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Dive into fascinating books by Maverick authors.

 

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The Vacancy in Room 10
By Seraphina Nova Glass, Assistant Professor of Instruction, Theatre Arts

Anna Hartley is devastated when her husband, Henry, makes a shocking confession and is later found dead, sparking her quest to uncover the truth about his secret life. Moving into the run-down apartment complex where Henry rented space as an art studio, Anna discovers a tangled web of deceit among its shady residents and realizes she never truly knew the man she married. As she delves deeper, Anna must navigate dangerous threats and confront unsettling truths, questioning her own safety and the lengths she’s willing to go to uncover the mysteries surrounding Henry’s death. Publishers Weekly called it an “entertaining thriller [that] maintain[s] tension and intrigue through to a satisfying end.”

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The Dissonance
By Shaun Hamill (’08 BA, English)

From the acclaimed author of Cosmology of Monsters, The Dissonance is the story of Hal, Athena, and Erin, high school friends who must unite to bring down an apocalyptic force threatening the Lone Star State. It’s a tale of magic, monsters, friendship, and forgiveness that Kirkus Reviews called a “meaty horror novel” taking its readers on a “wistful, emotional roller coaster.”

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The Long Way Around
By Leon Mecham (’85 BA, Psychology)

Writing under the pen name Nicolas Strong, Leon Mecham tells his story of growing up in poverty with abusive, drug-addicted parents and being sent to work in the Texas oil fields at 18, where he battled addiction and learned harsh life lessons. His memoir recounts his journey to find stability and self-worth, highlighting his resilience and proving that true character is forged through personal strength and perseverance.

 

Winter 2025 Magazine

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