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To the Edge of Shadows: A psychological, thrilling and heart-warming read
by Joanne GrahamTwo women—each with her own shattered past—cross paths with chilling results in a suspenseful story of grief and obsession: &“Beautifully written…haunting.&”—Louise Douglas, author of The Secrets Between UsSarah Phillips longs for the simple life—a job to fill her days, a home to return to, and a small amount of steps to count between the two. Seriously injured in a car crash in her early teens, Sarah has no memory of her childhood or the family she lost. Ellie Wilson remembers her own past only too well, the cruelty she suffered at the hands of a mother who abused her and a father who couldn&’t protect her. She finds Sarah fascinating, a mirror to the life she never had. But as curiosity spills over into obsession, and as Sarah&’s world begins to unravel, Ellie moves ever closer…
Ellis Island: And Other Stories
by Mark HelprinThis award-winning short story collection by the acclaimed author of Winter&’s Tale &“ascends to the peak of literary achievement&” (The Boston Globe).Winner of the Prix de Rome and the National Jewish Book Award, these eleven stories demonstrate Mark Helprin&’s mastery of fiction across a diverse spectrum of styles. The stories in this collection range from children caught in a Vermont blizzard to an English sea captain who encounters an ape adrift in the Indian Ocean. The title novella tells the tale of a Jewish immigrant who arrives in New York City with little more than an ivory pen—and an unflagging determination to survive the indignities of Ellis Island&’s many protocols.In the worlds of The Philadelphia Inquirer, this collection presents &“stories beyond compare…[Helprin&’s] imagination should be protected by some intellectual equivalent of the National Park Service.&”"Such an ambitious reach is almost unheard of in our short fiction."—New York Times Book Review
Vaccines and Your Child: Separating Fact from Fiction
by Paul A. Offit Charlotte A. MoserA book for all parents who want the best information about childhood immunizations.Paul A. Offit and Charlotte A. Moser answer questions about the science and safety of modern vaccines. In straightforward prose, they explain how vaccines work, how they are made, and how they are tested. Most important, they separate the real risks of vaccines from feared but unfounded risks. Offit and Moser address parental fears that children may receive too many vaccines too early, that the HPV vaccine may cause chronic fatigue or other dangerous side effects, that additives and preservatives in vaccines cause autism, and that vaccines might do more harm than good. There couldn't be a better moment or more pressing need for this book, which offers honesty—instead of hype—in the quest to protect children's health.&“The perfect book for parents seeking accurate and detailed vaccine information.&”—Ari Brown, M.D., pediatrician, author of Baby 411: Clear Answers and Smart Advice for Your Baby&’s First Year&“Makes it easier than ever for parents to wade through the abundance of information about vaccines, setting the story straight about vaccine safety.&”—Rosalynn Carter, former First Lady, cofounder Every Child By Two
Smoke and Mirrors (The Miss Barnum Mysteries #1)
by Casey DanielsPhineas T. Barnum&’s sister must solve a murder in 19th-century New York City in this historical mystery from the author of the Pepper Martin mysteries.Evie Barnum oversees her brother&’s American Museum, a place teeming with scientific specimens and &“human prodigies&” including a bearded woman and the lizard man. In this weird and whacky workplace, Evie hopes she can easily bury her secrets. But when an old friend shows up and begs for her help, she does all she can to stay away. The next time she sees him, he is dead in front of the exhibit of the Feejee Mermaid. Suspicion for the murder falls on Jeffrey, known as the Lizard Man, but Evie knows it isn&’t possible. After Jeffrey disappears, Evie becomes determined to solve the mystery of her friend&’s murder, even if it brings her face to face with a past she is desperate to hide…&“[An] appealing heroine…. Amusing and eye-opening historical details complement a mystery that&’s appropriately melodramatic.&”—Publishers Weekly
Happiness, Like Water: Stories
by Chinelo OkparantaWinner of the O. Henry Award. &“A haunting and startlingly original collection of short stories about the lives of Nigerians both at home and in America.&”—Julie Otsuka, national bestselling author Here are Nigerian women at home and transplanted to the United States, building lives out of longing and hope, faith and doubt, the struggle to stay and the mandate to leave, the burden and strength of love. Here are characters faced with dangerous decisions, children slick with oil from the river, a woman in love with another despite the penalties. Here is a world marked by electricity outages, lush landscapes, folktales, buses that break down and never start up again. Here is a portrait of Nigerians that is surprising, shocking, heartrending, loving, and across social strata, dealing in every kind of change. Here are stories filled with language to make your eyes pause and your throat catch. Happiness, Like Water introduces a true talent, a young writer with a beautiful heart and a capacious imagination. &“Astonishing. Okparanta&’s narrators render their stories with such strength and intimacy, such lucidity and composure, that in each and every case the truths of their lives detonate deep inside the reader&’s heart, with the power and force of revelation."—Paul Harding, Pulitzer Prize-winning author &“Intricate, graceful prose propels Okparanta&’s profoundly moving and illuminating book. I devoured these stories and immediately wanted more. This is an arrival.&”—NoViolet Bulawayo, award-winning author of We Need New Names &“Okparanta&’s prose is tender, beautiful and evocative. These powerful stories of contemporary Nigeria are told with compassion and a certain sense of humor. What a remarkable new talent.&”—Chika Unigwe, author of Night Dancer
Everyday Healing: Stand Up, Take Charge, and Get Your Health Back . . . One Day at a Time
by Janette Hillis-JaffeDaily actions and thought exercises to set you on an easier and more effective path towards better health. &“If you read one book on healing, this is it!&”—Marilyn Paul, PhD, bestselling author of An Oasis in Time Almost half of Americans struggle with illness—everything from heart disease, diabetes, and lupus to fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, cancer, or chronic pain. More than a third of our population is obese. As a nation, we are sick—and getting sicker, but it doesn&’t have to be that way. Janette, who suffered with chronic illness for six years, knows how difficult it can be to get your health back. So instead of prescribing a specific treatment, diet, or exercise routine, Everyday Healing provides daily action steps to help you eliminate old habits and establish new paths to health. It offers practical guidance on overcoming healing challenges—from organizing your kitchen in order to cook healthier meals and boosting your confidence that you can heal, to having a tough conversation with an unsupportive spouse. Readers of Everyday Healing will find: Personal stories and medical studies that demonstrate the power of each daily action step.Tips to effectively research and evaluate new treatment options.Tools to manage tough emotions and create a fabulous support team.Organizing principles to routinize healthy eating, sleeping, and exercise. &“In over fifteen years of medical practice, I&’ve learned that each individual&’s healing process is unique. In that regard, Everyday Healing is a breath of fresh air. Instead of giving you a one-size-fits-all prescription, Janette lovingly provides the tools to find your own path to health and stick to it. It&’s a must-read for anyone seeking real healing.&”—Andrew D. Shiller, MD, founder of Integrative Rehabilitation Medicine
Betsy & Lilibet
by Sophie DuffyA novel of two Elizabeths, born hours apart into very different lives in London: &“Clever and charming.&”—Katie FfordeLondon, 1926. Two baby girls are born just hours and miles apart. One you know as the Queen of England, but what of the other girl—the daughter of an undertaker named in her honor?Betsy Sunshine grows up surrounded by death in war-torn London, watching her community grieve for their loved ones while dealing with her own teenage troubles—namely her promiscuous sister Margie. As Betsy grows older we see the how the country changes through her eyes, and along the way we discover the birth of a secret that threatens to tear her family apart.Sophie Duffy dazzles in her latest work of family/historical fiction. A tale which spans generations to explore the life and times of a family at the heart of their community, it is the story of a stoic young woman who shares a connection with her queenly counterpart in more ways than one.&“Both Betsy and Lilibet develop into strong and faithful women when the world plunges into World War II. As Betsy grows older, we see through her eyes the country changing through the decades. This makes for fascinating social history, full of both humor and tragedy…Highly recommended.&”—Historical Novel Society&“Told with wit and warmth, this is a gritty, truly British, drama.&”—Paul McVeigh
Mile High Murder (The Hannah Ives Mysteries #16)
by Marcia TalleyA trip to Denver to research legalized marijuana turns into a murder case: &“Very entertaining…[the] solution is both surprising and memorable.&”—Booklist It&’s a well-known fact that some members of the cancer-survivor support group Hannah Ives works with take marijuana. Recreational use of the drug may be illegal, but a few, like Maryland State Senator Claire Thompson, are prescribed it on medical grounds. Now Claire has co-sponsored a Cannabis Legalization Bill—and wants Hannah to be part of a fact-finding task force that testifies before the Maryland State Senate. Before long, Hannah is in Denver, Colorado, the Mile High City, staying at a B&B with a group of pot pilgrims and medical refugees—some of whom, like her, are on a mission for information. But when one of the group is found dead, and a closer inspection of the body reveals they may not be who they seem, Hannah is plunged into a dangerous cocktail of drugs and death. From the Agatha and Anthony Award-winning author, this is an involving mystery starring a &“heroine who must not be missed&” (Sujata Massey, author of The Salaryman&’s Wife). &“Witty, well-constructed…Talley takes the reader on a timely and illuminating trip into the often befuddling world of marijuana legislation.&”—Publishers Weekly &“Hannah Ives tackles life&’s up and downs with humor, intelligence, and courage.&”—Deborah Crombie, Macavity Award-winning author &“In this American version of a manor-house mystery, Hannah has to figure out who among the guests—a young academic couple, a naval cadet, senior citizens on their way to a wedding—is hiding what…[an] amusingly colorful setting.&”—Kirkus Reviews
Untouchable Things
by Tara GuhaDanger lurks within a close-knit group of London artists as a puppet master plots the fate of a beautiful actress in this psychological thriller. London actress Rebecca Laurence is center stage and shining in her role as Ophelia. For one audience member in particular, she is like a ballerina impaled in a musical box—one that he longs to add to his collection. Amid the thundering applause, he watches closely. Later, Rebecca meets the charismatic Seth Gardner. As attraction grows between them, he invites her to join his Friday Folly, a group of artistic friends. But as Rebecca is drawn into the web of tangled relationships all is not as it appears. The scene is set for one climactic night that will rip the group apart. Consumed by loss and surrounded by secrets, Rebecca must now escape the grip of the Folly if she intends to survive. And meanwhile, one man continues to watch.
Fidelity
by Thomas PerryA dead detective leaves his wife flat broke and in mortal danger in this crime thriller by the New York Times–bestselling author of Silence. When Los Angeles P.I. Phil Kramer is shot dead on a deserted suburban street, his wife, Emily, is left with an emptied bank account and a lot of questions. How could Phil leave her penniless? What was he going to do with the money? And, most of all, who was this man she had married? Meanwhile, professional hit man Jerry Hobart has some questions of his own. It&’s none of his business why he was hired to kill Phil Kramer. But now that he&’s been ordered to take out Kramer&’s widow, he senses a deeper secret at work—and maybe a bigger payoff from Ted Forrest, the mysterious wealthy man behind the hit.
Here or There
by Rebecca StrongThe extraordinary and the mundane collide as eleven strangers make fateful choices that alter each other&’s lives in this thought-provoking novel. This enigmatic novel follows eleven seemingly unconnected individuals as they move through their day-to-day existences, each finding themselves at moments of uncertainty, nostalgia, insecurity, and, above all, longing for a different life. From a chocolate factory worker with a secret past to a businessman who experiences a strange commute on the London Underground, the choices they make will set off an increasingly surprising sequence of events. As these characters' lives begin to intersect, often without their knowledge, far-reaching consequences prevail, leading some to the extreme act of committing murder. Yet—even after this potent search for better, more fulfilling lives—has each person ended up where they really want to be?
Maverick Marine: General Smedley D. Butler and the Contradictions of American Military History
by Hans Schmidt&“Traces Butler&’s stormy career . . . As pure biography, Maverick Marine is a colorful story about a swashbuckling establishment-shaker.&”—Publishers Weekly Smedley Butler&’s life and career epitomize the contradictory nature of American military policy through the first part of this century. Butler won renown as a Marine battlefield hero, campaigning in most of America&’s foreign military expeditions from 1898 to the late 1920s. He became the leading national advocate for paramilitary police reform. Upon his retirement, however, he renounced war and imperialism and devoted his energy and prestige to various dissident and leftist political causes. This biography of Smedley Butler is &“a sympathetic portrait of a Victorian officer-warrior who lost his way as he advanced in rank and his America and his Marine Corps changed after World War I&” (The Journal of American History). &“This long-awaited biography is as crisp as a David Brinkley commentary. Fact-packed and exquisitely documented.&”—Naval Institute Proceedings
The Song of Everlasting Sorrow: A Novel of Shanghai (Weatherhead Books on Asia)
by Wang AnyiThe classic story of a woman in post-World War II China. &“[A] complex and penetrating portrayal . . . that best displays [Anyi&’s] gifts as a novelist.&”—The New York TimesInfatuated with the glitz and glamour of 1940s Hollywood, Wang Qiyao—a girl born of the longtang, the crowded, labyrinthine alleys of Shanghai&’s working-class neighborhoods—seeks fame in the Miss Shanghai beauty pageant. This fleeting moment of stardom becomes the pinnacle of her life. During the next four decades, Wang Qiyao indulges in the decadent pleasures of pre-liberation Shanghai, secretly playing mahjong during the Anti-Rightist Movement and exchanging lovers on the eve of the Cultural Revolution. Surviving the vicissitudes of modern Chinese history, Wang Qiyao emerges in the 1980s as a purveyor of &“old Shanghai&”—a living incarnation of a new, commodified nostalgia that prizes splendor and sophistication—only to become embroiled in a tragedy that echoes the pulpy Hollywood noirs of her youth. From the violent persecution of communism to the liberalism and openness of the age of reform, this sorrowful tale of old China versus new, of perseverance in the face of adversity, is a timeless rendering of our never-ending quest for transformation and beauty.&“A beautifully constructed cyclical narrative . . . ingenious . . . As the novel builds to its tragic conclusion, the manner in which character types and events recur against the city&’s shifting backdrop is impossible to forget.&”—Publishers Weekly (starred review)&“[A] literary masterpiece . . . The story is spellbinding, colorful, and sad; the writing is dense and thoughtful . . . a page-turner right up to the end.&”—Historical Novel Society
A Line Made by Walking: A Novel
by Sara BaumeA young artist in the midst of a breakdown escapes to the Irish countryside in this &“cleareyed, beautiful rendering of a woman struggling against despair&” (Kirkus). Shortlisted for the Goldsmiths Prize A twenty-something artist, Frankie is struggling to cope with urban life—and life in general. So she retreats to her family&’s rural house on &“turbine hill,&” vacant since her grandmother&’s death three years earlier. Surrounded by countryside and wild creatures, she can finally grapple with the chain of events that led her here—her shaky mental health, her difficult time in art school—and maybe even regain her footing in art and life. Reconsidering the relevance of art and closely examining the natural world around her, Frankie begins to pick up photography once more. With &“prose that makes sure we look and listen,&” Sara Baume has written an intimate and powerful novel that is also a meditation on wildness, community, the art world, and mental illness (Atlantic). &“Fascinating, because of the cumulative power of the precise, pleasingly rhythmic sentences, and the unpredictable intelligence of the narrator&’s mind.&” —Guardian, UK
Six Memos for the Next Millennium (The\charles Eliot Norton Lectures #391)
by Italo CalvinoThe celebrated author of Cosmicomics and Invisible Cities shares his &“brilliant, original approach to literature&” in these late-career lectures (San Francisco Chronicle). At the time of his death, Italo Calvino was at work on his Charles Eliot Norton poetry lectures to be delivered the following year at Harvard University. The six planned lectures would define the qualities he most valued in writing, and which he believed would define literature in the century to come. Six Memos for the Next Millennium collects the five lectures he completed, forming not only a stirring defense of literature, but also an indispensable guide to the writings of Calvino himself. He devotes one &“memo&” each to the concepts of lightness, quickness, exactitude, visibility, and multiplicity, drawing examples from his vast knowledge of myth, folklore, and works both ancient and modern. Written in the mid-1980s, these lectures have proven to be astonishingly prescient as we have entered Calvino&’s &“next millennium&”. &“One of the most rigorously presented and beautifully illustrated critical testaments in all of literature.&”—Boston Globe &“A key to Calvino&’s own work and a thoroughly delightful and illuminating commentary on some of the world&’s greatest writing.&”—San Francisco Chronicle
Anger Management: 6 Critical Steps to a Calmer Life
by Peter FavaroIdentify what&’s setting you off and why. Find the calm while navigating the (inevitable) storm. And relinquish toxic anger in your life—for good! Anger Management is a practical and down-to-earth program that will teach you not only to understand your own anger, but, perhaps just as importantly, how to deal with the angry behavior of others. It details the role anger and conflict play in day-to-day interactions at home, at work and in social environments. Real-life examples discuss anger that erupts in intimate relationships, on the road, on the job with coworkers, or when dealing with people who are rude, irritating or intimidating. Anger Management also provides two unique sections. The first describes the psychology and behavior of predatory people; the other teaches you how to deal with situations where remaining cool under pressure can be a vital survival tactic. Anger Management is one of the most comprehensive and easy-to-follow anger-management programs available today. It is the ultimate self-help guide, but also an invaluable resource for corporate human resources departments in any business where tension and conflict occur during negotiations or in customer-service interactions.
Don't Squat With Your Spurs On: A Cowboy's Guide to Life
by Texas Bix BenderWith over three million copies sold, this collection of cowboy wisdom and words to live by is &“worthy of a book rustler&” (South Bend Tribune). In the tradition of humorist Will Rogers, Don&’t Squat with Your Spurs On takes a look at life through the eyes of the cowboy. It&’s filled with quips and quotes that represent the Code of the West, like: &“Always drink upstream from the herd&” and &“The easiest way to eat crow is while it's still warm. The colder it gets, the harder it is to swallow.&” A modern classic, it&’s full of good laughs—and good old-fashioned wisdom.
Lincoln, Seward, and U.S. Foreign Relations in the Civil War Era (Studies in Conflict, Diplomacy, and Peace)
by Joseph A. Fry&“A heartening reminder that politicians, at their best, can rise above petty rivalries and jealousies to serve a larger cause.&” —Don H. Doyle, author of The Cause of All Nations: An International History of the American Civil War The Civil War marked a significant turning point in American history—not only for the United States itself but for its relations with foreign powers both during and after the conflict. The friendship and foreign policy partnership between President Abraham Lincoln and Secretary of State William Henry Seward shaped those US foreign policies. These unlikely allies, who began as rivals during the 1860 presidential nomination, helped ensure that America remained united and prospered in the aftermath of the nation&’s consuming war. In Lincoln, Seward, and US Foreign Relations in the Civil War Era, Joseph A. Fry examines the foreign policy decisions that resulted from this partnership and the legacy of those decisions. Lincoln and Seward, despite differences in upbringing, personality, and social status, both adamantly believed in the preservation of the union and the need to stymie slavery. They made that conviction the cornerstone of their policies abroad, and through those policies, such as Seward threatening war with any nation that intervened in the Civil War, they prevented European intervention that could have led to Northern defeat. The Union victory allowed America to resume imperial expansion, a dynamic that Seward sustained beyond Lincoln&’s death during his tenure as President Andrew Johnson&’s Secretary of State. Fry&’s analysis of the Civil War from an international perspective and the legacy of US policy decisions provides a more complete view of the war and a deeper understanding of this crucial juncture in American history.
The Dead Detective: A Dead Detective Novel
by William HeffernanA Florida cop with a connection to the dead investigates the murder of a monstrous woman in this &“edgy police drama&” by the Edgar Award-winner (New York Times Book Review). When Harry Doyle was ten years old, he was murdered by his mentaly ill mother—and brought back to life by two Tampa cops. Twenty years later he has dedicated his life to putting killers behind bars as a homicide detective who has the unwanted ability to hear the postmortem whispers of murder victims. Dubbed &“The Dead Detective&” by his fellow cops, Doyle now faces his most difficult case—a beautiful murder victim who was a notorious child molester. It is a case that will shake Harry to his very core. A former investigative reporter, William Heffernan is a three-time nominee for the Pulitzer Prize. His other crime novels include The Corsican, The Dinosaur Club, and the Edgar Award-winner, Tarnished Blue. &“The Dead Detective is a meaty story that offers an intriguing and conflicted protagonist, a darkly fascinating victim, solid police procedural detail, a knowing look at the Tampa Bay area and its politics, an unlikely murderer, and a creepy denouement that hints that Harry will be back.&”—Booklist
101 Things To Do With Pancake Mix (101 Things To Do With)
by Stephanie AshcraftThe author of 101 Things to Do with a Cake Mix turns her cooking skills to flapjack fixings for quick and easy breakfasts, dinners, and desserts. Basic pancake mix can be easily and magically transformed into a host of mouthwatering, not-just-for-breakfast meals and treats. Open a simple box and settle in for some good eats including French Fried Pickles, Berry Jam Muffins, Sweet Potato-Cranberry Pecan Loaf, Citrus-Toffee Pancakes, S&’More Pancakes, Lemon Waffles, Dutch Baby Cakes, Country-Style Pizza, Instant Chicken Pot Pie, Coconut Battered Shrimp, Gooey Chocolate Cherry Cake, and Candy Bar Cookies. Bonus! Recipes for appetizers and entertaining—plus luscious syrups and toppings—are also featured.
Owl Song at Dawn
by Emma Claire Sweeney&“Tender and unflinching, a beautifully observed novel about familial love and stoicism in the face of heartbreak.&”—Carys Bray, award-winning author of The Museum of You Maeve Maloney is a force to be reckoned with. Despite nearing 80, she keeps Sea View Lodge just as her parents did during Morecambe&’s 1950s heyday. But now only her employees and regular guests recognize the tenderness and heartbreak hidden beneath her spikiness. Until, that is, Vincent shows up. Vincent is the last person Maeve wants to see. He is the only man alive to have known her twin sister, Edie. The nightingale to Maeve&’s crow, the dawn to Maeve&’s dusk, Edie would have set her sights on the stage—all things being equal. But, from birth, things never were. If only Maeve could confront the secret past she shares with Vincent, she might finally see what it means to love and be loved—a lesson that her exuberant yet inexplicable twin may have been trying to teach her all along. Stylist Magazine Top &“Books to Read on a Staycation&” &“Funny, heartbreaking and truly remarkable.&”—Susan Barker, New York Times bestselling author &“I found the novel most poignant and tender in its depiction of disability, without a whiff of sentimentality . . . it crept under my skill and will stay there for a long time.&”—Emma Henderson, Orange Prize-shortlisted author of Grace Williams Says It Loud &“Amazing: fierce, intelligent, compassionate and deeply moving . . . an important and very beautiful book.&”—Edward Hogan, Desmond Elliot Prize-winning author of Blackmoor &“Fresh, poignant and unlike anything else.&”—Jill Dawson, Whitbread and Orange Prize-shortlisted author of The Crime Writer
Wing It!: Flavorful Chicken Wings, Sauces, and Sides
by Robert QuintanaLet your appetite take wing! Travel around the globe with recipes for every taste—from Cajun Blackened to African Piri Piri to Mole Verde and more. Chicken wings, a favorite tailgating fare and popular finger food, have moved beyond the traditional hot sauce coating and blue cheese dressing to a more sophisticated, unique palate that is sure to please your inner &“foodie.&” With a range of recipes for wings, sauces, marinades, and brines that cover local flavors such as smoke and barbecue to more exotic international spices like curry and garam masala, serious wing lovers will definitely find a new favorite.Recipes include Chinese Tea-Smoked Wings, Greek God Wings, Carnival Wings, Carnitas Chicken Wings, Yucatan Pibil Wings, Olive Wings, Garlic &“Don&’t Even Think About Kissing Me&” Wings, and more.
Sizzle in Hell's Kitchen: Ethnic Recipes from Restaurants of New York City's Ninth Avenue Neighborhood
by Carliss Retif PondTake a culinary tour through one of New York City&’s most diverse and delicious neighborhoods with traditional recipes from around the world. Hell's Kitchen is internationally renowned for the way its diverse communities are reflected in its incredible restaurants, many of which have been in the same families for generations. Sizzle in Hell&’s Kitchen collects recipes from a variety of the neighborhood&’s most iconic eateries including Barbetta, Chez Josephine, El Azteca, La Kabbr, Zanzibar, and many others. Here you&’ll find dishes from these cuisines: African, Louisiana, Belgian, Brazilian, Chilean, Chinese, Cuban, Druze (Israeli), Egyptian, Ethiopian, French, German, Greek, Indian, Irish, Italian, Japanese, Mexican, Moroccan, Middle East, Puerto Rican, Russian, Spanish, Thai, Turkish, and more.
Tagged for Murder: A Pi Mystery Set In Chicago (The Dek Elstrom Mysteries #7)
by Jack FredricksonThe &“well-crafted seventh mystery featuring wily, wise-cracking Chicago PI Dek Elstrom . . . [a] delightfully eccentric detective series&” (Publishers Weekly). When the man who&’s hired Dek Elstrom disappears, the private investigator&’s search for his missing client unearths some shocking findings. The dead man is found spread-eagled on the top of a box car on an abandoned rail siding. He&’s dressed in a $2000 suit, yet half his teeth are rotten and his skin is bad. Who was he . . . and how did he end up there? When he&’s offered an exorbitant fee to photograph the scene, PI Dek Elstrom doesn&’t ask many questions. But his photos reveal something surprising: there&’s a witness to the murder, a tagger who&’s returned to the scene to paint what he saw. His work quickly disappears. What is it that the mysterious graffiti artist wants the world to know? Then a second body shows up—and the case takes a shocking new twist . . . &“There&’s a good story here, and perhaps readers as easy going as Dek won&’t mind the laid-back pace.&”—Booklist Praise for the Dek Elstrom mystery series &“An investigator with a seductive one-two punch—a delectably smart mouth and a delightfully nimble brain.&”—William Kent Krueger, New York Times bestselling author &“Elstrom has lost none of his initial appeal.&”—The New York Times &“With a gripping plot and a quirky but determined hero, The Confessors&’ Club represents another fine effort from an author who excels at every requirement of the genre—and then some.&”—Richmond Times-Dispatch
Lincoln's Final Hours: Conspiracy, Terror, and the Assassination of America's Greatest President
by Kathryn Canavan&“Will startle and enthrall even the most hard-core of Lincoln aficionados.&” ―Erik Larson, #1 New York Times–bestselling author of The Splendid and the Vile When John Wilkes Booth fired his derringer point-blank into President Abraham Lincoln's head, he set in motion a series of dramatic consequences that would upend the lives of ordinary Washingtonians and Americans alike. In a split second, the story of a nation was changed. During the hours that followed, America's future would hinge on what happened in a cramped back bedroom at Petersen&’s Boardinghouse, directly across the street from Ford&’s Theatre. There, a twenty-three-year-old surgeon—fresh out of medical school—struggled to keep the president alive while Mary Todd Lincoln moaned at her husband&’s bedside. Lincoln&’s Final Hours takes a magnifying glass to the last moments of the president&’s life and the impact his murder had on a country still reeling from a bloody civil war. This fast-paced, thoroughly researched account not only furnishes a glimpse into John Wilkes Booth&’s personal and political motivations but illuminates the stories of ordinary people whose lives were changed forever by the assassination.Lincoln's Final Hours moves beyond the well-known traditional accounts of the assassination, offering readers a front-row seat to the drama and horror of Lincoln&’s death by putting them in the shoes of the audience in Ford&’s Theatre that dreadful evening. Through careful narration of the twists of fate that placed the president in harm&’s way, of the plotting conversations Booth had with his accomplices, and of the immediate aftermath of the assassination, Kathryn Canavan illustrates how a single night changed the course of history.