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Lies Sleeping
by Ben Aaronovitch
Detective Peter Grant and the Folly investigate a mysterious killer who can walk through walls. The hunt leads them to the heart of London's magical underworld.
Join Peter Grant, detective and apprentice wizard, for a brand new case . . . Martin Chorley, aka the Faceless Man, wanted for multiple counts of murder, fraud, and crimes against humanity, has been ... (Goodreads)
Broken Homes
by Ben Aaronovitch
Detective investigates a supernatural murder in London, uncovering dark secrets along the way.
Constable Peter Grant and Detective Chief Inspector Nightingale are called to investigate a road traffic accident involving Robert Weil. The investigating officers found human blood from a body in ... (Wikipedia)
Reaper's Gale
by Steven Erikson
The Malazan Empire is in turmoil as gods and mortals clash. The fate of the world hangs in the balance.
Champions from various cultures return with the Tiste Edur fleet to challenge Rhulad Sengar, emperor of Letheras. Among them are Icarium with Taralack Veed, Karsa Orlong with Samar Dev, a Seguleh ... (Wikipedia)
The Bonehunters
by Steven Erikson
The Malazan Empire is in turmoil as the Bonehunters march towards Kolanse. War, betrayal, and magic ensue.
The Bonehunters begins two months after the events of, House of Chains, . The Malazan Fourteenth Army has destroyed the army of the Whirlwind, and Adjunct Tavore Paran has executed Sha'ik. The ... (Wikipedia)
Midnight Tides
by Steven Erikson
Epic fantasy of a world on the brink of war, as two unlikely heroes seek to restore balance.
The novel begins with the aftermath of a massive battle between an alliance of Tiste Edur , led by Scabandari Bloodeye, and Tiste Andii , led by Silchas Ruin, against some K'Chain Che'Malle . The ... (Wikipedia)
Suicide Notes
by Michael Thomas Ford
A darkly humorous and poignant story of a teenager's stay in a psychiatric hospital after a failed suicide attempt.
An unforgettable coming of age novel for fans of 13 Reasons Why, It’s Kind of a Funny Story , and The Perks of Being a Wallflower . Fifteen-year-old Jeff wakes up on New Year’s Day to find himself in ... (Barnes & Noble)
You Against Me
by Jenny Downham
A story of two families torn apart by a sexual assault accusation, told from the perspectives of the accused's sister and the victim's brother.
If someone hurts your sister and you're any kind of man, you seek revenge, right? If your brother's accused of a terrible crime but says he didn't do it, you defend him, don't you? When Mikey's ... (Goodreads)
Hero at Large
by Steffie Hall
A young woman becomes a superhero and must navigate the challenges of saving the world while keeping her identity secret.
He cooks a pot holder in the spaghetti sauce and needs lessons on making Jell-O. Still, single mom and ice skating coach Chris Nelson is committed to keeping her sexy, scruffy, new “house husband” ... (Goodreads)
The Geography of You and Me
by Jennifer E. Smith
A chance encounter during a blackout leads to a romance that spans continents. Can love survive distance and time?
Lucy and Owen meet somewhere between the tenth and eleventh floors of a New York City apartment building, on an elevator rendered useless by a citywide blackout. After they’re rescued, they spend a ... (Goodreads)
The Fury
by L.J. Smith
A teenage girl discovers she has supernatural powers and must navigate a dangerous world of magic and betrayal.
A Love Triangle of Unspeakable Horror... Stefan Tormented after losing Elena, he's determined to end the feud with his brother, Damon–whatever the cost. Damon Mocking Stefan and Elena, he laughs in ... (Goodreads)
Ajax Penumbra 1969
by Robin Sloan
A prequel to "Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore," Ajax Penumbra travels to San Francisco to find a mysterious book.
August 1969 San Francisco. Ajax Penumbra seeks a book–the single surviving copy of the Techne Tycheon , a mysterious volume that has brought and lost great fortune for anyone who has owned it. Late ... (Goodreads)
The Zig Zag Girl
by Elly Griffiths
A murder mystery set in 1950s Brighton, where a magician's assistant is found dead in a trunk. Detective Edgar Stephens investigates.
“Captivating.” —,Wall Street Journal, “An absorbing read, the debut of another great series.” —,San Jose Mercury News, , “A labyrinthine plot, a splendid reveal, and superb evocation of the ... (Barnes & Noble)
Norse Mythology
by Neil Gaiman
Epic tales of the gods and goddesses of Norse mythology, set in a world of giants, dwarfs, and monsters.
“Remarkable.… Gaiman has provided an enchanting contemporary interpretation of the Viking ethos.”—Lisa L. Hannett, Atlantic Neil Gaiman, long inspired by ancient mythology in creating the fantastical ... (Barnes & Noble)
Angel's Peak
by Robyn Carr
A small town romance featuring a former marine and a single mother. They navigate their past traumas and find love in each other's company.
FOUR YEARS AGO, AIR FORCE SWEETHEARTS FRANCI DUNCAN AND SEAN RIORDAN REACHED AN IMPASSE. SHE WANTED MARRIAGE AND A FAMILY. HE DIDN'T. BUT A CHANCE MEETING PROVES THAT THE BITTER BREAKUP HASN'T COOLED ... (Goodreads)
Traitor's Blade
by Sebastien de Castell
Three musketeers-like tale of a disbanded group of swashbuckling heroes fighting for justice in a corrupt kingdom.
Falcio is the first Cantor of the Greatcoats. Trained in the fighting arts and the laws of Tristia, the Greatcoats are travelling Magisters upholding King’s Law. They are heroes. Or at least they ... (Goodreads)
Before She Knew Him
by Peter Swanson
A woman suspects her neighbor of a murder, but no one believes her. As she investigates, she realizes she may be in danger herself.
Catching a killer is dangerous—especially if he lives next door From the hugely talented author of, The Kind Worth Killing, comes an exquisitely chilling tale of a young suburban wife with a history ... (Barnes & Noble)
Temptation Ridge
by Robyn Carr
A woman moves to a small town to start over and falls for a local man, but their pasts threaten their future together.
At twenty-five, after five years as her mother's caregiver, it's time for Shelby to experience freedom and adventure. Time for travel, college and romance. But when she visits Virgin River, she runs ... (Goodreads)
The Awakening
by L.J. Smith
A teenage girl discovers she is a powerful witch and must navigate the dangerous world of magic and supernatural beings.
A Love Triangle of Unspeakable Horror... Elena Searching for the ultimate thrill, she vowed to have Stefan. Stefan Haunted by his tragic past, he struggled to resist her passion. Damon Driven by ... (Goodreads)
Journey Under the Midnight Sun
by Keigo Higashino
A decades-long murder mystery unravels in Tokyo, revealing the interconnected lives of two families.
When a man is found murdered in an abandoned building in Osaka in 1973, unflappable detective Sasagaki is assigned to the case. He begins to piece together the connection of two young people who are ... (Goodreads)
The Painted Girls
by Cathy Marie Buchanan
Set in Belle Époque Paris, follows the lives of two sisters who become ballet dancers and their relationship with Edgar Degas.
1878 Paris. Following their father's sudden death, the van Goethem sisters find their lives upended. Without his wages, and with the small amount their laundress mother earns disappearing into the ... (Goodreads)
Forbidden Falls
by Robyn Carr
A woman moves to a small town to start over, but finds herself drawn to a man with a troubled past.
Virgin River is abuzz with the news that a stranger bought the town's abandoned church on eBay. The buyer, a young widowed reverend, is a little like the building itself: in need of some loving care. ... (Goodreads)
All Systems Red
by Martha Wells
Murderbot navigates a dangerous world while struggling to maintain its own autonomy.
"As a heartless killing machine, I was a complete failure." In a corporate-dominated spacefaring future, planetary missions must be approved and supplied by the Company. Exploratory teams are ... (Goodreads)
Lyra's Oxford
by Philip Pullman
A short story set in the world of His Dark Materials, following Lyra as she investigates a mysterious object and encounters a witch's daemon.
Lyra's Oxford begins with Lyra and Pantalaimon spotting a witch's dæmon. Lyra shelters the daemon from the pursuit of a frenzied pack of birds, and then attempts to help by guiding the daemon to the ... (Goodreads)
Breadcrumbs
by Anne Ursu
A modern retelling of "The Snow Queen" where a girl goes on a journey to rescue her best friend from an enchanted forest.
The winner of numerous awards and recipient of four starred reviews, Anne Ursu's Breadcrumbs is a stunning and heartbreaking story of growing up, wrapped in a modern-day fairy tale. Once upon a time, ... (Barnes & Noble)
Dark Reunion
by L.J. Smith
The final battle between vampires and humans in a small town, with love and betrayal intertwined.
Elena rises from the dead to recreate the powerful vampire trio. Summoned by Elena, Stefan keeps a promise to her and fights the most terrifying evil he's ever faced. Joining the brother he once ... (Goodreads)
The Red Knight
by Miles Cameron
A mercenary captain leads his company into a dangerous battle against supernatural forces. Magic, politics, and war collide in this epic fantasy novel.
Twenty eight florins a month is a huge price to pay, for a man to stand between you and the Wild. Twenty eight florins a month is nowhere near enough when a wyvern's jaws snap shut on your helmet in ... (Goodreads)
The Autumn Republic
by Brian McClellan
The final battle for control of the Powder Mage world. A thrilling conclusion to the trilogy.
Field Marshal Tamas has returned to Adro after being chased for months behind enemy lines. For the first time in history, the capital of Adro is in the hands of a foreign invader. Reinforcements are ... (Wikipedia)
I Was Here
by Gayle Forman
A grieving teenager searches for answers after her best friend's sudden suicide.
Cody and Meg were inseparable. Two peas in a pod. Until . . . they weren’t anymore. When her best friend Meg drinks a bottle of industrial-strength cleaner alone in a motel room, Cody is ... (Goodreads)
The Twilight Saga Breaking Dawn Part 1: The Official Illustrated Movie Companion
by Mark Cotta Vaz
An behind-the-scenes tour of the movie adaptation of the popular novel.
A companion to the film, illustrated with full color photos. ... (Goodreads)
Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell
by Susanna Clarke
A whimsical tale of two magicians mastering the mysteries of English magic.
The novel opens in 1806 in northern England with The Learned Society of York Magicians, whose members are "theoretical magicians" who believe that magic died out several hundred years earlier. The ... (Wikipedia)
