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  1. 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)

  2. The Cinderella Murder

    by Mary Higgins Clark
    A television producer investigates the murder of a college student, whose death is eerily similar to a famous cold case.

    In this collaboration between “Queen of Suspense” Mary Higgins Clark and bestselling author Alafair Burke, “the snappy pace, layered characters, and many plot surprises will keep readers guessing in ... (Barnes & Noble)

  3. Idaho

    by Emily Ruskovich
    A haunting story of a family tragedy, told through the perspectives of different characters and across different timelines.

    One hot August day a family drives to a mountain clearing to collect birch wood. Jenny, the mother, is in charge of lopping any small limbs off the logs with a hatchet. Wade, the father, does the ... (Goodreads)

  4. All the Missing Girls

    by Megan Miranda
    A woman returns to her hometown to help find a missing person, but secrets from her past resurface as another person goes missing.

    ***A, NEW YORK TIMES, BESTSELLER*** A, New York Times Book Review, “Editors’ Choice”, Entertainment Weekly, — Thriller Round-Up, The Wall Street Journal, — 5 Killer Books for 2016, Hollywood ... (Barnes & Noble)

  5. Left Neglected

    by Lisa Genova
    A woman's struggle to find balance and acceptance after suffering a traumatic brain injury.

    Sarah Nickerson is like any other career-driven supermom in Welmont, the affluent Boston suburb where she leads a hectic but charmed life with her husband Bob, faithful nanny, and three children - ... (Goodreads)

  6. The Kind Worth Killing

    by Peter Swanson
    A dark psychological thriller involving a murderous plan and a deadly game of cat and mouse.

    A devious tale of psychological suspense so irresistible that it prompts Entertainment Weekly to ask, “Is The Kind Worth Killing the next Gone Girl ?” From one of the hottest new thriller writers, ... (Barnes & Noble)

  7. Two Kinds of Truth

    by Michael Connelly
    A gripping crime thriller, as a detective investigates a murder with mysterious connections.

    Exiled from the LAPD, Harry Bosch must clear his name, uncover a ring of prescription drug abuse, and outwit a clever killer before it's too late. Harry Bosch, exiled from the LAPD, is working cold ... (Barnes & Noble)

  8. The Sleeping Beauty Killer

    by Mary Higgins Clark
    A former beauty queen is accused of murdering her fiancé, but her lawyer believes she may be innocent due to her history of sleepwalking.

    The third thrilling novel in the Under Suspicion series by #1 New York Times bestselling author and “Queen of Suspense” Mary Higgins Clark and Alafair Burke follows television producer Laurie Moran ... (Barnes & Noble)

  9. The Safest Lies

    by Megan Miranda
    A teenage girl's life is turned upside down when her mother is attacked, leading her to question everything she thought she knew about her family.

    Can fear be inherited? Kelsey has lived most of her life in a shadow of fear, raised to see danger everywhere. Her mother hasn’t set foot outside their front door in seventeen years, since she ... (Goodreads)

  10. Small Great Things

    by Jodi Picoult
    A gripping story of racism and justice, exploring the intersections of power and privilege.

    #1, NEW YORK TIMES, BESTSELLER • With richly layered characters and a gripping moral dilemma that will lead readers to question everything they know about privilege, power, and race,, Small Great ... (Barnes & Noble)

  11. Beartown

    by Fredrik Backman
    A small-town hockey team and its community grapple with the consequences of a traumatic event.

    Peter Andersson, in his forties, is the general manager of the ice hockey club in Beartown, a small town located somewhere in Sweden. Peter grew up in Beartown and was a junior hockey star. He went ... (Wikipedia)

  12. All By Myself, Alone

    by Mary Higgins Clark
    A luxurious cruise turns deadly when a priceless emerald necklace goes missing and a passenger is murdered.

    From the Queen of Suspense and #1, New York Times, bestselling author comes a thrilling mystery aboard a luxurious but deadly cruise. Fleeing the disastrous and humiliating last-minute arrest of her ... (Barnes & Noble)

  13. Breath of Scandal

    by Sandra Brown
    A young woman's life is turned upside down when she becomes embroiled in a scandalous affair with a wealthy politician.

    On a rainy Southern night, Jade Sperry endured a young woman's worst nightmare at the hands of three local hell-raisers. Robbed of her youthful ideals and at the center of scandal and tragedy, Jade ... (Goodreads)

  14. Private Paris

    by James Patterson
    Jack Morgan, head of Private Investigations, is called to Paris to investigate a series of murders targeting the city's elite.

    When Jack Morgan, the owner of Private, visits his office in Paris, he hopes to have a relaxing time of enjoying the sights and having fine food and wine. His trip ends up being anything but ... (Wikipedia)

  15. Best Friends Forever

    by Jennifer Weiner
    Two childhood friends, now adults, navigate the ups and downs of their friendship and personal lives.

    From New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Weiner comes "a smart, witty fairy tale for grownups" (Maureen Corrigan, NPR). Addie Downs and Valerie Adler will be best friends forever. That’s what ... (Barnes & Noble)

  16. The Private School Murders

    by James Patterson
    Wealthy students at a prestigious private school are being murdered, and detective Cross must solve the case before it's too late.

    In the sequel to the #1 New York Times bestseller Confessions of a Murder Suspect , James Patterson keeps the confessions coming breathlessly as Tandy Angel delves deeper into her own tumultuous ... (Goodreads)

  17. The Arrangement

    by Sarah Dunn
    A married couple decides to explore an open relationship, leading to unexpected consequences and self-discovery.

    National Bestseller: A hilarious and emotionally charged novel about a couple who embark on an open marriage-what could possibly go wrong? Lucy and Owen, ambitious, thoroughly-therapized New Yorkers, ... (Barnes & Noble)

  18. The Perfect Girl

    by Gilly Macmillan
    A teenage pianist's past comes back to haunt her when her mother is found dead on the night of her big concert.

    Zoe Maisey is a seventeen-year-old musical prodigy with a genius IQ. Three years ago, she was involved in a tragic incident that left three classmates dead. She served her time, and now her mother, ... (Goodreads)

  19. It's Always the Husband

    by Michele Campbell
    Three college roommates reunite after years, but their dark past resurfaces, leading to a murder investigation.

    A suspenseful, absorbing novel that examines the complexities of friendship,, It’s Always the Husband, by Michele Campbell will keep readers guessing right up to its shocking conclusion., ,“A ... (Barnes & Noble)

  20. The Supremes at Earl's All-You-Can-Eat

    by Edward Kelsey Moore
    Three lifelong friends navigate life's ups and downs in a small Indiana town, sharing laughter, tears, and secrets over plates of fried catfish.

    Earl’s All-You-Can-Eat diner in Plainview, Indiana is home away from home for Odette, Clarice, and Barbara Jean. Dubbed "The Supremes" by high school pals in the tumultuous 1960s, they’ve weathered ... (Goodreads)

  21. 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)

  22. Sting

    by Sandra Brown
    A wealthy businessman is accused of murder and hires a beautiful lawyer to defend him, but secrets and lies threaten to unravel their relationship.

    A savvy businesswoman and an assassin struggle to outwit the FBI — and each other — in this #1, NYT, bestselling story of sizzling romance and shocking deception from "a masterful storyteller" (,USA ... (Barnes & Noble)

  23. Little Black Lies

    by Sharon J. Bolton
    A psychological thriller set on the Falkland Islands, where three friends are haunted by a tragic event from their past.

    In such a small community as the Falkland Islands, a missing child is unheard of. In such a dangerous landscape it can only be a terrible tragedy, surely... When another child goes missing, and then ... (Goodreads)

  24. The Sound of Rain

    by Gregg Olsen
    A detective returns to his hometown to solve a murder case, but uncovers dark secrets from his past.

    Former homicide detective Nicole Foster has hit rock bottom. Driven off the force by her treacherous partner and lover, she’s flat broke and struggling with a gambling addiction. All Nicole has left ... (Goodreads)

  25. The Book That Matters Most

    by Ann Hood
    A woman joins a book club and chooses a book that matters most to her, leading her on a journey of self-discovery and healing.

    Ava’s twenty-five-year marriage has fallen apart, and her two grown children are pursuing their own lives outside of the country. Ava joins a book group, not only for her love of reading but also out ... (Goodreads)

  26. Testimony

    by Anita Shreve
    A sex scandal rocks a prestigious New England boarding school, unraveling the lives of those involved.

    Librarian's note: An alternate cover edition can be found, here, At a New England boarding school, a sex scandal is about to break. Even more shocking than the sexual acts themselves is the fact that ... (Goodreads)

  27. The Blue Nowhere

    by Jeffery Deaver
    A hacker helps the police catch a serial killer who uses the internet to select and stalk his victims.

    Jeffery Deaver, New York Times bestselling author of The Skin Collector and The Bone Collector featuring popular forensic detective Lincoln Rhyme, delivers a masterful thriller about a psychotic ... (Barnes & Noble)

  28. Falling Angels

    by Tracy Chevalier
    Family drama spanning three generations of two Victorian families in London.

    In her New York Times bestselling follow-up, Tracy Chevalier once again paints a distant age with a rich and provocative palette of characters. Told through a variety of shifting perspectives- wives ... (Goodreads)

  29. A Very Large Expanse of Sea

    by Tahereh Mafi
    A young Muslim girl navigates high school in the aftermath of 9/11, facing racism and Islamophobia while falling in love.

    Longlisted for the National Book Award for Young People's Literature! From the, New York Times, and, USA Today, bestselling author of the Shatter Me series comes a powerful, heartrending contemporary ... (Barnes & Noble)

  30. First Comes Love

    by Emily Giffin
    Two sisters navigate their lives and relationships after the death of their brother. A story of family, love, and forgiveness.

    #1, NEW YORK TIMES, BESTSELLER •, A pair of sisters find themselves at a crossroads in this dazzling new novel from the author of, Something Borrowed, Where We Belong,, and, The One & Only,., First ... (Barnes & Noble)