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List of Available Books FICTION TITLES (arranged alphabetically by author’s last name) Death on Tap / Ellie Alexander After catching her husband cheating on her, craft-brew expert Sloan Krause leaves the family business to work for a hip, new nano- brewery, only to discover a competitor dead in the fermenting tub, clutching a secret recipe (A Sloan Krause mystery, book 1). A Minute to Midnight / David Baldacci Atlee Pine has spent most of her life trying to find out what happened that fateful night in Andersonville, Georgia. Her six-year-old twin sister, Mercy, was taken and Atlee was left for dead while their parents were apparently partying downstairs. One person who continues to haunt her is notorious serial killer, Daniel James Tor, confined to a Colorado maximum security prison. Does he really know what happened to Mercy? (Atlee Pine novel, book 2) The Widow / Fiona Barton Following the twists and turns of an unimaginable crime, The Widow is an electrifying debut thriller that will take you into the dark spaces that exist between a husband and a wife (Kate Waters novel, book 1). The Bitterroots / C.J. Box Former police officer Cassie Dewell is trying to start over with her own private investigation firm. Guilty about not seeing her son and exhausted by the nights on stakeout, Cassie is nonetheless managing...until an old friend calls in a favor: she wants Cassie to help exonerate a man accused of assaulting a young girl from an influential family. Against her own better judgment, Cassie agrees. But out in the Big Sky Country of Montana, twisted family loyalty runs as deep as the ties to the land, and there's always something more to the story. As Cassie attempts to uncover the truth, she must fight against the ghosts of her own past that threaten to pull her back under (Cassie Dewell novel, book 4).
The Cat Who Had 60 Whiskers / Lillian Jackson Braun While Moose County is in an uproar over a string of lucrative inheritances, Polly departs for Paris, Koko the irrepressible Siamese meets a piano tuner, Qwill writes a play, and a mysterious bee sting- related death occurs (Cat Who mysteries, book 29). Killman Creek / Rachel Caine Gwen Proctor won the battle to save her kids from her ex-husband, serial killer Melvin Royal, and his league of psychotic accomplices. But the war isn't over. Not since Melvin broke out of prison. Not since she received a chilling text... You're not safe anywhere now. As trust beyond her small circle of friends begins to vanish, Gwen has only fury and vengeance to believe in as she closes in on her prey. And sure as the night, one of them will die (Stillhouse Lake novel, book 2). A Dog’s Way Home / W. Bruce Cameron A follow-up to the best-selling A Dog's Purpose traces the story of an adorable dog who falls instantly in love with a VA worker only to be separated from him by rules that disallow pitbulls in their Denver community, a situation that compels the puppy to travel 400 miles back to the person she loves. Blue Moon / Lee Child Jack Reacher comes to the aid of an elderly couple . . . and confronts his most dangerous opponents yet (Jack Reacher series, book 24).
The Sentinel / Lee Child and Andrew Child (Audiobook) A latest entry in the best-selling series, co-written with the author's brother, finds Jack Reacher following his lizard-brain instincts on a seemingly uneventful night in Nashville, where a recently fired man nurses an increasingly violent grudge (Jack Reacher series, book 25). Bell, Book, and Scandal / Jill Churchill To look at her, one would never think suburbanite homemaker Jane Jeffry would be interested in murder and mayhem. But given the corpses she's come across she's practically an expert on the subject. Which is why Jane's booking down to a nearby mystery writers' convention to mingle with the brightest lights of literary crime, and maybe drum up some interest in her own recently completed manuscript. But when a famous ego-squashing editor keels over at the speaker's podium, and a much-hated book-bashing journalist is himself bashed in the parking lot, it seems fairly certain that at least one real-life murderer is stalking the proceedings. Jane Jeffry is on the case, ready to snoop, eavesdrop, and gossip her way to a solution (Jane Jeffry mystery, book 14). Chasing the Dime / Michael Connelly After accidentally intercepting some telephone messages for the previous tenant of his new apartment, computer entrepreneur Henry Price is drawn into a nightmarish web of dark and dangerous secrets as he races against time to save the life of a woman he has never met. The Time Machine / DreamWorks Pictures (DVD) Desperate to alter the course of time, a visionary scientist invents a revolutionary machine that propels him 800,000 years into the future. There he discovers that humans have evolved into two groups: the hunters and the hunted. Now he must fight to save himself, and all of mankind, in a final, desperate battle.
Collateral Damage / Lynette Eason (signed copy) After her time in the military, psychiatrist Brooke Adams wants to focus on helping civilians. However, she agrees to meet with former soldier Asher James, who once saved her life in Afghanistan and is now suffering from post-war nightmares. When Asher arrives at Brooke's office, she isn't there--but a dead body is. Brooke is devastated when she walks in, and Asher comforts her. Now she's worried about her unprofessional reaction, and he's not sure about sharing his fears with such a beautiful woman. But when it becomes clear that Brooke was the real target of the attack--and that her secrets go even deeper than his own--Asher vows to protect her no matter what (Danger Never Sleeps series, book 1). Curious Minds / Janet Evanovich and Phoef Sutton Riley Moon is a junior analyst at a mega-bank, when she uncovers what looks like an embezzlement scheme that could lead straight to the top. With his gold gone missing and analysts disappearing, famously eccentric Emerson Knight, the bank's biggest client, decides to take on his own investigation. With Emerson's laserlike focus and ability to see clues no one else sees, and Riley's financial- whiz mind and street savvy, this unlikely pair will uncover one of the biggest crimes of the century."-- Provided by publisher (Knight and Moon novel, book 1). The Heist / Janet Evanovich and Lee Goldberg FBI Special Agent Kate O'Hare is known for her fierce dedication and discipline on the job, chasing down the world's most wanted criminals and putting them behind bars. And while Kate has made quite a name for herself for the past five years, the only name she's cared about is that of Nicolas Fox--an international crook she wants in more ways than one (Fox and O’Hare novel, book 1). Look Alive Twenty-Five / Janet Evanovich There's nothing like a good deli and the Red River Deli in Trenton is one of the best. World famous for its pastrami, cole slaw and for its disappearing managers. Over the last month, three have vanished from the face of the earth, the only clue in each case is one shoe that's been left behind. The police are baffled. Lula is convinced that it's a case of alien abduction. Whatever it is, they'd better figure out what's going on before they lose their new manager, Ms. Stephanie Plum (Stephanie Plum mystery, book 25).
The Least Likely Bride / Jane Feather One moment Lady Olivia Granville is strolling along a path, her nose buried in a tome of Greek philosophy; the next she is plunging down a rocky cliff. Only when she regains consciousness--naked and unwittingly trapped on an unknown ship--does she discover that she owes her life to a stranger who is clearly not a gentleman (Brides trilogy, book 3). History of Wolves / Emily Fridlund Fourteen-year-old Linda lives with her parents in the beautiful, austere woods of northern Minnesota, where their nearly abandoned commune stands as a last vestige of a lost counter-culture world. As she struggles to find a way out of the sequestered world into which she was born, Linda confronts the life-and-death consequences of the things people do--and fail to do--for the people they love. The Crystal Frontier: A Novel in Nine Stories / Carlos Fuentes Mexico's leading novelist presents a dramatic fictional portrait of the relationship between the United States and Mexico, as played out in a Mexican dynasty led by a powerful Mexican oligarch with complex ties north of the border. 25,000 first printing. Lord of Misrule / Jaimy Gordon Tommy Hansel has a plan: run four horses, all better than they look on paper, at long odds at Indian Mound Downs, then grab the purse -- or cash a bet -- and run before anyone’s the wiser. At his side is Maggie Koderer, who finds herself powerfully drawn to the gorgeous, used up animals of the cheap track.
An Absolutely Remarkable Thing / Hank Green The first to document the appearance of the Carls, giant robot-like statues popping up around the world, April May finds herself at the center of an intense international media spotlight that puts her relationships, identity and safety at risk (The Carls series, book 1). The Proposal / Jasmine Guillory When someone asks you to spend your life with him, it shouldn't come as a surprise--or happen in front of 45,000 people. When freelance writer Nikole Paterson goes to a Dodgers game with her actor boyfriend, his man bun, and his bros, the last thing she expects is a scoreboard proposal (Wedding Dates series, book 2). Wake of the Perdido Star / Gene Hackman & Daniel Lenihan Academy Award–winning actor Gene Hackman spins a cinematic tale of pirates, shipwrecks, and sea adventure. Co-written with Daniel Lenihan, one of America's leading authorities on shipwrecks and diving, Wake of the Perdido Star is a moving story of a young boy's coming of age on the high seas, full of authentic nautical and historical detail. A 19th-century sea adventure in the spirit of Patrick O'Brian, Wake of the Perdido Star is a captivating tale about friendship, justice, and survival. Strike Dog / Joseph Heywood Grady Service faces a crippling personal tragedy. Both his fiancée, Maridly Nantz, and his son, Walter, have been killed in a car crash. Meanwhile, a serial killer is being tracked by the FBI. This killer has nearly completed his perfect and gruesome record of killing the top conservation officer in every state. Drawing on his experience as a Marine in Vietnam, Service vows revenge, planning to turn the table on the killer (Woods Cop mystery, book 5).
Beautiful Day / Elin Hilderbrand Gathering on Nantucket for a wedding planned to the letter by the bride's late mother, the Carmichaels and the Grahams hide their scandal-ridden, crumbling lives from the blissfully unaware, happy couple. The Mister / E.L. James When tragedy strikes, Maxim Trevelyan unexpectedly inherits his family's title, wealth, and estates, a role he's not prepared for, but his biggest challenge is Alessia Demachi, a woman with a dangerous past. 31 Dream Street / Lisa Jewell Leah and Toby have lived across the street from one another for years without meeting ...and Leah has been itching to peek behind the front door of Toby's eccentric house, always packed to the rafters with weird and wonderful tenants. When fate finally lets her in, Leah finds that Toby needs her as much as she is surprised to realize she might need him. The House We Grew Up In / by Lisa Jewell The Bird family lives in a simple brick house in a picture-perfect Cotswolds village. Pragmatic Meg, dreamy Beth, and tow-headed twins Rory and Rhys attend the village school. Their father is a sweet gangly man, but it's their mother Lorelei, a beautiful free spirit, who spins at the center. Then a tragedy occurs and begins to tear the family apart. Years later, something calls them back to the house and to what really happened that Easter weekend.
The Making of Us / Lisa Jewell As a man named Daniel slowly fades away in a London hospice, he tells his friend Maggie that he was an anonymous sperm donor who fathered four children--a revelation that unexpectedly brings together a group of strangers, in this powerful celebration of family, friendship, life and love. The Third Wife / Lisa Jewell In the early hours of a summer morning, a young woman steps into the path of an oncoming bus. A tragic accident? Or suicide? At the center of this puzzle is Adrian Wolfe, a successful architect and grief- stricken widower, who, a year after his third wife's death, begins to investigate the cause. As Adrian looks back on their brief but seemingly happy marriage, disturbing secrets begin to surface. Taking Eve / Iris Johansen Hoping for a more peaceful time after learning the tragic truth about her child's disappearance years earlier, forensic sculptor Eve Duncan is entreated by desperate father Jim Doane to learn the truth about his missing son, a case that is complicated by Jim's twisted agenda (Eve Duncan forensics thriller, book 16). Pandora's Daughter / Iris Johansen For as long as she can remember, successful young physician Megan Blair has tried to silence the voices in her head--voices that bring her to the edge of madness and terror. Megan possesses psychic powers that have been dormant for years, hidden deep in the past she's tried so desperately to forget. But now everything has come to a boiling point--someone is trying to kill her, and others are trying to use her, including the deadly and seductive Neal Grady. Shocking secrets about her life and her mother's death bombard her as she fights to take control of her heritage and save herself and everything she believes in. Grady holds the key to understanding her future, a future in which Megan's life will never be the same.
An American Marriage / Tayari Jones Newlyweds Celestial and Roy, the living embodiment of the New South, are settling into the routine of their life together when Roy is sent to prison for a crime he didn't commit. An insightful look into the lives of people who are bound and separated by forces beyond their control. Last Words / Michael Koryta Grieving the death of his wife, private investigator Mark Novak reluctantly accepts a case from a suspected murderer who may or may not be innocent (Markus Novak novel, book 1). Untouchable / Jayne Ann Krentz Jack Lancaster, consultant to the FBI, has always been drawn to the coldest of cold cases, the kind that law enforcement either considers unsolvable or else has chalked up to accidents or suicides. As a survivor of a fire, he finds himself uniquely compelled by arson cases. His almost preternatural ability to get inside the killer's head has garnered him a reputation in some circles--and complicated his personal life. The more cases Jack solves, the closer he slips into the darkness (Cutler, Sutter, Salinas, book 3). Babylon Berlin / Volker Kutscher Berlin, 1929. Detective Inspector Rath, was a successful career officer in the Cologne Homicide Division before a shooting incident in which he inadvertently killed a man. He has been transferred to the Vice Squad in Berlin, a job he detests, even though he finds a new friend in his boss (Gereon Rath mystery, book 1).
Crazy Rich Asians / Kevin Kwan Envisioning a summer vacation in the humble Singapore home of a boy she hopes to marry, Chinese American Rachel Chu is unexpectedly introduced to a rich and scheming clan that strongly opposes their son's relationship with an American girl (Rich novel, book 1). The Girl in the Spider's Web / David Lagercrantz The Girl is back. In this adrenaline-charged, up-to-the-moment political thriller, Stieg Larsson's Lisbeth Salander and Mikael Blomkvist, the troubled genius hacker and crusading journalist thrilled the world in The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, The Girl Who Played with Fire, and The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest, are back (Millennium novel, book 4). Go Set a Watchman / Harper Lee Sequel to: To Kill a Mockingbird. Twenty years after the trial of Tom Robinson, Scout returns home to Maycomb to visit her father and struggles with personal and political issues as her small Alabama town adjusts to the turbulent events beginning to transform the United States in the mid-1950s (To Kill a Mocking Bird, book 2). A Million Ways to Die in the West / Seth MacFarlane Mild-mannered sheep farmer Albert Stark is fed up with the harsh life of the American frontier, where it seems everything and anything can kill you. But when his girlfriend dumps him for the most insufferable guy in town, Albert decides to fight back - even though he can’t shoot, ride, or throw a punch. Fortunately, he teams up with a beautiful gunslinger who’s tough enough for the both of them.
The Great Believers / Rebecca Makkai A novel set in 1980s Chicago and contemporary Paris follows the director of a Chicago art gallery and a woman looking for her estranged daughter in Paris who both struggle to come to terms with the ways AIDS has affected their lives. The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency / Alexander McCall Smith Precious Ramotswe is drawn into her profession to "help people with the problems in their lives." Immediately upon setting up shop in a small storefront in Gaborone, she is hired to track down a missing husband, uncover a con man, and follow a wayward daughter. But the case that tugs at her heart, and lands her in danger, is that of a missing eleven-year-old boy, who may have been snatched by witch doctors (No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency, book 1). Hide and Sneak / G.A. McKevett Savannah Reid of the Midnight Magnolia Detective Agency takes on the case of a rising-star actor whose wife and toddler went missing right before their nanny was found murdered (A Savannah Reid mystery, book 23). Genesis Code / Jamie Metzl Blue Magic, the latest designer drug linked to a rash of overdoses, might explain the needle mark on the arm of a young woman found dead in her Kansas City apartment. But when star reporter Rich Azadian digs deeper, the clues point to a far more explosive story.
Sweetgrass / Mary Alice Monroe Sweetgrass, South Carolina has been home to the Blakely family for eight generations. But Sweetgrass is in trouble. Taxes are skyrocketing. Bulldozers are leveling the surrounding properties. And the Blakelys could be forced to sell the one thing that continues to hold their disintegrating family together. There There / Tommy Orange We all came to the powwow for different reasons. We'll go back to where we came from, when we were people running from bullets at the end of that old world. The tragedy of it all will be unspeakable, that we've been fighting for decades to be recognized as a present-tense people, modern and relevant, only to die in the grass wearing feathers. A Risk Worth Taking / Robin Pilcher After the dot-com bubble burst, Dan Porter is laid off from his job and must decide what is truly important. His wife of twenty years, Jackie, a beautiful and successful managing director at a clothing designer shop, no longer connects with him. His teenagers, Josh, Nina, and Millie, are distant and confusing. Jackie is tempted by the attentions of a younger man at her office, and thanks to an opportunity suggested by a magazine article, Dan finds himself contemplating a drastic change in his life. A Hero Dreams / Mark Ristau A tale of hope, faith, courage, and profound self-discovery, A Hero Dreams is a work of inspirational fiction that takes the reader on an epic journey along the furthermost frontiers of human consciousness and into a miraculous realm where anything is possible.
Born in Death / J.D. Robb New York City, 2060: Lieutenant Eve Dallas struggles to balance the brutal double-homicide on her caseload with her obligations to her pregnant friend, Mavis--a task further complicated when Mavis asks Eve to investigate the mysterious disappearance of Tandy Wilowby, another mom-to-be in Mavis's birthing class. Eve has more than enough work trying to find out who murdered Natalie Copperfield and her fiancé, both employed at a prestigious accounting firm. But Mavis will not be dissauded. Luckily, Eve has some help from her multimillionaire husband Roarke (In Death series, book 23). Sherlock Holmes: The Man from Hell / Barrie Roberts In 1886, wealthy philathropist Lord Backwater is found beaten to death on the grounds of his estate. Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson must unravel the mystery by pitting their wits against a ruthless new enemy, taking them across the globe in search of the killer (Further Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, book 3). Summer Cove / Nora Roberts (two books in one) Impulse: For once in her life, Rebecca Malone is following her heart. After quitting her job and selling all her belongings, she heads to Greece in search of adventure. The Name of the Game: TV producer Johanna Patterson knows that the entertainment industry isn't kind to romance--especially for an actor like Sam Weaver. His good looks might have propelled him to movie stardom, but Johanna can't be won over by a pretty face--she's seen enough broken marriages to last her a lifetime. Unfortunately, Sam has a way of making her lose her self-control. And the mind- blowing kisses help, too... Under Currents / Nora Roberts Within the walls of a tasteful, perfectly kept house in North Carolina's Blue Ridge Mountains, young Zane Bigelow feels like a prisoner of war. As he grows into manhood and builds a new kind of family, he will find that while the darkness of his past may always shadow him, it will also show him what is necessary for good to triumph--and give him strength to draw on when he once again must stand up and defend himself and the ones he loves.
Oathbringer / Brandon Sanderson (Mass Market Paperback) Taking refuge from the formidable Everstorm in the tower city of Urithiru, Dalinar and the Alethi forces join newly raised Knights Radiant to explore the legendary city's mysteries and confront long- lost truths that challenge everything they believe (Stormlight archive, book 3). Lincoln in the Bardo / George Saunders Lincoln in the Bardo is an astonishing feat of imagination and a bold step forward from one of the most important and influential writers of his generation. Formally daring, generous in spirit, deeply concerned with matters of the heart, it is a testament to fiction's ability to speak honestly and powerfully to the things that really matter to us. Someone Knows / Lisa Scottoline Allie Garvey is heading home to the funeral of a childhood friend. Allie is not only grief-stricken, she's full of dread. Because going home means seeing the other two people with whom she shares an unbearable secret. Allie has been haunted for two decades by what she and the others did, and by the fact that she never told a soul. The dark secret has eaten away at her, distancing her from everyone she loves, including her husband. Because she wasn't punished by the law, Allie has punished herself, and it's a life sentence. Now, Allie stands on the precipice of losing everything. She's ready for a reckoning, determined to learn how the prank went so horribly wrong. She digs to unearth the truth, but reaches a shocking conclusion that she never saw coming. Balcony of Fog / Rich Shapero Decamp with an innocent toiler and his mysterious female companion to a metaphoric world in the clouds—a strange, vertiginous perch that reveals startling insights about the twisted dynamics of love and power.
The Rosie Effect / Graeme Simsion Don and Rosie are happily married and living in New York. Don sets about learning the protocols of becoming a father, but his unusual research style gets him into trouble with the law. As Don tries to schedule time for pregnancy research, he almost misses the biggest problem of all: he might lose Rosie when she needs him the most (Rosie novel, book 2). Sisterland / Curtis Sittenfeld When the strongest earthquake in U.S. history occurs just north of their St. Louis home, Kate and Jeremy find the disaster further complicated by Kate's self-proclaimed-medium twin's prediction about a more powerful earthquake, a situation that places Kate under public scrutiny and reveals her own psychic abilities. Stargirl / Jerry Spinelli In this story about the perils of popularity, the courage of nonconformity, and the thrill of first love, an eccentric student named Stargirl changes Mica High School forever. Less Than Treason / Dana Stabenow Two thousand people go missing in Alaska every year. They vanish in the middle of mountain footraces, on fishing boats in the Bering Sea, on small planes in the Bush. Now a geologist known for going walkabout with his rock hammer has disappeared from the Suulutaq Mine in the Park. Was it deliberate? An accident? Foul play? Kate Shugak may be the only person who can find out. But for the fact that Kate, too, is among the missing… (Kate Shugak mystery, book 21)
Property of a Noblewoman / Danielle Steel A young woman discovers a cache of heirlooms in an abandoned safe deposit box: bundles of handwritten letters, photographs, expired passports, both American and Italian, and twenty-two leather boxes, each holding a priceless piece of jewelry. Drawn to the mysterious woman in the photographs, Jane digs deeper into the woman's luxurious, golden life and the older, dashing man who occupies her pictures and letters. The details are both glamorous and tragic, with a transcendent romance at the heart of it all that forever changes Jane and those around her. The Art of Racing in the Rain / Garth Stein Enzo knows he is different from other dogs: a philosopher with a nearly human soul (and an obsession with opposable thumbs), he has educated himself by watching television and by listening closely to the words of his master, Denny Swift, an up-and-coming race car driver. On the night before his death, Enzo takes stock of his life, recalling all that he and his family have been through, hoping, in his next life, to return as a human. A Sudden Light / Garth Stein The New York Times bestselling “witty, atmospheric” (People) story of a once powerful American family, and the price that must be paid by the heirs as they struggle for redemption: “A captivating page- turner” (Star Tribune, Minneapolis). Murder at the Boat Club / Lee Straus River Thames boat races between the London University colleges are popular events, and Mrs. Ginger Reed is excited to attend for the first time, especially since the son of a good friend of her new husband, Chief Inspector Basil Reed, is racing. When a very unusual murder presents itself at the boat club, Lady Gold's Investigations is hired to take on the case. Ginger's determined to solve the mystery before someone else dies, but can she manage it without ruining another pair of Italian leather T-strap shoes? (Ginger Gold mystery, book 8).
The Qualities of Wood / Mary Vensel White "When Betty Gardiner dies, leaving behind an unkempt country home, her grandson and his young wife take a break from city life to prepare the house for sale. Nowell Gardiner leaves first to begin work on his second mystery novel. By the time his Vivian joins him, a real mystery has begun: a local girl has been found dead in the woods behind the house. Even after the death is ruled an accident, Vivian can't forget the girl, and can't ignore the strange behavior of her neighbors, or her husband. As Vivian attempts to put the house in order, all around her things begin to fall apart. The Qualities of Wood is a novel about secrets. Family secrets. Community secrets. And secrets between lovers past and present. And all of these secrets have their price"--Page4 of cover. Million Dollar Cowboy / Lori Wilde The embittered illegitimate son of a Texas ranching dynasty, having achieved his goal of becoming more successful than his father, falls in love with the daughter of his father's foreman during a strained family wedding (A Cupid, Texas novel, book 5). The Bodies in the Library / Marty Wingate The new curator of an exclusive first-edition library in Bath encounters resistance in her efforts to modernize, before the murder of a fan-fiction writer threatens everything she has worked to achieve (First Edition Library mystery, book 1).
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