Josh Pahigian's 'Strangers on the Beach' among the Maine Edge's best of the year

Strangers on the Beach, a mystery novel by Josh Pahigian, M.F.A., adjunct professor in the 51С»Æ³µDepartment of English, was listed as one of the best reads of 2012 by .

"Pahigian has constructed a complex thriller, filled with engaging and eccentric characters. The story – set in Old Orchard Beach - is populated by fully-realized characters, people whose motivations never feel anything but honest.... A great read."

The book was also reviewed in on Jan. 3, 2013 and on Jan. 7th.

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