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  1. Doomed

    by Chuck Palahniuk
    A cursed writer creates a sequel to his bestseller, unleashing a chain of events that leads to the end of the world.

    Doomed follows Madison Spencer after she escapes from Hell, doomed to wander Earth in a state of purgatory for a year, haunting her parents. Doomed gives us a clearer view of Madison's childhood and ... (Wikipedia)

  2. Invisible Monsters

    by Chuck Palahniuk
    A woman's journey to re-establish her identity and find her place in the world.

    The narrator of the story is an unnamed disfigured woman who goes by multiple pseudonyms, notably Daisy St. Patience and Bubba Joan—identities given to her by Brandy Alexander, with whom she spends ... (Wikipedia)

  3. Diary

    by Chuck Palahniuk
    An exploration of the depths of human depravity, exposing the darkest aspects of society.

    Diary takes the form of a "coma diary" telling the story of Misty Marie Wilmot as her husband lies senseless in a hospital after a suicide attempt. The story is not exactly told by Misty but through ... (Wikipedia)

  4. Buttons & Lace

    by Penelope Sky
    A young woman is kidnapped and forced to be a sex slave for a wealthy man. She fights for her freedom and falls in love with her captor.

    I owe him a debt. A big one. The payment can't be settled with money or favors. He only wants one thing. Me. Every action gets a reward. A button. Once I fill his jar with three hundred and ... (Goodreads)

  5. Buttons & Hate

    by Penelope Sky
    A steamy romance between a wealthy businessman and a woman seeking revenge. Passion, betrayal, and secrets abound.

    I'm working off my buttons. But I'm also giving them away. The more I fall for Crow, the more I want him to do the things that I want. Dinners, dates, and evenings at the beach. Everything comes at a ... (Goodreads)

  6. The Rise of Endymion

    by Dan Simmons
    A perilous adventure in a post-apocalyptic future, with a hero set on fulfilling a mysterious destiny.

    The Rise of Endymion is set more than 275 years after the fall of the Hegemony of Man, an interstellar organization connected by farcaster portals. At the time of this novel, the Roman Catholic ... (Wikipedia)

  7. The Merciless

    by Danielle Vega
    A group of teenage girls perform an exorcism on a fellow student, but things quickly spiral out of control.

    Forgive us, Father, for we have sinned Brooklyn Stevens sits in a pool of her own blood, tied up and gagged. No one outside of these dank basement walls knows she’s here. No one can hear her scream. ... (Goodreads)

  8. Game

    by Barry Lyga
    A teenage boy struggles with guilt and trauma after committing a horrific crime. He seeks redemption through a dangerous game of cat and mouse.

    The second book in this thrilling, terrifying series by, New York Times, bestselling author Barry Lyga is perfect for fans of, Dexter,. Billy grinned. "Oh, New York," he whispered. "We're gonna have ... (Barnes & Noble)

  9. The Mistress

    by Tiffany Reisz
    A young writer falls for a mysterious woman who introduces her to the world of BDSM and the secrets of her past.

    The final book in The Original Sinners Series - The Red Years. There's punishment-and then there's vengeance. Nora Sutherlin is being held, bound and naked. Under different circumstances, she would ... (Goodreads)

  10. The Girl in 6E

    by A.R. Torre
    Reclusive cam girl, Deanna Madden, struggles with her dark desires while trying to protect others from herself.

    Enter a world equal parts, Dexter, and, 50 Shades, in this first, award winning erotic thriller from A.R. Torre! My life is simple, as long as I follow the rules. 1. Don't leave the apartment. 2. ... (Barnes & Noble)

  11. Fables, Vol. 14: Witches

    by Bill Willingham
    The witches of Fabletown are threatened by a mysterious force, and it's up to the Fables to save them.

    While the meek and mild flying monkey Bufkin is trapped in Fabletown's collapsed business office with the evil witch Baba Yaga, Frau Totenkinder and the witches at the Farm upstate prepare to deal ... (Barnes & Noble)

  12. Slaves of Socorro

    by John Flanagan
    Hal and his crew are taken captive by pirates and sold as slaves in Socorro. They must find a way to escape and take revenge.

    From the author of the mega-selling Ranger's Apprentice! Hal and his fellow Herons have returned home to Skandia after defeating the pirate captain Zavac and reclaiming Skandia's most prized ... (Goodreads)

  13. Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street

    by Stephen Sondheim
    A vengeful barber and his accomplice bake their victims into pies in 19th century London.

    According to legend, Sweeney Todd had his barber shop at number 186 Fleet Street, next door to St. Dunstan's Church, just a few blocks away from the Royal Courts of Justice. On this site, they say, ... (Goodreads)

  14. Unteachable

    by Leah Raeder
    High school student Maise falls for her teacher, but their forbidden romance is threatened by secrets from their pasts.

    Maise O’Malley just turned eighteen, but she’s felt like a grown-up her entire life. The summer before senior year, she has plans: get into a great film school, convince her mom to go into rehab, and ... (Goodreads)

  15. Cinderella, Volume 1: From Fabletown with Love

    by Chris Roberson
    Cinderella, a secret agent for Fabletown, goes on a mission to stop a deadly plot against the community.

    The story centers on one of the covert espionage missions undertaken by Cinderella for Fabletown's government. Her latest assignment is to track and prevent the sale of magical items from the Fables' ... (Wikipedia)

  16. The Coincidence of Coconut Cake

    by Amy E. Reichert
    A chef's life falls apart when a scathing review of her restaurant is written by a man she had a one-night stand with.

    You’ve Got Mail meets How to Eat a Cupcake in this delightful novel about a talented chef and the food critic who brings down her restaurant—whose chance meeting turns into a delectable romance of ... (Goodreads)

  17. The Virgin Suicides

    by Jeffrey Eugenides
    A dark and mysterious tale about the mysterious suicides of five teenage sisters in a suburban town.

    As an ambulance arrives for the body of Cecilia Lisbon, a group of anonymous adolescent neighborhood boys recalls the events leading up to her death. The Lisbons are a Catholic family living in the ... (Wikipedia)

  18. Women

    by Charles Bukowski
    A collection of stories exploring the lives of various women and their relationships with men.

    Women focuses on the many dissatisfactions Chinaski faced with each new woman he encountered. One of the women featured in the book is a character named Lydia Vance; she is based on Bukowski's ... (Wikipedia)

  19. Dead Ice

    by Laurell K. Hamilton
    Anita Blake, vampire hunter and necromancer, investigates a deadly zombie outbreak in a pornographic film studio.

    Zombies and voodoo collide in this Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, novel from #1, New York Times, bestselling author Laurell K. Hamilton., Becoming the fiancée of master vampire Jean-Claude is wreaking ... (Barnes & Noble)

  20. Evil at Heart

    by Chelsea Cain
    Detective Archie Sheridan and serial killer Gretchen Lowell continue their twisted relationship as a new killer emerges in Portland.

    Chelsea Cain’s novels featuring Portland detective Archie Sheridan and serial killer Gretchen Lowell have captivated fans through two nail-biting entries, Heartsick and Sweetheart , both of them ... (Goodreads)

  21. Flesh & Bone

    by Jonathan Maberry
    A young girl with a rare genetic disorder is hunted by a group of ruthless mercenaries. Her only hope is a retired bounty hunter with a dark past.

    “The third time’s the charm with even more adventure—and gore—as the Rot & Ruin series continues” (,Kirkus Reviews,). Reeling from the devastation of Dust & Decay , Benny Imura and his friends plunge ... (Barnes & Noble)

  22. Fables: 1001 Nights of Snowfall

    by Bill Willingham
    Collection of tales that explore themes of heroism, courage, and morality.

    This tale is set in the 19th century, in the early days of Fabletown , when Snow White was sent as an envoy to the lands of the Arabian Fables. But the Arabian Fables are actually offended that a ... (Wikipedia)

  23. Fables, Vol. 7: Arabian Nights

    by Bill Willingham
    A collection of tales set in the Middle East, featuring magical creatures, kings and mythical creatures.

    Winner of Fourteen, Eisner, Awards Culture Clash With the identity of the Adversary finally revealed to the citizens of Fabletown, it's time to begin making preparations in earnest for the defense of ... (Goodreads)

  24. The Doll's House

    by M.J. Arlidge
    A serial killer is on the loose, targeting couples and leaving behind a doll's house at each crime scene. Detective Helen Grace races against time to catch the killer before more lives are lost.

    A young woman wakes up in a cold, dark cellar, with no idea how she got there or who her kidnapper is. So begins her terrible nightmare. Nearby, the body of another young woman is discovered buried ... (Goodreads)

  25. Darker

    by E.L. James
    A retelling of "Fifty Shades Darker" from Christian Grey's perspective, delving into his troubled past and complicated relationship with Anastasia Steele.

    Their scorching, sensual affair ended in heartbreak and recrimination, but Christian Grey cannot get Anastasia Steele out of his mind, or his blood. Determined to win her back, he tries to suppress ... (Goodreads)

  26. Grasshopper Jungle

    by Andrew Smith
    A teenage boy navigates his small town's apocalypse, caused by genetically modified praying mantises.

    Sixteen-year-old Austin Szerba interweaves the story of his Polish legacy with the story of how he and his best friend, Robby, brought about the end of humanity and the rise of an army of ... (Goodreads)

  27. After Ever Happy

    by Anna Todd
    The final book in the "After" series, where Tessa and Hardin's relationship is put to the ultimate test.

    Tessa and Hardin have defied all the odds, but will their fairy tale ending be turned on its head? AFTER EVER HAPPY...Life will never be the same. #HESSA It’s never been all rainbows and sunshine for ... (Goodreads)

  28. The Blood Gospel

    by James Rollins
    A team of archaeologists and soldiers race to uncover a secret that could change the world forever - the blood of Christ.

    New York Times, bestselling authorsJames Rollins and Rebecca Cantrell combinetheir talents in a gothic tale about anancient order and the hunt for a miraculous book known only as . . ., The Blood ... (Barnes & Noble)

  29. The Probable Future

    by Alice Hoffman
    The women of the Sparrow family possess supernatural abilities, but their gifts come with a curse. Three generations must confront their past to break the spell.

    Alice Hoffman’s most magical novel to date – three generations of extraordinary women are driven to unite in crisis and discover the rewards of reconciliation and love. Women of the Sparrow family ... (Goodreads)

  30. Mr. Kiss and Tell

    by Rob Thomas
    A young detective fights to clear her name when she's accused of murder in a case involving a mysterious woman and a sinister cult.

    In the second book in the New York Times bestselling mystery series, Veronica Mars is back with a case that will expose the hidden workings of one of Neptune’s most murderous locations. The Neptune ... (Goodreads)