Past Lying

In this superb new addition to Val McDermid’s masterful crime series, DCI Karen Pirie returns in a propulsive thriller of deceit and vengeance, set against the disquiet of a global…

Night Side of the River

A captivating collection of ghost stories from “one of the most gifted writers working today” (New York Times), The Night Side of the River is as ingeniously provocative as it…

Arrow of the Blue-Skinned God

“Possibly the most perceptive book that I have come across on India since the British Raj ended.” –Pranay Gupte, The Washington Post…

Dogma

“Yes, Smith enjoys shock value, but this time he makes it mercilessly funny and places it in the context of an obviously devout, enlightened parable. . . . With Dogma…

Brunetti’s Venice

“Reading Leon has fueled a fantasy common to visitors in this secretive, surreally beautiful city: that somehow, despite your total lack of local credentials, you’ll be invited through . ….

A History of the Future

The third of Kunstler’s acclaimed “World Made By Hand” novels, A History of the Future chronicles a winter in Union Grove where celebration mixes with tragedy….

A Fighter’s Heart

“The obsessive, brutal subcultures Sheridan explores are inherently fascinating, and his behind-the-scenes access makes for a gripping read.” —Sara Cardace, The Washington Post…

Modern Japanese Literature

A collection plays, essays, poetry, and reportage reflects the scope and vigor of modern Japanese literature.

Nadja

The New Book of Lists

“Packed with more fascinating, trivial, vital, and perverse non sequiturs than you can shake an encyclopedia at.” –The New York Times Book Review…