“^the House of Tomorrow^ sparkles with great dialogue between its two main characters Sebastian, a home schooled science nerd, and Jared, a heart transplant recipient and punk rock devotee. Their respective guardians, the strong-willed Nana and the worried and overworked Janice, have to struggle with the realities of living a full life. When their worlds collide, it’s a matter of how one chooses to live — and we go willingly along for the ride in this debut novel perfectly captures teen angst, spirit, and heart.” — Valerie Koehler, Blue Willow Bookshop, Houston, TX

“A classy tale of the marriage of an English couple in the Far East. Idealistic and romantic, Betty and her husband find their ways through life, carrying secrets from their pasts back and forth between Hong Kong and England. It’s a slim novel that covers a lot of ground, and Gardam’s stylish prose gets to the heart of this fascinating relationship.” — Valerie Koehler, Blue Willow Bookshop, Houston, TX

“Former IRA killer Gerry Fegan is haunted by his past. Literally. He drinks in an attempt to block out the visions of his innocent victims, but when they demand vengeance he realizes they cannot be ignored. This gripping, well-written thriller is my favorite hard-boiled debut of the year — hands down!” — McKenna Jordan, Murder By The Book, Houston, TX