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The Yard by Alex Grecian

Mystery & SF/F Instore Newsletter, 2012
Mystery and True Crime
Nici's Reviews
Penguin
Set in London right after the reign of Jack the Ripper, this novel has Walter Day— newly hired on at Scotland Yard—trying to solve the murder of a fellow detective. Afraid that they face a new Ripper and still suffering from low public opinion, the whole squad struggles with the possibility of a new type of criminal—the serial killer. Rich with historic details and full of tantalizing action, this is a fascinating look at the very start of modern police investigation—and the start of modern crime.
Reviewed by: 
Nici

Among Others by Jo Walton

Mystery & SF/F Instore Newsletter, 2012
Science Fiction/Fantasy
Jocelyn's Reviews
MacMillan
Morganna was a twin, and now she’s not. She was a whole person, and now she’s not. She was happy, and now she’s not. The twins grew up with magic, taught to them by fairies most children grow out of. Something bad happened, and now Mor is alone, crippled in a strange place, and desperately lonely. This book is as much about the mysteries of being a teenage girl, and the magic of books, as it is of magic.
Reviewed by: 
Jocelyn
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Among Others: A Novel (Paperback)

By Jo Walton
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ISBN: 9780765331724
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Published: Tor Books - January 3rd, 2012

Animal Man V.1 by Jeff Lemire

Mystery & SF/F Instore Newsletter, 2012
Fiction Recommendations
Jocelyn's Reviews
Buddy Baker is a vegetarian and animal rights activist; a former stunt-man turned actor; a bemused hipster icon; and a father and husband—a family man. Also—though this is somewhat embarrassing for him to admit—he is sometimes a super hero. Animal Man is the perfect blend of horror and humanity, the explorations of family relationships and individual ambitions right alongside horrific visions of monsters and madmen—both threatening the innocent, and those inside of ourselves.
Reviewed by: 
Jocelyn

Harbinger by Sara Etienne

Mystery & SF/F Instore Newsletter, 2012
Young Adult
Flannery's Reviews
Penguin
Faye has always known she was different, but it isn’t until she ends up at Holbrook Academy that she finds out just how different she is. Mysterious forces are at work at Holbrook, and as Faye delves into the mystery, she finds herself struggling against dangerous circumstances, dark visions, and her own self-doubt. This mesmerizing tale moves swiftly to climactic finish as Faye discovers who she is and where her destiny lies.
Reviewed by: 
Flannery

Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn

Mystery & SF/F Instore Newsletter, 2012
Mystery and True Crime
Kat's Reviews
RandomHouse
Nick and Amy are unhappily married, and when Amy disappears on their fifth wedding anniversary, leaving behind a string of clues and signs of a struggle, suspicion falls on Nick. As days go by and a tabloid frenzy grows, Nick appears more and more guilty…almost too guilty. A book of masterful twists, uncomfortably real characters and moody wit—I can’t imagine a better beach read.
Reviewed by: 
Kat
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Gone Girl: A Novel (Paperback)

By Gillian Flynn
$18.00
ISBN: 9780307588371
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Published: Ballantine Books - April 22nd, 2014

Carte Blanche by Carlo Lucarelli

Mystery & SF/F Instore Newsletter, 2012
Mystery and True Crime
Seana's Reviews
It's April, 1945. Fascist Italy is on its last legs, and everyone is scrambling to save their own fortunes—or skins. Enter the enigmatic figure of Commissario DeLuca, who, though an ordinary policeman, has previously been employed by some dubious characters of the crumbling regime. All he wants to do is solve an ordinary murder. But that may be too much to ask. The first of an acclaimed trilogy.
Reviewed by: 
Seana

Blackbirds by Chuck Wendig

Mystery & SF/F Instore Newsletter, 2012
Science Fiction/Fantasy
Andrea's Reviews
Miriam is a drifter with a strange gift: when she touches someone for the first time, she sees a vision of how they will die. She has mostly used this gift to scavenge the victim's cash by being there at the right moment—because she is always right. But when she shakes hands with a friendly truck driver and foresees that the last word he utters is her name, her bitter, opportunistic attitude may have to change. Dark, sharp, and really well-written.
Reviewed by: 
Andrea

War for the Oaks by Emma Bull

Mystery & SF/F Instore Newsletter, 2012
Science Fiction/Fantasy
Flannery's Reviews
For Eddi, music is life. Unfortunately, life isn’t going so great right now, and that’s before she finds herself involved in a faerie war. Now, whether she wants to or not, she has a pivotal role to play in the conflict, and the outcome may rest on her shoulders. This is a fantastic tale–dark, lyrical, funny and tough. Fans of Gaiman and de Lint will love this tale of war and music.
Reviewed by: 
Flannery
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War for the Oaks: A Novel (Paperback)

By Emma Bull
$23.99
ISBN: 9780765300348
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Published: Orb Books - July 6th, 2001

The Magicians by Lev Grossman

Mystery & SF/F Instore Newsletter, 2012
Science Fiction/Fantasy
Kimberly's Reviews
Penguin
The existence of magic does not make Grossman’s dysphoric characters any more capable of dealing their own unhappiness. This book perfectly so captures the soul crushing ennui of emotional purposelessness; I want to hate Quentin and his pals, but there is too much of myself in there to do so. Littered with Narnia and Harry Potter homages, The Magicians is a realist take on the magical world.
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Kimberly
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The Magicians: A Novel (Magicians Trilogy #1) (Paperback)

By Lev Grossman
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ISBN: 9780452296299
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Published: Penguin Books - May 25th, 2010

Body Double by Tess Gerritsen

Mystery & SF/F Instore Newsletter, 2012
Mystery and True Crime
Flannery's Reviews
RandomHouse
Dr. Maura Isles is one of the best coroners around, but nothing can prepare her for finding her murdered twin, a twin she didn’t even know existed. Now, she and Detective Jane Rizzoli must race to catch a twisted killer, all the while digging into the mystery of Maura’s heritage. Gerritsen is an expert at fast paced, keep you up all night thrillers featuring strong female heroines, and this may be her best!
Reviewed by: 
Flannery

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