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New at PPL Books on CD and Playaway May
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The bone tree : a novel
by Greg Iles
A follow-up to Natchez Burning finds Southern lawyer Penn Cage desperately struggling to protect his father from false charges and corrupt officers by confronting the puppet master behind the Double Eagles terrorist group.
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The Guest Cottage
by Nancy Thayer
Renting a Nantucket cottage after discovering her husband's infidelity, Sophie arrives with her children to discover that a recently widowed single father, Trevor, has also rented the house. By the best-selling author of the Hot Flash Club series. Simultaneous.
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Into the fire
by Suzanne Brockmann
Battling depression after the fatal shooting of his wife Angelina, Vinh Murphy finds solace in his friendship with Hannah Whitfield, only to discover that the FBI is hunting for a man named Murphy in connection with the murder of a neo-Nazi leader
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Kickback
by Ace Atkins
When her teenage son and other kids are imprisoned for misdemeanors, a woman hires private investigator Spenser to find the truth behind a corrupt judge's unusually hard sentencing practices for minors. By the author of Cheap Shot.
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Murder, Served Simply
by Isabella Alan
When murder interrupts an Amish-themed Christmas play, tensions between the Amish and the Englisch escalate in Rolling Brook and Angie Braddock and her knitting circle must unravel the clues to catch a twisted killer. Read by Cris Dukehart.
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No One to Trust
by Lynette Eason
Waking up one morning to discover her husband missing and three men in her home intent on finding him, Summer Abernathy learns that her husband was not the man he claimed to be before she is led into a world of organized crime in search of answers.
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Nowhere to Turn
by Lynette Eason
Although Danielle Harding thought she and her son were finally safe the day her abusive husband died, the danger has just begun as she is being tracked down by a mysterious man who believes she has something important taken by her deceased husband.
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Spring Brides : Three Novellas
by Rachel Hauck
A March bride: "Susanna Truitt (Once Upon a Prince) is three weeks from royalty. She'll soon marry King Nathaniel II of Brighton Kingdom. But when the government insists she renounce her American citizenship before the wedding, coupled with the lack of involvement by family and friends, Susanna's heart begins to doubt whether this marriage is God's plan for her"--Publisher. An April bride: "Bride-to-be Stella Carson cannot wait another day to marry soldier Marshall Henderson. But when Marshall returns home to Louisiana, it becomes clear to them both that he is not the man he used to be"--Publisher. A May bride: "Ellie Martin, a country girl living in Atlanta, has dreamed of a traditional wedding all her life, but she's missing a key ingredient to her plans for the future: a groom. Then Ellie meets Gray Whitby--at a wedding of all places. But when Ellie jeopardizes her own future for the sake of her sister, Gray feels like he'll always be second to Ellie's family. Can Ellie and Gray find their own way together amidst the demands and perceptions of others, or will their romance end before it has truly begun?"--Publisher
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Summer Brides
by Beth Wiseman
The honor of your presence is requested at three summer weddings, in A June Bride by Marybeth Whalen, A July Bride by Beth Wiseman and An August Bride by Debra Clopton.
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Marco Polo : The Journey That Changed the World
by John Man
Draws on the author's own parallel journey and new evidence to retraces the steps of the medieval Italian merchant who traveled from Venice, through the Middle East and Central Asia, to China and Xanadu, the summer capital of Kublai Khan.
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The book of Joan : tales of mirth, mischief, and manipulation
by Melissa Rivers
The daughter of Joan Rivers presents a tribute to the iconic comedienne that shares insights into her life out of the spotlight, detailing their complicated but loving relationship and the lessons the author learned from her mother throughout their yearstogether
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The Wright brothers
by David G McCullough
Chronicles the dramatic story-behind-the-story about the Wright brothers, sharing insights into the disadvantages that challenged their lives and their mechanical ingenuity. By the Pulitzer Prize- and National Book Award-winning author of Truman. Simultaneous.
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Hope : A Memoir of Survival in Cleveland
by Amanda Berry
Two victims of infamous Cleveland kidnapper Ariel Castro share the story of their abductions, the abuse they suffered during their decade in captivity, and their dramatic escape
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Reagan : the life
by H. W Brands
Explores the fortieth president's indelible role in preserving democracy and shaping present-day America, detailing his early life, improbable rise, and presidential achievements
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At the water's edge
by Sara Gruen
While her husband, Ellis, and his friend attempt to find the Loch Ness monster in an attempt to get back into Ellis's father's good graces, Maddie is left on her own in World War II-era Scotland and experiences a social awakening
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The Beekeeper's Daughter
by Santa Montefiore
A first U.S. release by an internationally best-selling author traces the parallel stories of a beekeeper's daughter whose security is challenged by her father's death; and her daughter, who remains steadfast to an unworthy lover.
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Blood on snow : a novel
by Jo Nesbø
Gifted with an unexpected capacity for love, as well as a talent for murder, Olav, a "fixer" who works for Oslo's crime kingpin, discovers that his boss might want him "fixed" due to the fact that he knows too much about his business—and has fallen in love with his wife. Read by Patti Smith. Simultaneous.
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Chasing sunsets : a novel
by Karen Kingsbury
Mary Catherine moves past the sheltering wealth of her parents through charity work, and in spite of her intention to stay single, her work brings her into contact with baseball player Marcus Dillinger, but devastating news interrupts their relationship
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The dream lover
by Elizabeth Berg
Based on the life of nineteenth-century French novelist George Sand, follows her separation from her husband and vibrant life in Paris, where she wore men's clothing and shared love affairs and friendships with famous intimates
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Every fifteen minutes
by Lisa Scottoline
A single father and head of a successful Philadelphia psychiatric care unit sees his life begin to crumble when a teen patient is implicated in a murder and the doctor himself is wrongly accused of sexual harassment. By the best-selling author of Keep Quiet. Simultaneous.
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Far from the madding crowd
by Thomas Hardy
Tells the story of Bathsheba Everdene, who must choose among three suitors in Wessex in the 1840s
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Hot pursuit
by Suzanne Brockmann
Troubleshooter Alyssa Locke protects an old friend who is running for public office, a job that is complicated by family demands and the reemergence of the "Dentist" serial killer
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The Inn at Ocean's Edge
by Colleen Coble
A vacation to Sunset Cove was her way of celebrating and thanking her parents. After all, Claire Dellamore's childhood was like a fairytale. But with the help of Luke Elwell, Claire discovers that fairytale was really an elaborate lie. As Claire and Luke put together the pieces of a decades-old mystery, they discover that some family secrets refuse to stay buried. And some passions are worth killing for.
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Inside the O'Briens : a novel
by Lisa Genova
When a beloved Irish Catholic police officer is diagnosed with Huntington's Disease, his grown children witness the progression of their father's illness and consider whether they want to be tested to see if they have inherited the condition
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The liar
by Nora Roberts
Devastated to learn that her unfaithful husband had actually married her using an alias, Shelby returns with her young daughter to her Tennessee hometown and pursues a new relationship before her husband's past poses dangerous threats. By the best-selling author of Whiskey Beach. Simultaneous.
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Long lost
by Harlan Coben
Contacted by a woman with whom he had an affair years earlier, Myron Bolitar learns how she has been wrongfully accused of murdering her ex-husband, a situation that is further complicated by a long-hidden family secret
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Memory man
by David Baldacci
A latest thriller by the best-selling author of The Forgotten and King and Maxwell introduces the character of Amos Decker, whose hyperthymesia causes him to remember everything. Simultaneous.
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Miracle at Augusta
by James Patterson
Years after his unexpected PGA win catapults him to fame, Travis struggles with feelings of inadequacy in the face of personal setbacks before mentoring a promising teen outcast. By the authors of Miracle on the 17th Green. Simultaneous.
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Killer in the kitchen
by Jessica Fletcher
When a restaurant rivalry causes a young husband to be accused of murder, Jessica is challenged to investigate a large number of suspects to identify the true culprit
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Murder, Simply Stitched
by Isabella Alan
Quilter Angela Braddock, with the help of her late aunt's quilting circle, must piece together the clues to catch the real killer after her best friend is accused of murdering a township trustee during an auction.
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The patriot threat
by Steve Berry
A tale inspired by debates surrounding 16th Amendment tax collection practices finds Cotton Malone pulled out of retirement to track a rogue North Korean who may have acquired top-secret Treasury Department files capable of decimating the U.S. economy. By the New York Times best-selling author. Simultaneous.
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Perfect match
by Fern Michaels
Confined to a wheelchair after an injury ends his NFL career, Jake reluctantly takes over his twin sister's matchmaking business before his tough-as-nails new assistant, Gracie, challenges him with her very different perspectives. Simultaneous.
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Price of privilege
by Jessica Dotta
Julia Elliston discovers that she is an heiress and marries her childhood sweetheart, but her former ties to Chance Macy threaten her status when he claims she is legally married to him and Julia must turn to her father, Lord Pierson, for help
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Wild storm
by Richard Castle
Hired to look into a recent spate of plane crashes that have killed powerful people in politics, business, and religion, Derrick Storm goes up against a maniacal extremist who has created a laser with the power to shoot down planes from the ground
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A Woodland Miracle
by Ruth Reid
"When two dangerous men find their way into a small northern Michigan Amish district, their unsavory plans ensnare Grace and Ben in a chase that will not only endanger their lives...but test their love"
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The world before us
by Aislinn Hunter
Working as an archivist in an under-funded London museum years after a child left in her charge disappeared, Jane investigates a similar disappearance from more than a century earlier and discovers clues about an enigmatic community
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Your Next Breath
by Iris Johansen
Resolving to devote her life to the son who was returned to her after being kidnapped nine years earlier, CIA operative Catherine uses her skills to confront an enemy from her past who is killing everyone she loves. By the best-selling author of Sight Unseen. Simultaneous.
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A fine romance
by Candice Bergen
Traces the milestone events of the actress's life, including her first marriage, the birth of her daughter, her work on "Murphy Brown," and her struggles with widowhood
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So that happened : a memoir
by Jon Cryer
The Emmy Award-winning actor best known for his work in Two and a Half Men and the classic 80s teen comedy, Pretty in Pink describes his three-decade journey through Hollywood, discussing his friendships, mentors and insights.
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Bill O'Reilly's Legends and lies : the real West
by David Fisher
A companion to Bill O'Reilly's documentary series Legends and Lies: The Real West offers an eye-opening look at the truth behind the western legends we all think we know. Simultaneous.
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