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The best mysteries and thrillers set in the Deep South

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The best thrillers that are as much about family as danger

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The best novels for an honest look at rural America

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The best books about women solving mysteries and seeking revenge

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The best Southern Gothic books for today’s readers

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The best coming of age books with unstoppable, underdog protagonists

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The best crime books that won’t have you skipping description (to get to plot)

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The best books about surviving man, nature, and our own demons

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The best books of back country crime fiction

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The best novels about people taking risky action outside of their realm

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