![]() “Ingenious … A satisfyingly complex solution to both crimes sometimes brilliant and sometimes hilarious applications from psychology and a ‘clue-finder’ at mystery’s end―all of this makes for a delightful Golden Age return. “A suspenseful story stowed in the moment before a major historical event.” “ The Nigerwife is a gripping work of suspense, a psychological puzzle, a mystery, and a critique of marriage and high society … In this riveting novel about a young woman’s disappearance, Lagos high society hides personal struggles and larger cultural concerns.” ![]() ![]() “Nuanced characters and artful prose complement the intricately crafted mystery, but what distinguishes Herchenroether’s tale is her visceral, resonant recounting of Laura’s cancer experience. “I can think of no other novelist-popular or highbrow-who consistently celebrates female gutsiness, brains and sexuality. “A perfect testament to Austin’s ability to look backward while moving forward.” His other honors include a fellowship from the National Endowment for the Arts and a Whiting Writers Award. Molly Odintz, Scott Montgomery, Hopeton Hay (eds.), Austin Noir Justin Cronin is the New York Times bestselling author of The Passage, The Twelve, The City of Mirrors, Mary and ONeil (which won the PEN/Hemingway Award and the Stephen Crane Prize), and The Summer Guest. ![]()
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