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One by One by Ruth Ware

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Title: One by One by Ruth Ware
Format: Book or eBook
Who’s It For: Adults

Liz wasn’t sure of what to make of a snow weekend retreat with ex-coworkers from “Snoop,” creators of an app to follow the music tastes of celebrities. Why would they include her? She wasn’t one of the bright and beautiful movers and shakers. Could it be because she was a shareholder? What did they want from her?

Erin and Danny were preparing the French Alps chalet for the scheduled Snoop guests. Erin cleaned while Danny cooked. Even though her brother and boyfriend were killed in an avalanche, Erin had to return to work at the chalet. She had to face her fears.

In spite of awkward clashes and an unexpected business proposition among the Snoop retreaters, Liz and Erin each manage with their own personal challenges. Yet when members of the party begin disappearing one by one after an avalanche, who could be responsible?

Sounds intriguing, right?  Read all about it here.

The Wolf Will Not Come

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The Wolf Will Not Come  by Myriam Ouyessad, illustrated by Ronan Badel
Who its For: Kids
Format: Book

It’s the end of the birthday celebration for Rabbit and time for bed. But Rabbit needs the answer to one burning question before sleep-“Are you sure the wolf will not come?” “Very sure”, Mom reassures little Rabbit. “The wolves are far away in the mountain woods”. But one anxious question leads to another. “There is a woods nearby, how can you be sure there is not a wolf hiding there?” asks Rabbit. “That woods is small. A wolf couldn’t hide there.” “But what if it knows how to stay out of sight?”. Question after question, as Rabbit imagines (with pictures to match on the opposite page) how a clever and crafty wolf could make it all the way to their apartment. Finally, “Goodnight, my Rabbit” says Mom and the room goes dark. Until… [Knock, Knock, Knock!] Who’s that? Is it the WOLF??? What do you think? This book filled with gentle French charm and mild suspense will keep your little ones guessing till the surprise ending.

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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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The Man From U.N.C.L.E.

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Title: The Man From U.N.C.L.E.
Format: DVD
Who it’s for: Adults

This movie has it all. It is part spy movie, part buddy film and yes, even a romantic comedy, so it is easy for any movie goer to enjoy. This movie stars Henry Cavill as a CIA agent and Armie Hammer as a KGB agent both trying to retrieve a nuclear bomb. The buddy cop portion of this movie was done quite well, both agents have different ways of getting the job done and are continually butting heads.

This movie is a great watch for just about anyone so get some popcorn and enjoy the show!

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