Nina Borg's first appearance in The Boy in the Suitcase introduces her as a sensitive and determined nurse, willing to set aside her own convenience to meet the needs of others. Invisible Murder also demonstrates this quality of her character, but readers are forced to recognize that the way in which
The Nina Borg mysteries are rooted in relationships, beginning with this first volume in the series. There are crimes, yes. And the plot unfolds in matter-of-fact prose, which is designed to build tension and suspense. 2008; Trans. Lena KaaberbølSoho Press, 2010 But ultimately these stories are about the
The evening in the Appel Salon at the Toronto Reference Library begins with a sincere expression of enthusiasm on the part of the interviewer, introducing and welcoming the author. Not rote expression of interest or distant admiration, but a sense of true excitement as Jared Bland takes his seat, and
An engrossing story, a compelling narrative voice: Three Souls is an easy book to recommend. Because of the setting and romantic elements of the story, it's tempting to draw comparisons with the novels of Amy Tan and Ai Mi. Given the readability, one might think of Sue Monk Kidd's The
As the writer for HBO's "The Wire" and "Treme", George Pelecanos' reputation is impeccable. His style is succinct, polished. And he is as skilled at drawing intense, vivid scenes as he is at casting a wide story arc, allowing characterization to take centre stage. His Lucas Spero mysteries showcase all
