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| The Ghost of Christmas Past by Rhys BowenMolly Murphy Sullivan has had a difficult 1906. Now, just before Christmas, she's struggling with depression in the aftermath of physical and emotional trauma that led to a miscarriage. When the semi-retired private detective's family plans for the holiday suddenly change, she, her police detective husband Daniel, and their two-year-old son end up at a Hudson River mansion. There, they become embroiled in a mystery when a 13-year-old girl appears on Christmas Eve, claiming to be their hosts' long-missing daughter. Readers who enjoy compelling stories featuring strong women will appreciated this 17th series entry. |
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| The Shadow District by Arnaldur IndridasonWhen a 90-year-old man is smothered to death, retired Reykjavik police detective Konrad is asked to look into the case by an old friend on the force. He soon discovers that the death is linked to the murders of two women years ago, during the occupation of Iceland by Allies in World War II, and that some locals claimed the killings were the work of the "hidden people" of Icelandic folk tales. This fascinating 1st in the Reykjavik Wartime series by the bestselling author of the Erlendur Sveinsson mysteries is a good bet for fans of parallel storylines, evocative settings, and well-plotted tales. |
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| Cast Iron by Peter MayIn this stellar final book of six in the Enzo files, 56-year-old Scottish forensic expert Enzo Macleod once again investigates a cold case taken from a book written by his ambitious future son-in-law. In 1989 in western France, a wealthy young woman out for a walk disappeared; in 2003, her skeleton was found nearby. Digging into the woman's past in 2011, Enzo stirs up trouble; someone wants things left alone and might hurt Enzo's family if he doesn't. Readers who enjoy suspenseful, fair-play mysteries will want to pick up Cast Iron. |
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Beau Death by Peter LoveseyBath, England: A wrecking crew is demolishing a row of townhouses in order to build a grocery store when they uncover a skeleton in one of the attics. The dead man is wearing authentic 1760s garb and on the floor next to it is a white tricorn hat—the ostentatious signature accessory of Beau Nash, one of Bath’s most famous historical men-about-town, a fashion icon and incurable rake who, some say, ended up in a pauper’s grave. Or did the Beau actually end up in a townhouse attic? The Beau Nash Society will be all in a tizzy when the truth is revealed to them. Chief Inspector Peter Diamond, who has been assigned to identify the remains, begins to fantasize about turning Nash scholarship on its ear. Is Diamond on a historical goose chase? Should he actually be investigating a much more modern murder?
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| The Ice Princess by Camilla LäckbergWith this atmospheric U.S. debut, which won France’s Grand Prix de Littérature Policière for Best International Crime Novel, Camilla Läckberg joined a long list of Scandinavian authors to watch. In this leisurely paced tale, biographer Erica Falck returns to her tiny hometown of Fjällbacka after her parents' unexpected deaths...and stumbles across the body of her childhood friend, Alexandra. It's unclear whether Alexandra's death was suicide or murder, but the town seems to be hiding plenty of deadly secrets. Joining Erica in her attempts to find the truth behind Alexandra's death is Detective Patrik Hedström in this 1st in a popular series. |
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| A Fatal Winter by G.M. MallietA house party at an English mansion? Mystery fans know what's next: murder most foul! In A Fatal Winter, it's just days before Christmas when two suspicious deaths at Chedrow Castle cause Detective Chief Inspector Cotton to ask his friend Max Tudor, a former MI5 agent and current Anglican priest, to help with the investigation. He wants Max to observe the family while providing religious support and helping plan the funerals. During the holiday season, Max also grows closer to Awena Owen (who runs a shop called Goddessspell). This is the 2nd book featuring darling Max, and the "series shines for its wit, well-drawn characters, pitch-perfect dialog, and intricately structured puzzle" (Library Journal). |
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| The Tenderness of Wolves by Stef PenneyIn 19th-century Canada, a local trapper has been viciously killed, his throat cut and his head scalped. A teenage boy who was friends with the dead man is missing, and his footsteps lead away from the cabin into the cold, unforgiving wilderness. The determined mother of the missing teenager sets out from her snow-covered settlement to find him, aided by a half-Indian trader. But they aren't the only ones interested in finding the boy; others are on the move, too. This amazing debut novel -- written by an agoraphobic author who had never been to Canada -- won Britain's prestigious Costa Book of the Year Award in 2006. |
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Thursday, January 4 GrandPals Orientation 3:30 p.m. Adults already signed up for our GrandPals program are expected to attend. If you are interested in becoming a GrandPal, please contact Jan Murphy at the library before January. Wednesday, January 10 Back to Basics: Introduction to Computers and the Internet 1:00 p.m. For those that want to learn the basic functions of a computer, how to use a mouse, how to access the Internet, how to search the Internet and more. Enroll online or at the library.
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Friday, January 19 Painting Antarctica 7:00 p.m. Local resident and artist Pierre Bernay shares his journey to paint Antarctica. Slide presentation included. Thursday, January 25 Cranbury Reads Book Swap Party 7:00 p.m. Bring a wrapped book (used, in good condition is fine) to swap with another at our book swap party! When your book is unwrapped, tell why you wanted to share it with others. Also bring a list of five other titles you would recommend to fellow readers. Enjoy refreshments as you mingle and share your favorite reads. RSVP online or at the library.
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