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This is a convincing portrayal of human life, with all its complications and idiosyncrasies, I’ll give it that much.

Hitman hiding out in England stars in 'Eddie's Boy' This cover image released by Mysterious Press shows 'Eddie's Boy' by Thomas Perry. (Mysterious Press via AP) Published December 20. 2020 12:01AM  By BRUCE DeSILVA, Associated Press Get the weekly rundown Email* “Eddie’s Boy,” by Thomas Perry (Mysterious Press) The hitman known as the butcher’s boy is back, forced out of retirement at age 61 to confront an implacable old enemy who wants him dead. Thomas Perry first introduced him 38 years ago in his Edgar Award-winning debut novel, “The Butcher’s Boy,” but unt...

Alaskans are a quirky bunch, and when you’re an Alaskan who writes, you often go to the top of that list. In time for Christmas, two Fairbanks authors have published books that fall into the category of quirk. Here’s what to look for when searching for something a little different to put under your Christmas tree. Michael Shaeffer Fairbanks writer, actor, slam poet and teacher Michael Shaeffer is no stranger to odd humor. His first couple of books — “Of Licorice & Lunatics,” “No Exit for Chickens,” and “From Alphabet Street to When Doves Cry...