Publishers: Gale, a Cengage Company

About this publisher’s catalog

This catalog offers a diverse mix of fiction that often explores complex personal and historical themes through suspenseful and character-driven narratives. Readers can expect a blend of contemporary and historical settings, with stories that range from intimate family dramas to broader social and cultural conflicts. Navigating this collection benefits from focusing on thematic or tonal threads to find works that suit your mood or interest.

What you’ll often find

  • Stories centered on suspense and mystery, frequently with a historical backdrop.
  • Narratives involving family dynamics and domestic tensions.
  • Explorations of social issues such as prejudice, survival, and cultural identity.
  • Elements of supernatural or horror woven into thriller frameworks.
  • Character-driven plots featuring strong, often investigative protagonists.
  • Nonfiction-adjacent biographical fiction that illuminates historical figures and events.
  • Settings that span from intimate communities to international locales and significant historical periods.

How to browse this shelf

  • Start by selecting works that highlight historical eras or events if you prefer context-rich settings.
  • Look for suspense or thriller tags to find fast-paced, tension-driven narratives.
  • Explore titles with domestic or family life themes for emotionally nuanced stories.
  • Try searching for supernatural or horror elements if you enjoy darker, atmospheric fiction.
  • Narrow your search by focusing on character roles like investigators or protagonists facing moral dilemmas.
  • Consider works blending fiction with biographical or social themes for layered storytelling.
  • Distinguish between fiction and nonfiction-inspired titles to match your preference for narrative style.

Good fit if you like

  • Engaging stories that balance suspense with emotional depth.
  • Explorations of historical contexts that inform character choices and conflicts.
  • Complex portrayals of family and social relationships.
  • Atmospheric narratives with occasional supernatural or thriller elements.
  • Books that combine literary style with accessible, plot-driven storytelling.
  • Reading that invites reflection on cultural and ethical issues through fiction.
  • Character-focused stories featuring protagonists navigating challenging circumstances.

Generated from the books currently available in this catalog.

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    The Abominable Snowman — R. A. Montgomery

  • Nothing Ventured — Jeffrey Archer

    Nothing Ventured — Jeffrey Archer

  • Pax, Journey Home — Sara Pennypacker

    Pax, Journey Home — Sara Pennypacker

  • Blood of the Devil — W. Michael Farmer

    Blood of the Devil — W. Michael Farmer

  • Hush-Hush — Stuart Woods

    Hush-Hush — Stuart Woods

  • Faithless in Death — J. D. Robb

    Faithless in Death — J. D. Robb

  • The Brightest Night — Tui Sutherland

    The Brightest Night — Tui Sutherland

  • An Uncommon Woman — Laura Frantz

    An Uncommon Woman — Laura Frantz

  • Shadows in Death — J. D. Robb

    Shadows in Death — J. D. Robb

  • Death with a Double Edge — Anne Perry

    Death with a Double Edge — Anne Perry

  • Peach Tea Smash — Laura Childs

    Peach Tea Smash — Laura Childs

  • Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe — Benjamin Alire Saaenz

    Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe — Benjamin Alire Saaenz

  • The Christmas Promise — Richard Paul Evans

    The Christmas Promise — Richard Paul Evans

  • The Lying Life of Adults — Elena Ferrante

    The Lying Life of Adults — Elena Ferrante

  • What a Fool Believes A Memoir — Michael Reiser

    What a Fool Believes A Memoir — Michael Reiser

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    Twentieth-Century Literary Criticism — []

  • Turn a Blind Eye — Jeffrey Archer

    Turn a Blind Eye — Jeffrey Archer

  • And They Called It Camelot A Novel of Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis — Stephanie Marie Thornton

    And They Called It Camelot A Novel of Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis — Stephanie Marie Thornton

  • Hidden — Fern Michaels

    Hidden — Fern Michaels

  • Choose Me — Tess Gerritsen

    Choose Me — Tess Gerritsen