![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() I really enjoyed this book - its sexy heroine, its dramatic landscapes of the Chinati Mountains and its strong plotting that includes a breathless chase through an "arroyo" in brownout conditions. Set in a desert landscape as beautiful as it is dangerous, Tricia Fields' The Territory, winner of the 2010 Tony Hillerman Prize and named a Sun-Sentinel Best Mystery Debut of the Year, captures the current border issues from the eyes of a tough, compelling heroine. And when the town's self-appointed protector of the Second Amendment is murdered, it's clear that she doesn't have to pick sides in this war. After arresting one of the cartel's hitmen and killing another, Josie finds her own life at risk for doing a job which many people would rather see her quit. Still, many of the locals would rather take the law into their own hands than get help from police chief Josie Gray, even when they're up against a cartel's private army. None of them realized that their small town would become a hot spot for Mexican drugrunners, whose turf battles have turned both sides of the Rio Grande into a war zone. The townspeople had sought out this remote corner of western Texas in hopes of living lives of solitude and independence. At the end of State Road 170 lies Artemis, population 2500. ![]()
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![]() ![]() Merry is extremely fair, and worthy of praise even, in his presentation of the religion of McKinley. McKinley is easily one of the more upstanding men to hold the office. I found Roosevelt larger than life myself, and in reading his biographies found McKinley pushed exactly where Roosevelt wanted: in the shadows. Probably the only reason that McKinley has suffered such obscurity is the unfortunate circumstance of being followed by the flamboyant Teddy Roosevelt. The subtitle “Architect of the American Century” is in no way an overstatement. ![]() In fact, Merry is so successful here that I’m still scratching my head how that I, as one who enjoys presidential biographies, thought so little of McKinley before. It’s a joy to read and it moved me firmly into the category of counting McKinley as one of our better presidents. McKinley, all these factors aligned beautifully to create an outstanding biography. Granted, the life of the president that headlines the biography is what it is, and the author will be greatly aided if that individual happens to be compelling, even if the accumulating years pushes him into obscurity. The two main characteristics of such a presidential biography must revolve around: a) skilled writing that draws you into the life of one you never realized was interesting, and b) enough depth to make you feel that you really know this person. In the world of presidential biography, how would you grade the biography of one of our lesser – known presidents? Without doubt, it requires more of the author. ![]() ![]() ![]() Epic fantasy fans are sure to be impressed by this expertly crafted adventure.” Lyrical, immersive prose masterfully conveys complex worldbuilding. “Jam-packed with intrigue and excitement. ![]() Buy now: Barnes & Noble | Amazon US | Indiebound | Other US options Amazon UK | Waterstones | Hive | Other UK options or ask in your local bookshop or library! ![]() The Unspoken Name is my debut novel, available from Tor Books and Tor UK from February 2020. On the day of her foretold death, however, a powerful mage offers her a new fate.Ĭsorwe leaves her home, her destiny, and her god to become the wizard's loyal sword-hand - stealing, spying, and killing to help him reclaim his seat of power in the homeland from which he was exiled.īut Csorwe and the wizard will soon learn – gods remember, and if you live long enough, all debts come due. She will climb the mountain, enter the Shrine of the Unspoken, and gain the most honored title: sacrifice. What if you knew how and when you will die?Ĭsorwe does. ![]() |