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While restoring a stately 1912 country home, Heather Sloan encounters a man from her past, Diplomatic Security Service agent Brody…
Hancock. His sudden interest in her causes Heather to suspect his motives. Sequel to Cider Brook (DB 78445). Some strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 2015
A woman visits her client York in prison to see if she can get him released from death row. York,…
however, wants to die. The secrets she uncovers cause her to reevaluate her own life and relationships. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. ALA Notable Book. 2014
At the London raves that Raf frequents, everyone is talking about Glow. The party drug has ties to a mining…
company in Burma, and Burmese immigrants are being kidnapped off the street. Raf's romance with half-Burmese Cherish puts him in danger. Strong language, descriptions of sex, and some violence. 2015
A black-skinned child is born during an electrical blackout to white parents in 1975 New Jersey. The couple go to…
Norway to meet an unusual group of puppeteer physicists who claim they can use electricity to change the boy's skin color. Some violence, some strong language, and some descriptions of sex. 2015
When Wyoming game warden Joe Pickett's adopted daughter April is found severely battered and unconscious in a ditch, he immediately…
suspects Dallas Cates--April's rodeo-cowboy boyfriend. As April's condition remains critical, Mrs. Cates begins an intense campaign to protect her son. Violence and some strong language. 2015
Two weeks before his scheduled execution, serial killer Caleb Wardell escapes. The FBI hires specially skilled Carter Blake--who has crossed…
paths with Wardell before--to help bring him down. Blake and Special Agent Elaine Banner team up as Wardell restarts his random-victim killing spree. Violence, strong language, and some descriptions of sex. 2015
Army-sniper-turned-FBI-agent Mercy Gunderson is assigned her first murder case--the niece of the new tribal president on the Eagle River Reservation.…
A second killing complicates the case further. Meanwhile, the young son of Mercy's boyfriend, Sheriff Mason Dawson, moves in with them. Some descriptions of sex. 2013
1937. F. Scott Fitzgerald heads to Hollywood. He leaves behind his wife, Zelda, in a private mental institution and his…
daughter, Scottie, in the care of family and friends. Churning out short stories and scripts, his health deteriorates and new love beckons. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller. 2015
A group of friends struggle with beauty. Barb makes herself unattractive, hoping for love, while plain Lily goes to fantastic…
lengths to attract a man who rejected her. Matters become complicated when they discover their circle of friends may contain a murderer. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. 2015
Journalist examines the effects of pervasive digital technology and attendant economic developments on the arts in the twenty-first century. Laments…
the decline of vibrant local cultural scenes. Discusses negative consequences for the creation of art in the first place, the disappearance of physical spaces that foster creativity, and future prospects. 2015
Neva is a third-generation Providence, Rhode Island, midwife; but when she becomes pregnant, she is determined to keep the baby's…
father a secret for as long as possible. The pregnancy complicates her relationship with her mother, Grace, and brings back painful memories for her grandmother, Floss. Descriptions of sex. 2015
Lulu and Annabelle's unlikely friendship is quickly forged as girls. They form a secret language, share secrets, and grow up…
together. The implosion of their friendship leaves scars, however. Years later, Lulu faces choices that may lead to an unforgiveable action. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. 2013
Trilogy written between 2012 and 2014 includes The Cloak Society, Villains Rising, and Fall of Heroes. In The Cloak Society,…
twelve-year-old Alex fights to bring an elite organization of supervillains back to power. But then he does the unthinkable and saves a young Ranger of Justice. For grades 5-8. 2014
Three mysteries, written between 2013 and 2015, feature transplanted Bostonian Maura Donovan, who now lives in the small Irish village…
in County Cork where her grandmother was born. Her work in Sullivan's Pub is regularly interrupted by murders that need investigating. 2015
Author of Lives in Ruins (DB 80738) examines the work of newspaper obituary writers, a club of sorts to which…
she has belonged. Profiles fellow obituary writers, discusses the art of writing an obituary, and chronicles a number of the Great Obituary Writers' International Conferences. 2006
When street-smart graffiti artist Danny is jolted into a parallel world, only Eevee, an alluring science geek, has the knowledge…
to get him home. But as he falls for her, Danny isn't so sure home is where he wants to be. For senior high and older readers. 2014
Journalist details the history of gene research for breast cancer and her own family history with the disease. Discusses development…
of tests to detect cancer, the identification and patenting of the mutated genes (BRCA 1 and 2), and the impact of their presence in her family.ALA Notable Book. 2014
Collection of letters written by poet and novelist Hughes (1902-1967) between 1921 and his death. Includes letters to his family,…
luminaries of art and literature including Carl Van Vechten, his long-time editor Blanche Knopf, Richard Wright, Gwendolyn Brooks, and more. Commentary from editors expands on references. Some strong language. 2015
This basic primer for the interested student of witchcraft is divided into two parts. Part one is an introduction to…
the history and types of witchcraft, including the toolkit any witch needs. Part two is a collection of spells that focus on positive thinking and supporting rituals. 2014
Octavia Leander is taking an airship to her new posting as a "medician" when she finds herself caught up in…
political intrigues. Agents from the Wastes seem to be after her for her abilities to channel magical healing powers, but she finds an ally in Alonzo Garrett. Some violence. 2014