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The Reckoning by John GrishamIn 1946 Clanton, Mississippi, World War II hero Pete Banning calmly and inexplicably kills his pastor and friend, the Reverend Dexter Bell, and refuses to defend his actions during the subsequent trial. Reviewers say: "What makes Grisham's latest something more than a typical legal thriller is its structure. ... This is Grisham experimenting with the traditional legal-thriller format, and his experiment yields thoroughly engaging results" (Booklist Reviews).
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Vendetta by Iris JohansenCharged with protecting the life of his murdered boss' daughter, Jude Brandon teams up with longtime ally Catherine Ling to stop a terrorist who is plotting a nuclear attack. This is Johansen's 23rd Eve Duncan novel. Reviewers say: "Highly complex characters and a stunning conclusion make this a winner" (Publishers Weekly Reviews).
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The Kinship of Secrets by Eugenia Kim The story of two sisters separated by the Korean War follows Miran, who grows up living with her parents in a prosperous American suburb, and her sister Inja who struggles with life in war-torn Korea and ties to a family she doesn't remember. Reviewers say: "Kim's (The Calligrapher's Daughter, 2009) second novel is a timely and moving historical saga illuminating the repercussions experienced by families separated by war" (Booklist Reviews).
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The Colors of all the Cattle by Alexander McCall SmithReluctantly running for City Council when a flashy developer announces plans to build a hotel beside a graveyard, Mma Ramotswe, aided by the loyal Mma Potokwane, taps her humor and generosity of spirit to outmaneuver a corrupt rival.This is McCall Smith's 19th addition to his No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series Reviewers say: "Smith continues to bring joy to his readers through his insights into the human heart" (Publishers Weekly Reviews).
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