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Moon Called by Patricia Briggs
Enter the world of Mercy Thompson, a female mechanic who just so happens to be a shape-shifter that turns into a coyote. Despite the fact that she was raised by werewolves, Mercy leads a relatively normal day-to-day existence, fixing cars and minding her own business. But when a young werewolf under her employment ends up dead on her doorstep, things get complicated. A must read for Sookie Stackhouse fans. Urban Fantasy.
The House at Sugar Beach: In Search of a Lost African Childhood by Helene Cooper
What is it like to lead a privileged life in a war-torn country? Helene Cooper tells of her childhood growing up in Liberia until she and her family were forced by a coup to leave their African home for the American South. Years later she returns to Liberia, searching for a better understanding of her own history and the adopted sister her family was tragically forced to leave behind. Autobiography.
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Haunted Ground by Erin Hart
Archaeologist Cormac Maguire finds himself entangled in a mystery of the past when the head of beautiful red-headed woman is found in an Irish country-side bog. Assisted by pathologist Nora Gavin, Maguire soon realizes there is more to this mystery than meets the eye when a woman and her son also go missing. Contemporary Mystery.
When Corruption Was King by Robert Cooley
The true story of a mob attorney who goes undercover to help bring down the very people he had once helped escape the law. This book is a true page-turner and an insightful look into the underbelly of Chicago. True Crime.
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The Passage by Justin Cronin
In the near future, the military attempts to manipulate a virus in an effort to create the perfect warrior--but something goes wrong. The United States is thrown into a state of emergency as the virus quickly spreads, turning humans into unrecognizable creatures with vampire-like qualities. This epic read draws you into its world, no holds barred, and you will find yourself having a difficult time putting it down. Good for fans of The Stand by Stephen King or The Road by Cormac McCarthy. Apocalyptic Fiction.
