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Pigeon-Blood Red
An action-packed crime thriller, Pigeon-Blood Red follows Rico, an underworld enforcer on a relentless chase after Robert, a desperate gambler who has stolen a priceless…
Take My Hand
A powerful and thought-provoking novel inspired by true historical events, Take My Hand by Dolen Perkins Valdez is a deeply emotional read that sheds light…
Next of Kin
A gripping and emotional courtroom drama, Next of Kin follows the harrowing case of an aunt who makes an unthinkable mistake, forgetting her three-year-old…
The Drift
A gripping, claustrophobic thriller set in a post-apocalyptic world, The Drift by C.J. Tudor is an intense survival story that keeps you guessing until the…
Mixed Signals
Some books arrive in your life at just the right time, and for me, Mixed Signals was one of them. Layla Dupree is Lovelight Farms’…
The House in the Pines
At 18, Maya was captivated by Frank, a mysterious young man working at her local library. She became so infatuated that she neglected her…
Camp Zero
Camp Zero presents a chilling vision of a dystopian future where climate disaster has reshaped the world. While the wealthy live in floating cities,…
What Have We Done
Years ago, they were troubled kids at Savior House, a group home run by a sinister man and his equally shady son. Now, they’ve…
Two for the Road
Romance, adventure, and self-discovery intertwine in Chantel Guertin’s heartwarming novel, Two for the Road. Gigi, a hopeless romantic, spends her days lost in love…
None of This Is True
Hi, I’m your birthday twin! While celebrating her forty-fifth birthday at a local pub, Alix, a well-known podcaster, unexpectedly crosses paths with Josie, a…
Bye, Baby
Carola Lovering delivers a gripping exploration of toxic friendships in Bye, Baby. While I initially expected a fast-paced thriller, what I found was an…
Someone Is Always Watching
Do you want to do something bad? Blythe, Gabrielle, Tucker, and Tanya have always shared a tight bond, until an incident drove a wedge…
Homecoming by Kate Morton
In 1959, the town of Tambilla is shaken by an unspeakable tragedy – a family is found dead on Christmas Eve, leaving behind more…
Fresh Ink Shelf
The Last Nuclear War by HAZEM ABDELMOWLA
By Hazem Abdelmowla
In a fractured world reborn from viral ruins, energy is scarce and power is currency. Mousa, a gifted child adrift in a society ruled by influence and decay, questions everything
Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros
By Rebecca Yarros
Book 1 of 3: The Empyrean - Onyx Storm - Enter the brutal and elite world of a war college for dragon riders from #1 New York Times bestselling author
Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros
By Rebecca Yarros
Book 2 of 3: The Empyrean - Iron Flame - Enter the brutal and elite world of a war college for dragon riders from #1 New York Times bestselling author
The Housemaid Is Watching by Freida McFadden
By Freida McFadden
Book 3 of 3: The Housemaid: A twisting, pulse-pounding thriller from Freida McFadden, the New York Times bestselling author of The Housemaid and The Coworker.
The Housemaid’s Secret by Freida McFadden
By Freida McFadden
Book 2 of 3: The Housemaid: An unbelievably twisty read that will have you glued to the pages late into the night.
Eastern Shadows by Peter Nordgren
By Peter Nordgren
Eastern Shadows is a gritty, haunting reflection on the duality of human nature, and the lengths one is willing to go to hide their darkest secrets, all while peeling back
Good Girl: A Novel
By Aria Aber
A story of love and family, raves and Kafka, staying up all night and surviving the mistakes of youth, Good Girl is the virtuosic debut novel by a celebrated young poet and,