‘The Strange Care of the Alchemist’s Daughter’ brims with names like Holmes and Watson, Jekyll and Hyde, and Frankenstein.

Author Maile Meloy will read from her new book in Portland Saturday.

Paul Doiron’s latest novel sets him among the best in crime writing.

The stories in ‘The Accomplished Guest’ dwell in flux.

The murdered and mutilated lovers of superheros get the attention they are due in a world created by prolific Peaks Island writer Catherynne M. Valente.

‘Dancing in Paradise, Burning in Hell’ highlights the history of 20th century Maine women who danced for pay.

Mary E. Plouffe’s memoir explores loss and grief in her own family, from the perspective of someone accustomed to supporting others.

The collection of essays, including a contribution from Maine writer Gayle Lynds, catalogs the stories of just a handful of innocent people imprisoned.

Expectations were great for the latest from Paul Hawkins, but it’s a bit of a letdown.