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No Witness but the Moon
The victim of a police shooting connects a Hispanic detective to his own tragic past in this powerful novel from “a tremendous talent” (Lee Child). On a clear, moonlit night in December, police detective Jimmy Vega races to the scene of a reported home invasion in an upscale New York community. As Vega arrives, he spots a Hispanic man who fits the description of the armed intruder, running from the victim’s estate. Vega chases him into the woods. When the suspect refuses to surrender—and reaches into his pocket—Vega has only seconds to make a life-or-death decision. What begins as a tragic mistake takes an even darker turn when Vega uncovers disturbing links between the dead man an...
With Child
With a foreword by Lee Child. Andy Martin spent a year in the company of Lee Child, creator of tough-guy hero Jack Reacher. With Child is the diary of their adventures, tracking the publication and reception of Make Me, the writing of Night School at an apartment in Manhattan, the filming of Never Go Back in New Orleans, all the agony and ecstasy of the creative process and the sheer hard work of selling a bestseller. They go on the road together, from TV studios to bookstores, from Harvard to Stockholm, amid literary conferences and gunshows, rivalries and reviews ranging from adulatory to murderous. We meet fellow writers like Stephen King and David Lagercrantz and Karin Slaughter, and dis...
Voice with No Echo
A long-buried family secret and a chance encounter with an estranged sibling force police detective Jimmy Vega to confront his deepest fears in this gripping new mystery by award-winning author Suzanne Chazin . . . It's spring in Lake Holly, New York, a time of hope and renewal. But not for immigrants in this picturesque upstate town. Raids and deportations are on the rise, spurring fear throughout the community. Tensions reach the boiling point when the district attorney’s beautiful young bride is found hanging in her flooded basement, an apparent victim of suicide. But is she, wonders Vega? If so, where is her undocumented immigrant maid? Is she a missing witness, afraid to come forward?...
How to Write a Mystery
From 70 of the most successful mystery writers in the business, an invaluable guide to crafting mysteries—from character development and plot to procedurals and thrillers—“this is a writing guide that readers and writers will turn to again and again” (Booklist, starred review). Mystery Writers of America (MWA) is known for providing unparalleled resources on the craft, art, and business of storytelling, helping writers of all levels improve their skills for nearly a century. Now, this handbook helps authors navigate the ever-shifting publishing landscape—from pacing, plotting, the business side of publishing, to the current demand for diversity and inclusivity across all genres, an...
Bronx Noir
Fiction by Marlon James, Kevin Baker, and more: “Captures the immense diversity . . . from the mean streets of the South Bronx to affluent Riverdale” (Publishers Weekly). Set amid landmarks like Yankee Stadium and the Bronx Zoo, in crowded streets or leafy enclaves, this collection of crime and suspense fiction, edited by a winner of multiple major mystery awards, showcases both an exceptional lineup of literary talent and the unique atmosphere of New York City’s northern borough. Brand-new stories by Thomas Adcock, Kevin Baker, Thomas Bentil, Lawrence Block, Jerome Charyn, Suzanne Chazin, Terrence Cheng, Ed Dee, Joanne Dobson, Robert Hughes, Marlon James, Sandra Kitt, Rita Laken, Miles Marshall Lewis, Patrick W. Picciarelli, Abraham Rodriguez Jr., S.J. Rozan, Steven Torres, and Joseph Wallace.
Models for Effective Writing
Models for Effective Writing is a rhetorically organized, varied, and rich collection of writings by student and professional authors. This valuable writing resource focuses on demonstrating the various rhetorical modes, such as classification and cause/effect. In addition, it contains a sizable argumentation section, along with significant coverage of narrative, descriptive, and expository writing.The second edition retains the relaxed style and thoughtful features that made the original instructional content clear and accessible. Within each section, selections are organized in order of increasing difficulty, followed by questions and vocabulary exercises at the end of each section. Separate introductory chapters, The Reading Process and The Writing Process, are also included to help improve basic reading and writing skills. Uses a new annotated essay, The Arctic Forest, by Barry Lopez, to illustrate the reading process in Chapter 1.
Sequels
A guide to series fiction lists popular series, identifies novels by character, and offers guidance on the order in which to read unnumbered series.
A Murder of Promise
When three women are brutally stabbed to death--each with a finger severed--Washington homicide detectives Frank Kearney and Jos Phelps find a clue in a crack-house raid that leads them on the trail of an Internet stalker whose mind games have turned dangerously real.
Triumphs in Society
The essays and excerpts in this book convey messages of success beyond all odds, but were also chosen because of the way they were written. Fully developed ideas are reflected in good sentence structure, making this book an excellent guide for anyone who needs to gain knowledge of the writing process for business or fun. As well as an instructional book about the writing process, this book contains essays and excerpts about life--affirming topics that provide an uplifting change of pace from traditional readers. This anthology focuses on possibilities and solutions rather than on our society's severe social problems and alarming trends. With its enjoyable model essays about personal triumphs, this book is ideal for those who need to learn the art of communication through writing.
A Blossom of Bright Light
A Latino detective in upstate New York investigates a murder among the town’s immigrant community in this “fascinating, multidimensional” crime thriller (Publishers Weekly). A split-second decision thrusts Detective Jimmy Vega into the epicenter of a disturbing case when the body of a newborn is found near an immigrant community center in upscale Lake Holly, NY. As he behins his investigation, the cold-bloodedness of the crime and the innocence of the victim torment Vega. In a community gripped by fear of deportation, Vega needs the help of his girlfriend, immigrant activist Adele Figueroa, to gain people’s trust. But Adele is acting strangely, consumed by a secret that threatens to tear them apart. When the case takes a personal turn, both Vega and Adele discover that Lake Holly’s tranquil façade hides a terror of monstrous proportions—and a killer who is ready to strike again. Now Vega and Adele must forge a new level of trust in order to protect the most vulnerable members of their community. “A tremendous talent.”—Lee Child
