"The Chalk Man" (Crown) by C.J. Tudor Childhood affects development into adulthood, as C.J. Tudor fervently illustrates in her compelling debut, "The Chalk Man." The discovery more than 30 years...

"A Map of the Dark" (Mulholland) by Karen Ellis Childhood violence can breed violence. But for Elsa Myers, a violent childhood gave her an insight that she uses daily as an FBI special agent in...

"Debriefing: Collected Stories" (Farrar, Straus and Giroux), by Susan Sontag Susan Sontag is best known for her essays, but she also wrote novels, a play and short stories. A new book out this...

“Preca Publications” of Blata l-Bajda have just published a new book for children and adolescents entitled “Id-Dragun tad-Dragonara”. This is a translation and adaptation into...

"The Midnight Line" (Delacorte Press), by Lee Child Author Lee Child delivers another classic Jack Reacher tale with "The Midnight Line." Reacher's curiosity is piqued when he gets off a bus...

"Insidious Intent" (Atlantic Monthly Press), by Val McDermid A highlight of Val McDermid's novels is the tight control she maintains over her complex plots that are enhanced by believable and...

"Future Home of the Living God" (Harper), by Louise Erdrich Evolution runs amok in Louise Erdrich's new novel, "Future Home of the Living God." Ladybugs are the size of cats. Dragonflies have...

International Institute for Baroque Studies The Journal of Baroque Studies Number 03 Volume 01                  University of Malta...

"Tango Down" (Permanent Press), by Chris Knopf Sam Acquillo is plagued with problems in "Tango Down," the latest in Chris Knopf's entertaining and well-written series about a former professional...

"The Woman Who Smashed Codes: A True Story of Love, Spies, and the Unlikely Heroine Who Outwitted America's Enemies" (Dey Street Books), by Jason Fagone Her story is so surprising it's not only...