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Book review: The Laughing Sutra by Mark Salzman

In his second book, a work of fiction this time, Mark Salzman does not quite pull off the Iron and Silk magic once again but no matter, The Laughing Sutra (1991) is an eminently enjoyable read, a smart blend of fantasy, adventure and Chinese history. It’s a neat tweak of the old Middle Kingdom fable…

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Book review: The Hunters by Chris Kuzneski

Good ol’ treasure hunt  A crack team, a legendary treasure and a train named Ludmilla….This has all the ingredients for a rollicking potboiler. Chris Kuzneski seems done with the Payne and Jones series of thrillers for the time being. In his new thriller, The Hunters, he employs the familiar direct, forceful style of storytelling that has…

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