title: The Almost Sisters: A Novel
author:  Joshilyn Jackson 
description: Leia, a self-proclaimed superhero-comics dork, narrates this light-dark Southern story of family, race, and belonging with affection, humor, and well-timed profanity, bound to please fans of the best-selling authors six previous novels. Both literary and womens fiction readers will appreciate Leias smart/sassy narrative. (<em>Library Journal</em> (starred review))<br /><br /><em>The Almost Sisters</em> is a book only Joshilyn Jackson could have written I was swept up by her inimitable voice from the very first page: she deftly combines such unexpected subjects as superheroes, single motherhood, race, and the impact of long-buried secrets. (Karen Abbott, <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author of <i>Liar, Temptress, Solider, Spy</i>)<br /><br />In a story of incredible love and bravery, [Jackson] lasers through the weathered grace and mossy tradition of the contemporary south to explode its comic book dualism with blistering geniusImagine Flannery OConnor in a Wonder Woman suit, and youll get close to the big heart of this brilliant book. (Lydia Netzer, author of <i>Shine Shine Shine</i> and <i>How to Tell Toledo from the Night Sky</i>)<br /><br />Beautifully written, fascinating and deep, <em>The Opposite of Everyone</em> is another must-read novel by Jackson... Jackson has done a phenomenal job of weaving the past with the present and unfolding the story layer after layer. This is a masterfully written tale that readers cannot put down. (RT Book Reviews (top pick), THE OPPOSITE OF EVERYONE)<br /><br />Jackson delivers another quirky, Southern-based, character-driven novel that combines exquisite writing, vivid personalities, and imaginative storylines while subtly contemplating race, romance, family, and self. A searing yet ultimately uplifting look at broken people who heal themselves and each other through forgiveness, love, and the power of stories. (Kirkus Reviews (starred review), THE OPPOSITE OF EVERYONE)<br /><br />The unconventional characters in Jacksons books often provide thought-provoking studies of love and loyalty; this must-read also contemplates the transformative power of storytelling. (New York Times Book Review, THE OPPOSITE OF EVERYONE)<br /><br />Witty, cleverly constructed and including a truly surprising twist, <em>Someone Elses Love Story</em> turns out to be a nuanced exploration of faith, family and the things we do for love. (People (3  stars), SOMEONE ELSE'S LOVE STORY)<br /><br />Jackson has written another spirited page-turner A satisfying, entertaining read from an admired writer who deserves to be a household name.  (Kirkus Reviews (starred review) on <i>The Almost Sisters</i>)<br /><br />Only Joshilyn Jackson can present such serious issues with so much humor and humanity, making us consider just how far we might go to protect the ones we love. (Brunonia Barry, <em>NY Times</em> bestselling author of <em>The Lace Reader</em> &amp; <em>The Fifth Petal</em>)<br /><br />A vibrant, sharp and humorous read, brimming with relatable subplots, high-energy scenes and overt superhero references... The author deftly succeeds in writing a book within a book, each one beautifully complementing the other. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
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  # The Jackson Case
  
  
  ### A Markham Sisters Cozy Mystery Novella
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  ## Diana Xarissa
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Text Copyright **©** 2017 Diana Xarissa
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
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  ### Contents
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  [Author’s Note](part0003.html#2RHM0-10f287ecb51247449f71c37edb9b4bf1)
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  [Letter to Bessie, part
  one](part0004.html#3Q280-10f287ecb51247449f71c37edb9b4bf1)
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  [Chapter 1](part0005.html#4OIQ0-10f287ecb51247449f71c37edb9b4bf1)
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  [Chapter 2](part0006.html#5N3C0-10f287ecb51247449f71c37edb9b4bf1)
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  [Chapter 3](part0007.html#6LJU0-10f287ecb51247449f71c37edb9b4bf1)
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  [Chapter 4](part0008.html#7K4G0-10f287ecb51247449f71c37edb9b4bf1)
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  [Chapter 5](part0009.html#8IL20-10f287ecb51247449f71c37edb9b4bf1)
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  [Chapter 6](part0010.html#9H5K0-10f287ecb51247449f71c37edb9b4bf1)
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
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