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The Life We Bury is a compelling read

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Joe Talbert has never met his father; his mother is a bipolar alcoholic; and his younger brother is autistic. Joe works two part-time jobs to save money while attending a community college. He escapes his troubles by transferring as a junior to the University, which is two hours away.Joe’s first English class assignment is to write a biography of a stranger. He decides the … [Read more...] about The Life We Bury is a compelling read

In depth with Margaret Coel

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New York Times Bestselling author Margaret Coel has written eighteen Wind River Mysteries. The series features Father John O’Malley and Vicky Holden, two characters who have what could easily be called a complicated relationship. For this interview, Coel discussed her love of history and how she works that into the stories as well as how she personally has been affected by … [Read more...] about In depth with Margaret Coel

The Button Man is a delightful prequel

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“The Button Man” begins with Hugo Marston having just become head of security at the US Embassy in London. On his way to meet with his boss, Hugo decides to walk through a cemetery and discovers a body hanging from a rope. When he finally arrives at the pub, Hugo is told he’s in charge of protecting an American movie-star couple, Dayton Harper and Ginny Ferro. The problem is … [Read more...] about The Button Man is a delightful prequel

Debut mystery author Kathy Aarons launch party

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On Saturday, September 6 at 4:00 pm, Mysterious Galaxy will host a launch party for mystery author Kathy Aarons and her new novel, “Death is Like a Box of Chocolates.” The party will be at Mysterious Galaxy, 7051 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, Suite #302, San Diego.When Berkley publishing told Aarons they wanted a mystery set in a combination book and chocolate shop, she said her … [Read more...] about Debut mystery author Kathy Aarons launch party