![]() Why we're taking notice: Are you a cozy mystery fan? We are, and have been reading Burrows since his Arthur Ellis Award-winning debut two years ago. But will the men’s partnership survive when the danger from above begins to cast its dark shadow? ![]() With their beleaguered Chief Superintendent blocking every attempt to interview the project’s uber-wealthy owners, Jejeune and Maik must work together to find their answers. But Sergeant Danny Maik, heading the investigation in Jejeune’s absence, believes a huge cash incentive being offered for the research may play a crucial role. But he also knows that answering that call could destroy the life he and his girlfriend Lindy have built for themselves in the village of Saltmarsh, in north Norfolk.īack in Saltmarsh, the brutal murder of a researcher involved in a local climate change project has everyone looking at the man’s controversial studies as a motive. When the Scottish police show visiting Detective Chief Inspector Domenic Jejeune the book, he recognizes it as a call for help. He approaches the body, tucks a book into the dead man’s pocket, and leaves. If that's your kind of book, then don't miss this one from the acclaimed Bozak.Ībout the book: A man falls to his death from a cliff face in western Scotland. Its structure has been compared to Lives of Girls and Women, using stories to show a young woman's coming of age. Why we're taking notice: This is a slow and quiet book, perfect for long summer days. All the while, Shell quietly watches her parents’ loveless marriage fall apart and learns to survive divorce, weight gain, heartache, and first love.Ī funny, sensitive portrayal of the innocence and uncertainty of childhood and adolescence, Thirteen Shells is a true-to-life collection that is as unforgettable as it is poignant. Over time, she gradually trades her unconventional upbringing for junk food, rock music, and boys. ![]() At the age of five, Shell’s world is transformed when the family moves into a new house, where she grows up. ![]() Here we present you with an excellent stack of great summer reads guaranteed to make those long days (and nights!) even better.Ībout the book: Spanning the late 1970s to the late 1980s, Nadia Bozak’s thirteen stories are narrated from the perspective of Shell, the only child of bohemian artisans determined to live off their handicrafts and uphold a left-wing lifestyle. An excellent stack of summer reads guaranteed to make those long days (and nights!) even better. ![]()
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