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Francis-Sharma mines Trinidadian heritage in debut

Tuesday, 3 June 2014, 14:18 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

"'Til the Well Runs Dry" (Henry Holt and Co.), by Lauren Francis-Sharma   Much like the varied Trinidadian population it seeks to illustrate, "'Til the Well Runs...

'Voodoo Ridge' has tension-packed plot

Saturday, 31 May 2014, 14:11 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

"Voodoo Ridge" (The Permanent Press), by David Freed   For once, Cordell Logan, ex-military assassin turned flight instructor, is happy. After years of trying, he finally has...

'The Skin Collector' is tense thriller

Friday, 30 May 2014, 14:09 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

"The Skin Collector" (Grand Central Publishing), by Jeffery Deaver   Jeffery Deaver brings back detective Lincoln Rhyme in his tense new thriller, "The Skin...

Steve Berry is back with 'Lincoln Myth'

Thursday, 29 May 2014, 14:05 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

"The Lincoln Myth" (Ballantine Books), by Steve Berry   A quick favor plunges former government agent Cotton Malone into a conspiracy with ties to both his personal life and a...

Mayle's sleuth tries to prevent a murder

Wednesday, 28 May 2014, 14:00 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

"The Corsican Caper" (Alfred A. Knopf), by Peter Mayle   Want to enjoy delicious meals in the south of France amid gorgeous scenery with many bottles of wine, particularly rose,...

'Kraken Project' is compelling thriller

Tuesday, 27 May 2014, 13:56 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

"The Kraken Project" (Forge Books), by Douglas Preston   Douglas Preston, who co-writes the Pendergast novels with Lincoln Child, goes solo with his cutting-edge science thriller...

'Hollow Girl' fitting conclusion to Prager series

Monday, 26 May 2014, 13:32 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

"The Hollow Girl" (Tyrus Books), by Reed Farrel Coleman   The ninth installment in Reed Farrel Coleman's series featuring Moe Prager, an ex-cop turned private detective, finds...

The colours of Mellieha

Sunday, 25 May 2014, 20:24 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

George Fenech was born and lived most of his life in Mellieha, except for some years when he was training in Rome.   Nevertheless, he was one of the most prolific artists of our time and...

'The Kill Switch' combines thrills & adventure

Sunday, 25 May 2014, 13:43 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

"The Kill Switch" (William Morrow), by James Rollins and Grant Blackwood   Former Army Ranger Tucker Wayne and his military working dog Kane were introduced in James Rollins'...

Novel treats heavy subject matter with light touch

Saturday, 24 May 2014, 13:41 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

"The Possibilities" (Simon & Schuster), by Kaui Hart Hemmings   In the resort town of Breckenridge, Colorado, Sarah St. John is mourning her son, Cully, who died in an...

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