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Aunt Dimity's Death
by Nancy Atherton
After her Aunt Dimity's death, Lori discovers a mysterious journal that leads her on a journey of self-discovery and magical revelations.
Down-on-her-luck Lori Shepherd thought Aunt Dimity was a pretend character in her mother's bedtime stories ... until the Dickensian law firm of Willis & Willis offers the possibility of large ... (Goodreads)
The Hunt for Dark Infinity
by James Dashner
Follow the adventures of Atticus Higginbottom as he travels through different dimensions to save reality from the evil Mistress Jane.
Atticus "Tick" Higginbottom is an average 13-year-old until he receives a mysterious letter from Alaska, signed "M.G." That marks the beginning of a deadly and crazy adventure, and Tick is ... (Wikipedia)
Charmed Thirds
by Megan McCafferty
The third book in the Jessica Darling series, following her college years and the ups and downs of her relationship with Marcus Flutie.
Jessica Darling's in college! Things are looking up for Jessica Darling. She has finally left her New Jersey hometown/hellhole for Columbia University in New York City; she's more into her boyfriend, ... (Goodreads)
Spy Glass
by Maria V. Snyder
The third book in the Glass series follows Opal as she navigates political intrigue, betrayal, and her own magical abilities.
An undercover mission,leads to danger, adventure,and an impossible choice., After siphoning her own blood magic in the showdown at Hubal, student glass magician Opal Cowan lost her powers. Immune to ... (Goodreads)
The Mystery of the Blue Train
by Agatha Christie
A young woman investigates a murder on the luxurious Blue Train.
Poirot boards Le Train Bleu , bound for the French Riviera . So does Katherine Grey, who is having her first winter out of England, after recently receiving a relatively large inheritance. On board ... (Wikipedia)
Curtain
by Agatha Christie
An amateur detective investigates a murder at a country estate, uncovering a mysterious plot.
A specific person is unsuspected of involvement in five murders by both the police and family of the victims. In all cases, there was a clear suspect. Four of these suspects have since died (one of ... (Wikipedia)
Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore
by Robin Sloan
A young man's exploration of an unusual bookstore, unlocking a world of secrets.
The Great Recession has shuffled Clay Jannon away from life as a San Francisco web-design drone and into the aisles of Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore, but after a few days on the job, Clay ... (Goodreads)
Nobody's Princess
by Esther M. Friesner
A young princess defies societal norms and expectations to forge her own path and become a legendary warrior.
She is beautiful, she is a princess, and Aphrodite is her favorite goddess, but something in Helen of Sparta just itches for more out of life. Not one to count on the gods—or her looks—to take care ... (Goodreads)
Sea Glass
by Maria V. Snyder
A young woman discovers a hidden power while collecting sea glass on the beach, leading her on a dangerous journey of self-discovery.
Like the colorful pieces of sea glass washed up on shore, Opal has weathered rough waters and twisting currents. But instead of finding a tranquil eddy, Opal is caught in a riptide. Her unique glass ... (Goodreads)
Things in Jars
by Jess Kidd
Bridie Devine, a female detective in Victorian London, investigates the kidnapping of a mysterious child with supernatural abilities.
Bridie Devine, female detective extraordinaire, is confronted with the most baffling puzzle yet: the kidnapping of Christabel Berwick, secret daughter of Sir Edmund Athelstan Berwick, and a peculiar ... (Goodreads)
The Moffats
by Eleanor Estes
The Moffat family, consisting of four siblings and their widowed mother, have adventures and mishaps in small-town America during the Great Depression.
The Moffats are a fatherless family in Cranbury, Connecticut, which Estes modeled after her hometown of West Haven . Mama is a dressmaker with four children: Sylvie, Joey, Janey and Rufus. The two ... (Wikipedia)
Stalemate
by Iris Johansen
A forensic sculptor is forced to use her skills to identify a serial killer's victims. She becomes the killer's next target.
Eve Duncan has turned down the job twice already. Her skill and devotion in identifying murder victims and helping bring their killers to justice may be world-renowned. But Eve works exclusively for ... (Goodreads)
Indemnity Only
by Sara Paretsky
Private investigator V.I. Warshawski takes on a case involving a missing person and uncovers a web of corruption and danger.
Meeting an anonymous client late on a sizzling summer night is asking for trouble. But trouble is Chicago private eye V.I. Warshawski's specialty. Her client says he's the prominent banker, John ... (Goodreads)
Island of Glass
by Nora Roberts
Three strangers with unique abilities must find three keys to unlock the Island of Glass and defeat an evil goddess.
As the hunt for the Star of Ice leads the six guardians to Ireland, Doyle, the immortal, must face his tragic past. Three centuries ago, he closed off his heart, yet his warrior spirit is still drawn ... (Goodreads)
The Crow
by Alison Croggon
A young girl discovers her magical powers and sets out on a dangerous journey to save her world from darkness.
While his sister, Maerad, was in the north in search of the Treesong, as told in, The Riddle, , Hem and his mentor Saliman arrive in Turbansk, the centre of the light in the Suderain, which is ... (Wikipedia)
Web of Lies
by Jennifer Estep
Assassin Gin Blanco must navigate a web of deceit and betrayal to uncover the truth behind a dangerous conspiracy.
Curiosity is definitely going to get me dead one of these days. Probably real soon.,I'm Gin Blanco. You might know me as the Spider, the most feared assassin in the South. I’m retired now, but ... (Goodreads)
Storm Glass
by Maria V. Snyder
A glassmaker with magical abilities is forced to work for the ruling class, but her loyalties are tested when she uncovers a dangerous plot.
Award-winning author Maria V. Snyder brings readers into a world of molten magic, where storms can be captured within a glass orb and a magician's powers can remain hidden…until challenged by enemy ... (Goodreads)
Now You See Her
by Linda Howard
A woman disappears, leaving behind a trail of secrets and danger. Her best friend sets out to uncover the truth and save her.
With the scintillating sensuality and high-voltage thrills that distinguish all of her blockbusters of romantic suspense, Linda Howard grips the imagination and touches the heart as only she can, in ... (Goodreads)
Milk Glass Moon
by Adriana Trigiani
The final book in the Big Stone Gap trilogy, following Ave Maria as she navigates motherhood, marriage, and finding her place in the world.
Milk Glass Moon , the third book in Adriana Trigiani's bestselling Big Stone Gap series, continues the life story of Ave Maria Mulligan MacChesney as she faces the challenges and changes of ... (Goodreads)
Lady Sophia's Lover
by Lisa Kleypas
Lady Sophia is determined to marry for love, but her plans are derailed when she meets the charming and mysterious Ross Cannon.
Why is Lady Sophia looking for a lover?, And could she seduce the most marriageable man in London? Lady Sophia Sydney would do anything to ensnare the unattainable Sir Ross Cannon. Her goal: to ruin ... (Goodreads)
On What Grounds
by Cleo Coyle
Clare Cosi, manager of a coffeehouse, investigates the murder of her assistant's ex-husband. A cozy mystery with coffee and romance.
Introducing a delightful new series featuring Clare Cosi, manager of the historic Village Blend coffeehouse... Clare arrives at work to discover the assistant manager dead in the back of the store, ... (Goodreads)
Undead and Unemployed
by MaryJanice Davidson
A vampire queen navigates a world of supernatural chaos as she attempts to protect her kingdom.
Nothing can make Betsy Taylor give up her shoe fetish - even dying and rising as the new Queen of the Vampires. Being royally undead isn't all it's cracked up to be - there are still bills to be ... (Goodreads)
The Midnight Star
by Marie Lu
The explosive conclusion to the Young Elites trilogy, as Adelina Amouteru faces her greatest challenge yet.
There was once a time when darkness shrouded the world, and the darkness had a queen. Adelina Amouteru is done suffering. She’s turned her back on those who have betrayed her and achieved the ... (Goodreads)
Rainshadow Road
by Lisa Kleypas
A woman returns to her hometown to confront her past and finds love with a man who challenges her.
Lucy Marinn is a glass artist living in mystical, beautiful, Friday Harbor, Washington. She is stunned and blindsided by the most bitter kind of betrayal: her fiancé Kevin has left her. His new lover ... (Goodreads)
The Marriage Lie
by Kimberly Belle
Iris' husband dies in a plane crash, but she discovers he wasn't who he said he was. She sets out to uncover the truth.
Even the perfect marriage has its dark side… Iris and Will's marriage is as close to perfect as it can be: a large house in a nice Atlanta neighborhood, rewarding careers and the excitement of trying ... (Goodreads)
A Local Habitation
by Seanan McGuire
A private investigator is sent to a fairy kingdom to investigate a computer virus. But things are not as they seem.
October "Toby" Daye is a changeling, the daughter of Amandine of the fae and a mortal man. Like her mother, she is gifted in blood magic, able to read what has happened to a person through a mere ... (Goodreads)
Montana Sky
by Nora Roberts
Three half-sisters inherit their father's ranch, but must live and work together for a year to claim it. Romance and danger ensue.
Half-sisters Willa, Tess, and Lily Mercy are left their wealthy father's multimillion-dollar estate, including his Montana ranch, after his death. The only stipulation is that the women will have to ... (Wikipedia)
The Restorer
by Amanda Stevens
Graveyard restorer Amelia Gray uncovers dark secrets and ghosts while restoring a historic cemetery in Charleston, South Carolina.
Re-read award-winning author Amanda Steven's chilling modern gothic series andrelive the journey of Amelia Gray, Graveyard Queen . THE RESTORER Never acknowledge the dead., Never stray far from ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Belles
by Dhonielle Clayton
In a world where beauty is a commodity, Camellia becomes a Belle, tasked with making the royal family and elite beautiful. But at what cost?
Camellia Beauregard is a Belle. In the opulent world of Orleans, Belles are revered, for they control Beauty, and Beauty is a commodity coveted above all else. In Orleans, the people are born gray, ... (Barnes & Noble)
Parker Pyne Investigates
by Agatha Christie
Parker Pyne, a detective who specializes in solving problems of the heart, takes on a series of cases that lead him to uncovering dark secrets and hidden motives.
Agatha Christie's name is synonymous with brilliant deception, ingenious puzzles, and surprise denouements. The Queen of Crime. Curious? Then you're invited to read ... 'Parker Pyne Investigates'. In ... (Goodreads)
