John Hart's DOWN RIVER and THE LAST CHILD come to mind - beautiful writing combined with page-turning mystery/thriller/suspense plotting.
Also Kathryn Stockett's THE HELP - 1960s civil rights story told with intimacy through wonderful characters. Can't wait for the film!
Last edited by TC Beacham; 02-09-2010 at 02:20 PM.
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