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As the Crow Reads: M-Theory May 23, 2021  Murder mystery meets romance meets thriller in a new novel out this year by Corvallis-based author Tiffany Cates. M-Theory is at once puzzling and simple, disturbing and lovely, a true work of literary genius. As someone who normally doesn’t love stories with a fear factor, I found M-Theory both entertaining and thought-provoking as it grappled with the definitions of love, relationship, crime and intent.  M-Theory is made up of several story lines, all converging around a young artist named Emily Monroe and her complicated relationship with hig...

As the Crow Reads: The Step Back May 10, 2021 One of the highlights of my job is getting to read new books before they are released. I love to be one of the first people in the world to experience a story, and it’s even more fun to get to share with my own readers when there’s a book coming out that you simply can’t miss. This month, I was privileged to read The Step Back by J.T. Bushnell, a writing instructor at Oregon State University.    A solid fiction novel, Bushnell’s first venture into the world of novels is immensely worthwhile and filled with distinct perspectives.

As the Crow Reads: The Last Last Fight April 10, 2021 While it’s always a pleasure to read works by local authors, my job is even more fun when I get to review a new novel by a good friend. This month’s review is extra-special because the book in question is The Last Last Fight by the Advocate’s very own Associate Editor, Sally K Lehman. Lehman has done such great work for us here at The Advocate that when I heard she was finishing her novel I simply couldn’t wait to get my hands on it, and let me tell you, it did not disappoint.