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The Sinner
by Tess Gerritsen
A woman must face the sins of her past to unravel the mystery of a murder.
The Sinner involves Detective Jane Rizzoli and a main character new to the series, first seen in "The Apprentice" as a minor figure, medical examiner Dr. Maura Isles. When a young novice nun about to ... (Wikipedia)
The Chestnut Man
by Søren Sveistrup
A serial killer is on the loose in Copenhagen, leaving behind a trail of chestnut men. Two detectives race against time to catch the killer before he strikes again.
A Best Book of the Year: Kirkus, Library Journal, New York Times Book Review A Book of the Month Club selection | An Indie Next Pick, FROM THE CREATOR OF THE HIT TELEVISION SHOW, THE KILLING, “a ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Good Lord Bird
by James McBride
A comedic story of a slave escaping bondage and their unlikely friendship with abolitionist John Brown.
Librarian's note: An alternate cover edition can be found, here, From the bestselling author of, The Color of Water, and, Song Yet Sung, comes the story of a young boy born a slave who joins John ... (Goodreads)
The Turn of the Key
by Ruth Ware
A young nanny takes a job in a remote Scottish mansion, but strange occurrences and a murder trial leave her questioning her sanity.
INSTANT, NEW YORK TIMES, BESTSELLER “A superb suspense writer...Brava, Ruth Ware. I daresay even Henry James would be impressed.” —Maureen Corrigan, author of, So We Read On, “This appropriately ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Kind Worth Killing
by Peter Swanson
A dark psychological thriller involving a murderous plan and a deadly game of cat and mouse.
A devious tale of psychological suspense so irresistible that it prompts Entertainment Weekly to ask, “Is The Kind Worth Killing the next Gone Girl ?” From one of the hottest new thriller writers, ... (Barnes & Noble)
Behind Closed Doors
by B.A. Paris
Psychological thriller about a seemingly perfect marriage hiding a sinister secret.
THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES AND USA TODAY BESTSELLING DEBUT PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLER YOU CAN'T MISS! The perfect marriage? Or the perfect lie? “A hair-raising debut, both unsettling and addictive...A ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Man I Think I Know
by Mike Gayle
Two childhood friends reunite after 30 years, one now homeless and the other a successful businessman. A heartwarming story of friendship and redemption.
This is the stunning new novel from bestselling author Mike Gayle, for fans of The Keeper of Lost Things and Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine. A powerful and bittersweet story of an unexpected ... (Goodreads)
The Book of Lost Things
by John Connolly
An imaginative journey of a young boy, who must venture into a dark fantasy world to find a way home.
High in his attic bedroom, twelve-year-old David mourns the death of his mother, with only the books on his shelf for company. But those books have begun to whisper to him in the darkness. Angry and ... (Goodreads)
What Alice Forgot
by Liane Moriarty
A woman wakes up with amnesia and must reconstruct her life, rediscovering truths hidden in her past.
FROM THE #1, NEW YORK TIMES, BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF, THE HUSBAND'S SECRET, AND, BIG LITTLE LIES,. A “cheerfully engaging”(,Kirkus Reviews,) novel for anyone who’s ever asked herself, “How did I get ... (Barnes & Noble)
Tattered
by Devney Perry
A woman returns to her hometown to start over, but her past comes back to haunt her in the form of a former flame.
Thea Landry has always known her place in modern-day society. It’s somewhere just above the trash can her mother dumped her in as a newborn but below the class where much comes easy. With her ... (Barnes & Noble)
Chasing Redbird
by Sharon Creech
Thirteen-year-old Zinny searches for answers about her family's past and her own identity while exploring the woods behind her house.
Zinnia "Zinny" Taylor, an initially quiet, yet sometimes outrageous thirteen-year-old girl. She enjoys the care of her aunt and uncle, Jessie and Nate, as her parents are preoccupied with her ... (Wikipedia)
Rebel Belle
by Rachel Hawkins
Southern belle Harper Price becomes a Paladin, a guardian of an ancient secret, and must balance her duties with high school drama.
Harper Price, peerless Southern belle, was born ready for a Homecoming tiara. But after a strange run-in at the dance imbues her with incredible abilities, Harper's destiny takes a turn for the ... (Goodreads)
Like a Love Story
by Abdi Nazemian
Set in 1989, three teens navigate love, friendship, and activism during the AIDS crisis in New York City.
It's 1989 in New York City, and for three teens, the world is changing. Reza is an Iranian boy who has just moved to the city with his mother to live with his stepfather and stepbrother. He's ... (Goodreads)
Thin Air
by Lisa Gray
A woman's disappearance in the Alaskan wilderness leads to a search and rescue mission, uncovering dark secrets and danger.
A, Washington Post,, Wall Street Journal, and Amazon Charts bestseller., ,“Lisa Gray explodes onto the literary stage with this taut, edge-of-the-seat thriller, and her headstrong protagonist, ... (Barnes & Noble)
Darkstalker
by Tui T. Sutherland
A dragon prince with the power to shape-shift faces a difficult choice between his family and his own desires.
The first-ever special edition of the, New York Times, bestselling Wings of Fire series soars back in time to the origin of Pyrrhia's most dangerous dragon: Darkstalker. Three dragons. One ... (Barnes & Noble)
Perfect
by Cecelia Ahern
A young woman is given the opportunity to live a life where everything is perfect, but at what cost?
Celestine North is Flawed. Ever since Judge Crevan declared her the number one threat to the public, she has been a ghost, on the run with Carrick, the only person she can trust. But Celestine has a ... (Goodreads)
Voice of the Gods
by Trudi Canavan
The final book in the Age of Five trilogy, where the fate of the world rests on the shoulders of a few chosen ones.
Unable to avoid being drawn into the terrible conflict, Auraya, now protector of the Siyee, fears she will be unable to meet the conditions of the all-powerful gods she once served. And an offer from ... (Goodreads)
Did I Mention I Love You?
by Estelle Maskame
Eden falls in love with her stepbrother, Tyler, while spending the summer with her estranged father in Santa Monica.
When sixteen-year-old Eden Munro agrees to spend the summer with her estranged father in the beachfront city of Santa Monica, California, she has no idea what she’s letting herself in for. Eden's ... (Goodreads)
Huntress
by Malinda Lo
A young woman joins a quest to find a lost city and its magical artifacts, facing danger and romance along the way.
Nature is out of balance in the human world. The sun hasn't shone in years, and crops are failing. Worse yet, strange and hostile creatures have begun to appear. The people's survival hangs in the ... (Goodreads)
Untold
by Sarah Rees Brennan
A collection of short stories that explore the untold tales of beloved fairy tale characters.
A modern, magical twist on the Gothic romance and girl detective genres, the Lynburn Legacy books will appeal to fans of both Beautiful Creatures and the Mortal Instruments series. Reviewers have ... (Barnes & Noble)
Priestess of the White
by Trudi Canavan
A young priestess must navigate politics and magic to save her land from a dark force.
In a land on the brink of peace—watched jealously by a ruthless cult from across the sea and beset by hidden enemies—five extraordinary humans must serve as sword and shield of the Gods.,Auraya is ... (Goodreads)
Blink
by K.L. Slater
A psychological thriller about a woman who wakes up with no memory of the previous night and discovers a dark secret about her past.
Three years ago Toni's five-year-old daughter, Evie, disappeared after leaving school. The police have never been able to find her. There were no witnesses, no CCTV, no trace. But Toni believes her ... (Barnes & Noble)
I Know Who You Are
by Alice Feeney
A successful actress's life is turned upside down when her husband disappears, and secrets from her past begin to surface.
From Alice Feeney, the author of, Sometimes I Lie, comes, I Know Who You Are, a thrilling novel about a little girl who runs away from home and an actress whose husband has gone missing. Meet Aimee ... (Barnes & Noble)
More Than We Can Tell
by Brigid Kemmerer
A young boy and girl struggle with their past traumas while navigating their present lives and feelings for each other.
Rev Fletcher is battling the demons of his past. But with loving adoptive parents by his side, he’s managed to keep them at bay...until he gets a letter from his abusive father and the trauma of his ... (Goodreads)
The Marriage Pact
by Michelle Richmond
Newlyweds are invited to join a mysterious and exclusive club that promises to keep marriages strong, but soon realize the consequences of breaking the rules.
Newlyweds Alice and Jake are a picture-perfect couple. Alice, once a singer in a well-known rock band, is now a successful lawyer. Jake is a partner in an up-and-coming psychology practice. Their ... (Goodreads)
The Fifth To Die
by J.D. Barker
A serial killer is on the loose, and Detective Porter must race against time to catch him before he strikes again.
In the thrilling sequel to The Fourth Monkey , a new serial killer stalks the streets of Chicago, while Detective Porter delves deeper into the dark past of the Four Monkey Killer. Detective Porter ... (Goodreads)
The Call
by Peadar Ó Guilín
Nessa must survive the brutal fairyland hunt to save humanity from being decimated by the Sidhe.
Imagine a world where you might disappear any minute, only to find yourself alone in a grey sickly land, with more horrors in it than you would ever wish to know about. And then you hear a horn and ... (Goodreads)
Paper and Fire
by Rachel Caine
In a world where books are illegal, a group of rebels fights to save knowledge from destruction.
Let the world burn. With an iron fist, the Great Library controls the knowledge of the world, ruthlessly stamping out all rebellion and, in the name of the greater good, forbidding the personal ... (Goodreads)
The Life List
by Lori Nelson Spielman
A woman's quest to fulfill her late mother's bucket list and find her true purpose.
In this utterly charming debut — one woman sets out to complete her old list of childhood goals, and finds that her lifelong dreams lead her down a path she never expects. 1. Go to Paris 2. Perform ... (Goodreads)
In the Dark
by Loreth Anne White
A psychological thriller about a woman who returns to her hometown to investigate her father's death, only to uncover dark secrets and danger.
A secluded mountain lodge. The perfect getaway. So remote no one will ever find you., The promise of a luxury vacation at a secluded wilderness spa has brought together eight lucky guests. But ... (Barnes & Noble)
