Perish From The Earth by Perry Lentz — The riveting narrative of a Confederate provocateur in 1863 Manhattan who changes the course and outcome of the War Between the States—accompanied by the commentary of a prominent military historian, ca. 1880. A fine layered fiction and a great read—this will become one of your all-time favorites..

Shiraz by Robert Hamburger — This vivid novel depicts a group of young Americans in mid-1970's Iran, in the waning days of the Shah's reign — a decisive turning point for Iran and for the U.S. in the Middle East. Shiraz reveals cracks and shadows in that time that have since deepened and widened, providing a vivid back story to present disasters.

The Events at Vista Bay by August Franza — A sobering, amusing look at intergenerational and class conflict. Peopled with rich characters, this vivid story is seen through the keen eye of an inveterate outsider - one who finds himself drawn into drama he never sought, with his life changed in the telling.

Final Exam by P.F. Kluge— Who would want to kill a college? As a series of grisly murders unfolds at a small, elite school, that question slowly rises to the top.