Blood Farm by Sam Siciliano

Blood Farm, Sam Siciliano, 1988 My favorite quote: It isn’t a quote from the book itself, but I just love that Blood Farm calls itself “an Iowa Gothic” on the cover. I mean, what is an Iowa Gothic? And do we need Iowa Gothics?  Notable characters: Mike Michaels, the tortured Viet Nam vet; Angela Rosalba,

On the Street Where You Live by Mary Higgins Clark

On the Street Where You Live, Mary Higgins Clark, 2001 My favorite quote: “If you want to be happy for a year, win the lottery. If you want to be happy for life, love what you do.” Notable characters: Emily Graham, a criminal defense attorney; Madeline, her ancestor; and a whole bunch of other people