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Thrillers and Suspense February 2018
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New to the area? Looking to meet new friends? Come out for an afternoon of fun and socializing in this fast paced low-key program. Stay for some coffee and treats, and conversation. This program is intended for those ages 55+ Registration required - Register online or call 905-372-9271 x 6210
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| The Woman in the Window by A.J. FinnWhat it's about: Anna Fox, agoraphobic and alcoholic (which doesn't mix well with her medications), likes to sit by the window and spy on her neighbors. When she sees what looks like a murder, no one will take her seriously. In fact, they claim the victim doesn't even exist.
Why you might like it: With plenty of references to thriller novels and films, this is a pop culture paradise for fans of Paula Hawkins' The Girl on the Train or Hitchcock's Rear Window.
Book buzz: Interest has been swirling around this debut since it was announced; there's already a film in development. |
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| The Wife Between Us by Greer Hendricks and Sarah PekkanenWhat it's about: Told from the perspective of three adults -- wealthy, charming Richard, his shattered ex-wife, and his sweet young fiancée -- this novel calls everything into question.
Why you might like it: After a leisurely start, the fast-paced plot, complex relationships, and hair-raising twists make for addictive reading along the lines of Clare Mackintosh's I Let You Go.
Book buzz: The Wife Between Us is slated for big-screen treatment, and the coauthors are already at work on their next collaboration. |
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Count to ten : A Private Novel
by James Patterson
Summoned by the head of the world's top investigation agency to join a new office in Delhi, former Private India head Santosh Wagh struggles to set aside his personal demons before tackling a case involving murderously corrupt authorities and human remains found at a government site. Co-written by a #1 best-selling author.
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| Grist Mill Road by Christopher J. YatesWhat it's about: In this dark, chilling literary tale, a terrible crime in the woods links Patrick, Hannah, and Matthew together -- and 26 years later, when all three come together once more, the results are devastating.
Is it for you? After a brutally savage opening scene, each of the players provides their version of what happened, providing layers of complexity and plenty of psychological insight into all three damaged characters. |
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The girl before : a novel
by J P. Delaney
Seizing a unique opportunity to rent a one-of-a-kind house, a damaged young woman falls in love with the enigmatic architect who designed the residence, unaware that she is following in the footsteps of a doomed former tenant.
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Say nothing : a novel
by Brad Parks
When their children are abducted by a man who blackmails them to follow instructions at the risk of the children's lives, a judge and his wife endure a terrorizing ordeal of no-holds-barred deceit and bond-breaking suspicions. By the award-winning author of The Player.
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The river at night
by Erica Ferencik
Struggling with a soul-crushing job, a beloved sibling's death and a divorce, Wini joins her friends on a hiking and rafting trip only to become stranded away from their survival gear and targeted by sinister rescuers who force the women to reconsider their loyalties and secrets.
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| The Lost Ones by Sheena KamalStarring: Nora Watts, a First Nations Vancouver resident and recovering alcoholic who keeps people at arm's length.
What it's about: Asked to investigate a teen's disappearance, Nora learns that the missing girl is the daughter she gave up for adoption 15 years ago. At first reluctant to get involved, Nora throws herself into the case, reviving painful memories of the darkest time in her life and putting her life now, such as it is, at risk.
Why you might like it: Though Nora's not a warm character, you'll admire her tenacity and dry humor, and while The Lost Ones is a violent read, winter in Vancouver is beautifully evoked. |
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