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Gloria Oliver
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in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico
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The Splintered Sun
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"Is it suicide or murder? A labyrinth of dark secrets and lies embroiled in racial prejudice make solving this case a monumental challenge for Dai and Jacques,"
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"Black Jade: A Daiyu Wu Mystery is an exceptionally original historical mystery that seamlessly combines an ingenious murder investigation, richly authentic period detail, and a remarkable protagonist into a thoroughly captivating reading experience. "
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Chaos incarnate! Witty, fast-paced book with great world-building. Very dark, but full of great characters. And hints at tangled intrigue to come! |
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A slow but fun read! Snake-eater has nice world-building and fun characters. |
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An intriguing premise, but... The writing is smooth, the characters are likable, and the world-building is decent. It felt a bit by the numbers, but I could have gotten past that. What reduced the enjoyment for me were the giant holes in the crime its ...more |
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“We are all selfish creatures in our own way. If we forget that others are as important as ourselves and turn our backs on empathy and mercy, we are lost.”
― Black Jade
― Black Jade
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