November New Arrivals (Adult)
Here are some new books that have arrived over the past couple of weeks for the Adult Collection.
All the colors of the dark : a novel
Whitaker, Chris, author
2024
1975. In the small town of Monta Clare, Missouri, girls are disappearing. When the daughter of a wealthy family is targeted, the most unlikely hero emerges - Patch, a local boy with one eye, who saves the girl, and, in doing so, leaves heartache in his wake. Patch and those who love him soon discover that the line between triumph and tragedy has never been finer. And that their search for answers will lead them to truths that could mean losing one another.
The circus train
Parikh, Amita, author
2022
"Lena Papadopoulos has never quite found her place within the circus, even as the daughter of the extraordinary headlining illusionist, Theo. Brilliant and curious, Lena yearns for the real-world magic of science and medicine, despite her father's overprotection and the limits her world places on her because she is disabled. Her unconventional life takes an exciting turn when she rescues Alexandre, an orphan with his own secrets and a mysterious past. Over several years, as their friendship flourishes and Alexandre trains as the illusionist's apprentice, World War II escalates around them. When Theo and Alexandre are contracted to work and perform in a model town for Jews set up by the Nazis, Lena becomes separated from everything she knows. Forced to make her own way, Lena must confront her doubts and dare to believe in the impossible--herself. A must-read for fans of The Night Circus and Water for Elephants, The Circus Train will take readers on a heart-wrenching and spectacular two-decade journey across Europe. When all is lost, how do you find the courage to keep moving forward?"-- Publisher's website.
The Dixon rule : a novel
Kennedy, Elle, author.
2024
Diana Dixon has a lot going on this summer. She's rehearsing for a ballroom dance competition, juggling two jobs, and dealing with an ex-boyfriend who can't take the hint it's over. Yet despite all that, she still has plenty of time and energy to tell Shane Lindley to screw off. Shane just moved into her apartment building and seems dedicated to sleeping his way through her entire cheerleading squad. What Diana doesn't realize is that Shane's sick of hookups and tired of being on the rebound after his long-term girlfriend called it quits. He wants a relationship. And when his ex comes back into the picture, he pretends he has one to make her jealous--and who better to play the girlfriend role than his sassy new neighbor?
Huckleberry Lake
Anderson, Catherine (Adeline Catherine), author.
2019
Erin De Laney came to Mystic Creek hoping that the slower pace might rekindle her enthusiasm for law enforcement. Her life has enough complications without her attraction to handsome, deaf cowboy, Wyatt Fitzgerald, the foreman on her uncle's ranch. When their work sends them out alone together into a wilderness area, Wyatt is even more determined to hold Erin at arm's length. But out of their time alone together on the mountain blossoms a chance for a once-in-a-lifetime love if only he's willing to give her his heart and make her his.
Luck and last resorts
Ruiz, Sarah Grunder, author
2022
Commitment-phobe Nina Lejeune lives by two rules: 1. Always have fun. 2. Don't rely on anyone but yourself. The first rule is easy; the second, she's only broken once. Ten years after fleeing home, Nina is the chief stewardess on the super yacht Serendipity, single by choice, and perfectly content with how life has turned out. But Nina's ex-coworker and old flame, Irish chef Ollie Dunne, isn't so happy with the status quo. One year after leaving yachting, he's returned as the Serendipity's chef with an ultimatum: if Nina continues to deny she's in love with him by the end of this charter season, he'll go back to Ireland for good.
Open secrets
Kohler, Sheila, author
2020
"The lies between a husband and wife are revealed, unraveling their family in this thrilling novel that moves between Beaulieu-Sur Mer, Switzerland, and Amagansett. Alice, Michel, and their daughter, Pamela, live a charmed life with a beautiful house on the French Riviera, elegant vacations, and boarding school in Switzerland for Pamela. But when Michel discovers Alice's betrayal in the midst of dealing with a crisis at the bank that he works for, he makes a sudden decision that unravels their family, sending Alice to Amagansett to stay with her artist sister while repercussions of Michel's illicit deals move closer in on Pamela in Switzerland. Open Secrets is a sparse but beautifully written suspenseful thriller that follows one family as their lies are brought to the surface"-- Provided by publisher.
Society of lies : a novel
Brown, Lauren (Lauren Ling), author.
2024
What should have been a dream Princeton reunion weekend becomes Maya's worst nightmare - her little sister Naomi is dead. The police are saying it's an accident, but Maya suspects there is more to the story. As Maya pieces together the months leading up to her sister's death, the more Maya uncovers - and the more terrified she becomes that Naomi's decision to follow in her footsteps might have been what got her killed.
Tales of the western trail
2024
"Eight award-winning authors, members of White County Creative Writers group, share tales of adventure in the American frontier. These historical fiction stories set in the 19th century reflect the strength and resilience of the men and women who lived in that time, and the struggles they often faced. With vivid detail and historical accuracy, the collection highlights how different life was in that time period and the strong, realistic characters will touch readers' emotions, showcasing the similarities between humans then and now. Authors include Gary Breezeel, Del Garrett, Don Money, Rhonda Roberts, Gary Rodgers, Kimberly Vernon, Ellen E. Withers, and Anthony Wood"-- Provided by publisher
What have you done?
Lapena, Shari, 1960-, author
2024
Nothing ever happens in sleepy little Fairhill, Vermont. The teenagers get their kicks telling ghost stories in the old graveyard. The parents trust their kids will arrive home safe from school. Everyone knows everyone. But this morning all of that will change. Because Diana Brewer isn't lying safely in her bed where she belongs. Instead she lies in a hayfield, circled by vultures, discovered by a local farmer. Someone in Fairhill did this. Everyone wants answers. And one innocent question could be deadly.