A new adventure for Kay Scarpetta, stark emotions against an icy backdrop from Lucy Jane Bledsoe, and honest Dear John essays by lesbians round out this month's selections.
Whether you're coming of age, need tips on how to be an action hero, or like solving murder mysteries, this month's selections have something for everyone.
Reviews of the haunting new Sarah Waters novel The Little Stranger, Linda Morganstein’s Hollywood drama My Life With Stella Kane, and Carol Anshaw’s classic Aquamarine.
![Across the Page: Patricia Cornwell's "Red Mist," plus reviews of books by Bett Norris and Marilyn Hacker](/sites/www.afterellen.com/files/atpdec2011-block.jpg "Across the Page: Patricia Cornwell's "Red Mist," plus reviews of books by Bett Norris and Marilyn Hacker")
