Allure of Deceit

Suspense novels about charity, religion, literacy and women fleeing control

Friday, December 13

Devouring

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  Wolf at the Table, t he family saga by Adam Rapp spans 1951 to 2010. A withdrawn, hardworking  veteran of World War II and a devout Catho...
Tuesday, November 19

Characters

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Animals exhibit strong character and distinctive points of view for those who are most perceptive. Pets narrate two recent books, Buster   b...
Thursday, October 24

Autonomy and awareness

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True autonomy, along with the ability to reflect and learn from one's mistakes, may be impossible without self-awareness. Those who desi...
Wednesday, October 23

Quest for autonomy

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  The words "automated" and "autonomy," though related, have wildly contrasting meanings. Automation is work performed b...
Friday, September 13

Friends and fear

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  Mother’s Instinct by Barbara Abel is spare and controlled with a cruel conclusion. Two couples, next door neighbors, have sons who soon b...
Wednesday, September 4

Predators and prey

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  Hauntingly beautiful and demonstrating the power of memory, The Fox Wife by Yangsze Choo makes it easy to suspend disbelief about creatur...
Wednesday, August 14

Many divides

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Imagination can separate or connect individuals, leading to resentment or harmony - as suggested by  the enticing theme of Cristina HenrĂ­que...
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Susan Froetschel is the author of five mystery books, including Allure of Deceit and Fear of Beauty, set in Afghanistan. Her novels explore parents and children who tackle public policies that others in their community take for granted.
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