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Red Herring

The red herring is a literary device used to mislead or distract readers (and characters) from a pertinent truth.
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The Great Fallout: Atonement to a whisper
by Anshler Chrysenberg
Published 1970
3.9/5
13 years after "doomsday” of 2012, Vietnam is now a very different place. Familiar yet foreign. This is also the time when Nhân (or just call him “the Main Guy”), a boy whose past is shrouded in mystery, begins his high school year. His normal life doesn't last long when he becomes embroiled in various troubles, which gradually lead him to uncover shocking truths that will change everything.
Murder At The Summer Cheese Festival
by Jodie Morgan
Published 2025
0/5
When Laura Evans leaves her high-pressure Boston restaurant job for managing Silver Springs General Store’s café, she’s hoping for a change of pace. Except the Summer Cheese Festival is fast approaching and an esteemed food critic is in town, ready to review the establishment for a second time. The first nearly closed the business. And the day after it hosts a pre-festival tasting…Laura discovers a dead body. Suddenly Laura’s boss Maggie is the prime suspect, her new job is in jeopardy, and her dreams of a peaceful Vermont life are crumbling faster than a block of cheddar. Determined to save her boss and her fresh start, Laura teams up with her observant landlady Evelyn Chan to uncover the truth. But as Laura digs deeper, she discovers this charming small town harbors dangerous secrets... This cozy mystery serves up the perfect blend of charm, community warmth, and intrigue. Ideal for readers who savor small-town settings, quirky characters, and clever puzzles.
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