Rav Hisda’s Daughter Book I: Apprentice by Maggie Anton Reader fascination with all things magical in modern literature continues—from the Harry Potter novels to most recently, Deborah Harkness’ A Discovery of Witches. Modern witches may be fantastical, yet history reveals that in third-century Babylonia, in the land where the word “magic” originated, real-life enchantresses used incantations for everyday needs and desires. Novelist Maggie Anton, author of the acclaimed Rashi’s Daughters series, shares a young woman’s entry into this world of ancient sorcery in RAV HISDA’S DAUGHTER Book I: Apprentice (Plume Original; August 2012; $16.00) As Rome battles Zoroastrian Persia for dominance, Babylonia is in conflict. Amid the turmoil, Talmudic sage Rav Hisda and his colleagues struggle to … [Read more...]
New York Times Bestselling Novelist Laura Lippman
NEW PAGE TURNING NOVEL "AND WHEN SHE WAS GOOD" Ripped from the Headlines story about Suburban Moms who are Madams Throughout her prolific career, both as a reporter for the Baltimore Sun and a novelist, Laura Lippman has written an impressive collection of tales, ranging from the beloved Tess Monaghan series to her riveting and intellectually complex stand-alones. Critics and fans alike have praised Lippman's unparalleled ability to weave together thought-provoking, intricate plotlines with fully realized and compelling characters. USA Today calls her work "disarming and fascinating," while The Washington Post simply proclaims that Lippman is "one of the best novelists around, period." Now with her new stand-alone, page turning novel AND WHEN SHE WAS GOOD (William Morrow), Lippman … [Read more...]
Carla Neggers
New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Carla Neggers once again delves into the world of international intrigue in HERON’S COVE, her newest novel that hits stores August 2012. www.carlanegger.com Set in one of the author’s most beloved locations, the mist-shrouded coast of Maine, HERON’S COVE offers a gripping story of a priceless collection Russian jewelry that’s about to be stolen … again. For millions of readers, the popular New England author’s books mean edge-of-their-seats suspense, complex plotting, multi-faceted characters and romantic tension. HERON’S COVE, which hits stores August 2012, is no exception. In the gripping novel, FBI agent and art crimes expert Emma Sharpe and her new love, FBI undercover agent Colin Donovan, fight to uncover the connection between an … [Read more...]
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