Local NewsApril 6, 2024

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“The House of Last Resort” by Christopher Golden

Set in a nearly abandoned Italian town of Becchina, this chilling horror novel follows American couple Tommy and Kate Puglisi. Eager to rebuild the crumbling town, Becchina’s mayor is selling abandoned homes to buyers all around the world. Tommy and Kate jump at the opportunity to buy one of these homes and return to the hometown of Tommy’s grandparents, but they quickly realize their new house has more secrets than meets the eye.

“The Ghosts of Beatrice Bird” by Louisa Morgan

Beatrice Bird has a gift. She has been surrounded by ghosts since she was a child and as she’s grown older, her ability has only grown stronger. In a desperate attempt to run away from her unwelcome company, she decides to move to a remote island, but before long, she realizes her gift is still needed.

“Family Family” by Laurie Frankel

Actress India Allwood is set to star in a new movie about adoption and tragedy, but as an adoptive mother herself, she doesn’t appreciate the movie’s message about the pain and regret often associated with adoption. She decides to tell her story to a local journalist and opens up about her experience. She quickly realizes her mistake, however, as the media picks up the story and accusations begin to fly.

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“The Girl in the Eagle’s Talon: A Girl with the Dragon Tattoo” by Karin Smirnoff

In a gripping thriller set in Sweden’s far north, Lisbeth Salander becomes the guardian of her niece, Svala, uncovering a criminal-led gold rush fueled by untapped natural resources. Salander emerges as a last hope in the face of looming threats from global corporations and a mysterious disappearance.

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“Judgment Prey: A Lucas Davenport and Virgil Flowers Novel” by John Sandford

Lucas Davenport and Virgil Flowers join forces to solve the brutal murders of wealthy federal judge, Alex Sand, and his two young sons in St. Paul, unraveling a complex case that leads them to investigate potential motives and navigate unexpected obstacles in their pursuit of justice. Faced with mounting public pressure and stonewalled by unlikely forces, Davenport and Flowers tenaciously chase every lead to uncover the truth behind the unsolvable crime.

“The Devil’s Ransom: A Pike Logan Novel” by Brad Taylor

In Taylor’s latest explosive thriller, former special forces officer Pike Logan races against time to thwart an insidious attack orchestrated by a man with intimate knowledge of America’s secrets. As Logan gets entangled in a broader mystery involving a ransomware attack connected to the Taliban, he discovers that the real threat is a former NSA specialist aiming to disrupt the global balance of power.

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“Heroes of the Water Monster” by Brian Young

Family, adventure, and mythology collide in this exciting new middle-grade novel. Follow Nathan and Edward in this Indigenous fantasy as they try to track down the entity responsible for stealing water from Navajo Nation. Available in print.

“Conjure Island” by Eden Royce

When 11-year-old Delphinia is sent to live with her great-grandmother in South Carolina, she’s not initially on board. But once Del gets settled and begins to understand the magic Nana Rose wields, she’s immersed in a world brimming with secrets and strange creatures with even stranger abilities. Available in print.

“It’s Tough to Be Tiny: The Secret Life of Small Creatures” by Kim Ryall Woolcock

Jump into the exciting world of micro animals, and learn for yourself what it’s like to be tiny. Learn how these small creatures survive in a big world, what they eat, and how they live. Available in print.

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