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Books To Read If You Like E. L. James

Are you eagerly waiting for Darker, the sexy new installment in the Fifty Shades of Grey series? Are you tempted by steamy bad boys and billionaires? Do tales of dark romance get your heart racing? Then we certainly have a treat for you! These brand new contemporary romance novels are the perfect way for you to get in the mood while you wait for the steamy new release by E. L. James!

Books To Read If You Like E. L. James


The Mask

Alice Ward

Release Date: November 12, 2017

Jewel is an elite men's club that offers to fulfill any fantasy... for a price. As a billionaire e-commerce entrepreneur, I'm expected to take my clients there but I never partake in the fantasies. That was until I saw The Butterfly. I want her and can't stop thinking about her. But this beauty behind the mask isn't for sale.

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Spider

Ilsa Madden-Mills

Release Date: November 11, 2017

His name is Spider but I only knew him as the gorgeous stranger that sat next to me on the plane. I had no idea who he really was... a British rock star... my stepbrother. People warned me about him. They said he was ruthless and cold. That he'd leave me with a broken heart. Maybe I should have listened to them.

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Motorhead

Lauren Landish

Release Date: November 8, 2017

Everyone in town knows to stay away from me. But they don't know me. Don't understand what I've seen and what I've done. My neighbor obviously didn't get the memo. She's a firecracker with dangerous curves and a smart mouth. I can't help but imagine what she's like in bed. We couldn't be more different, but somehow she sees through me and sparks fly. I should warn her that it's not safe to be with me, but I'm tempted to take her for a ride.

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Damaged

Willow Winters

Release Date: November 13, 2017

I married the bad boy with the tattoos and the look in his eyes that told me he was bad news. I knew what I was getting myself into but I couldn't say no. He owned me with his forceful touch. But that was then. Now I've moved on and grown up. But he's still the man I married. Dangerous and sexy as sin, he attracts the wrong kind of temptations. The kind that split up marriages. I did this to myself and I don't know how I'll survive.

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Falling for the Beast

Angela Blake

Release Date: November 10, 2017

My father got into deep trouble. The only way to help him was to go to the billionaire Mr. Rousseau. The embodiment of raw manliness, he has the body of a beast. No... he was a wolf. He agreed to wipe my Father's debt and responsibility in exchange for something... me. He is a monster, but I can't stop thinking about him and that beastly body.

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Defiant Queen

Meghan March

Release Date: November 14, 2017

I was the payment of a debt. Now I am his entertainment. His toy. I know I should hate him, but my body betrays me every time he walks into the room. I want him and fear him at the same time. Now my head is at war with my body, but I will not surrender. I won't show weakness. I will get out of this bargain with my heart and soul intact.

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Books To Read If You Like Historical Fiction | Fall 2017

Are you looking for an enthralling new literary read that transports you through history? Do you want something that not only entertains you as a reader but lets you experience a different culture and time period? These latest Historical Fiction releases from bestselling authors like B.G. Cousins, Janet Fitch, Ken Follett, Isabel Allende, should be just what you are looking for!

Books To Read If You Like Historical Fiction | Fall 2017


The Great Celt

B.G. Cousins

Release Date: October 3, 2017

Muscovy 1460. Weary from years in combat, veteran mercenary Connor Rainey heads to the Land of the Rus in search of a new home. But what he finds is anything but peaceful. Ivan III has set in motion a plan to unite the fractured land but is surrounded by enemies. When Connor arrives he brings knowledge of new weapons and information of enemies to the west. After an assassination attempt on Ivan is foiled by Rainey, he is rewarded with the lands of a Boyar. Along with the boyar's fiery daughter who is unwilling to surrender her birthright.

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The Revolution of Marina M.

Janet Fitch

Release Date: November 7, 2017

St. Petersburg, 1916. Marina Makarova aches to break free from her genteel life, a life which is about the be upended by the forces of history. Marina will join the marches for workers' rights, fall in love with a radical young poet, and betray everything she holds dear, before being betrayed in turn.

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A Column of Fire

Ken Follett

Release Date: September 12, 2017

The Washington Post describes Ken Follett’s new novel as “Absorbing and impossible to resist.” A Column of Fire is the next installment in the International bestselling author’s epic saga set in the fictional town of Kingsbridge during the Middle Ages. Taking place during one of the most turbulent and revolutionary times in history, this novel is said to be one of Follett’s most exciting and ambitious works yet.

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In the Midst of Winter

Isabel Allende

Release Date: October 31, 2017

Isabel Allende returns with a new novel about three very different people who are brought together. It journeys from present-day Brooklyn to Guatemala in the recent past to 1970s Chile and Brazil. This novel explores timely issues of human rights and the plight of immigrants and refugees. According to Jonathan Yardley from The Washington Post, it embraces the cause of “humanity, and it does so with passion, humor, and wisdom that transcend politics”.

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Estrid

Johanne Hilderbrandt

Release Date: October 17, 2017

Queen Sigrid just wants her children to fulfill their destiny. Her son, Olaf, is to become the heir to the Kingdom of Svealand. While her daughter, Estrid, is promised to Hel, the Norse goddess of death. But Olafs ascension is questioned and a battle for control ensues between Christian kingdoms and pagan clans.

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Mrs. Osmond

John Banville

Release Date: November 7, 2017

This new novel is from the Man Booker Prize-winning author of The Sea, and expands the story of Isabel Archer, the heroine from The Portrait of a Lady by Henry James. Banville's novel expands on her story and takes her into unexpected territory.

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New Book Releases Week of November 14

Are you on the lookout for some new and exciting reads? This week we have a host of new book releases that are perfect additions for your library. Romance fans that want a new love story can dive into the latest from Alice Ward, Willow Winters, Lauren Landish, Ilsa Madden-Mills, and Angela Blake. If you're in the mood for an enlightening literary fiction read then new releases from B.G. Cousins and Joan Silber are for you. There's some blockbuster Science Fiction releases from the buzzy authors Jamie McFarlane and Andy Weir! There's also thrilling new mysteries by Jennifer Harlow, Janet Evanovich, David Baldacci. Check out all of these and many more in our new book releases list below!

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Interview with Jamie McFarlane, author of On a Pale Ship

What can you tell us about your new release, On a Pale Ship?

On a Pale Ship came from an idea that took seed when I started thinking about how major injuries (amputations and the like) would be treated in the far future. For me – the future isn't just about how can we take what we have and make it better – it's more interesting if we look for that quantum leap forward. So in the case of limb replacement, what if the new limbs weren't just good substitutes, but what if they were substantially better – but only in some cases. Drop an evil genius on top of this and all of a sudden, we have genetic experimentation and super soldiers popping up everywhere.

What or who inspired you to become an author?

One of my favorite childhood memories was a conversation I had with my belated mother. I recall saying to her that I could write stories and that I even had some that I was thinking about. She challenged me to make good on that idea and I promised her (at the age of thirteen or so) that 'I sure would.' It was a promise I promptly forgot about as I went about the rest of my life. It wasn't until I was about to turn 50 that Amazon made independent writing a possibility and I decided it was time to make good on that promise. I like to think Mom knows I did.

What's the last book you read?

I've jumped hard into post-apocalyptic fiction. I think the last book I finished was 'Locker Nine' by Franklin Horton. Either that or 'Opus Odyssey' by Boyd Craven.

Who is your favorite fictional character from literature?

So many to choose from, but John Greystoke aka Tarzan.

What's a typical day like for you?

Writing days are reasonably well organized. I start right away in the morning when I wake up and get settled behind the computer before my wife wakes up. My goal is to get some writing in before she does, but I don't mind being distracted by business things, if they're pressing. After breakfast, I like to get right to writing, the goal being 2 scenes (about 2/3s of a chapter) by lunch with another scene after lunch. Once I get a chapter done in the day – I consider everything else to be gravy and I'll allow myself to be distracted by other issues.

If you could have dinner with anyone, alive or dead, who would you choose and why?

I think everyone would love to have dinner with a loved one that's passed so I'll mention it, but also let it rest. I think I'd like to spend time with Elon Musk. Here's a guy who thinks big and seems to be constrained by very little, including his imagination. As far as I can tell, he's going to drag us into the future, no matter how hard we resist.

What scene in On a Pale Ship was your favorite to write?

It's a small, mostly inconsequential scene about halfway in. There's an antihero named Jimmy Bang. He comes across as a cheesy, cardboard cutout cowboy. Hiding from responsibility, he's opened up a western melodrama, of which he's the star and does trick shooting. It was fun writing a mini-western in the middle of a space opera.

Do you have a motto, quote or philosophy you live by?

Everyone has a life story that's worth listening to.

Jamie McFarlane is the author of the new book On a Pale Ship.

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Interview with Angela Blake, author of Falling for the Beast

What can you tell us about your new release, Falling for the Beast?

It's inspired from a love and obsession with Disney movies!

What or who inspired you to become an author?

I love entertaining people. And I do love the written word. It's also always been very therapeutic for me to write. Drains the stress right out of me.

You're hosting a literary dinner party. Which three writers are invited?

Amy Brent, Rye Hart, and J.K. Rowling.

Which books would we be surprised to find on your shelves?

Harry Potter (of course), the Twilight series and Dan Brown's entire collection.

What is a typical day like for you?

Get woken by my toddler climbing into my bed. Get up to my 1-year old. Get them sorted for the day with food and dressed. And if I don't have other plans, get straight on to the laptop in my pajamas and get to work! Hopefully if hubby is home that day (he works away), we can eat dinner together, put the kids to bed (eventually) then curl up with the sexiest new release romance from the Amazon Top 100, and fall asleep dreaming about my next characters.

BAM. You're a superhero. What's your superpower?

Reading minds!

What scene in Falling for the Beast was your favorite to write?

Definitely the introductory scene where we meet the Beast for the first time. I love trying to get the reader to see him through my eyes.

Do you have a motto, quote or philosophy you live by?

Always remember to stop and smell the roses.

Angela Blake is the author of the new book Falling for the Beast. 

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Interview with Ilsa Madden-Mills, author of Spider

What can you tell us about your new release, Spider?

Spider is an emotional standalone about a British rock star and the woman he can’t forget.

What or who inspired you to become an author?

Great question. My biggest inspiration is simply the way I grew up in a house full of books from all types of authors, ranging from Stephen King, Barbara Cartland, Louis L’amour to F. Scott Fitzgerald.

In college, I dabbled in writing but never fully committed to it. It wouldn’t be until several years later, after teaching high school English and working briefly as a librarian, that I took the plunge and self-published my first book Very Bad Things.

You're hosting a literary dinner party. Which three writers are invited?

Stephen King because…hello…he’s a horror freak and I love his brain. He’s also an expert on the craft of writing, and I’d love to know how he overcomes writer’s block.

George R. R. Martin to ask him why he kills people I love. I wouldn’t ask him when the next book is coming out. Ha.

Since I love British Literature, my last guest would be William Shakespeare, the greatest playwright of all time—Romeo and Juliet, be still my heart. He has to show up in attire from his time period, of course, and I’d want to hear about his personal life (we don’t know much about him), his inspirations, his politics, his lovers, and the Globe Theatre.

What books are currently on your night stand?

Only one:  Emotional Beats: How to Easily Convert your Writing into Palpable Feelings by Nicholas Rossis.

What is a typical day like for you?

A typical day for me is waking up and getting my kids off to school. After that, I throw myself into writing. On a productive day, I’ll get a run in at the park.

If you had an extra hour each day, how would you spend it?

Sleep. Duh.

What scene in Spider was your favorite to write?

I love the scene on the airplane. The heroine, Rose, is terrified of flying and the plane has horrible turbulence. Spider, who’s sitting next to her yet doesn’t know her, comforts her by distracting her with crazy questions—and a kiss. He’s a flawed hero who makes a lot of mistakes, but at his core, he’s a beautiful soul.

Do you have a motto, quote or philosophy you live by?

“You’re always one decision away from a totally different life…” Not sure who said that but it reminds me that ultimately we are responsible for our own happiness.

Ilsa Madden-Mills is the author of the new book Spider. 

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Books To Read If You Like Andy Weir

After spending most of his life as a computer programmer, Andy Weir skyrocketed to fame when his debut novel, The Martian, was adapted into a film of the same name by Ridley Scott, starring Matt Damon. Now a #1 New York Times Bestselling Author, Weir has just released his latest blockbuster novel, Artemis. If you are a fan of the work of Andy Weir or are just looking to set off on a journey through space, check out these new releases in Science Fiction!

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On a Pale Ship

Jamie McFarlane

Release Date: October 30, 2017

Dorian Anino thought her research finding of the "hero-gene" would change the world.  Her discovery taught her and her team that it was possible for some humans to have incredible strength, speed, and agility. Unfortunately, they soon discover that these powers only develop for those on the brink of death. The team is devastated by the news... except for Dorian's protege, who decides to poison the water supply to create more heroes.

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The Complete Circuit Trilogy

Rhett C. Bruno

Release Date: October 31, 2017

Experience the entire Circuit science fiction trilogy in one epic collection... Earth is dying. But humanity may survive thanks to the Circuit, a string of colonies across the solar system that can be mined for vital resources. A powerful religious faction called the New Earth Tribunal was formed to rule the Circuit, but after a string of seemingly random attacks, it seems someone is out to challenge their rule.

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Armada

G.P. Hudson

Release Date: October 25, 2017

The eighth book in the bestselling Pike Chronicles... Admiral John Pike has finally found the Builders in the Andromeda Galaxy. With promises of help against the evil Erinyie, he embarks on the journey home. But unknown enemies lurk in the darkness. Will Jon Pike and his warship make it home in one piece? Or will he arrive only to find death and destruction?

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Echoes of Angels

Matt Larkin

Release Date: November 2, 2017

The ancient angels saved and then enslaved humanity. Yet 500 years after they vanished, humanity still obeys them. Professor Rachel Jordan dares to defy 3000 years of angelic doctrine and teaches how they were never the saviors they claimed to be. The Redeemers branded her a heretic, so she fled to the edge of civilized space to search for the Sefer Reziel and save humanity from eternal servitude.

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Nemesis

Ken Lozito

Release Date: October 25, 2017

The New Earth received a message from Earth seven years ago... a warning. First there was a global pandemic, then a new species emerged. They had seven years to prepare but now they are coming for the colony. Most don't believe it, but Connor knows they must get ready to fight.

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Cloak of War

Casey Calouette

Release Date: October 18, 2017

Karl Jager thought his Spaceship Command degree would land him a cushy job flying a freighter. Instead, he finds himself drafted as a junior officer on the frontlines. When he loses his first major fleet engagement, Karl finds himself adrift in space on a dying hulk. His only hope for survival comes from a half-mad captain, who might be his greatest mentor or worst enemy. Possibly both.

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Interview with B.G. Cousins, author of The Great Celt

What can you tell us about your new release, The Great Celt?

The Great Celt is my second novel. When I was writing my first book, I didn't envision it to be the beginning of a series, but as it progressed, i continued to add things that indicated some interesting history I could write stories around. Once the Locket was finished, I had to decide whether to write a sequel or delve into some of the historical points and go back in time. I started to read extensively about Ivan the Great and it turns out he was a very fascinating guy in a time of petty princes who didn't have as much power as kings back in western Europe had. Plopping my Rainey character and his sword down into that was exciting as the beginnings of the nation of Russia was just starting to form.

What's the last book you read?

I'm currently reading two books. One is called "Luther's Fortress" by James Reston Jr., about Martin Luther and the beginnings of the Reformation in the early 16th Century. The second book is "The Brothers" by Stephen Kinzer, about Foster and Allan Dulles and their effects on American foreign policy during and after the Second World War. Both books are research for future books I'll be writing. Historical accuracy is very important to me.

What fictional literary world would you most like to visit?

Oh, I'd be more inclined to visit a real historical world, such as the Scottish Highlands during the '45 or during Robert the Bruce's time. England after the Roman legions left would also be fascinating.

Say you're the host of a literary talk show. Who would be your first guest? What would you want to ask them?

I think I'd like to interview Bernard Cornwell. I'd want to ask how he translates his historical research into such fine stories.

What's your favorite thing about writing?

Letting my imagination wander. I write in scenes and linking the scenes together into a coherent story can be so exciting, even when it really goes off the rails and I have to stop myself and go back.

BAM. You're a superhero. What's your superpower?

Time travel, for sure 🙂

What scene in The Great Celt was your favorite to write?

I think it was when Ludmilla first goes after the Chergins. She's been trained to handle herself by Connor Rainey and she arrives in Novgorod to find assassins attacking her brother's home. She decides to retaliate and discovers that a woman is not paid too much attention, allowing her to get past guards. It is where she invents the legend of Ruslan Tripensky.

Do you have a motto, quote or philosophy you live by?

The world will continue to throw you curve balls, but if you stay positive and true to yourself, you can accomplish great things.

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Books To Read If You Like Penelope Bloom

Penelope Bloom is a USA Today and Amazon Top 10 Bestselling Author of contemporary romance books. If you like your romance on the dark and steamy side, you've probably taken a peek at some of her recent bestselling releases: Knocked Up and Punished, Knocked Up by the Master, and Knocked Up by the Dom. If you're a fan of Penelope Bloom or are just in the mood for some new contemporary romance novels to lust over, these latest releases are perfect for you!

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Bad

Lp Lovell & Stevie J. Cole

Release Date: November 7, 2017

I stole her, but this cartel princess doesn't like being a pawn. She fights back when she should fear me and this defiance excites me. We are playing a twisted game of sweet threats and cruel promises. She would kill me if she got the chance, and I would ruin her if I had less control. Two bad people who want very bad things are never safe together. Some love stories have no heroes.

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Dorian

Carlos Dash

Release Date: November 7, 2017

It was meant to be a one-night-stand, but she was different. I didn't know I would fall for her and I definitely didn't know whose daughter she was. But now I can't stop thinking about her. I have spent my life afraid of falling in love and now it is too late. I must have her. She has to be mine.

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Constant Cravings

Tamara Lush

Release Date: November 1, 2017

Rafael Menendez de Aviles was my first love and my one downfall. I am shocked when he appears at my business and offers to save it. I am even more stunned by the proposition he makes: spend the next month with him, allowing him to do anything he desires. If I agree my business won't go into bankruptcy. And I'll get almost everything I desire. Opening our hearts and giving our bodies to each other again may destroy us... especially when the pain of the past and the difficult choices of the future collide.

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The Billionaire's Secret

J.S. Scott

Release Date: November 7, 2017

Xander Sinclair is out of rehab, but he's not out of the woods yet. He believes in battling his demons alone, so has secluded himself in Amesport mansion to dodge any attempted contact from his brothers. Then his new live-in housekeeper arrives. Samantha is charming, cheerful and wickedly sexy. She challenges him to leave isolation. Just as the two embark on a new relationship, Xander discovers Samantha is hiding something from him, something that could shatter the future they built together.

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Dark Promises

Winter Renshaw

Release Date: October 23, 2017

A lust for power and control runs through my veins. My father was the president of the United States of America and so was his father. The Montgomery's are born to lead and rule. We fear nothing and cower to no one. But my presidential aspirations are put on hold when my strategist says I have to settle down with a nice girl to appeal to my constituents. This is where Rowan Aldridge comes in. The plan is to use her until I secure my senatorial seat... But then I fell in love.

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Dear Everly

London Casey & Jaxson Kidman

Release Date: October 31, 2017

He promised her forever. He said he would never move on, that her memory would live through his daughter... But then something happened. She moved into the house next door and works at his daughter's preschool. She is everywhere he turns. Now his forever is changing and he is falling in love. Loving her means letting go.

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Books To Read If You Like Ruth Ware

Ruth Ware is the New York Times Bestselling Author of psychological crime thrillers The Woman in Cabin 10, The Lying Game, and In a Dark, Dark Wood. If you are in the mood for an exciting mystery, thriller & suspense novel, we think these brand new releases are perfect for you. The list includes bestselling authors Christopher Greyson, Lee Child, Iris Johansen, Wendi Corsi Staub, Michael Connelly, and John Grisham.

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The Girl Who Lived

Christopher Greyson

Release Date: November 4, 2017

Ten years ago, four people were murdered. One girl lived but no one believes her story. The police think she's crazy, her therapist thinks she's suicidal and everyone else just thinks she's a drunk. It turns out they are all right... On the anniversary of the murders, Faith Winters is released from the psychiatric hospital and returns to her hometown. Lingering echoes of survivor's guilt draws her to the bottle once again, but when she finds no solace there, she decides to track down the killer. But she soon discovers she's the one being hunted.

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The Midnight Line

Lee Child

Release Date: November 7, 2017

After stumbling upon a West Point 2005 class ring at a pawn shop in Wisconsin, Jack Reacher decides to track down the owner and return it to her. A harrowing journey soon begins where the more he learns, the more dangerous the terrain becomes. It turns out the ring was just a small link in a darker chain, as powerful forces guard a vast criminal enterprise.

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Mind Game

Iris Johansen

Release Date: October 28, 2017

Jane Macguire is back in Scotland, searching for a treasure she's been chasing for years. But she's been plagued by dreams of a girl in danger. Who is she and what is she trying to tell her? To make things worse, Seth Caleb makes a reappearance in her life and he's in trouble. Jane is now unexpectedly pulled into his world. Can she save him and the mysterious young woman in her dreams?

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Dead of Winter

Wendi Corsi Staub

Release Date: November 7, 2017

Bella Jordan just happens to be at her window as a murderer dumps his corpse into the lake acrss Valley View in Lily Dale. The killer spots her silhouette and heads straight to her door, but the superstitous gambler is interrupted by a black cat crossing his path. He vows to return because Bella saw too much. Meanwhile, a neighborhood kid looking for the cat stumbles across the killer and has premonitions of being kidnapped. When he goes missing and a body shows up in the lake, a desperate search for the missing child begins.

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Two Kinds of Truth

Michael Connelly

Release Date: October 31, 2017

While working as a volunteer for the San Francisco Police Department, Harry Bosch is called out to a murder of a young pharmacist at a drug store. As bosch and the detective squad search for clues, they are lead into a dangerous, big business world of pill mills and prescription drug abuse.

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The Rooster Bar

John Grisham

Release Date: October 24, 2017

Mark, Todd and Zola are all students at a third-tier, for-profit law school. During their third-year they start to realize something is not right. The school is so mediocre thar graduates rarely pass the bar exam, let alone get jobs. When they discover the school is actually a chain owned by a hedge-fund operator that also owns a bank specializing in student loans, they realize they have been caught up in a scam. 

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