Australian author Sara Foster uncovers a rich vein of atmosphere in the North Yorkshire moors for her intense psychological thriller about a woman trying to rebuild her life after her husband disappears.
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BOOKS: ‘Everyone Loves a Good Train Wreck’ examines why it’s human to gawk and rubberneck
Morbid curiosity. Rubbernecking. Schadenfreude. From our national obsession with celebrity crackups to the popularity of gore fests such as “The Passion of the Christ” and “Texas Chainsaw Massacre,” Americans lead the world in the urge to wallow in everything grotesque, blood-spattered and shocking – as long as it’s happening to somebody else.
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BOOKS: These mysteries should be on your summer reading list
What would you do to save your son? Sam Capra experienced betrayal and loss in Jeff Abbott’s “Adrenaline.” In Abbott’s new thriller, “The Last Minute,” Capra’s wife is in a coma and he is desperate to find his infant son. An ex-CIA agent, Capra has the skills and resources for the search.
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BOOKS: ‘The Last Policeman:’ On the job as doomsday approaches
By Ben H. Winters, Quirk Books, Philadelphia ($14.96)
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Penn State trustees: Sanctions better than football ban
In their first joint statement since Penn State was hit with NCAA sanctions, trustees say the punishment was “unfortunate” and “difficult.”
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OUTDOORS: Campobello Island like another world
Although technically not in Maine — and a passport or ID card is required for the trip — only a few hundred feet across the bridge over the Lubec Narrows, an annual summer visit to hike the myriad scenic trails of Campobello Island has become a 20-plus-year tradition for our family.
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OUTDOORS: Albinism may come in many forms
In my last column, I discussed some instances of birds with aberrant plumages, including albinos. In today’s column, I will continue the discussion of albinism in birds.
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OUTDOORS: Bicycle coalition planning cross-state ride for next fall
Seven days on a bike seat isn’t for everyone. The thought of pedaling 400 miles can be a turnoff for some.
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Business comment keeps Obama in defensive mode
But Democrats say his format plays to a strength that Mitt Romney cannot match.
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Marriage vote: Gulf separates two sides in fundraising
The latest campaign totals show supporters of same-sex marriage with $1.1 million so far, compared to $42,311 by rivals.