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    6 Novels With Twist Endings That Will Leave Your Jaw on the Floor

    Wendy Corsi Staub on some of the best surprise endings in contemporary fiction.

    By Wendy Corsi Staub | February 9, 2022

    How Are Crime Authors Going to Address the Pandemic in Their New Books?

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