What a horrific tale that wasn't fiction to so many. Sinclair's visionary story was a shocking jolt to polite society, and may be germane still.

Robert knew how to peel back the onion. This book can still send shivers up one's spine!

Strange topic, but Steinbeck could sure write. Probably quite salacious in its day, too.

You'll feel the salt spray in your face as this takes you back in time.

So many elements converge in this true tale of an Arctic adventure that took place in 1898. There's something for everybody here!

This book is melancholy, moody, and rich.

This intriguing saga of life and loss in Thessaloniki is just captivating. Loved it.

I'm embarrassed to say this was my introduction to the Armenian Holocaust. How did I get all the way through high school and college having never heard of this? Well, this is a feasible telling of this event from the viewpoint of several characters. I connected, and shuddered.

One glance at the author's name and you have the impetus for this well-researched, tragic story. This tale that takes place during the Armenian genocide is seared in my heart forever. It was a game-changer for me. Well done, Chris.

You may not appreciate James' timing, but you might learn what motivates him in this detailed and ultimately chilling book. So sad to say this is just one of many with pretty much the same message. And yet they support him . . .

So much to think about in this small book. Stays with you long after you've put it down.

Don't be fooled by the dark and frosty cover. Read the title! It is a portrait of a "murderer" (not a murder), and the subtitle is "A Christmas Crime Story" (not a mystery). There. Part of my venom stems from the fact that I saved this book for a year, keeping it to read in December, and instead of a juicy whodunit, it was more of a psychological analysis of a murderer, a la Crime and Punishment. We get it. (XXX) feels guilty. Not really fair to pan it, as the author was honest and perhaps I had selfish expectations. But I'm panning anyway! Meh.