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In the Company of Knaves: The Lost Years of William Shakespeare Book 3 by Anthony Wildman

Intriguing, immersive, and masterfully wrought… In the heart of Elizabethan London, a stolen play threatens to unravel Shakespeare’s career—and his life—in the third installment of Wildman’s The Lost Years of William Shakespeare series. It’s the winter of 1589. Shakespeare’s career…
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Day of Epiphany by Jerome Bourgault

A triumph… Set against Québec’s Grande Noirceur—the Great Darkness, Bourgault’s latest novel is a haunting exploration of institutional corruption and systemic abuse through the lens of the Duplessis Orphans scandal. Sister Cassandra Lalonde, reclassified from teacher to nurse, watches helplessly…
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 Blood Brothers (Book 5 of A Dying Truth Exposed) by Marcus Abston

Gripping, poignant, and unforgettable: a powerful tale of strength amidst adversity… Amid the turmoil of a nation fractured by war, Annabelle and the Lightning-Strongman family are thrust into a desperate race against time, where the heavy burden of unspoken truths…
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The Middle Generation by M. B. Zucker

Meticulously researched, compellingly told, and engaging; historical fiction at its best. Award-winning author Zucker’s latest novel is a taut and engrossing portrait of a man and a nation in transition. Set during John Quincy Adams’ tenure as Secretary of State…
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What Once Was Promised by Louis Trubiano

Raw, introspective, and unflinching… Trubiano immerses readers in a tense, high-stakes journey of survival, betrayal, and unbreakable bonds as a teenager leaves his quiet Italian village for the unforgiving streets of early 20th-century Boston. In 1914, sixteen-year-old Domenic Bassini departs…
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The Pact of Freedom by M. L. Bull

A gripping and emotional tale of courage, betrayal, and the quest for freedom… A young woman’s eighteenth birthday marks the beginning of betrayal and a dangerous fight for freedom in Bull’s compelling historical tale. Set in the 1850s, the story…
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Leaving Fatherland by Matt Graydon

Intense, poignant, and revelatory. Set against the upheaval of pre- and post-World War II Germany, Graydon’s debut is a powerful, emotional journey into generational trauma, moral conflict, and the quest for truth. The story follows Oskar Bachmann, a misfit in…
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Strawberry Gold by Chris Gerrib

A propulsive historical thriller. Gerrib’s compelling novel plunges readers into a deadly race for lost gold that unravels lives and exposes dark truths. In 1986, 18-year-old Pat Kowalski faces a crumbling life—his father is dying, their home is on the…
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The Hermit of Fish Crescent Island by OWEN SIEFFRE

Haunting, poetic, and deeply moving… Sieffre’s latest novel is a compelling story set against the raw, turbulent beauty of a remote coastal island. After Reconstruction, Elijah joins a British merchant ship, seeking a fresh start. His journey is shattered by…
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A Siren Called Truth (The Bone Wars Trilogy Book 1) by Patricia Roberts Wright

A thought-provoking and compelling read that delves into the human cost behind the pursuit of truth. Wright’s Bone Wars Trilogy kicks off with a gripping, tautly written tale set in the ruthless world of 19th-century paleontology, where ambition, rivalry, and…
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Missing Friends: A Foremothers in the Family Novel by Susan McGuirk

Raw, authentic, and atmospheric; an unsparing look at the immigrant experience from a distinctly female perspective. McGuirk’s debut thrusts readers into the brutal realities of 19th-century America through the unrelenting struggles of an Irish immigrant. In 1841, Catherine McGuirk leaves…
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Sor Juana, My Beloved: The Poetry, The Passion That Is Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz by MaryAnn Shank

Richly layered, elegantly written, and affecting … In Shank’s lyrical historical tale, Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz, a brilliant writer and thinker in 17th-century Mexico, finds herself caught between her artistic ambitions and the increasingly conservative forces of the…
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When a Stranger Knocks: a Great Depression Novel by Peggy Ann Shumway

A beautifully crafted story that offers a rich exploration of the human spirit’s capacity to endure… Shumway’s latest novel is a compelling and unforgettable journey through broken trust, the intensity of first love, and the challenge of believing in the…
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Ordinary Heroes by David Lowther

A poignant exploration of the human experience…  Set against a turbulent period in history, Lowther’s engrossing historical novel follows a soldier grappling with the psychological scars of battle. The war was a nightmare that George and Esther could never fully…
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Tiger Season: A Novel of Korea by Gojan Nikolich

An engaging, propulsive read, loaded with surprising twists; an absolute stunner. Nikolich delivers a raw and unflinching exploration of war’s brutality and absurdity in his latest novel. In the midst of the tumultuous 1960s, American soldier Eddie Profar’s life is…
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Beyond the Bukubuk Tree: A World War II Novel of Love and Loss by Loretta Goldberg

A beautifully written and richly evocative examination of life, love, and the ravages of war… Set against the backdrop of war-torn New Guinea in 1941, Goldberg’s gripping tale follows two Australian officers who find themselves entangled in a forbidden love…
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Izzy Strikes Gold by Larry Sommers

A Whimsical Adventure with Heartfelt Lessons… Set in the 1950s, Sommers’ latest novel takes readers on a young boy’s journey to personal growth. Twelve-year-old Izzy’s life is in turmoil. He wants to fit in with his peers and dreams of…
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The New Frontier by Wayne L Wilson

A compelling journey of self-discovery and empowerment… In Wilson’s historically rich and tension-filled YA novel, a Black youth sets out on a transformative journey of self-discovery and resilience while navigating racism and numerous dangers. 12-year-old Samuel Cole and his family…
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In His Own Image by Jeremiah Cobra

A lyrical historical tale that is as thought-provoking as it is emotionally resonant.  A young sculpture sets out on a journey of self-discovery and liberation in Cobra’s latest novel. Caught between his passion for art and the harsh reality of…
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The Ghosts of Detroit by Donald Levin

A moving, mesmerizing tale… Set in Detroit, Michigan, in 1955, Levin’s third installment in the Detroit Series is a haunting and evocative exploration of the city’s past, present, and the spectral echoes that linger in its streets. The story follows…