From the publisher: From New York Times-bestselling Southern crime master Ace Atkins comes a gritty, darkly comic tale of greed, violence, and unexpected redemption.Quinn Colson didn't owe his home town of Jericho, Mississippi, a damn thing. After serving for more than a decade as a U.S. Army Ranger, he'd returned, been elected sheriff, and tried to make the town and … [Read more...] about The Innocents — a compelling new read from Ace Atkins
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Little Pretty Things is a roller coaster ride
Juliet Townsend is working a dead-end job at the Mid-Night Inn, a one star hotel, located just outside the small town of Midway, Indiana. She often reflects on her life and her track team races at Midway High School, wondering how it all went so wrong. Juliet has lost hope of ever getting her life back on track until Maddy Bell, her best friend from Midway High, walks into the … [Read more...] about Little Pretty Things is a roller coaster ride
Review of Scam Chowder by Maya Corrigan
Val Deniston knows that her grandfather’s plan to cement his position as an excellent cook is a bad idea. After all, the man can’t even cook. But, what Granddad wants, Granddad gets, including the title of “Codger Cook.” So, they set up the dinner to appear as though the Codger Cook made the meal even though Val did all the work.At the dinner party with five guests, one of … [Read more...] about Review of Scam Chowder by Maya Corrigan
Times Up is a sparkling debut for Janey Mack
Maisie McGrane’s life dream of becoming a Chicago police officer is destroyed when the police academy expels her. Her family has a history of serving in the Chicago police and she was the top cadet in her class. Determined to make it onto the force, Maisie takes a job as a meter maid, which she reasons will set her up for a promotion in a year.While despondent over her … [Read more...] about Times Up is a sparkling debut for Janey Mack
The President’s Shadow is filled with secrets and lies
While gardening in her private section of the White House Rose Garden one night, First Lady Shona Wallace digs up a human arm with a hand tightly wrapped around an old object.Beecher White works in the National Archives where he stores and protects America’s history. He’s also a member of the Culper Ring, started more than 200 years ago, whose mission is to protect the … [Read more...] about The President’s Shadow is filled with secrets and lies