ANGRY, ELOQUENT novel explores families through the eyes of a young Irishman working as a caregiver in New York.

SPOOKY, ATMOSPHERIC, STYLISH novel about obsession and family–BRIDESHEAD REVISITED times THE SECRET HISTORY!

GRAND TUDOR EPIC is also a tightly plotted mystery/thriller, and sheer page-turning delight for history buffs!

ROMANCE IS ALMOST an afterthought in this sweet, charming chick-lit book that celebrates grandmotherly love.

SWASHBUCKLING OLD-SCHOOL WESTERN adventure as only the late, great Elmer Kelton could do it–with finesse. B PLUS

TEXAS STANDOFF: A NOVEL OF THE TEXAS RANGERS
Doherty, Tom Associates, LLC
2010

BANNED IN BOSTON! Engaging look at the history of the Watch and Ward Society, a private group of censors. SOLID B

BANNED IN BOSTON
Beacon
2010

JASPER FFORDE is back with another metafictional adventure for his sleuth Thursday Next–or a version of her…

GRACEFUL, TENDER MEMOIR of a composer’s experience of living apart from his twin, who has severe disabilities. B PLUS

TWIN
Penguin Group (USA) Incorporated
2010

A MAGICAL LONDON with a jazz-flavored film noir feel + a tough detective/sorcerer hero = memorable fantasy. B PLUS

MOON OVER SOHO
Del Rey Books
2011

MEMOIR OF A COMPLICATED girlhood in 1960s Buffalo and beyond has clarity and charm amid all the craziness.