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Pub. Date
2024
Language
English
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The White Lotus meets Agatha Christie in this bold novel from a #1 New York Times bestselling author: a recent divorcee's exclusive Big Sur resort vacation unravels when she discovers a dead body on the day of a wedding.
Ellery Wainwright is alone at the edge of the world.
She and her husband, Luke, were supposed to spend their twentieth wedding anniversary together at the luxurious Resort at Broken Point in...
Ellery Wainwright is alone at the edge of the world.
She and her husband, Luke, were supposed to spend their twentieth wedding anniversary together at the luxurious Resort at Broken Point in...
3) Eruption
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Publisher
Not Supplied
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
A history-making volcanic eruption is about to destroy the Big Island of Hawaii. But a secret held for decades by the military is more terrifying than the volcano.
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Publisher
Not Supplied
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
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In a kingdom gripped by turmoil, privileged seventeen-year-old Iseul defies danger to rescue her sister Suyeon from the absolute power of tyrannical King Yeonsan, while Prince Daehyun, desperate to overthrow his despotic half-brother, forms an uneasy alliance with Iseul, leading them to join forces in a perilous gamble against the oppressive regime.
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Series
Elatsoe volume 0.5
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Not Supplied
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"Shane works with her mother and their ghost dogs, tracking down missing persons even when their families can't afford to pay. Their own family was displaced from their traditional home years ago following a devastating flood and the loss of Shane's father and her grandparents. They don't think they'll ever get their home back. Then Shane's mother and a local boy go missing, after a strange interaction with a fairy ring. Shane, her brother, her friends,...
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Series
Publisher
CROOKED LANE BOOKS
Pub. Date
2024
Language
English
Formats
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Outer Banks librarian Lucy is working on an art show at the library when paintings–and people–start to go missing, in this 11th Lighthouse Library mystery from national bestselling author Eva Gates.
When a traveling show of impressionist art comes to Nags Head, North Carolina, librarian Lucy and the staff at the Bodie Island Lighthouse Library are inspired to create an educational display about art history. Their launch of the...
When a traveling show of impressionist art comes to Nags Head, North Carolina, librarian Lucy and the staff at the Bodie Island Lighthouse Library are inspired to create an educational display about art history. Their launch of the...
Author
Series
Scarlet and Ivy volume 5
Publisher
HarperCollins Children's Books
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"It?s the start of term for Scarlet and Ivy, and the girls are intrigued by a fascinating new girl, Ebony. She?s as enchanting as she is mysterious, and quickly, most of the younger girls appear to be under her spell. But rumours swirl like ghosts around Ebony, and not all of them are friendly. And when a prank on All Hallow?s Eve goes horribly wrong, it?s Ebony who gets the blame. Scarlet and Ivy aren?t so sure. There might be more to Ebony than...
Author
Series
Scarlet and Ivy volume 3
Publisher
Sourcebooks Jabberwocky
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"For twin sisters Scarlet and Ivy, boarding school has been a horrid mix of murderous headmasters, painful punishments, and vicious classmates. But it's a new year, and things are looking up. The kindly Mrs. Knight is in charge, their classmates have been civil, and the weather is even brightening up. Unfortunately, when their beloved ballet teacher, Miss Finch, suddenly disappears and strange Madame Zelda takes her place, freakish things start happening....
Author
Series
Publisher
Harlequin Audio
Pub. Date
2024
Language
English
Description
"Strap in for a hilarious and satisfying ride." —Terry Fallis, bestselling author of Operation Angus
A once-famous TV sleuth
An amateur theater production
An onstage murder
A town full of suspects...
Miranda Abbott, once known for the crime-solving, karate-chopping church pastor she played on network television, has hit hard times. She's facing ruin when a mysterious...
A once-famous TV sleuth
An amateur theater production
An onstage murder
A town full of suspects...
Miranda Abbott, once known for the crime-solving, karate-chopping church pastor she played on network television, has hit hard times. She's facing ruin when a mysterious...
Author
Series
Scarlet and Ivy volume 4
Publisher
HarperCollins Children's Book
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
"It?s summer, and the students of Rookwood School are thrilled to learn of a special trip to Shady Pines Hotel on the shores of Lake Seren. But the old hotel and the waters of the lake are covering up dark secrets. And when mysterious things start happening to hotel guests, it seems that a malicious new threat is haunting Scarlet and Ivy. Locals say that at night you can hear the ringing of the church bells and see lights under the lake. Could it...
13) Jetpack attack
Author
Series
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pub. Date
2019
Language
English
Description
After discovering that a high-speed personal jetpack has been commissioned by an evil enterprise to be a thieving tool, Carmen Sandiego swoops in to retrieve it, in a book that allows readers to make choices that determine the path of the narrative.
Author
Series
Scarlet and Ivy volume 2
Publisher
Sourcebooks Jabberwocky
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
"At the bidding of their cold-hearted stepmother, twin sisters Scarlet and Ivy are sentenced to board for a year at Rookwood School. The headmaster is cruel, the hallways are drafty, and there seems to be a thief afoot. When the finger of suspicion is pointed at Scarlet, she'll do whatever it takes to clear her name?including some late-night detective work. But in the darkness of Rookwood, mysteries of the past come to light. The walls are talking...
15) The big nowhere
Author
Publisher
Mysterious Press
Pub. Date
[1988]
Language
English
Description
"Los Angeles, 1950 Red crosscurrents: the Commie Scare and a string of brutal mutilation killings. Gangland intrigue and Hollywood sleaze. Three cops caught in a hellish web of ambition, perversion, and deceit. Danny Upshaw is a Sheriff's deputy stuck with a bunch of snuffs nobody cares about; they're his chance to make his name as a cop...and to sate his darkest curiosities. Mal Considine is D.A.'s Bureau brass. He's climbing on the Red Scare bandwagon...
Author
Series
Publisher
Annie's
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
As April descends on the harbor town of Nantucket, bookshop owner Meagan Poe embraces the promise of fresh starts--beginning with the first book club meeting at Rose Cottage Books. She soon discovers that the few but mighty inaugural members bring big personalities and plenty of new revelations to break the ice. Married for two years to the love of her life, Olivia James has uncovered information about her husband that makes her question everything...
Author
Series
Rose Cottage book club volume 2
Publisher
Annie's
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
The start of summer on Nantucket brings fresh opportunities and a dash of drama for the island's newest resident, Luke Harris. With his law office set up next to Rose Cottage Books, he's ready and eager for business. His first client, Stella Jones, contacts him with an unusual request. Her son-in-law, a successful stand-up comedian, gets many laughs at her expense. She's tired of being his comedic victim and wants to sue for defamation. As Luke tries...
Author
Series
Rose Cottage Book Club volume 3
Publisher
Annie's
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
Nantucket is a place for the stars when the yearly film festival comes to town. As the festival's volunteer coordinator, bookshop owner Meagan Poe works hard to make sure each event runs smoothly. She's so busy preparing for it all that she has little time to think clearly, let alone wonder why Luke Harris, the attorney next door, is hanging around so much, trying to grab her attention. Meanwhile, Avery Sheridan's niece Eliza comes to visit for the...
19) Written in time
Author
Series
Rose Cottage book club volume 5
Publisher
Annie's
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
During an unusual summer heat wave on Nantucket, bookshop owner Meagan Poe browses the rooms of an estate sale with her grandmother, Nell. The older woman is grieving the loss of a good friend, while Meagan misses her boyfriend, who is visiting a friend in Ohio. During the sale, Nell stumbles upon a sailor rag doll, which makes both women smile. Nell decides there's no better place for it than at Meagan's nautical-themed bookstore, Rose Cottage Books....
Author
Series
Rose Cottage book club volume 7
Publisher
Annie's
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
To keep customers visiting Rose Cottage Books as the off-season begins, shop owner Meagan Poe hosts the Harvest of Books fundraiser, a monthlong initiative that supports local teachers and boosts sales. The finale is scheduled to be an evening with best-selling author Christina Rossi. But when Christina cancels unexpectedly, Meagan and the Rose Cottage Book Club must find a worth alternative. Meanwhile, Meagan suspects there's more to Christina's...