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THE ALIBI CLUB by Francine Mathews
Translation, Audio, and Performance:
The Sagalyn Literary Agency,
301-718-64440 (P); 301-718-6444 (F)

September
Fiction
Combining her first-hand experience as an ex-CIA analyst with an historian's eye for detail, Francine Mathews has written the ultimate espionage thriller-an enthralling adventure into a labyrinthine underworld of secrets, spies, and assassination. As the Nazis march towards Paris, a murder that could alter the course of the war draws together a group of expatriates with only one thing in common-the city's most infamous after-hours haunt: a hotbed of barely-legal deals, debaucheries, and "entertainment." The sordid death of Philip Stilwell has sent shockwaves through the Alibi Club… for there's much more to Stilwell's untimely end than a sex-game gone terribly wrong. In THE ALIBI CLUB, Mathews cracks open a stunning, little-known episode from World War II, with her tale of a jazz singer, a couture model, an embittered wife, and a French countess who make a perilous attempt to smuggle a brilliant scientist and his lethal secrets away from Nazi control. But will a spy from within destroy their only chance of success? A seamless blend of fact and fiction, peopled with real-life characters such as Irene Curie and the Dulles brothers, Allen and John Foster, THE ALIBI CLUB is a thriller par excellence by a writer whose own life in the spy world makes espionage come vibrantly and unforgettably alive. Certain to cement Francine Mathews's place next to Alan Furst, THE ALIBI CLUB follows Blown, The Secret Agent, and The Cutout (optioned for a major motion picture by Warner Brothers).





BABYLON RISING: THE EDGE OF DARKNESS
by Tim LaHaye and Bob Phillips
Performance:
Joel Gotler Associates,
310-402-5154 (P); 310-402-5153 (F)

September
Fiction
"Vivid, fast-paced." (Entertainment Weekly)

Tim LaHaye's most exciting series ever, Babylon Rising, continues with this explosive new installment. In THE EDGE OF DARKNESS, LaHaye reveals the meaning behind some of the most carefully guarded Biblical prophecies to expose a conspiracy with terrifying consequences for our modern world. This time Michael Murphy sets off in search of the Lost Temple of Dagon and the dark secrets of the strange god once worshipped by the ancient Philistines. His quest will lead to a final confrontation with an old enemy and uncover one of the Bible's most feared warnings-a prophecy of false miracles, false messiahs, and ultimate evil that will be fulfilled in our time... that not even Murphy can stop once it's begun. Once again Tim LaHaye combines his unmatched insight into Biblical prophecy with his unique skills as a master storyteller to deliver a suspense thriller of nonstop action with a thought-provoking message for our troubled times. The Babylon Rising series has been translated in fifteen languages. Dr. Tim LaHaye is a renowned prophecy scholar, minister, and author. He and his wife, Beverly, live in Southern California. Bob Phillips, Ph.D., is the author of more than eighty books. He is a licensed counselor and Executive Director for the Pointman Leadership Institute.





COLLECTED SHORT STORIES OF LOUIS L'AMOUR, Volume Four by Louis L'Amour
All rights inquiries to Bantam Dell Publishing,
212-782-9800 (F)

November
Fiction
"L'Amour falls into the grand tradition of Jack London and Robert Louis Stevenson." (The Wall Street Journal)

"Vintage L'Amour... A fine start to what will become an essential collection." (Booklist on The Collected Short Stories Of Louis L'Amour: The Frontier Stories: Volume One)

Bantam continues its celebration of 50+ years as publisher of the work of Louis L'Amour, which kicked off with publication of the first three volumes in the New York Times bestselling series of Collected Short Stories of Louis L'Amour in 2003, 2004, and 2005. Bantam now offers this new volume of stories, demonstrating Bantam's commitment to the next generation of L'Amour readers. Volume Two held special appeal because it featured all of the "Chick Bowdrie" stories. Volume Three featured 28 frontier tales, including all of the beloved "Lance Kilkenny" stories. This fourth volume of L'Amour's collected short stories is a unique anthology presenting, for the first time ever, a chronology of L'Amour's life through his fiction. It features 40 tales of adventure previously published in the collections Yondering, West from Singapore, Night Over the Solomons, Beyond the Great Snow Mountains, With These Hands, May There Be a Road, From the Listening Hills, and Off the Mangrove Coast. Louis L'Amour is undoubtedly the best selling frontier novelist of all time. He is the only novelist in history to be the recipient of both the Presidential Medal of Freedom and the Congressional Gold Medal in honor of his life's work. There are more than 270 million copies of his books in print worldwide.





THE DREAM THIEF by Shana Abe
First Serial, British, Translation, Audio, and Performance: Jane Rotrosen Agency,
212-593-4330 (P); 212-935-6985 (F)

October
Fiction

Bewitching and enchanting, THE DREAM THIEF transports us into a world of exhilarating romance and magic. Award-winning author Shana Abe follows The Smoke Thief (9/05) with this, the second novel in her Drakon trilogy. THE DREAM THIEF is a captivating addition to the rapidly growing, wildly popular genre of paranormal historical romance. In the lush, misty hills of Darkfrith, a secluded shire in eighteenth-century England, the members of the drakon tribe live with a dangerous secret: they have the ability to "Turn" - to change from human to dragon and back again. Lia, the youngest daughter of the Tribe's Alpha, does not display signs of possessing this gift. But Lia has a different ability. She can hear the song of a powerful dreaming diamond called Draumr, which belonged to her people centuries past, and is now hidden deep in the Carpathian Mountains. The stone's ballad reveals to her a future in which the Draumr is found by a human man, who will use it to control, even destroy, the drakon. Zane is a man Lias has known all her life-and he is as handsome as he is dangerous. But Lia will do whatever it takes to claim the Draumr and protect her people, even if it means sacrificing the forbidden passion for Zane she finds impossible to resist. Shana Abé is the author of nine novels. She lives in southern California. Visit her website at www.tlt.com/authors/sabe.htm





THE GLASS BOOKS OF THE DREAM EATERS
by Gordon Dahlquist
Translation and Performance:
Baror International, Inc.,
914-273-9199 (P); 914-273-5058 (F)

September
Fiction
With translation rights sold in 25 countries, and audio rights snapped up by Simon and Schuster, Gordon Dahlquist's spectacular and extraordinary debut novel was one of the most talked about acquisitions of 2005. Now this monumental Victorian thriller is destined to be the publishing sensation of 2006. It began with a simple note: a letter from Miss Temple's fiancé calling off their engagement, written on crisp Ministry paper and delivered on her maid's silver tray. For Miss Celeste Temple, Roger Bascombe's cruel rejection will ignite a harrowing quest for answers, plunging her into a mystery as dizzying as a hall of mirrors and one where all inhibitions are stripped bare. An alchemical conspiratorial tale of science, fantasia, lust for power-with a goodly amount of sexual mischief-Gordon Dahlquist's spectacular literary debut is at once a dazzling feast for the senses and a beguiling, erotic literary adventure. Blending delicious period atmosphere with a rollercoaster plot, THE GLASS BOOKS OF THE DREAM EATERS recreates the Victorian adventure novel for the 21st Century. It dazzles readers with its unforgettable characters, daringly creative plotting, and gloriously readable style. And in Miss Temple, our author has created a perfect guide through a dangerous, feverish world. By turns brutal and hopeful, terrifying and deliciously romantic, THE GLASS BOOKS OF THE DREAM EATERS is a brilliant work of the imagination. Playwright Gordon Dahlquist was born in the Pacific Northwest and lives in New York City. He is at work on his next novel, a sequel, to be published by Delacorte.





JANE AND THE BARQUE OF FRAILTY
by Stephanie Barron
Audio and Performance:
The Sagalyn Literary Agency,
301-718-6440 (P); 301-718-6444 (F)

December
Fiction
"Readers who hope to recapture, if only briefly, the pleasure of reading Jane Austen" (Publishers Weekly) will delight in Stephanie Barron's latest mystery featuring the beloved author-turned-sleuth. Time Magazine hails Barron's previous hardcover, Jane And The Ghosts Of Netley as one of "the season's twistiest, tautest, most tantalizing tales of sleuthery." In a starred review, Publishers Weekly praises: "Barron… leads the pack of neo-Jane Austens." Now, in JANE AND THE BARQUE OF FRAILTY, it is April, 1811, and Jane is staying with her brother and his wife in London while she awaits the publication of her first novel, Sense & Sensibility. High Society is engaged in a whirlwind of parties and gossip-chiefly about the Comte d'Antraigues, who is widely rumored to be having an affair. But when the Comte's mistress is murdered, Jane suspects that another woman may have been the true object of the Comte's affections-and an attempt to learn the truth will lead her into the heart of a conspiracy with roots in the French Revolution. Stephanie Barron, a lifelong admirer of Jane Austen's work, is the author of seven previous Jane Austen mysteries. As Francine Mathews, she is the author of the forthcoming thriller, The Alibi Club. She lives near Denver, Colorado, where she is at work on the tenth and final Jane Austen mystery.
MILITARY MISCELLANY by Thomas Ayres
Performance:
Jim Donovan Literary,
214-696-9411 (P); 214-696-9412 (F)

November
Nonfiction
MILITARY MISCELLANY is a brand new assortment of delightful, funny, and peculiar information about the American military's most notable heroes, foes, events and traditions that will satisfy those who want an essential reference volume on American military history. From America's rich legacy of more than two centuries of almost constant military involvement around the world, the author has collected hundreds of anecdotes, lists, charts, and quotes, such as:

• Who were the absolute worst Civil War generals-and the most underrated?

• Did you know that during the Vietnams War a "John Wayne" referred to a can opener?

• Can you name two famous cadets who were kicked out of West Point?

• Which five military heroes were mass murderers?

The perfect gift for the armchair general, MILITARY MISCELLANY is a natural fit among the other best-selling books of popular reference, like Scott's Original Miscellany. Thomas Ayres, a veteran investigative reporter and an award-winning columnist, has written for the Dallas Times Herald, Civil War Times, Columbiad, and many other publications. He is author of That's Not In My American History Book and Dark and Bloody Ground.






MINDLESS EATING: Why We Eat More Than We Think
by Brian Wansink, Ph.D.
Audio and Performance:
Author c/o Bantam Dell Publishing Group,
212-782-9800 (F)

 September
Nonfiction
If you've ever wondered, "Why on earth did I eat that?" this eye-opening book by food psychologist Brian Wansink, Director of the Cornell Food and Brand Lab, is for you. From restaurants to research programs across the country, Wansink escorts you into a fascinating world devoted to making you consume. We all overeat sometimes-when we're feeling emotional, or out to dinner, or celebrating a holiday, or simply bored. But in addition to these common diet traps, there are others so imperceptible that we have no idea we've stumbled into them. It is estimated that we make over one hundred decisions about food each day. Most of these, we can't explain. But what if we could? In this revealing book, Brian Wansink unmasks the hidden persuaders in supermarkets, restaurants, and our very own kitchens, that influence us to eat without thinking, shows us how to eliminate them-and even make mindless eating work in our favor. Because while you can eat too much without knowing it, you can also eat less. The secret is to realize that most of your food choices are being made for you, not by you. You may not spend a lot of time analyzing why you eat the way you do, but rest assured: countless experts are doing just that, amassing research put to good use by the food industry. From plate and portion size to menu design and restaurant lighting, Wansink uses scientific findings to expose the invisible forces that not only lead you to overeat, but have an impact on how much you enjoy it. The good news is that once you become aware of these, you can control how they affect you. MINDLESS EATING shows you how to reengineer your environment, including fat-proofing your kitchen-and your social life-so that your relationship to food is enjoyable, guilt-free, and mindful. Brian Wansink is John S. Dyson Professor of Marketing and Nutritional Science at Cornell University and Director of the Cornell Food and Brand Lab in Ithaca, New York. His research has been widely featured in media from USA Today and the Wall Street Journal to 20/20 and the BBC.
QUEEN OF SWORDS by Sara Donati
First Serial, British, Translation, Audio, and Performance: Anderson/Grinberg Literary Management,
212-620-5883 (P); 212-627-4725 (F)


November
Fiction
"A sweeping, highly enjoyable historical adventure-love story." -Booklist

Dazzling in scope and originality, Sara Donati's bestselling saga of the trials and triumphs of an Early American family has captivated millions. Weaving adventure through the fabric history, Sara Donati's breathtaking new tale of the indomitable Bonner family takes readers away to exotic new locales. It is Fall 1814 and Hannah Bonner has spent a year helping her half-brother Luke search for his beloved wife, abducted by a brutal man. Now they have finally found Jennet Scott, emotionally battered and burning with fever. Yet their crusade is far from over. For while in captivity, Jennet gave birth to Luke's son, but was forced to surrender him to a stranger in hope of keeping him safe. That hope is soon dashed… Far from honorable, Honore Poiterin is a slave smuggler who hails from a powerful clan of Creole bankers and merchants. He will not rest his claims that Jennet is his rightful wife-and vows to withhold her baby until she marries him before a priest. To rescue the child, Hannah, Luke, and Jennet must journey to New Orleans, a city on the brink of war, where prejudice thrives-and where Hannah, with her Mohawk roots, must tread carefully. When Hannah falls ill, only luck lands her under the care of a kind and influential New Orleans family. In their home she meets a man unlike any she has met before. Part African, part white, part Choctaw, and politically connected, Ben Savard may be able to help the Bonners-and may be the one man capable of healing Hannah's grieving heart, still shattered over the loss of her husband and son. But with the clamor of battle approaching the city, the family has little time to escape. Only one act will make their return home possible: they must find a way to ally themselves with Major General Andrew Jackson-the only person powerful enough to trump the Poiterins. It is no wonder that Romantic Times writes, "Sara Donati writes a story of epic proportions, akin to those wonderful wilderness classics by James Fenimore Cooper, but with the modern twist of a Diana Gabaldon."





SHIP OF GHOSTS: The Gallant Last Mission of the USS Houston and the Three-and-a-Half Year Ordeal of Her Survivors in Captivity
by James D. Hornfischer
Audio and Performance:
Literary Agency East, Inc.,
212-274-1616 (P); 212-274-9876 (F)

November
Nonfiction

James D. Hornfischer, critically-acclaimed author of Last Stand of the Tin Can Sailors, delivers an unflinching account of heroism and honor at the limit of human endurance-and the unsung warriors who faced it with courage at its most extreme. Long celebrated as Franklin D. Roosevelt's favorite warship, the heavy cruiser U.S.S. Houston was a prize target of the Allies' depleted forces in the South Pacific after Pearl Harbor. Twice proclaimed sunk by Tokyo Rose, consigned to defeat by its own country, the U.S.S. Houston fought on the frontier of western civilization against a superior force without hope of reinforcement. Her cryptic final radio message on the night of February 28, 1942, gave no inkling of the odds she faced-and no comfort to families left adrift at home. These events entered into U.S. Naval legend-and the dubious immortality of such films as "The Bridge Over the River Kwai." For her men, who were supposed to be dead already, the loss of their ship was just the beginning of their battles… Her survivors would soon envy the dead. They were captured and made slaves on Japan's notorious Burma-Thailand Death Railway. Utilizing journals and letters, rare historical documents, including testimony from the post-war Japanese war crimes tribunals, and the eyewitness accounts of survivors from the U.S.S. Houston, James Hornfischer has crafted an account of human valor so riveting and awe-inspiring its easy to forget that every single word of it is true. Displaying the same storytelling verve that made his previous book, The Last Stand of the Tin Can Sailors (Bantam 2/04), a word-of-mouth bestseller, James D. Hornfischer once again gives a fresh human face to the tale of the U.S. Navy's epic struggle in the Pacific. James D. Hornfischer is a writer, literary agent and former book editor. The Last Stand of the Tin Can Sailors, spent seven weeks on the BookSense bestseller list and won the 2004 Samuel Eliot Morison Award for Naval Literature. He lives in Austin, Texas with his wife and their three children.

SOCIAL INTELLIGENCE:
The Hidden Power of Human Relationships
by Daniel Goleman
British, Translation, Audio, and Performance:
Brockman, Inc., 212-935-8900 (P); 212-935-5535 (F)

September
Nonfiction
The author of the national bestseller, Emotional Intelligence (2 million copies sold in the U.S. alone), returns with a new, groundbreaking book that is a dazzling exploration of our social interactions and their implications for our lives, down to the very level of our genes. Far more than we are consciously aware, our daily encounters with parents, spouses, bosses, friends, and strangers have an impact on the actual cells of our brains and bodies, shaping who we are mentally and physically. Emotional Intelligence was primarily about one's relationship with one's self. SOCIAL INTELLIGENCE shifts the focus to what happens when we interact with others. Reporting on a stunning range of scientific findings, and in richly anecdotal detail, Goleman brings to life the entirely new field of "social neuroscience" that has emerged in the decade since Emotional Intelligence. And his narrative explores the basic skills that can increase one's social intelligence-even in adulthood. How we can nurture and develop this potential and what it can mean for our families, workplaces, schools, and communities is the ultimate message of this book. Daniel Goleman, Ph.D., is the author of the worldwide bestseller Emotional Intelligence. He received his Ph.D. from Harvard and reported on the brain and behavioral sciences for the New York Times for twelve years, where he was twice nominated for the Pulitzer Prize. He was awarded the American Psychological Association's Lifetime Achievement Award and is currently a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. His other books include Destructive Emotions, The Meditative Mind, The Creative Spirit, and Vital Lies, Simple Truths.

TEMPERATURES RISING by Sandra Brown
All rights inquiries:
The Bantam Dell Publishing Group, 212-782-9800 (F)

December
Fiction
With a tropical setting and an explosive romance, TEMPERATURES RISING delivers everything that Sandra Brown's millions of fans love. Long out of print and available now for the first time in a captivating hardcover edition, TEMPERATURE'S RISING is Sandra Brown again "prov[ing] herself top-notch" (Associated Press). Darkly handsome with an arrogant edge, architectural engineer Scout Ritland is the kind of American man who spells trouble. Chantal duPont should know, for she has experienced the best and worst of the country and its people-including one who broke her heart. Yet here she is, home on sultry Parrish Island, putting herself in the way of another bold Yankee. This time, however, it's for a good cause: Scout is the one man who can help her village, and she's not about to let him get the better of her-no matter how much she may want to. Fresh from completing his work on the island's new luxury resort, Scout's ready for a little recreation-though being kidnapped and shot isn't on his agenda. But when he catches sight of an exotic beauty with electric blue eyes, events quickly spin out of control. Scout should be outraged to find himself held captive, but an abductor as alluring as Chantal makes it hard to stay angry. Soon, Scout is swept up by Chantal's passion to help her people-and the role he is to play in her ambitious plan. With each passing day, the work and the woman present him with challenges he could never find at home. But as the project progresses, intrigue and adventure burn hotter than the island's volcano-and two people who have met their match in one another face a future that could tear them apart... Sandra Brown has written more than fifty New York Times bestsellers. With more than 70 million copies of her books in print, she is one of the world's most popular novelists and has been honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Romance Writers of America.
THE WONDER YEARS:
Helping Your Baby and Young Child to Negotiate Successfully the Major Development Milestones
by The American Academy of Pediatrics
British, Translation, and Performance:
The American Academy of Pediatrics, 847-434-7394

October Nonfiction
From America's premier pediatric authority-and the organization behind Caring for Your Baby and Young Child, with more than 4 million Bantam copies sold-THE WONDER YEARS is an accessible, practical, and generously illustrated guide to a child's development and behavior through the first five years of life. With nearly 300 full-color photographs, dozens of feature spreads, a variety of fun-filled activities, and countless tips and hints, THE WONDER YEARS guides parents on how to monitor and promote their children's development from birth to age five. In these critical years, a child will master a range of physical activity, learn to hold conversations, and be deemed ready for school. Arranged thematically for ease of use, THE WONDER YEARS includes:

• Clear advice on how to interpret the latest findings in child development

• Interactive parent-child activities that create a rich environment for the child's development

• Signposts to behavior which indicate when help may be needed

• Advice on consulting specialists

The American Academy of Pediatrics and its more than 60,000 primary care pediatricians, pediatric medical subspecialists, and pediatric specialists dedicate their efforts and resources to the health, safety, and well-being of infants, children, adolescents, and young adults. AAP books with Bantam include: Caring for Your Baby and Young Child Birth to Five, Caring for Your School-Age Child Ages 5 to 12, Caring for Your Teenager, Guide to Toilet Training, and New Mother's Guide to Breastfeeding.





YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN PUZZLED
by Parnell Hall
First Serial, British, Translation, Audio, and Performance: Donald Maass Literary Agency,
212-727-8383 (P); 212-727-3271 (F)

November
Fiction
Edgar, Shamus, and Lefty Awards nominated Parnell Hall is back with a new book in his "frothy, funny and ingenious" (Dallas Morning News) mystery series! Cora Felton, a/k/a "The Puzzle Lady," has never created a crossword puzzle in her life, so when two-bit gambler Benny Southstreet accuses her of stealing one, she's sure it's a simple case of mistaken identity-until Cora's own attorney files a plagiarism suit against her, and the police arrest her for murder! All the evidence points to Cora and soon adds up to a puzzle with no solution-but lucky for Cora and her niece Sherry, that's their favorite kind. Featuring an original and exclusive crossword puzzle, an extra-special bonus for readers that makes this series ideal for mystery lovers and crossword enthusiasts alike, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN PUZZLED is certain to win its author further praise for creating a work that is "A joy for lovers of both crosswords and crime detection!" (Chicago Sun-Times). Bantam has committed to a further mystery featuring the "unique and lovable" Puzzle Lady, bringing this favorite series up to nine novels. Look for the next hardcover in 2006.


 



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AFTER BREAST CANCER: A Common-Sense Guide to Life After Treatment (Revised/Updated Edition)
by Hester Hill Schnipper, L.I.C.S.W.
Audio and Performance:
Lynn C. Franklin Associates, Ltd., 212-868-6311

October
Nonfiction
"If my book is the only one you buy when you are diagnosed with breast cancer, this should be the one you purchase as you finish treatment. Schnipper is a terrific guide on the rocky road to recovery. This book will help you transition from the last chemotherapy/radiation treatment and help you to reclaim your life!" (Susan Love, M.D., author of Dr. Susan Love's Breast Book)

There could be no more experienced, knowledgeable, nor sympathetic guide to this confusing journey than Hester Hill Schnipper. An oncology social worker and herself a two-time survivor of breast cancer, she has written a comprehensive handbook that provides clear advice and information on the wide range of issues survivors face. This edition of the original 2003 book provides updates on: major changes in chemotherapy drugs and hormonal treatments, including discussions of their side effects, risks, and benefits; changes in medical follow-up because of the potency of these drugs, and a frank and insightful account of a second primary breast cancer she developed in the spring of 2005-an experience that proved to be physically harder and emotionally easier than the first one twelve years before. Hester Hill Schnipper, LICSW, is a member of the Oncology Social Work Department at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, and a breast cancer survivor. She lives outside Boston with her husband, the distinguished medical oncologist Lowell E. Schnipper, M.D.





CLASSIC BIBLICAL BABY NAMES: Timeless Names for Modern Parents by Judith Tropea
British, Translation, and Performance:
The Philip Lief Group, Inc.,
609-430-1000 (P); 609-430-0300 (F)

September
Nonfiction
Here is the ultimate guide to names of tradition and strength, grace and substance-and the only one on bible names from a mainstream, non-religious publisher-and with hundreds of names not found in any other baby name book. The perfect name is one of the first and most important gifts parents can give their children-and often one of the most challenging decisions of parenthood. Expectant parents who want their child's name to be meaningful will find CLASSIC BIBLICAL BABY NAMES a unique and invaluable resource. Drawing from both the Old and New Testaments, here are hundreds of history's most enduring names, carefully selected to appeal to contemporary tastes yet outlast trends. Organized alphabetically by gender, and complete with fascinating background information, each entry includes:

• Scriptural stories surrounding the name
• Meaning and spiritual connotation
• Citation of where the name appears in the Bible
• Proper pronunciation
• Cultural origin
• Alternate spellings, related names, nickname, and famous namesakes

From Adam to Zeph and Abigail to Zia, CLASSIC BIBLICAL BABY NAMES will enrich your understanding of familiar names and invite you to discover lesser-known possibilities. Names are an integral part of our identity and this one-of-a-kind guide will help you choose a name that reflects your hopes for the future and instills a sense of self in your child.





THE ORPHAN'S TALES: In the Night Garden
by Catherynne Valente
Performance:
Writer's House, Inc., 212-685-2400 (P); 212-685-1781 (F)

November
Fiction
Every once in a great while a story comes along that stirs a part of the imagination long thought lost, redefining what we think of as storytelling. An Arabian Nights for our times, the dozens of interconnected storylines that make up THE ORPHAN'S TALES weave in and out of each other, each tale leading to the next, and each connected in a delicate chain that encompasses a lush and fantastical epic. With cunning wit and crystalline prose, Valente reinvents the traditional witch/prince narrative, and spins an enchanting story of wild horsewomen, living stars, snake-gods, and beast-princesses in this lyrical masterwork of "fairytales for grownups." THE ORPHAN'S TALES will be beautifully adorned with accompanying illustrations. Catherynne Valente's short fiction and poetry has appeared in The Pedestal Magazine, Fantastic Metropolis, The Women's Art Network, NYC Big City Lit, Jabberwocky, Fantasy Magazine, and has been featured in The Year's Best Fantasy and Horror #18. Her previous novels include The Labyrinth and Yume no Hon: The Book of Dreams. She lives in Virginia with her husband where she is at work on Volume II.
PRODIGAL by Marc D. Giller
Performance:
Reece Halsey Agency North,
415-789-9191 (P); 415-789-9177 (F)

October
Fiction

Fresh from the enormous praise he received for his debut work, Hammerjack, Marc D. Giller continues his fast-paced, in-your-face cyberpunk action adventure where Hammerjack left off. Once an elusive hammerjack, plugged into a virtual world of code, Lea Prism is now a corporate spook, hell-bent on ridding the universe of the anti-tech Inru terrorists. Their attempt to accelerate evolution robbed her of her one chance for happiness. Now the man she loved is nothing but a disembodied consciousness-and part of the computer matrix she has sworn to defend. But from the depths of a Martian volcano to the radioactive wasteland of Chernobyl, the Inru have launched one last offensive. Now a horrific incident from humanity's past will snowball into a scenario more terrifying than anyone could imagine… one in which the forces of technology are used to distort the worst of what nature has to offer. Kirkus Reviews praises Giller's Hammerjack as "Strongly styled SF debut with big echoes of "The Matrix Trilogy" and the Philip K. Dick flicks "Blade Runner" and "Minority Report"… Really cleans up your neural-miaging system with radiant tensile energy." And Booklist notes that "Giller's debut hits all the right chords for genre success: breakneck action, high-tech inventiveness, and a compelling protagonist in the hard-boiled hacker-gumshoe Cray. A winning blend of crime novel motifs and computer technology makes it must reading for fans of cyberpunk and detective fiction alike." Marc D. Giller is a graduate of Texas A&M University and has worked as a computer trainer, television producer, and most recently systems manager. He resides in Florida with his wife and two children.





THE SENSE OF PAPER by Taylor Holden
British, Translation, Audio, and Performance:
William Morris Agency, Inc.,
212-586-5100 (P); 212-246-3583 (F)

October
Fiction
This gorgeously textured debut novel weaves a psychological tale of dark obsession and lethal passion around a war correspondent's search for salvation in the study of the stunningly lush history of papermaking. When Charlie, a journalist haunted by her wartime experiences, turns to the history of paper and famed artist J.M.W. Turner to distract her from her failed marriage and the ghosts of her past, her research introduces her to Sir Alan Matheson, a brilliant artist and acclaimed Turner scholar. Charlie soon falls under his seductive spell, only to discover that her lover has ghosts of his own. Aroused by his sensuality and drawn inexorably into the vortex of his troubled past, Charlie will come face to face with a shocking betrayal-and ever nearer to a danger she doesn't suspect. A fascinating history of hand-made art paper and its significant influence on artists like J.M.W. Turner, set in London and in the Italian countryside, with plotting that recalls A.S. Byatt's Possession and psychological mystery that reminds one of Daphne du Maurier, THE SENSE OF PAPER is a debut novel both clever and compelling. Taylor Holden was a respected journalist for The Daily Telegraph, where she covered wars and events in Northern Ireland, the U.S., Eastern Europe and the Middle East. She is co-author of Goldie Hawn's recent New York Times bestseller A Lotus Grows in the Mud. She lives in Suffolk, England, with her husband and four dogs, where she is at work on her next novel for Bantam, a story of suspense set against the backdrop of glass making.
STAMPING BUTTERFLIES by Jon Courtenay Grimwood British, Translation, and Performance:
Mic Cheetham Literary Agency,
+44 20 7495-2002 (P); + 44 20 7495-5777 (F)

September
Fiction
From acclaimed author Jon Courtenay Grimwood comes an exotic new novel that defies expectation at every turn. A mystery, a thriller, and a cutting edge sci-fi adventure all in one, STAMPING BUTTERFLIES bends time, genre, and consciousness itself to tell the spellbinding story of two worlds, three lives, one future-and the question upon which everything depends: who is dreaming whom… In STAMPING BUTTERFLIES, Jon Courtenay Grimwood-acclaimed as "one of the most forceful and iconoclastic writers at work today" (Crime Time)-traces a masterful multiple narrative that follows the storylines of two vastly disparate characters in different timelines. One is a would-be assassin in tomorrow's Marrakesh who aims to kill the U.S. president and holds in his head the secret to a faster-than-light drive. The other is a Chinese emperor, ruler of 148 billion people on an immense Dyson sphere, thousands of years in the future. Each believes he is dreaming the other. One must change the future, the other must change the past. Both have only days to live. Jon Courtenay Grimwood is a winner of the British Science Fiction Association Award for Felaheen (Bantam Spectra 1/06). He lives in England.
THIS FORSAKEN EARTH
Book Two of The Sea Beggars by Paul Kearney
First Serial, British, Translation, Audio, and Performance: Howard Morhaim Literary Agency, Inc.,
212-529-4433 (P); 212-995-1112 (F)

December
Fiction
The Mark of Ran: Book One of the The Sea Beggars marked the beginning of a stunning and unique literary fantasy series lauded by Publishers Weekly as "a gritty fantasy swashbuckler." Paul Kearny continues his inspiring saga in the dark and grand THIS FORSAKEN EARTH. Rol Cortishane has become a legend up and down the Twelve Seas of Umer, for he has sunk or taken every warship sent against him and The Hidden City. But the seagoing lifestyle Rol has come to love is suddenly upset when an unexpected figure from his boyhood appears. Torn between hatred and love for the woman who now seeks his help, Rol abandons his Black Ship and embarks on a journey that will lead him to a horrific war waged without honor or pity where he will uncover revelations about his own nature that will have implications not just for himself, but for all of mankind. Praise for Kearney's debut The Mark of Ran, runs deep. SFX reports The Mark of Ran is "Gorgeous… about as three dimensional as a fantasy world can be. You can taste the salt in the air of this barbaric, corrupt expanse, smell the blood… an immersive joy in which you must bathe. Full gudgeons ahead!" "Kearney constructs a solid plot that is awash with maritime detail that will certainly be appreciated by maritime fantasy fans." (Booklist) Paul Kearney grew up in Northern Ireland. He studied English at Oxford University and has lived in both Denmark and the U.S. He resides by the sea in County Down with his wife and two dogs.
TESTING KATE by Whitney Gaskell
Translation and Performance:
Ethan Ellenberg Literary Agency,
212-431-4554 (P); 212-941-4652 (F)
November
Fiction
Praised for her smart, funny, and sexy novels, the author of She, Myself & I returns with a sophisticated romance, set in the stacks of law school. TESTING KATE is a winning story that recalls The Paper Chase, as well as the novels of Jennifer Weiner and Helen Fielding. At twenty-nine, Kate Bennett is a little older than the other incoming first-year students at Tulane Law, but it's taken her a while to get there. Orphaned in college, Kate retreated from life and is just now emerging once more. Despite a grueling study schedule and a sadistic Criminal Law professor, Kate settles into her new life, making friends with other One-Ls and finding romance (in more than one place). But has she really started a new life? Or has she, yet again, chosen the safest option? As Kate is tested in her classes, friendships, and love, she's about to learn that sometimes playing it safe is the most dangerous thing you can do. Whitney Gaskell grew up in Syracuse, New York, and is a graduate of Tulane Law School. She worked for several years as a reluctant lawyer before turning to fiction writing. This is her fourth novel. She lives in Florida with her husband and son.


 








DELACORTE

THE CHEMISTRY OF DEATH by Simon Beckett
British, Translation, Audio, and Performance:
Transworld Publishing, Ltd.,
+ 44-208-579-2652 (P); + 44-208-579-5479 (F)

October
Fiction
"The Chemistry of Death has to be the best thriller I've read all year-I just couldn't put it down. And Simon Beckett writes so well, too-his novel is fast-paced, fascinating and heart-stoppingly exciting but also has an extra magic that one can only call poetry." (Tess Gerritsen, New York Times bestselling author of Vanish)

Simon Beckett's ingenious, nerve-jangling novel of suspense is a story of mystery, forensic science and nightmare in a picturesque English town. One of the books at the 2005 London Book Fair, THE CHEMISTRY OF DEATH was bought by Bantam Dell in auction in a three-book deal. Look for the international buzz to be huge on this author as rights have been licensed in 13 countries outside of the States. Three years ago, David Hunter moved to rural Norfolk to escape his life in London, his gritty work in forensics, and a tragedy that nearly destroyed him. Working as a country doctor, seeing his lost wife and daughter only in his dreams, David struggles to remain uninvolved when the corpse of a woman is found in the woods, a macabre sign from her killer decorating her body. In one horrifying instant, the quiet summer countryside that had been David's refuge has turned malevolent-and suddenly there is no place to hide. Once an expert in analyzing human remains, he reluctantly joins the police investigation-and when another woman disappears, it soon becomes personal. Because this time, she is someone David knows, someone who has managed to penetrate the icy barrier around his heart. Combining the cutting-edge science of a Patricia Cornwell mystery with the eerie brilliance of the best of British suspense, Simon Beckett has crafted an intelligent, daring work, one that presents us with a bold new voice in suspense fiction. Simon Beckett is a freelance journalist. He is married and lives in England, where he is at work on his next thriller featuring Dr. David Hunter, The Anatomy of Death, which we will publish in 2007.





DARKFEVER by Karen Marie Moning
First Serial, Audio, and Performance:
The Knight Agency, Inc., 646-461-1306

November
Fiction
With her New York Times bestseller Spell of the Highlander, Karen Marie Moning brought a world of ancient magic and timeless love to life. Now, Moning embarks on a fantastic new series about a woman drawn into a seductive other-worldly realm-only to be caught up in a universe-altering battle. A sizzling spin-off from the popular "Highlander" series, DARKFEVER is filled with captivating characters, paranormal elements, and unparalleled sensuality and heat. DARKFEVER opens approximately three and a half years after Spell of the Highlander ends. MacKayla O'Connor's life is good. Or so she thinks until something extraordinary happens… When her sister is murdered, leaving a single clue to her death-a cryptic message on Mac's cell phone-Mac journeys to Ireland in search of answers. The quest to find her sister's killer draws her into a shadowy realm where nothing is as it seems, where good and evil wear the same treacherously seductive mask. She soon is faced with an even greater challenge-staying alive long enough to learn how to handle a power she had no idea she possessed-a gift that allows her to see beyond the world of man, into the dangerous realm of the Fae. As Mac delves deeper into the mystery of her sister's death, the ruthless Vlane - an alpha Fae who makes sex an addiction for human women-closes in on her. And as the boundary between worlds begins to crumble, Mac's true mission becomes clear: find the elusive Sinsar Dubh before someone else claims the all-powerful Dark Book… because whoever gets to it first holds nothing less than complete control of the very fabric of both worlds in their hands. Karen Marie Moning graduated from Purdue University with a bachelor's degree in Society & Law. Her novels have appeared on the New York Times, USA Today and Publisher's Weekly bestseller lists, and have won numerous awards, including the prestigious RITA Award. She can be reached at www.karenmoning.com.





KEEPER OF THE KEYS by Perri O'Shaughnessy
British, Translation, Audio, and Performance:
Lowenstein-Yost Associates, Inc.,
212-206-1630 (P); 212-727-0280 (F)

November
Fiction

The New York Times bestselling author of the acclaimed Nina Reilly series returns with a bold and gripping new novel, a masterful stand-alone that will delight Perri O'Shaughnessy's devoted fans, as well as garner legions of new ones. This haunting and original tale of love, obsession, and the secrets that we keep-especially from ourselves-opens with a sudden, inexplicable vanishing… Ambitious, troubled architect Ray Jackson's nightmare begins one sultry California night when his wife disappears. No phone call, no ransom note, no body reveals whether Leigh is dead or alive. And, Ray is not looking for his wife. Kathleen, an old friend of Leigh's, demands answers. Suspected by his wife's friend and the police, Ray launches a desperate and alarming search of his own using a collection of keys he has held onto since he was a boy, keys to homes he and his mother once lived in. Ray quietly yet boldly enters each house, hoping to unlock the secrets of his own past. As past and present collide and a chilling mystery begins to unravel, Ray is suddenly confronted with the most agonizing decision of his life-to face his own violence-laden past and prevent another horrendous act of violence, or not. His choice will leave nothing and no one the same. Perri O'Shaughnessy is the pen name for sisters Pamela and Mary O'Shaughnessy, who both live in California. They are the authors of eleven bestselling Nina Reilly novels as well as their recent collection of short crime fiction, Sinister Shorts.
THE LIZARD'S BITE by David Hewson
British, Translation, Audio, and Performance:
Macmillan Publishers, Ltd.,
+44-207-014-6000 (P); +44 207-014-6001 (F)
November
Fiction
"Hewson is nothing less and never less than marvelous… an author of unforgettable stature." (The Book Report)

The critically acclaimed author of A Season for the Dead, Lucifer's Shadow, The Villa of Mysteries, and The Sacred Cut continues his enthralling Nic Costa series in THE LIZARD'S BITE. Exiled to Venice, Roman Detective Nic Costa and his partner are ordered to investigate an apparently open-and-shut case, one they expect to wrap up in time for a long-awaited vacation. But as they dig deeper into the fire that claimed two lives at a Murano glass factory, they are thrust into the closed world of glass-making and the Arcangeli family. They will soon discover that a clandestine and dangerous shadow world lies beneath the city's glittering façade-and that a killer's reign can only end with devastating consequences. David Hewson is a journalist who lives in Kent, England, where he is presently at work on his next Nic Costa thriller, The Seventh Sacrifice, which Delacorte will publish in 2007.





PUCCINI'S GHOSTS by Morag Joss
 British, Translation, Audio, and Performance:
Jean Naggar Literary Agency, Inc., 212-794-1082

November
Nonfiction
Morag Joss, "one of the freshest, keenest mystery-writing voices… since Ruth Rendell" (Washington Post), returns with an intensely observed journey into the dark, claustrophobic heart of a family in crisis, PUCCINI'S GHOSTS. It is the summer of 1960 and fifteen-year-old Lila's life is about to change forever. She dreams of escape from her town, from her mother's hysterics and her parents' loveless marriage. Salvation arrives unexpectedly in the form of her beloved Uncle George, a music teacher from London who decides to stage an amateur production of Puccini's "Turandot." Lila is in love for the first time-but in the future she maps out for herself, reality and fantasy fuse into a dangerous mixture, one that threatens to destroy Lila and all those around her… Morag Joss is the author of Funeral Music (Dell 4/05); Fearful Symmetries (Dell 6/05); Fruitful Bodies (Dell 8/05), and Half Broken Things (Delacorte Press 10/05) which won the WCA Silver Dagger Award. She lives in Bath, England, with her husband.





THE PHYSICIAN'S TALE by Ann Benson
British, Translation, Audio, and Performance:
Gelfman Schneider Literary Agents, Inc.,
212-245-1993 (P); 212-245-8678 (F)

September
Fiction
"Benson reveals a formidable talent as she blends historical fiction with a near-future bio-thriller." (Publishers Weekly). Sweeping us from plague-ravaged Europe to the terrifying near-future, acclaimed author Ann Benson brings two eras brilliantly to life. THE PHYSICIAN'S TALE is a spellbinding saga of two healers separated by six centuries, both facing terror and trials, bound together by history, science and destiny… In the near-future, in the hills of the American Northeast, a group of men, women, and children band together for survival against nature and human enemies, huddling in the only corner of the world they know. Among these people is Janie Crowe, a physician whose son is her greatest hope and deepest secret. Etched into Janie's memory is the ancient journal of a Jewish man of medicine-a man who fought for survival in his own age of plague. In Europe, in the age of the Black Death, Alejandro Canches must hide his identity-and break his oath as a physician for the sake of his and his loved ones' lives. As France and England are locked in war, and disease lays waste to both, Alejandro's daughter Kate is caught in the clutches of King Edward of England. Betrayed by a patient, hunted by the King, Alejandro makes a desperate journey to Windsor itself, where a clever scribe named Geoffrey Chaucer has hatched a fantastic plan for Kate's escape... As the story of Alejandro and his family builds to a gripping climax, and as Janie's life is racked by trials and the dawning of a new age, THE PHYSICIAN'S TALE brings together a rich cast of friends and lovers, traitors and healers. Unraveling mysteries of science, history, and the human heart, Ann Benson has created a stunning chronicle of courage in the face of darkness- in a work of vibrant storytelling and unrelenting suspense. Ann Benson lives in Connecticut with her husband, and is the mother of two grown daughters. She is also the author of the acclaimed novels The Plague Tales, The Burning Road, and Thief of Souls.
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
DELL TRADE PAPERBACK

ARE YOU A GEEK: 103 Ways to Find Out
by Tim Collins
British, Translation, Audio, and Performance:
Random House Group, Ltd.,
+ 44-207-840-8400; + 44-207-233-8791 (F)

September
Nonfiction
Here is an entertaining-and frighteningly accurate-quiz book that appeals to the inner geek in us all! These days, it's acceptable to admit to your geeky side. "Geek chic" isn't an oxymoron anymore (well, not that much). But some of us fit the definition of geek more than others. How do you know if you do? Have you ever:

• Been to a midnight opening of a store when a new book, DVD, or computer game was just released?

• Listed your religion as "Jedi" when completing a form?

• Seen your favorite film > ten times?

• Automatically read > as "more than" in the above sentence?

• Assumed that a "marathon" meant watching all the extended editions of Lord of the Rings without stopping, rather than running 26 miles without stopping?

• Gotten out of bed in the middle of the night because you had to check your email?

Then this is the book for you, and your geeky friends and relatives! ARE YOU A GEEK? lets you determine your exact geek level, with 1,000 questions-centered on social life, intelligence, entertainment, hobbies, lifestyle, childhood, and sex-each allotted between 1 and 5 points, depending on the degree of geekiness (there are even certificates to fill out at the end-something geeks will love!). Tim Collins is an advertising copywriter who lives in London. He believes everyone would be happier if they embraced their geeky sides.





CONFIDENTIAL SOURCES by Barbara Fischkin Translation, Audio, and Performance:
Literary Agency East, Inc.,
212-274-1616 (P); 212-274-9876 (F)

November
Fiction
It is the story of their lives: two reporters, Fischkin and Mulvaney, who are hot for headlines and each other, team up (at home) and compete (at work) in a laugh-out-loud fictional adventure that's ripped from their bylines! As a journalist, Barbara Fischkin covered stories in New York, Latin America, Hong Kong, Dublin, Belfast-and Ronkonkoma. As a novelist, she is the author of Exclusive: Reporters in Love…and War, a roman à clef in which Fischkin and Mulvaney discovered just how much fun journalism can be when they sparred for stories and love. Publisher's Weekly praised it as "a crisp read buoyed by a delightfully caustic voice." Their adventures continue in this new novel, in which they are still hunting The Big Story - this time in Mexico City, Central America, Hong Kong, and in the annals of domestic bliss. With in-laws, ahmahs, and the almighty Mulvaney Curse in tow, this dynamic duo powers on, finding new ways to Get Good Play… and adding a couple of little Mulvaneys to the team while they're at it. Barbara Fischkin lives in Long Beach, Long Island, with her husband, who continues to be Jim Mulvaney, and their two sons.
FRIED EGGS WITH CHOPSTICKS by Polly Evans
British, Translation, Audio, and Performance:
Gregory & Company,
+44 20 7610-4676 (P); +44 20 7610-4686 (F)

 October
Fiction
Funny and astute, this engrossing portrayal of one of the world's most fascinating countries is sure to delight travelogues, foodies, and anyone who's eager for adventure. From ancient rickshaws to gleaming levitation trains, join one woman's candid, often hilarious adventure into a culture and a country not her own. Polly Evans's itinerary for China was simple: travel by luxurious high speed train and long distance bus, glide along the Grand Canal and hike up scenic mountains. Instead, the linguistically impaired adventurer found herself getting to know China in a way she'd never expected-and would never, ever forget. From battling six-year-olds in kung-fu class to discovering Starbucks in Hangzhou, Polly relives her Asian adventure with generous doses of humor, enthusiasm, frustration, and determination. Whether she's viewing the embalmed cadaver of Chairman Mao in Tiananmen Square or drinking yak-butter tea, this is Polly's captivating, eye-opening account of a culture torn between stunning modern architecture and often bizarre ancient mysteries… and of her attempt to solve the ultimate gastronomic conundrum: how exactly does one eat a soft-fried egg with chopsticks? The South China Morning Post praises FRIED EGGS WITH CHOPSTICKS as "Gutsy and funny", while That's Shanghai applauds it as "Charming, insightful, and humorous". Polly Evans studied languages at Cambridge University prior to working for a London publisher. She eventually moved to Hong Kong to become a journalist for HK Weekly before embarking on her epic journey around Spain-the subject of her first book, It's Not About the Tapas, to be published by Delta in June 2006. Polly is also the author of Kiwis Might Fly, forthcoming from Delta in 2007.
THE SCREENWRITER'S WORKBOOK: Exercises and Step-by-Step Instructions for Creating a Successful Screenplay, Revised and Updated
by Syd Field
Audio and Performance:
Sterling Lord Literistic, Inc., 212-780-6050

November
Fiction
Completely revised and updated, THE SCREENWRITER'S WORKBOOK takes the theories Syd Field established in his classic book Screenplay (revised edition published in 12/05), one step further, providing invaluable, systematic instruction to beginners and working professionals alike. A standard of the industry for over a decade, THE SCREENWRITER'S WORKBOOK has been thoroughly updated and revised to reflect the needs - and expectations - of the modern Hollywood movie script. Now, with easy-to-follow exercises and instructions, a clear explanation of screenwriting basics, and expert advice at every turn, aspiring screenwriters can learn how to:

• Define the idea on which a script will be built
• Bring characters to life
• Make dialogue really work
• Structure a screenplay for success, from the crucial first pages to the final act

In addition to this revised edition of THE SCREENWRITER'S WORKBOOK, Dell will repackage two of Syd's backlist classics (Four Screenplays and The Screenwriter's Problem Solver) for simultaneous publication in the same month.





VERTIGO by Lauren Baratz-Logsted
Performance:
The Knight Agency, Inc., 646-461-1306

October
Fiction
In turn-of-the-century London, a Victorian wife begins a noble-minded project: writing letters to a lonely local prisoner. What happens next, in this brilliantly crafted novel of literary suspense, will change Emma Smith's life forever-and ignite a dark, erotic drama of suspicion, loss and awakening...

In the year 1898, Emma makes a New Year's resolution: to become a better person. So, under the tutelage of her novelist husband, she begins an innocent correspondence with Chance Woods, a man serving his sentence for the murder of his wife. But from the beginning, in words that shock and intrigue her, Chance dares Emma to unveil her unspoken thoughts and desires. And when Chance receives a pardon, Emma is set dangerously free. She will use her freedom-and Chance's-to pursue the fantasies that have been swirling dizzily around her. Slowly, recklessly, Emma exchanges all that was familiar and safe for her new, dangerous double life. As the risks mount and a friend turns blackmailer, Emma cannot stop her fall. For once she has given into her truest, basest desires, she cannot avoid the ones that come next… Lauren Baratz-Logsted was an independent bookseller for eleven years. She is the author of three novels, including her first, The Thin Pink Line, which launched Red Dress Ink's hardcover line in 2003. She lives in Danbury, Connecticut, with her husband and daughter, where she is at work on her next novel of suspense for Delacorte.




   
 
   
 
DIAL PRESS
THE OTHER SIDE OF THE BRIDGE by Mary Lawson
First Serial, British, Translation, Audio, and Performance: Inkwell Management, 212-922-3500 (P); 212-922-0535 (F)

October
Fiction
The author of Crow Lake, a New York Times bestseller and Today Show Book Club pick, Mary Lawson returns with a tense brilliant novel about two brothers and the woman who comes between them. In an astonishing, accomplished leap forward from the tightly woven world of her first novel, Mary Lawson has written a story of sibling rivalry and family dynamics which will reward her many fans and bring her an even wider audience. Devious, handsome, and emotionally sadistic, Jake Dunn has found many ways to torment his gentle, hardworking brother Arthur since they were children. But when they are still young men, Jake goes too far, and an event occurs that will reverberate far into the future-especially when, years later, Jake returns to find Arthur deeply in love and married to the beautiful Laura March. Set in the wild terrain of northern Ontario, against the backdrop of WWII, and beyond, THE BRIDGE will establish Mary Lawson as one of the finest writers of fiction today.







 














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