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The Institute

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The Institute by Stephen King
Format:  Audio Book on CD
Who it’s for:  Adults

Stephen King fans will be happy to hear he has a new audio book for your listening pleasures!

The story opens with Tim Jamieson surrendering his seat on the Delta flight from Tampa to New York for a refund and a hefty sum of money, so a federal officer could make the flight.  We follow Tim on his slow journey north, at least as far as South Carolina where he takes a job in the small police department as a Night Knocker.

The story then jumps to the outrageous kidnapping of Luke Ellis, a very intelligent 12-year-old boy, and the murder of his parents in their room down the hall.  Luke is loaded into the back of an SUV and eventually wakes up thinking he is still in his bedroom, except there isn’t a window.  He finds several other kids, each of whom have some very special talents.  Some with telekinesis and others with telepathy.  Luke learns the ropes from these other kids who got there in the same manner he did.  He discovers that you need to “go along to get along”.  If you do, you get tokens that allow you to purchase items from the vending machines.  Such as snacks, drinks, cigarettes, and even some brownies with a special ingredient.  If you don’t go along, you are punished brutally.

You’ll have to listen to find out how the character of Tim Jamieson comes into play with the other characters at “The Institute”.

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The Bitterroots

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The Bitterroots by C.J. Box
Read by Christina Delaine
Published: August 13, 2019
Audiobook
Adult

 

This is the 4th in the “Cassie Dewell” book series by C.J. Box.  The first three “The Highway”, “Badlands” and “Paradise Valley” proved to be exciting and suspenseful reads.

In this new book, expected out on August 13th, we find former sheriff’s investigator Cassie Dewell trying to start over with her own private investigation firm.  Even though she isn’t happy about the idea, she has agreed to help an old friend, who is a defense attorney, and who is calling in a favor.  She wants Cassie to help her exonerate a man from an influential family, who is accused of assaulting his 15 year old niece.  Out by the Bitterroot Mountains of Montana, twisted family loyalty runs as deep as the ties to the land, and there’s always something more to the story.

Even though it is 4th book in the series, it appears that it is not necessary to have read the previous titles.

I can’t wait to see how C. J. Box spins this one!  Sounds like there will be some suspenseful twists to try and figure out!

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The Boy

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The Boy by Tami Hoag
Format: Audiobook – read by Hillary Huber
Who’s It For:  Adults

This is a twisted, tangled and unthinkable story.  A seven-year old boy is found stabbed to death in his own bed.  As if that isn’t bad enough, the inexplicable situation is compounded when his 12-year old babysitter vanishes.  It seems there are suspects everywhere.  Did his own Mom kill him?  She said she was just down the hall from her little boy and tried to get to him to help, but couldn’t get there in time – why was she left alive?  Where is his babysitter?  Did the babysitter kill him?  Who is his Father?  Did he kill him?  What about the next door neighbor drug dealer?  Did he do it?

The husband and wife detective team of Nick Fourcade and Annie Broussard have their work cut out for them trying to decipher the truth and find the real killer in their small town of Bayou Breaux. Find it in the catalog

A Delicate Touch by Stuart Woods

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A Delicate Touch by Stuart Woods
Format:  Audio book
Who’s it for:  Adults

Be on the lookout for a new audio release on December 31, 2018!

Stuart Woods has a new novel! Stone Barrington has been approached by an old acquaintance to solve a puzzle.  The solution to a part of the problem will blow the lid open on a decades old scandal involving many prominent New Yorkers who would prefer the past stay buried.  Stone Barrington has to weigh his options.  Should he play it safe to the detriment of others, or see justice done and risk fatal exposure?  Listen to this new title read by Tony Roberts, available on CD December 31st.
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A Gathering of Secrets

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A Gathering of Secrets by Linda Castillo
Format:  Audiobook
Who it’s for:  Adults

Another plot twister by Linda Castillo!  In this latest audio book you’ll hear another story about the dark side of Amish life.

The main character, Chief of Police, Kate Burkholder investigates a fire that completely destroys a barn on an Amish farm in the community of Painter’s Mill.  When the body of an 18 year old Amish boy is discovered in the ruins, it is ruled a homicide and Kate has to unravel the secrets.  As the truth comes to light, the twists and turns of the story will keep you in suspense until the very end!

I enjoy all of this author’s books and recommend them to readers who love a good mystery/thriller.  Since the author has the same characters in her books, I recommend reading from the beginning of the Kate Burkholder series.  You’ll discover that Kate was Amish but left the faith after a life changing event in her young life.  She is appointed the Chief of Police in the small town because of her past relationship with the Amish.

The reader, Kathleen McInerney does an excellent job!  And of course, you can always read this bestseller in book form too. Find it in the catalog.

After Anna

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After Anna by Lisa Scottoline

Format: Audiobook

Who’s it for: Adults

Lisa Scottoline never fails to come up with a plot that is believable and has a thrilling twist!

In the audiobook “After Anna” you’ll hear about a family who has been reunited with a long lost daughter. Anna wants to reconnect with her mother, Maggie, who was voluntarily institutionalized with postpartum psychosis after her birth. Anna’s extremely wealthy father whisked her away to Europe, but eventually left her in a boarding school. Maggie has since recovered, and her new husband Noah along with his son Caleb, have created an idyllic little family. Out of the blue she gets a call from her daughter, Anna, who wants to reunite with her mother and very quickly, comes to live with them. However, it is not a fairy tale ending! Soon after moving in Anna is murdered and her stepfather Noah is blamed.

The author unravels the story with a back and forth look of “Maggie, Before” and “Noah, After” chapters, referring to Anna’s death.

I always like her books because she tends to throw in that “didn’t see that coming” plot twist. Also, since the author is a former attorney, she shares her expertise with the reader/listener and I always learn some interesting facts about the law as well.​ Find it in the catalog.