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    Stolen by Daniel Palmer
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    'Stolen' by Daniel Palmer is a gripping thriller that delves into the depths of human depravity. The plot follows a young married couple dealing with a medical crisis and the extreme measures they are willing to take to save a loved one. The story is filled with emotional and psychological nuance, leading the reader along a dark and frightening road, with tension building from crisis to crisis to an unexpected climax. The writing style is fast-paced, with a cleverly plotted storyline that keeps the reader hooked from the very first scene.


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    Red Planet Blues by Robert J. Sawyer
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    Red Planet Blues by Robert J. Sawyer is a sci-fi detective novel set in a future Mars colony where prospectors hunt for Martian fossils, reminiscent of a frontier gold rush. The story follows the hard-boiled private investigator, Alex Lomax, as he navigates through a plot filled with twists, betrayals, and identity theft involving transfers of consciousness into android bodies. The narrative combines elements of hard-boiled noir detective fiction, science fiction, and frontier storytelling, creating a unique and engaging blend of genres.

    The book explores themes of human transference into artificial bodies, the pursuit of immortality through technology, and the consequences of identity theft in a futuristic setting. With a backdrop of a domed city on Mars and a society driven by the discovery of valuable Martian fossils, the story mixes humor, suspense, and mystery, offering a fast-paced and entertaining read for fans of noir and science fiction.

    The door to my office slid open. “Hello,” I said, rising from my chair. “You must be my nine o’clock.” I said it as if I had a ten o’clock and an eleven o’clock, but I didn’t. The whole Martian econom...

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    The Girl in the Mirror by Rose Carlyle
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    'The Girl in the Mirror' by Rose Carlyle is a psychological thriller revolving around mirror image twins, Iris and Summer, who are identical on the outside but vastly different on the inside. The plot unfolds as the sisters navigate a twisted inheritance race set by their late father, leading to a voyage on the family yacht from Thailand to the Seychelles. Tragedy strikes during the journey, setting off a chain of dark secrets, lies, and suspense that keeps the reader engaged until the unexpected ending. Carlyle's writing style weaves a narrative filled with deep character dimensions, suspenseful twists, and themes of jealousy, deception, and self-reflection, making it a compelling and relatable read for fans of thrillers.

    I wake in my twin sister’s bed. My face is squashed between plump pillows covered in white cotton. It makes me feel like a kid again, swapping places with Summer, and yet everything has changed. We’re...

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    The Girl with No Shadow - Chocolat by Joanne Harris
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    In 'The Girl with No Shadow' by Joanne Harris, the story picks up four years after the events of 'Chocolat', following Vianne Rocher as she tries to live a magic-free life in Montmartre to protect her daughters. However, their lives are disrupted by the arrival of Zozie de l'Alba, a mysterious and seductive stranger with hidden intentions. As the plot unfolds, secrets are revealed, alliances are tested, and Vianne must confront her most dangerous enemy - herself. The narrative style includes multiple perspectives, adding depth to the characters and their intertwined stories.

    The book is a dark and magical tale set in Montmartre, Paris, filled with elements of fantasy, suspense, and intricate character relationships. Joanne Harris weaves a story of family, community, identity, and the struggle between good and evil, all against the backdrop of a chocolate shop and the mystical aura of Montmartre. The writing style is described as whimsical, vivid, and enchanting, drawing readers into a world where magic and reality intersect in unexpected ways.

    It is a relatively little-known fact that, over the course of a single year, about twenty million letters are delivered to the dead. People forget to stop the mail—those grieving widows and prospectiv...

    (Also, see 100 recommendations for the series Chocolat )

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