A new novel about one of Concord High School’s most quietly influential athletes is headed to bookstores, telling a story that until now lived mostly in memories, microfiche and the humility of the ...

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The Book Show | Jeffrey Archer - End Game Jeffrey Archer's novels have always balanced suspense with insight into the corridors of power. From “Cain and Abel” to “The Clifton Chronicles,” he ...