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Monk's Hood
by Ellis Peters
A medieval murder mystery set in a Benedictine Abbey.
In early December 1138, Abbot Heribert of Shrewsbury Abbey is summoned to a Legatine council in London and his authority is suspended. The Abbey's business is also postponed, with one exception: ... (Wikipedia)
One Corpse Too Many
by Ellis Peters
A medieval monk sets out to reveal the truth behind a suspicious death in a remote Welsh village.
In August 1138, King Stephen is besieging rebels now loyal to Empress Matilda in Shrewsbury Castle. Brother Cadfael welcomes the assistance of young Godric, brought to the Abbey by his aunt. Cadfael ... (Wikipedia)
A Morbid Taste for Bones
by Ellis Peters
A 12th-century monk and his quest to uncover the truth behind a cult's mysterious relic.
In May 1137, Prior Robert of Shrewsbury Abbey is determined that the Abbey must have the relics of a saint. Finding no suitable local saint, Robert finds one in nearby Wales. Brother Cadfael has two ... (Wikipedia)
Siracusa
by Delia Ephron
Two couples reunite in Siracusa, Italy, but their vacation takes a dark turn as secrets and tensions unravel.
New Yorkers Michael, a famous writer, and Lizzie, a journalist, travel to Italy with their friends from Maine—Finn; his wife, Taylor; and their daughter, Snow. “From the beginning,” says Taylor, “it ... (Goodreads)
Mission of Honor
by David Weber
Honor Harrington faces political intrigue and military conflict as she defends the Star Kingdom of Manticore against its enemies.
The book begins in January 1922 P.D. The Star Empire of Manticore remains at war with the Republic of Haven, despite their mutual losses during the Battle of Manticore. Now, the Star Empire is in ... (Wikipedia)
Postcards From a Stranger
by Imogen Clark
A woman receives postcards from a stranger, leading her on a journey to uncover secrets from her past.
A secret lies buried at the heart of her family—but it can’t stay hidden forever., When Cara stumbles across a stash of old postcards in the attic, their contents make her question everything she ... (Barnes & Noble)
Miracle Cure
by Harlan Coben
Two doctors discover a cure for AIDS, but their breakthrough leads to a deadly conspiracy.
They're one of the country's most telegenic couples: beloved TV journalist Sara Lowell and New York's hottest basketball star, Michael Silverman. Their family and social connections tie them to the ... (Goodreads)
This Immortal
by Roger Zelazny
Conrad Nomikos, an immortal, escorts a group of tourists through a post-apocalyptic Earth while dealing with political intrigue and personal demons.
After being devastated by a nuclear war, the Earth is a planet with a population of only 4 million, overrun by a variety of mutated lifeforms. Worse, much of the Earth is now owned by the Vegans, a ... (Wikipedia)
The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency
by Alexander McCall Smith
An empowering story of female friendship, courage, and detective work in Botswana.
Precious Ramotswe has only just set up shop as Botswana's No.1 (and only) lady detective when she is hired to track down a missing husband, uncover a con man, and follow a wayward daughter. However, ... (Goodreads)
Trust in Me
by J. Lynn
A forbidden romance between a girl and her best friend's older brother. Secrets, lies, and betrayal threaten to tear them apart.
It's Wait for You, as you've never seen it., Trust in Me, lets you in on Cam's side of the #1, New York Times, bestselling story. Cameron Hamilton is used to getting what he wants, especially when it ... (Barnes & Noble)
Winds of Change
by Mercedes Lackey
A young woman discovers her magical powers and must navigate a world of political intrigue and danger to save her kingdom.
In The Mage Winds trilogy, which began with the best-selling novel, Winds of Fate , author Mercedes Lackey continues the epic that started with her first published book, Arrows of the Queen ... (Goodreads)
The Mermaid's Sister
by Carrie Anne Noble
A magical tale of two sisters, one of whom is turning into a mermaid. They embark on a journey to find a cure before it's too late.
Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award Winner for Young Adult Fiction, 2014,, Realm Award Winner for Best Speculative Fiction of the Year, 2016,, There is no cure for being who you truly are.…, In a cottage ... (Barnes & Noble)
Mind's Eye
by Håkan Nesser
A retired inspector is asked to solve a murder case by using his imagination and "mind's eye" to recreate the crime scene.
Håkan Nesser is firmly established as one of the world's bestselling crime novelists. And now the novel that introduced Chief Inspector Van Veeteren is available for the first time in English. The ... (Goodreads)
A Certain Justice
by P.D. James
A barrister is found murdered, and Commander Adam Dalgliesh must navigate the complex web of suspects and motives to uncover the truth.
Venetia Aldridge is a brilliant criminal lawyer who is set to take over as the Head of Chambers in Pawlet Court, London. She successfully defends Garry Ashe against the charge of the murder of his ... (Wikipedia)
The Other Daughter
by Lisa Gardner
A woman discovers she was kidnapped as a child and must confront her past to uncover the truth.
WHAT YOU DON'T KNOW CAN KILL YOU Twenty years ago, Melanie Stokes was abandoned in a Boston hospital, then adopted by a wealthy couple. Gifted with a loving family, Melanie has always considered ... (Goodreads)
The Road to Grace
by Richard Paul Evans
A man's journey to find redemption and forgiveness after losing everything he held dear.
The third novel in the, New York Times, bestselling series about an advertising executive who loses everything and embarks on a walk across America: “definitely a journey worth taking” (,Booklist,). ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Strange Journey of Mr. Daldry
by Marc Levy
Alice, a young widow, embarks on a journey to find the mysterious Mr. Daldry and discovers unexpected truths about herself and her past.
We all have two lives... The life we know and another one, that lies waiting for us. Alice is a “nose”—a creator of perfumes. She is passionate about her work and her only distraction from her job is ... (Goodreads)
Open Season
by Linda Howard
A small-town police chief and a wealthy businessman team up to solve a murder case, but their attraction complicates things.
Be careful what you wish for...., On her thirty-fourth birthday, Daisy Minor decides to make over her entire life. The small-town librarian has had it with her boring clothes, her ordinary looks, and ... (Goodreads)
The Idiot
by Fyodor Dostoevsky
A man's struggle to find his place in society, and the moral dilemmas he faces.
Prince Myshkin, a young man in his mid-twenties and a descendant of one of the oldest Russian lines of nobility, is on a train to Saint Petersburg on a cold November morning. He is returning to ... (Wikipedia)
The Passion of Artemisia
by Susan Vreeland
Historical fiction about the life of Artemisia Gentileschi, a 17th-century Italian painter, and her struggles as a woman in a male-dominated field.
From extraordinary highs - patronage by the Medicis, friendship with Galileo and, most importantly of all, beautiful and outstandingly original paintings - to rape by her father's colleague, torture ... (Goodreads)
The Guest Room
by Chris Bohjalian
A suburban family's seemingly ordinary night turns into a tragedy, exposing the dark secrets within.
From the, New York Times , bestselling author of, Midwives, and, The Sandcastle Girls , comes the spellbinding tale of a party gone horribly wrong: two men lie dead in a suburban living room; two ... (Goodreads)
Miles to Go
by Richard Paul Evans
A man's journey of healing and self-discovery, learning to let go of the past.
Alan Christoffersen, a once-successful advertising executive, wakes one morning to find himself injured, alone, and confined to a hospital bed in Spokane, Washington. Sixteen days earlier, reeling ... (Goodreads)
Spindle's End
by Robin McKinley
A young girl is transformed into a princess and embarks on a quest to save her kingdom from an evil fairy.
In McKinley's version of the classic fairy tale , Sleeping Beauty , a wicked fairy named Pernicia appears on the princess' name-day and places a curse on the baby, claiming that the child will, on ... (Wikipedia)
The Mediterranean Caper
by Clive Cussler
Dirk Pitt, a marine engineer, searches for a lost treasure and battles a criminal mastermind in the Mediterranean Sea.
Dirk Pitt, Special Projects Director for the National Underwater and Marine Agency, and his Deputy Special Projects Director, Al Giordino, are traveling to their assignment in the Aegean Sea in ... (Wikipedia)
Silent Voices
by Ann Cleeves
A murder investigation in a small town uncovers secrets and lies, leading to unexpected twists and turns.
From Ann Cleeves—,New York Times, bestselling and award-winning author of the, Vera, and, Shetland,series, both of which are hit TV shows—comes, Silent Voices,., ,“Ann Cleeves is one of my favorite ... (Barnes & Noble)
Original Sin
by P.D. James
A murder mystery set in a theological college, exploring the themes of sin, guilt, and redemption.
The literary world is shaken when a murder takes place at the Peverell Press, an old-established publishing house located in a dramatic mock-Venetian palace on the Thames. The victim is Gerard ... (Goodreads)
The House at the Edge of Night
by Catherine Banner
A multi-generational family saga set on a small island off the coast of Italy, exploring love, loss, and the ties that bind us.
A sweeping saga about four generations of a family who live and love on an enchanting Mediterranean island off the coast of Italy—combining the romance of, Beautiful Ruins, with the magical tapestry ... (Goodreads)
The Incendiaries
by R.O. Kwon
A powerful story of love, faith, and loss. A young woman becomes involved in a cult and a bombing plot, while her boyfriend tries to save her.
Three people meet at Edwards University in Noxhurst, a fictional town in upstate New York: Phoebe Lin, the American daughter of two South Koreans, John Leal, a mysterious half-Korean Edwards drop-out ... (Wikipedia)
House Harkonnen
by Brian Herbert
Epic fantasy of galactic struggle, where the fate of millions hangs in the balance.
Eighteen years have passed since Shaddam IV succeeded his father as Padishah Emperor of the Known Universe. However, his rule is precarious as his wife Anirul has been instructed by her Bene Gesserit ... (Wikipedia)
The Midwife of Hope River
by Patricia Harman
A midwife in the 1930s Appalachian Mountains navigates poverty, racism, and sexism while delivering babies and finding her own strength.
A remarkable new voice in American fiction enchants readers with a moving and uplifting novel that celebrates the miracle of life. In The Midwife of Hope River , first-time novelist Patricia Harmon ... (Barnes & Noble)
