know it. Will they be able to save both their friend and the planet? Find out in Clive Cussler and Graham Brown’s Fast Ice.

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