New Arrivals at MPL
March 2018

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NONFICTION TITLES
Secret Empires: How the American Political Class Hides Corruption and Enriches Family and Friends
by Peter Schweizer

The author of Throw Them All Out and Extortion draws on extensive research to reveal hidden practices of corruption among some of America's most high-profile and respected politicians. 
Where There's Hope: Healing, Moving Forward, and Never Giving Up
by Elizabeth Smart

The activist author of the best-selling My Story shares counsel for trauma survivors on how to reclaim their lives and move forward with hope, drawing on her own experiences as an abductee, the insights of fellow survivors and conversations with leading thinkers and spiritual leaders to explore the meaning and power of hope to heal lives.
 
Also available in audio.
Box of Butterflies: Discovering the Unexpected Blessings All Around Us
by Roma Downey

The former star of Touched by an Angel shares stories from her life along with quotes, poems, scripture and artwork to help readers find inspiration, encouragement, hope and grace through God’s love and kindness.
 
Also available in audio.
Harry: Life, Loss, and Love
by Katie Nicholl

From his earliest public appearances as a mischievous redheaded toddler, Prince Harry has captured the hearts of royal enthusiasts around the world. In Harry , Britain's leading expert on the young royals offers an in-depth look at the wayward prince turned national treasure. 
 
ONLY available in audio.
Russian Roulette: The Inside Story of Putin's War on America and the Election of Donald Trump
by Michael Isikoff

Explains how Vladimir Putin and Russia hacked an American election as part of a covert operation to subvert the United States' democracy and help Donald Trump win the presidency.
 
Also available in audio.
The Sun Does Shine: How I Found Life and Freedom on Death Row
by Anthony Ray Hinton

A revelatory memoir by a man who spent 30 years on death row for a crime he did not commit describes how he became a victim of a dangerously flawed legal system, recounting the years he shared with dozens of fellow inmates who were eventually executed before his exoneration and his post-release decision to commit his life to prison reform.
 
Also available in audio.
Unmasked: A Memoir
by Andrew Lloyd Webber

Published to coincide with his 70th birthday, a memoir by the award-winning composer, producer and impresario of some of the most recognized musicals in theater history traces his half-century career, sharing insights into his eccentric, diverse family; his Oxford education; his creative process; and the events that shaped his characters and productions. 
 
Also available in audio.
The Duchess: Camilla Parker Bowles and the Love Affair that Rocked the Crown
by Penny Junor

The esteemed royal biographer and co-author of Wonderful Tonight traces the unlikely and extraordinary story of the once-reviled wife of Britain's Prince Charles, detailing her roles in some of the darkest days of the modern monarchy and helping restore its reputation as well as the changing public opinions about whether she should be queen.
 
Also available in audio.
The Rock, the Road, and the Rabbi: My Journey into the Heart of Scriptural Faith and the Land Where It All Began
by Kathie Lee Gifford

As a lifelong student of Scripture, Kathie Lee Gifford has always desired a deeper understanding of God's Word and a deeper knowledge of God Himself. But it wasn't until she began studying the biblical texts in their original Hebrew and Greek--along with actually hiking the ancient paths of Israel--that she found the fulfillment of those desires.
 
Also available in audio.
Just the Funny Parts ...And a Few Hard Truths About Sneaking into the Hollywood Boys' Club
by Nell Scovell

The veteran television writer and creator of Sabrina the Teenage Witch shares insights into Hollywood's sexual politics throughout the past 30 years through anecdotes involving some of the industry's biggest names, including Mark Harmon, Bette Midler, David Letterman, Candice Bergen and Conan O'Brien.
 
Also available in audio.
The Obesogen Effect: Why We Eat Less and Work out More but Still Struggle to Lose Weight
by Bruce Blumberg

A scientist who has been conducting pioneering research in the field of human biology for more than 30 years reveals his landmark research as well as that by others in the field to show how hidden factors, such as environmental chemicals, might be important players in our 21st century obesity epidemic. 
The Last Wild Men of Borneo: A True Story of Death and Treasure
by Carl Hoffman

The best-selling author of Savage Harvest traces the parallel stories and impact of two very different men, Swiss environmentalist Bruno Manser and American art dealer Michael Palmieri, on the land, culture and legacy of Borneo. 
Don't Bullsh*t Yourself!:  Crush the Excuses that are Holding You Back
by Jon Taffer

The award-winning host of Bar Rescue argues that excuses are at the root of nearly every personal and professional problem, counseling readers of any level of employment on how to recognize and take charge of self-sabotaging habits, in a guide that also shares the inspiring stories of people who achieved success in spite of devastating losses.
The Case for Miracles: A Journalist Investigates Evidence for the Supernatural
by Lee Strobel

New York Times bestselling author Lee Strobel trains his investigative sights on the hot-button issue of whether it's credible to believe God intervenes supernaturally in people's lives today.
 
Also available in audio.
Disappointment River: Finding and Losing the Northwest Passage
by Brian Castner

A decorated Iraq War veteran and author of The Long Walk describes his journey in the footsteps of 18th-century explorer Alexander Mackenzie and his discovery of the fabled Northwest Passage that Mackenzie never realized he had found.
The Woman's Hour: The Great Fight to Win the Vote
by Elaine F. Weiss

An uplifting account of the 1920 ratification of the constitutional amendment that granted voting rights to women traces the culmination of seven decades of legal battles and cites the pivotal contributions of famous suffragists and political leaders.
To Change the Church: Pope Francis and the Future of Catholicism
by Ross Gregory Douthat

The New York Times columnist, author of Grand New Party and influential conservative assesses the efforts of Pope Francis to change today's Roman Catholic Church, sharing insights into why the author disagrees with Francis' increasingly popular willingness to include and share communion with formerly excluded segments of the population.
FICTION TITLES
The Disappeared
by C. J Box

Wyoming game warden Joe Pickett tackles two parallel cases involving the disappearance of a prominent British executive and a group of falconers who are being harassed by the feds, a double assignment that catches the attentions of a dangerous adversary.
 
Also available in audio. 
Duel to the Death
by Judith A Jance

The best-selling author of the J. P. Beaumont and Joanna Brady thrillers presents another entry in the popular series starring Ali Reynolds, former Los Angeles news anchor-turned-amateur sleuth.
 
Also available in audio.
 
As You Wish
by Jude Deveraux

Gathering in a house in Summer Hill, Virginia, to support one another through marital woes, three women from different generations reflect on their experiences with estrangement, expectation and infidelity while resolving to pursue life on their own terms. 
 
Also available in audio.
The Flight Attendant
by Chris Bohjalian

A binge-drinking flight attendant wakes up in an unfamiliar hotel room beside a dead body and sneaks back to her work, telling a series of lies that complicate her ability to figure out what really happened.
 
 Also available in audio.
The Punishment She Deserves
by Elizabeth George

Inspector Thomas Lynley of Scotland Yard and the pugnacious but loyal detective sergeant Barbara Havers tackle one of the most sinister murder cases they have ever encountered in a latest entry in the best-selling series. 
 
 
Also available in audio.
 
Caribbean Rim
by Randy Wayne White

When a discriminating director of the Florida Division of Historical Resources and his young assistant go missing, Doc Ford navigates a high-stakes mission to fight a murder charge against his amateur archaeologist friend. 
 
Also available in audio.
High Voltage
by Karen Marie Moning

A first entry in a new story arc set in the world of the best-selling Fever series finds Christian MacKeltar, Ryodan, Dani, Mac, Barrons and other fan-favorite characters working to protect Dublin from deadly, power-hungry factions.
 
Also available in audio.
One House Over
by Mary Monroe

Longing to enjoy life on the wild side without consequences in their 1930s Alabama community, spouses Joyce and Odell forge a secret friendship with a pair of successful bootleggers whose resentment over being marginalized leads to the exposure of Odell's scandalous double life.
Tangerine
by Christine Mangan

Arriving in Tangier with her new husband only to encounter the estranged best friend she has not seen in more than a year, Alice allows her friend to introduce her to the rhythms and culture of Morocco only to be quickly stifled by the woman's controlling nature, a situation that turns sinister when her husband goes missing. 
 
Also available in audio.
The Woman Left Behind
by Linda Howard

A gruff, no-nonsense GO-Team leader who relies on the sensual voice of the team's communication expert to guide him through dangerous assignments becomes her rescuer in the aftermath of an attack that leaves her stranded on a deserted station.
 
Also available in audio.
Burn Bright
by Patricia Briggs

When the rest of their pack goes into voluntary exile for the sake of peace, mated werewolves Charles and Anna are asked to help rescue an abducted wolf, only to find themselves confronted by dark magic elements from the past. 
 
Also available in audio.
The Rising Sea
by Clive Cussler

Investigating an alarming rise in the world's sea levels, Kurt, Joe and the rest of the NUMA scientific team uncover a diabolical plot to upset the Pacific balance of power by triggering natural disasters to displace billions of people.
 
Also available in audio.
A Dangerous Game
by Heather Graham

When a desperate woman shoves an infant into her arms and flees, only to be murdered minutes later, psychologist Kieran Finnegan teams up with FBI Special Agent Craig Frasier to expose and end a human-trafficking operation.
 
Also available in audio.
To Die But Once
by Jacqueline Winspear

Investigating the disappearance of an apprentice craftsman who had been working on a secret government contract, Maisie Dobbs discovers suspicious links to the London underworld and another boy close to her heart. 
 
Also available in audio.
The Sandman
by Lars Kepler

The internationally best-selling author of The Hypnotist presents the chilling story of a manipulative serial killer and two brilliant police agents who must hold fast to their sanity to beat him at his own game and rescue a girl who went missing 13 years earlier.
 
 
The Escape Artist
by Brad Meltzer

Discovering that a military artist-in-residence who has been officially declared dead by the government is actually alive and on the run, Zig, a worker at Dover Air Force Base, uncovers disturbing facts about the young woman's past before learning that she witnessed something she was not supposed to see. 
 
Also available in audio.
Fade to Black
by David Rosenfelt

Struggling to recover his memory after being wounded in the line of duty, New Jersey state police officer Doug Brock is approached by a fellow member of his amnesia support group who has discovered a cold-case murder victim's scrapbook and possible ties to Doug's own past. 
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