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Raised by feral cats in central Oregon, Cathy’s hobbies include hiking, collecting ceramic mice and reading all science fiction, mystery and romance novels left unguarded around the house.

 

The Tokaido Road (Paperback)

By Lucia St. Clair Robson
$18.99
ISBN-13: 9780765305206
Availability: On Our Shelves Now
Published: Forge Books, 11/2005
This plunge into the world of feudal Japan was riveting from start to finish. The fascinating central character, Lady Asano, must travel hundreds of miles to seek vengeance for her executed father. Her encounters along the road with characters from every class of Japan and the rich details of the culture made this book an exhilarating read.
  

Last Days of Summer Updated Ed (Paperback)

By Steve Kluger
$13.99
ISBN-13: 9780061564819
Availability: On Our Shelves Now
Published: Harper Paperbacks, 6/2008
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Told through letters, postcards, book reports, interviews and news articles, this hilarious coming of age novel is a wonderful blend of history and baseball. I've purchased multiple copies because it is a great gift!

Flashback (Hardcover)

By Dan Simmons
$27.99
ISBN-13: 9780316006965
Availability: On Our Shelves Now
Published: Reagan Arthur Books, 6/2011
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This dark and convoluted tale of a futuristic United States in the midst of economic collapse and major drug addiction will keep you up at night. A deft hand with horrific scenarios ( read The Terror, $7.99 from Little, Brown) Simmons blends a murder case with a nightmare of warring factions and a dollop of black humor ( the hero lives in a cubicle inside a former Baby Gap in a mall condo). A seriously good, scary novel.

Magic Bites (Mass Market Paperback)

By Ilona Andrews
$7.99
ISBN-13: 9780441014897
Availability: On Our Shelves Now
Published: Ace, 4/2007
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Picture a fantasy noir setting where magic surges and ebbs and leaves mercenary and investigator Kate Daniels tangling with messy paranormal problems. The taut storyline and well crafted characters made me quickly reach for the next book in the series. Fans of Patricia Briggs and Jim Butcher will enjoy.

What the Night Knows (Hardcover)

By Dean Koontz
$28.00
ISBN-13: 9780553807721
Availability: Generally unavailable - Call for further info
Published: Bantam, 12/2010
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This classic ghost story is filled with twists and turns and myriad possessions. It reminded me of Koontz' earlier novels, which were some of my favorites. Crisp dialogue, a chilling villain and a touch of dark humor make this story one I'll be keeping.
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