Reviews: 1. Penn Cage Novels by Tom Franklin - These novels are a thrilling mix of mystery and suspense set in the small town of Athens, Alabama. The characters are well-developed and engaging, making it easy to get lost in their stories. Franklin's writing style is descriptive and vivid, which adds depth to the setting and enhances the overall atmosphere of the novels. Overall, I would highly recommend these books to anyone who enjoys a good mystery or suspense novel. 2. Poison Ink Mysteries Book 1 by Dana Fredrickson - This book is a classic murder mystery set in the 1930s. The characters are well-developed and engaging, making it easy to get invested in their stories. Fredrickson's writing style is descriptive and vivid, which adds depth to the setting and enhances the overall atmosphere of the novel. Overall, I would highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a good mystery or suspense novel. 3. Penn Cage Book 4 by Tom Franklin - This book continues the story of Penn Cage, a lawyer in Athens, Alabama. The characters are well-developed and engaging, making it easy to get invested in their stories. Franklin's writing style is descriptive and vivid, which adds depth to the setting and enhances the overall atmosphere of the novel. Overall, I would highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a good mystery or suspense novel. 4. Is There Space for Me?: Embracing Grief Through Art by Lori Gottlieb - This book is a powerful exploration of grief and loss through art. The author shares her own personal experiences with grief and uses them as a starting point to explore the ways in which art can help people cope with difficult emotions. The writing style is engaging and thought-provoking, making it easy to get invested in the author's message. Overall, I would highly recommend this book to anyone who has experienced loss or is looking for ways to process their grief. 5. Lady Death: The Memoirs of Stalin's Sniper by Maria Krivosheeva - This book tells the story of Lyudmila Pavlichenko, a Soviet sniper during World War II. The author provides detailed accounts of Pavlichenko's life and career as a sniper, including her experiences on the front lines and her eventual capture by German forces. The writing style is engaging and informative, making it easy to get invested in the story. Overall, I would highly recommend this book to anyone who is interested in military history or the lives of brave individuals during World War II. 6. Factories of Death: Japanese Biological Warfare, 1932-45 and the American Cover-up by Richard Overy - This book provides a detailed account of Japan's biological warfare program during World War II. The author explores the motivations behind the program, as well as the methods used to carry it out. The writing style is engaging and informative, making it easy to get invested in the story. Overall, I would highly recommend this book to anyone who is interested in military history or the darker aspects of World War II. 7. Third Degree: A Novel by Alison Gaylin - This novel tells the story of a woman named Marge who becomes embroiled in a murder investigation. The characters are well-developed and engaging, making it easy to get invested in their stories. Gaylin's writing style is descriptive and vivid, which adds depth to the setting and enhances the overall atmosphere of the novel. Overall, I would highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a good mystery or suspense novel. 8. Natchez Burning: A Novel (Penn Cage Book 4) by Tom Franklin - This book continues the story of Penn Cage, a lawyer in Athens, Alabama. The characters are well-developed and engaging, making it easy to get invested in their stories. Franklin's writing style is descriptive and vivid, which adds depth to the setting and enhances the overall atmosphere of the novel. Overall, I would highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a good mystery or suspense novel. 9. The Girl at the Deep End of the Lake (The Jackson Blackhawk Series Book 1) by Jack Kilmer - This book tells the story of a young girl named Emily who discovers a mysterious lake near her home. As she explores the lake, she begins to uncover secrets about her own past and the dark history of the area. The characters are well-developed and engaging, making it easy to get invested in their stories. Kilmer's writing style is descriptive and vivid, which adds depth to the setting and enhances the overall atmosphere of the novel. Overall, I would highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a good mystery or suspense novel. 10. Factories of Death: Japanese Biological Warfare, 1932-45 - This book provides a detailed account of Japan's biological warfare program during World War II. The author explores the motivations behind the program, as well as the methods used to carry it out. The writing style is engaging and informative, making it easy to get invested in the story.