A Flaw in the Design by Nathan Oates ~ a Review

by MK French

Gil is a creative writing professor in a small Vermont town, enjoying life with his wife and daughter. He'd been estranged from his sister and her wealthy husband after their son lured his daughter into a dangerous situation. After Gil's sister and her husband are killed in an accident, however, seventeen-year-old Matthew must come to live with Gil and his family. Matthew seems unaffected by the deaths and soon enrolls in Gil's class. He writes stories about the deaths of Gil's family and his own parents, terrifying Gil. He's unwilling to simply let something terrible happen, and will take matters into his own hands.

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Solomon's Crown by Natasha Siegel ~ a Review

by MK French

In twelfth-century Europe, Philip was just crowned King of France. His greatest enemy is King Henry of England, and Philip proposes an alliance with Henry's son Richard, Duke of Aquitaine. Richard despises his father and never thought he could be a king. Philip and Richard not only have a potential alliance but a growing love that is threatened by impending war.

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The Dirty Tricks Department by John Lisle ~ a Nonfiction Review

by Donna Huber

I read a lot of WWII fiction but I've been trying to pick up some nonfiction books about that period in history as I'm discovering a lot of the events were never covered in my history classes. The Dirty Tricks Department is about the OSS (the forerunner to the CIA), Stanley Lovell (the head of the R&D Branch), and their contributions to the war effort. 

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Weyward by Emilia Hart ~ a Review

by Susan Roberts

‘I had nature in my heart, she said. Like she did, and her mother before her. There was something about us – the Weyward women – that bonded us more tightly with the natural world.

We can feel it, she said, the same way we feel rage, sorrow or joy.’

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6 Fantastic Fantasy Stories to Read

by MK French

There are a lot of great fantasy stories coming out this month and I recently finished up an omnibus that came at the end of 2022. If you are a fan of fantasy then you need to check out these books.

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Death on Deck by Verity Bright ~ a Review

by Donna Huber

It's Lady Eleanor Swift's birthday. Hugh has promised to sweep her off on a romantic surprise, but cancels at the last minute - an important case! Fortunately, she had also received an invitation to sail on the maiden voyage of a cruise liner owned by her former boss. Of course, if wouldn't be a celebration without her staff who she thinks of as family so she buys tickets for Clifford and the ladies as well. Unfortunately, her first night on board she witness a murder and worse she recognizes the gun left behind.

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