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Extract: The House of Cross by James Patterson
In the thirty-second thriller of James Patterson’s Alex Cross series,
Detective Alex Cross faces his most personal and perilous case yet.
A ruthless serial killer is targeting America’s top legal minds, and as
Cross is drawn deeper into the investigation, his wife Bree and best
friend John Sampson vanish. Now, he has only three priorities: find
Bree and John, escape from a web of deadly threats, and survive
long enough to confront a killer who strikes close to home. As the
Nick Harkaway on Espionage, Legacy, and Writing His Father’s Cold War Universe
Nick Harkaway steps into the legacy of his father, the renowned John
le Carré, with his latest novel Karla’s Choice. Known for his inventive,
speculative thrillers, Harkaway deftly balances homage with innovation,
drawing readers into a Cold War espionage story while maintaining his
unique voice. In this candid interview, Harkaway reflects on continuing
Scoop a Fiction Sundae
Boy, do we have some irresistible literary treats for you! We celebrate the
vibrant stories that challenge the status quo and ignite change. From the
brilliant chemist Elizabeth Zott, who disrupts the 1960s cooking scene while
empowering women to redefine their lives in Lessons in Chemistry, to the
heart-wrenching saga of forbidden love and family secrets in Cutting for
Extract: Playground by Richard Powers
Longlisted for the 2024 Booker Prize, this powerful novel from Pulitzer Prize-winner Richard Powers (The Overstory, Bewilderment) follows Rafi and Todd, polar opposites who bond over a board game at an elite school. Their lives diverge—Rafi pursues literature, while Todd’s AI breakthrough reshapes humanity's future. Meanwhile, Evie and Ina's paths converge on the island of Makatea, where a plan to create floating cities sparks deep questions about technology, the environment, and human destiny.
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