![]() ![]() ![]() At first blush, Berta Isla appears to be a spy thriller in the style of John le Carré, as a young couple in Madrid is caught up in the world of espionage and divided loyalties. Marías, who’s long had a reputation as your favorite author’s favorite author, has lately earned himself a growing readership in the States, and Berta Isla is certainly likely to help the cause. –Dwyer Murphy, CrimeReads Managing Editor This atmospheric thriller finds the two women grappling with the weight of family history, loyalty, and justice, and is sure to grip anyone looking for a finely drawn, character-driven mystery that delves into the realities of rural America. Meanwhile, an 18-year-old dreams of leaving Kansas and escaping the crimes of her family. Laura McHugh’s foray into the southern gothic is also a journey into the depths of rural Kansas, a hotbed of opioids and crime, in which a woman investigates the suspicious and untimely death of her brother. ![]()
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