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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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The Woman In Cabin 10

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The Woman In Cabin 10 by Ruth Ware
Format: Book
Who it’s for: Adults

In this tightly wound, enthralling story, Lo Blacklock, a journalist who writes for a travel magazine, has just been given the assignment of a lifetime, a week on a luxury cruise with only a handful of cabins.  The sky is clear, the waters calm and the veneered, select guest jovial as the exclusive cruise ship, the Arora, begins her voyage in the North Sea.  At first, Lo’s stay is nothing but pleasant, the cabins are plush, the dinner parties are sparkling, and the guest are elegant.  But as the week wears on, frigid winds whip the deck, gray skies fall and Lo witnessees what she can only describe as a dark and terrifying nightmare, a woman being thrown overboard.  The problem, all passengers remain accounted for, so the ship sails on as if nothing has happened, despite her attempts to convey that something terrible has happened.

With surprising twist, turns and a setting that proves as uncomfortably claustrophobic as it is eerily beautify, Ruth Ware offers up another intense read.

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