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1. The Women by Kristin HannahIn 1965, nursing student Frankie McGrath, after hearing the words "Women can be heroes, too," impulsively joins the Army Nurse Corps and follows her brother to Vietnam where she is overwhelmed by the destruction of war, as well as the unexpected trauma of coming home to a changed and politically divided America. Genre: Historical fiction Themes: Return from war Storyline: Character-driven Pace: Fast-paced Tone: Atmospheric; Dramatic; Heartwarming; Moving Writing Style: Compelling; Richly detailed
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2. This Summer Will Be Different by Carley FortuneLucy is vacationing at a beach house on Prince Edward Island. Felix is the local who shows her a very good time. The only problem: Lucy doesn’t know he’s her best friend’s younger brother. Lucy and Felix’s chemistry is unreal, but the list of reasons why they need to stay away from each other is long, and they vow to never repeat that electric night again. It’s easier said than done . Genre: Contemporary romances; Canadian fiction Themes: Coming of age; Best friend's sibling Storyline: Intricately plotted Tone: Heartwarming; Steamy; Strong sense of place Writing Style: Engaging
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3. Camino Ghosts by John GrishamCamino Island bookseller Bruce Cable tells best-selling author Mercer Mann an irresistible tale that might be her next novel. Meanwhile, a giant resort developer is using its political muscle and deep pockets to claim ownership of a deserted island between Florida and Georgia. Only the last living inhabitant of the island, Lovely Jackson, stands in its way. What the developer doesn’t know is that the island has a remarkable history, and locals believe it is cursed… Genre: Thrillers and suspense Storyline: Intricately plotted; Plot-driven Tone: Suspenseful
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4. The Housemaid is Watching by Freida McFaddenThe Housemaid, now with a family of her own, moves to the suburbs, leaving her dark secrets behind, but soon finds this seemingly perfect neighborhood the most dangerous place of all. Genre: Psychological suspense; First person narratives Themes: Unreliable narrator; Toxic relationships Storyline: Intricately plotted Pace: Fast-paced Tone: Darkly humorous; Suspenseful Writing Style: Compelling
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5. I Will Ruin Youby Linwood BarclayIn the latest novel from bestselling author Linwood Barclay, a teacher's act of heroism inadvertently makes him the target of a dangerous blackmailer who will stop at nothing to get what he wants. Genre: Thrillers and suspense; Canadian fiction Storyline: Intricately plotted Tone: Suspenseful
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