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Don Winslow on Writing, Success & Bowing Out With Grace

“Bittersweet.” As a man who has spent more than 30 years stringing together award-winning words, Don Winslow is understandably brief — and emotional — as he shares his thoughts about the ending of his impressive writing career. “I’m content with my decision,” he says, in an exclusive interview with BookTrib.…
Dawn Ius
April 2, 2024
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Politics, Mafia Cross in James Comey Debut Novel

Almost everybody knows former FBI director James Comey, just not as an author aside from his memoir, A Higher Loyalty. That’s about to change, thanks to his sterling debut mystery Central Park West (Mysterious Press). Comey is no stranger to the courtroom, particularly the prosecutor’s table, so it’s no surprise…
Jon Land
May 29, 2023
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Circumstance Threatens A Man’s Character Even as His “Unyielding Destiny” Unfolds

“A swift, thoughtful thriller … as fast-paced as it is philosophical. … Great for fans of Leonardo Sciascia, Tod Goldberg’s Gangsterland. … Grittily realistic.” —BookLife —∞— The average person might not realize that in the 1960s, some 300 civilians lived on the maximum-security federal prison known as Alcatraz, in the waters off…
Jim Alkon
March 8, 2022
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BookTrib Giveaway: Can True Love Shine Through a Fog of Crime and Mental Illness?

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BookTrib
June 9, 2022
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BookTrib Giveaways: Two Reads About Destiny – Can It Be Escaped? Can It Be Ignored?

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BookTrib
March 17, 2022