"Hello, and welcome to the Maine Cup, a World Cup-style tournament for books set in Maine, hosted by Stranded, a cozy, intimate science fiction first contact adventure set in Maine. And for Match 10, in its away white jersey, the Maine Mutiny. Player Donald Bain, founded 2009, home field Coastal Maine. Playing style, cozy mystery. Strengths Jessica Fletcher. Naval intrigue, classic whodunit. Tournament motto, murder never takes shore leave. And in its fuchsia home jersey, glimmering author Elizabeth Hand, founded 1997, home field Coastal Maine. Playing style, speculative fiction. Strengths mind-bending science fiction, literary, atmospheric. Reality isn't as solid as it seems. Good luck to the teams. So comment to score a goal for your book of choice below. You can take your shot on the writing, the characters, the story, the best use of a Maine setting, the best Maine feel, your choice. Comment below until July 10th to score for whichever book in this round you think deserves to move on. Until the next kickoff, happy reading. Oh, by the way, if you happen to be heading to Maine this summer or maybe this fall for a trip, you should check out some of the books in this tournament because you may find the perfect companion to take along for the ride."