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Lear's Shadow by Claire Holden Rothman

Reviewed by Ian Thomas Shaw Montreal writer Claire Holden Rothman's latest novel, Lear's Shadow, is a superb blend of mid-life reshaping,...

Cobra Clutch. A.J. Devlin

Reviewed by Wendy Hawkin Pro-wrestlers, scuzzy bikers, a yellow pet python, and a private detective—how does Devlin hold it all together...

Bleeding Darkness by Brenda Chapman

Reviewed by Wendy Hawkin This new murder mystery by Brenda Chapman has everything it needs: a cold case, a dysfunctional family, two...

Mountain by Ursula Pflug

Reviewed by Ian Thomas Shaw Ostensibly a work of young adult fiction, Mountain is a wonderful novel for all ages. Pflug, a stalwart in...

C. C. Humphreys, Chasing the Wind

Reviewed by Jim Napier Full disclosure: I’m not a huge fan of action-thrillers. Often the characters are unconvincing, larger-than-life...

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Time to turn on your air conditioner in your car and head to the beach, but don't forget to take a good book with you. And if it helps,...

French Exit by Patrick DeWitt

Reviewed by Ian Thomas Shaw There are times that a well-written novel needs little action or intrigue, but is instead driven forward by...

Sanctuary Line by Jane Urquhart

Reviewed by Menaka Raman-Wilms Sanctuary Line, by Jane Urquhart, explores how families are shaped by stories. Set on an old farmstead on...

The Only Café by Linden MacIntyre

Reviewed by Ian Thomas Shaw The premise of a young man seeking to uncover the circumstances of his refugee father's death immediately...

Hummingbird by Tristan Hughes

Reviewed by Wendy Hawkin Sitting Down Lake, northern Ontario. Population seven. Eccentric characters seven. Those affected by tragedy...

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February 2026 Issue

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Gail M. Murray

Wayne Ng

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Robert Runté

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