#straight talk

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The Lady on Esplanade

The Lady on Esplanade sounds like it might have more substance than the average mystery and thriller pitch.

I am always looking for books in this lane that offer voice, shape, and a sense that the book knows what it is doing instead of noise.

The setup here suggests a book with enough shape to recommend and enough restraint to trust.

I am always looking for books in this lane that offer a hook, a pulse, and enough control to make the ending matter instead of noise.