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  1. The Force of Wind

    by Elizabeth Hunter
    A young woman discovers her magical powers and must navigate a world of elemental magic and political intrigue.

    New 2012 paperback edition. How far would you go to protect the ones you love? What would you sacrifice to kill the one you hate? Join Giovanni Vecchio and Beatrice De Novo as they travel to a hidden ... (Barnes & Noble)

  2. In Good Faith

    by Scott Pratt
    A lawyer defends a man accused of murder, but soon realizes his client may not be as innocent as he seems.

    A family of four is slaughtered in rural Tennessee. Two weeks later, a retired high school principal and his wife are brutally slain. Two Satan-worshipping teens stand accused. It’s up to prosecutor ... (Goodreads)

  3. This Same Earth

    by Elizabeth Hunter
    A tale of love and loss, as two people navigate their way through life's challenges and find solace in each other.

    Librarian's Note: this is an alternate cover edition - ASIN: B006HIR944 When the world as you knew it has changed forever, is there any way you can turn back? Beatrice De Novo thought she had left ... (Goodreads)

  4. The Queen's Poisoner

    by Jeff Wheeler
    A young boy's cunning and bravery help him survive a treacherous court full of secrets and danger.

    The first book in the million-copy,, Wall Street Journal, bestselling Kingfountain series from Jeff Wheeler., King Severn Argentine’s fearsome reputation precedes him: usurper of the throne, killer ... (Barnes & Noble)

  5. End of Watch

    by Stephen King
    A retired detective confronts a powerful and mysterious force that has returned to terrorize a small town.

    Retired detective Bill Hodges, who now with his sidekick Holly runs the private investigation agency Finders Keepers, is diagnosed with pancreatic cancer . Given only months to live, he finds himself ... (Wikipedia)

  6. The Whispering Room

    by Dean Koontz
    A woman unravels a deadly conspiracy while on the run from a powerful and dangerous foe.

    NEW YORK TIMES, BESTSELLER • Jane Hawk—fiction’s most relentless, resourceful, stunning new heroine—continues her battle against a murderous conspiracy in the riveting sequel to, The Silent Corner., ... (Barnes & Noble)

  7. Foundation

    by Isaac Asimov
    Exploring the possibilities of a galactic empire in a future driven by science and technology.

    For twelve thousand years the Galactic Empire has ruled supreme. Now it is dying. But only Hari Seldon, creator of the revolutionary science of psychohistory, can see into the future – to a dark age ... (Goodreads)

  8. The Silent Corner

    by Dean Koontz
    A woman discovers a web of conspiracy, uncovering secrets of a sinister organization.

    Meet Jane Hawk—a remarkable new heroine certain to become an icon of suspense, propelled by the singular narrative genius of #1, New York Times, bestselling author Dean Koontz. “I very much need to ... (Goodreads)

  9. The Naturalist

    by Andrew Mayne
    An entomologist's adventures as he pursues his passion for the study of insects.

    Professor Theo Cray is trained to see patterns where others see chaos. So when mutilated bodies found deep in the Montana woods leave the cops searching blindly for clues, Theo sees something they ... (Goodreads)

  10. Those Left Behind

    by Joss Whedon
    Survivors of a post-apocalyptic world struggle to build a brighter future.

    Here's how it is – in a universe filled with hearts and minds as cold and dark as the reaches of space, one small Firefly -class starship named Serenity takes its ragtag crew of mercenaries, outlaws, ... (Goodreads)

  11. Only Time Will Tell

    by Jeffrey Archer
    A thrilling saga of one man's journey from poverty to power.

    The plot revolves around the protagonist Harry Clifton, spanning the time between the end of World War I and the beginning of the Second World War . The novel is set in Bristol, England, from 1919 to ... (Wikipedia)

  12. Lock In

    by John Scalzi
    A sci-fi thriller involving a global pandemic and a world of augmented reality.

    The world is exposed to a highly contagious virus. Most who get sick experience nothing worse than flu -like symptoms. For 1%, the virus causes the victims to be fully awake, but unable to move or ... (Wikipedia)

  13. Shadowfever

    by Karen Marie Moning
    A thrilling journey of self-discovery as an ancient evil is unleashed upon the world.

    “Evil is a completely different creature, Mac. Evil is bad that believes it’s good.” — MacKayla Lane was just a child when she and her sister, Alina, were given up for adoption and banished from ... (Goodreads)

  14. This Present Darkness

    by Frank E. Peretti
    A small town is under attack by supernatural forces, and a group of people must fight to save it from darkness.

    This Present Darkness takes place in the small college town of Ashton. Bernice Kreuger, a reporter for the Clarion , Ashton's town newspaper , is falsely arrested on prostitution charges after taking ... (Wikipedia)

  15. Raylan

    by Elmore Leonard
    Deputy U.S. Marshal Raylan Givens navigates the criminal underworld of Harlan County, Kentucky.

    “Elmore Leonard can write circles around almost anybody active in the crime novel today.”—New York Times Book ReviewWith more than forty novels to his credit and still going strong, the legendary ... (Goodreads)

  16. Wool

    by Hugh Howey
    In a post-apocalyptic world, people live in a giant silo underground, but secrets threaten to unravel their society.

    The story of Wool takes place on a post-apocalyptic Earth. , Humanity clings to survival in the Silo, a subterranean city extending one hundred forty-four stories beneath the surface. The series ... (Wikipedia)

  17. Son

    by Lois Lowry
    A young boy's journey of personal growth as he discovers the truth about his past and his family.

    Son is written in three parts, each with a subtitle: Before , Between , and Beyond . Before takes place in the same location, "The Community," and at the different time as The Giver . Claire's ... (Wikipedia)

  18. Wired

    by Douglas E. Richards
    A thrilling sci-fi novel about a man who wakes up with no memory and discovers he has been turned into a cyborg with incredible abilities.

    Kira Miller is a brilliant genetic engineer who discovers how to temporarily achieve savant-like capabilities in all areas of thought and creativity. But what if this transcendent level of ... (Goodreads)

  19. Piercing the Darkness

    by Frank E. Peretti
    A supernatural battle of good and evil set in a small town.

    It follows the journey of Sally Beth Roe as she tries to escape her past and slowly overcomes her constant struggle to discern the Truth. Also told is the story of another small town, similar to that ... (Wikipedia)

  20. Along Came a Spider

    by James Patterson
    A detective races against time to solve a kidnapper's twisted game.

    What have we got? A missing little girl named Maggie Rose . . . a family of three brutally murdered in the projects of Washington, D.C. . . . the thrill-killing of a beautiful elementary school ... (Goodreads)

  21. Darkfever

    by Karen Marie Moning
    A woman searches for her missing sister in the mythic and dangerous world of the Fae.

    The novel tells the story of MacKayla Lane or "Mac", the daughter of Jack and Rainey Lane, who works as a bartender in Georgia. After learning about her sister's death Mac travels to Ireland in hopes ... (Wikipedia)

  22. The Day of the Jackal

    by Frederick Forsyth
    An assassin attempts to kill the president of France in a thrilling race against time.

    The book begins in 1962 with the (historical) failed attempt on de Gaulle 's life plotted by, among others, Lieutenant-Colonel Jean-Marie Bastien-Thiry in the Paris suburb of Petit-Clamart : ... (Wikipedia)

  23. 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)

  24. Small Town Rumors

    by Carolyn Brown
    A woman returns to her small hometown and uncovers secrets, scandals, and a second chance at love.

    From, New York Times, bestselling author Carolyn Brown comes a funny heartache of a novel about overcoming the past, confronting the future, and defying all expectations.,, Everyone, is talking about ... (Barnes & Noble)

  25. Alone

    by Kendra Elliot
    FBI agent Cate Wilde investigates a murder in her hometown, uncovering dark secrets and facing her own traumatic past.

    An, RT, Reviewers’ Choice Award Finalist, Romantic Suspense.,, Alone, is the fourth book in Bone Secrets, the multimillion-copy bestselling series., One rainy night in the woods outside of Portland, ... (Barnes & Noble)

  26. First to Kill

    by Andrew Peterson
    A former Marine sniper is recruited by a secret government agency to take down a dangerous terrorist. Fast-paced action and suspense ensue.

    Ten years ago, a botched mission in Nicaragua ended covert ops specialist Nathan McBride’s CIA career. Now he utilizes his unique skill set in the private sector—until the night Frank Ortega, former ... (Goodreads)

  27. Artemis

    by Andy Weir
    A young woman's daring heist to save her city on the moon.

    Jazz Bashara is a criminal. Well, sort of. Life on Artemis, the first and only city on the moon, is tough if you're not a rich tourist or an eccentric billionaire. So smuggling in the occasional ... (Goodreads)

  28. Buried

    by Kendra Elliot
    FBI agent unearths a dark secret while investigating a murder in a small town.

    Eighteen years ago, Chris Jacobs walked out of the forest, the lone survivor of a school bus load of children who’d vanished two years before. His memory was gone, his body beaten and emaciated. ... (Goodreads)

  29. Graceling

    by Kristin Cashore
    Adventure story of a young girl who discovers her extraordinary abilities and the risks she must take to protect her kingdom.

    This book tells the story of Katsa, a young woman with a "Grace", or power, which enhances her survival skills and makes her a highly efficient killer. It takes place in a world where Gracelings, or ... (Wikipedia)

  30. Beneath a Scarlet Sky

    by Mark T. Sullivan
    True story of a young Italian man's courage and heroism during WWII.

    Based on the true story of a forgotten hero,, Beneath a Scarlet Sky, is the triumphant, epic tale of one young man’s incredible courage and resilience during one of history’s darkest hours., Pino ... (Goodreads)