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The One I Left Behind
by Jennifer McMahon
A woman returns to her hometown to solve the mystery of her mother's disappearance 25 years ago. Secrets and danger lurk in the shadows.
“One of the brightest new stars of literary suspense.” — Los Angeles Times ,, New York Times, bestselling author Jennifer McMahon is back with a gut-wrenching mystery about an architect whose ... (Barnes & Noble)
Never Knowing
by Chevy Stevens
A woman discovers she was kidnapped as a child and must confront her traumatic past.
At thirty-three Sara Gallagher is finally happy. Her antique furniture restoration business is taking off and she’s engaged to a wonderful man. But there’s one big question that still haunts her — ... (Goodreads)
Black Cherry Blues
by James Lee Burke
Detective Dave Robicheaux investigates a murder while confronting his own demons in the Louisiana bayou.
BACK IN THE UNDERWORLD HE TRIED TO LEAVE BEHIND Haunted by the memory of his wife's murder and his father's untimely death, ex-New Orleans cop Dave Robicheaux spends his days in a fish-and-tackle ... (Goodreads)
The Wife
by Alafair Burke
A woman's life is turned upside down when her husband is accused of a scandalous crime. She must confront the truth about their marriage and his past.
His scandal. Her secret . When Angela met Jason Powell while catering a dinner party in East Hampton, she assumed their romance would be a short-lived fling, like so many relationships between locals ... (Goodreads)
Night Film
by Marisha Pessl
A journalist's quest to uncover the truth behind a reclusive film director's dark legacy.
Ashley Cordova, the daughter of legendary reclusive director Stanislas Cordova, commits suicide. With the belief that Stanislas Cordova was heavily involved in her death, disgraced investigative ... (Wikipedia)
A Head Full of Ghosts
by Paul Tremblay
A family's descent into darkness when their teenage daughter is suspected to be possessed.
The lives of the Barretts, a normal suburban New England family, are torn apart when fourteen-year-old Marjorie begins to display signs of acute schizophrenia. To her parents' despair, the doctors ... (Goodreads)
Shift
by Hugh Howey
A post-apocalyptic adventure, as a father searches for his missing daughter in a mysterious new world.
In 2007, the Center for Automation in Nanobiotech (CAN) outlined the hardware and software platform that would one day allow robots smaller than human cells to make medical diagnoses, conduct ... (Goodreads)
Found
by Erin Kinsley
A young girl goes missing, and the police race against time to find her before it's too late.
A MISSING CHILD RETURNS. BUT WHO TOOK HIM?,* BBC RADIO 2 BOOK CLUB CHOICE*,* SUNDAY TIMES CRIME CLUB PICK *,''Brilliant, utterly compelling, heart-wrenching...I was gripped and loved it.'',PETER ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Green Mile
by Stephen King
A prison guard discovers the power of redemption, and miracles, when he meets a mysterious inmate.
Featuring a first-person narrative told by Paul Edgecombe, the novel switches between Paul as an old man in the Georgia Pines nursing home writing down his story in 1996, and his time in 1932 as the ... (Wikipedia)
The Mysterious Affair at Styles
by Agatha Christie
Hercule Poirot investigates the murder of wealthy Emily Inglethorp, using his keen detective skills to uncover the culprit.
On the morning of 18 July, the household at Styles Court wakes to the discovery that Emily Inglethorp, the elderly owner, has died. She had been poisoned with strychnine . Arthur Hastings, a soldier ... (Wikipedia)
Deadline
by Sandra Brown
A journalist races against time to uncover the truth behind a murder case, but the closer he gets, the more dangerous it becomes.
An ambitious reporter haunted by memories of the war in Afghanistan follows an FBI tip to investigate the mysterious disappearance — and likely murder — of a former Marine. Dawson Scott is a haunted ... (Barnes & Noble)
Betrayed
by Lisa Scottoline
A legal thriller about a lawyer who discovers her firm's involvement in a Ponzi scheme and must decide whether to betray her colleagues or stay silent.
The women of Rosato & Associates return, after the relaunch of the series that started with Accused. This second entry, Betrayed , stars Judy Carrier, who has had the starring role in only one ... (Goodreads)
Our Kind of Cruelty
by Araminta Hall
A twisted love story about a man's obsession with his ex-girlfriend and the dangerous game he plays to win her back.
This is a love story. Mike’s love story. Mike Hayes fought his way out of a brutal childhood and into a quiet, if lonely life, before he met Verity Metcalf. V taught him about love, and in return, ... (Goodreads)
The Lies We Told
by Camilla Way
A family's secrets unravel when their daughter's boyfriend goes missing. Twists and turns keep the reader guessing until the very end.
The highly acclaimed author of Watching Edie returns with a new novel of dark psychological suspense that explores how those closest to us have the most to hide... When Clara's boyfriend, Luke, ... (Goodreads)
The Invention of Wings
by Sue Monk Kidd
A powerful story about a girl's journey to freedom, despite the limitations of slavery.
Writing at the height of her narrative and imaginative gifts, Sue Monk Kidd presents a masterpiece of hope, daring, the quest for freedom, and the desire to have a voice in the world—and it is now ... (Goodreads)
Don't You Cry
by Mary Kubica
A thrilling mystery about a missing woman and a roommate who may not be who she seems.
In downtown Chicago, Esther Vaughan disappears from her apartment without a trace. A haunting letter addressed to My Dearest is found among her possessions, leaving her roommate Quinn Collins to ... (Goodreads)
The River King
by Alice Hoffman
A student's death in a small town leads to the unraveling of secrets and the discovery of unexpected connections.
From the best-selling author of The Dovekeepers , The River King confirms Alice Hoffman as "one of our quirkiest and most interesting novelists" (Jane Smiley, USA Today). People tend to stay in their ... (Goodreads)
My Husband's Wife
by Jane Corry
A twisted tale of love, betrayal, and murder between two women and their husbands. Secrets unravel as the past catches up with them.
“,[A] must-read thriller . . ., My Husband’s Wife,, has an ending that will change the way you view marriage forever.,” —,Bustle, ,“If you loved, Gone Girl, and, The Talented Mr. Ripley, you’ll love, ... (Barnes & Noble)
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 Liar's Girl
by Catherine Ryan Howard
A young woman's past comes back to haunt her when her ex-boyfriend, a convicted serial killer, resurfaces.
Will Hurley was an attractive, charming, and impressive student at Dublin's elite St. John's College-and Ireland's most prolific serial killer. Having stalked his four young victims, he drowned them ... (Goodreads)
The Light Between Oceans
by M.L. Stedman
A lighthouse keeper and his wife make a heartbreaking decision that has lifelong repercussions.
Librarian's note: An alternate cover edition can be found, here, Australia, 1926. After four harrowing years fighting on the Western Front, Tom Sherbourne returns home to take a job as the lighthouse ... (Goodreads)
Pray for Silence
by Linda Castillo
Chief of Police Kate Burkholder investigates a brutal murder in an Amish community, uncovering dark secrets and confronting her own past.
The Plank family moved from Lancaster, Pennsylvania, to join the small Amish community of Painters Mill less than a year ago and seemed the model of the Plain Life—until on a cold October night, the ... (Goodreads)
Avatar: The Last Airbender - The Promise, Part 1
by Gene Luen Yang
Aang and his friends must protect their world from a political conflict between the Fire Nation and the other nations.
The war is over...but the adventure has just begun! Picking up exactly where Avatar: The Last Airbender left off, The Promise takes Aang to a Fire Nation colony in the heart of the Earth Nation, ... (Goodreads)
In the After
by Demitria Lunetta
A teenage girl struggles to survive in a post-apocalyptic world overrun by flesh-eating creatures.
In debut author Demitria Lunetta's heart-pounding thriller, one girl must fight for her survival in a world overrun by violent, deadly creatures. Perfect for fans of New York Times bestsellers like ... (Barnes & Noble)
Someone Else's Love Story
by Joshilyn Jackson
A chance encounter between a single mother and a man with a tragic past leads to unexpected love and healing.
Someone Else's Love Story is beloved and highly acclaimed New York Times bestselling author Joshilyn Jackson's funny, charming, and poignant novel about science and miracles, secrets and truths, ... (Barnes & Noble)
Chestnut Street
by Maeve Binchy
A collection of short stories set on Chestnut Street, each revealing the secrets and lives of its inhabitants.
Maeve Binchy imagined a street in Dublin with many characters coming and going, and every once in a while she would write about one of these people. She would then put it in a drawer; “for the ... (Goodreads)
Dangerous Girls
by Abigail Haas
A group of friends vacationing in Aruba becomes embroiled in a murder investigation. Secrets and lies are exposed as the truth is uncovered.
During summer break, at Camp Blue Moon, the vampire Lorenzo "Renz" Angelini sinks his fangs into the throat of sixteen-year-old Destiny Weller. Afterwards, she and her twin sister Livvy return home ... (Wikipedia)
That Night
by Chevy Stevens
Toni's life is shattered when her sister is murdered, and she becomes the prime suspect. She must clear her name and find the real killer.
As a teenager, Toni Murphy had a life full of typical adolescent complications: a boyfriend she adored, a younger sister she couldn't relate to, a strained relationship with her parents, and ... (Barnes & Noble)
Wife 22
by Melanie Gideon
Alice Buckle, a suburban housewife, participates in a marriage survey and begins an online flirtation with the researcher.
For fans of Helen Fielding’s, Bridget Jones’s Diary, and Allison Pearson’s, I Don’t Know How She Does It, comes an irresistible novel of a woman losing herself . . . and finding herself again . . . ... (Goodreads)
Keep Quiet
by Lisa Scottoline
A father's decision to cover up his son's crime leads to a web of lies and betrayal.
New York Times bestselling and Edgar Award winning author Lisa Scottoline is loved by millions of readers for her suspenseful novels about family and justice. Scottoline delivers once again with Keep ... (Goodreads)
