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    Three Perfect Liars by Heidi Perks
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    A novel that begins with an advertising firm burning to the ground introduces the reader to three women associated with the inferno - Laura, Mia, and Janie. The story unfolds with suspicions, lies, and a deadly fire, alternating between the perspectives of the women and a police detective. The plot keeps readers guessing about who set the fire and why, with a shocking ending that ties all the threads together.

    The book explores office politics, secrets, and the struggles of balancing work and personal life through the lenses of Laura, Mia, and Janie. The narrative weaves together tension in the workplace, personal conflicts, and a fatal fire that unravels hidden truths, leading to a gripping and engrossing read with good character development.

    Laura stood in the doorway to the kitchen and watched her husband, Nate, carefully stirring a wooden spoon around a pan that was balanced precariously on the edge of the stove. In his other arm, nestl...

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    Clash of Eagles
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    Book 1 in the series:Clash of Eagles

    Clash of Eagles - Clash of Eagles by Alan Smale
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    Clash of Eagles by Alan Smale is an alternative history novel where the Roman Empire discovers North America and clashes with the native tribes. The story follows a Roman legionnaire, Gaius Marcellinus, sent to spy on the Native American peoples for future conquest by Rome. The book delves into themes of exploration, conquest, cultural clashes, and the protagonist's journey of adaptation and survival in this new world.

    Trumpets blared, steel armor clanked, and leather creaked, but the footfalls of his legionaries made little sound in the torn-up soil. The corps of engineers that went ahead of the 33rd Legion carved ...

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    The Hephaestus Plague by Thomas Page
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    'The Hephaestus Plague' by Thomas Page is an eco-horror sci-fi thriller novel from the 1970s that explores the consequences of an earthquake that displaces a primordial species of bugs from the Earth's core. These bugs, resembling armored cockroaches, are blind, deadly, and feed on carbon by starting fires. The plot follows the evolving threat posed by these creatures as they adapt to human environments and become more intelligent, culminating in a global catastrophe scenario. The book combines elements of entomological research with themes of evolutionary adaptation and the dark side of human nature, creating a disturbing yet engrossing narrative that challenges the boundaries between species survival and destruction.

    In the great empty stretch of sand and sky sat the tiny, one-story, white clapboard Baptist church. Within it resided one aged wooden organ and the Reverend Dan C. Potter, a sixty-seven-year-old local...

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    Count to Ten
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    Book 6 in the series:Chicago

    Count to Ten - Chicago by Karen Rose
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    Count to Ten by Karen Rose is a romantic suspense thriller that follows Detective Mia Mitchell and Fire Marshall Reed Solliday as they investigate a series of deadly arson fires that have escalated to murder. Mia and Reed must work together to catch a killer seeking revenge, all while dealing with their own personal issues. The book is described as a solid thriller with a gripping arson plot and a suitably despicable villain. Despite the dark subject matter and high body count, the story is well-written, compelling, and engaging.

    A branch slapped the window and Caitlin Burnette’s jaw clenched. “It’s just the wind,” she muttered. “Don’t be such a baby.” Still, the howling outside was unsettling, and being alone in the Dougherty...

    (Also, see 100 recommendations for the series Chicago )

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    The Running Man by Stephen King (Richard Bachman)
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    The Running Man by Stephen King (Richard Bachman) is a dystopian thriller set in a future controlled by the Network where the poor struggle for survival in a polluted and oppressive society. The protagonist, Ben Richards, desperate for money to support his family, joins a deadly game show called The Running Man where he must evade hunters for 30 days to win a grand prize. The book is fast-paced, gritty, and filled with social commentary, offering a dark and suspenseful narrative that keeps readers engaged till the end.

    She was squinting at the thermometer in the white light coming through the window. Beyond her, in the drizzle, the other highrises in Co-Op City rose like the gray turrets of a penitentiary. Below, in...

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    Malibu Burning by Lee Goldberg
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    Malibu Burning by Lee Goldberg is a fast-paced caper novel that follows the story of master thief Danny Cole seeking revenge by using a wildfire to loot rich people's homes. The book introduces two new series characters, arson investigators Walter Sharpe and Andrew Walker, who must stop Cole's elaborate scheme while navigating through the chaos of out-of-control California wildfires. The plot intertwines between Cole's planning and executing the heist and Sharpe and Walker's pursuit, culminating in a deadly climax in a fire-ravaged area.

    The writing style in Malibu Burning is described as engaging, with vivid descriptions of fires that evoke both horror and beauty. The book delves into the challenges faced by firefighters, the intricacies of arson investigations, and the dynamic between law enforcement and criminals. The characters are depicted as likable and multi-dimensional, with entertaining dialogues and an over-the-top yet suspenseful narrative that keeps readers engaged till the very end.


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