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Out Now: Nightshifted

Out this week is Nightshifted, the debut urban fantasy by Cassie Alexander about a young nurse learning the ropes at a hospital for the paranormal.

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Review: Scourge of the Betrayer by Jeff Salyards

Scourge of the Betrayer is a well-written first chapter in a new epic fantasy series, but it's not the typical action-packed adventure.

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Buzzworthy: The Croning by Laird Barron

The buzz you heard is the sound of Laird Barron's highly anticipated debut novel proving to be a welcome addition of Lovecraftian horror.

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An Interview with Robert Pobi (Bloodman)

Robert Pobi sits down to discuss his debut thriller, Bloodman, his novel's perceived violence, and what it's like to have his first novel published around the world while his follow-up novels are already on the schedule.

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Review: Bloodman by Robert Pobi

With layer after layer of suspense, Bloodman by Robert Pobi proves to be one of the best debut thrillers to come along in years.

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V.M. Zito on Writing

V.M. Zito, debut author of The Return Man, talks about zombies, his writing process, and his serialized method of finding a publisher.

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Suzanne Johnson on Writing

Author Suzanne Johnson stops by to discuss the writing process behind her novel Royal Street, including how Hurricane Katrina played a role.

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Review: Flat Spin by David Freed

David Freed's debut, Flat Spin, stars a flight instructor who's pulled into a murder investigation. The mystery is good, but is the novel?

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