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HEX ON THE BEACH by Gina LaManna

November 27, 2016

CHARMING, FUNNY PARANORMAL thriller with strong characters, appealing worldbuilding, sweet romance.

Grade: B PLUS

HEX ON THE BEACH (THE MAGIC & MIXOLOGY MYSTERY SERIES, BOOK 1)
Gina LaManna
2016

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THE FAMILY PLOT by Cherie Priest

October 20, 2016

A HEART-POUNDING HAUNTED HOUSE take for the 21st century: a salvage crew uncovers a mansion’s dark secrets. B PLUS

THE FAMILY PLOT
Tom Doherty Associates
2016

Grade: B PLUS

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GHOST TALKERS by Mary Robinette Kowal

October 1, 2016

EXCITING FANTASY THRILLER set in World War I with spiritualist mediums and ghost soldiers hunting traitors. A MINUS

GHOST TALKERS
Tor Books
2016

Grade: A MINUS

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STILETTO by Daniel O’Malley

September 23, 2016

HIGH-ENERGY SUPERNATURAL THRILLER pits super-powered secret agents against creepy horrors. Lots of fun! B PLUS

STILETTO
Little, Brown and Company
2016

Grade: B PLUS

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DAY FOR NIGHT by Stacey E Bryan

July 25, 2016

FAST-PACED PARANORMAL THRILLER with a wicked sense of humor mixes aliens, vampires, and a surfer heroine. B PLUS

DAY FOR NIGHT
Vagabondage Press
2016

Grade: B PLUS

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BITE SOMEBODY by Sara Dobie Bauer

June 27, 2016

SASSY VAMPIRE MYSTERY/ROMANCE with a great sense of fun and a memorable Florida setting. B PLUS #BeachReads

BITE SOMEBODY
World Weaver Press
2016

Grade: B PLUS

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WITCH IS WHEN I SAID GOODBYE by Adele Abbott

May 30, 2016

A WITCH TURNED DETECTIVE solves mysteries with magic in this charming twist on traditional English cozies. B PLUS

WITCH IS WHEN I SAID GOODBYE
Adele Abbott
2016

Grade: B PLUS

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THE KING OF LAS VEGAS by John Van Stry

April 11, 2016

A TIGER-DEMON IN VEGAS? Clever fantasy brings a shape-shifter from India to the US for a new start on life. SOLID B

THE KING OF LAS VEGAS
John Van Stry
2016

Grade: SOLID B

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NECESSARY EVIL, by Ian Tregillis

May 6, 2013

NAZI CYBORG WARRIORS, warlock magic, and time travel combine in this brilliant, spooky World War II thriller.

Grade: B PLUS

NECESSARY EVIL
Tor
2013

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DOMINO FALLS, by Steven Barnes and Tananarive Due

March 26, 2013

THE ZOMBIE TALE REVITALIZED in this horror picaresque.  Strong writing, unforgettable characters.  Chilling!

Grade: B PLUS

DOMINO FALLS
Simon and Schuster/Atria
2013

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