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Thrillers and Suspense November 2017
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| The Last Mrs. Parrish by Liv ConstantinePsychological Suspense. Amber Patterson wants one thing: to leave behind her poor, humdrum background and land a wealthy husband, in this case, Jackson Parrish. The fact that there's already a Mrs. Parrish doesn't bother her too much, and in fact she hopes to use Daphne Parrish to get to Jackson. Things don't quite go to plan, and as the narrative shifts from coldly manipulative Amber to Daphne -- who's not as naive as she first appears -- the story heats up. Fans of the villainous characters in Gone Girl will want to give this one a try. |
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Good Me, Bad Me
by Ali Land
Psychological Suspense. At 15, Annie told UK police that her mother was a serial killer who preyed on children. Desperate to leave her horrific upbringing behind, she's changed her name and is living in the home of a psychologist to help prepare her for her mother's trial. But her desire to be good is undermined by the intensifying bullying at her new school, her resentful foster sister, and her fear of her own nature. Can she leave her mother's toxic instruction behind -- or, when she finally cracks under the pressure, will she turn out to be just like mom? This gripping debut is perfect for fans of tense, disturbing reads.
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| White Bodies by Jane RobinsPsychological Suspense. Though Tilda and Callie Farrow are twins, they couldn't be more different -- Tilda is glamorous where Callie is mousy and always in her sister's shadow. Now, though, Callie is increasingly worried about her sister's husband, Felix. Tilda rejects any allegations of abuse, but Callie is not convinced, and soon falls down a rabbit's hole of obsession through an online support group for victims of abuse. Narrated by Callie, this debut opens with Felix's death and, through flashbacks, vividly illuminates the dynamics of sisterhood. |
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| Best Day Ever by Kaira RoudaPsychological Suspense. From the outside, Paul and Mia Strom have a picture-perfect life, with a strong marriage, successful careers, and handsome sons. But as the couple drives to their Ohio lake house for the weekend, doubts will arise in the minds of the readers -- why isn't Mia feeling well? What's with the tension in the car? And why is Paul being so evasive? Increasingly chilling and with plenty of surprises for a tale that unfolds over only one day, Best Day Ever is "darkly funny, scandalous, and utterly satisfying" (Kirkus Reviews). |
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Domestic Suspense: When Trouble Begins at Home
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| Watch Me Disappear by Janelle BrownPsychological Suspense. Billie Flanagan has always had an independent streak, leaving her husband and daughter regularly for solo hikes and trips away. But it's been a year since she last disappeared, and most people presume she's dead. However, her teenage daughter, Olive, fervently believes that Billie's still alive, while her husband Jonathan is beginning to think he never knew his wife at all. More focused on family drama than on any actual danger, this is a good choice for readers looking for an emotional take on a damaged marriage. |
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| Summer House with Swimming Pool by Herman KochPsychological Suspense. Opening in the aftermath of a wealthy patient's death, this unnerving novel is narrated by a Dutch doctor who caters to celebrities. Looking back on his relationship with the patient, the doctor untangles the events of the previous summer, when their two families had summered together with disastrous consequences. Ethical lapses, the misreading or ignoring of certain situations, and the constant pulse of contempt and desire makes for a compulsive read, with characters that just beg to be disliked. |
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| Pretty Baby by Mary KubicaPsychological Suspense. Chicago literacy tutor Heidi Wood wants to help the homeless teen mom she's seen on her commute, so she invites Willow and her tiny daughter back to the condo she shares with her family (to her husband's horror). Their arrival leads to a spectacular deterioration of the relationships within the home, all told from the rotating perspectives of Heidi and her husband, as well as flashbacks from Willow herself. This narrative technique ramps up the suspense -- it's clear that something devastating happens, but the details...well, you'll have to read the book to find out. (You can follow it up with Every Last Lie, author Mary Kubica's most recent page-turner). |
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| The Secrets She Keeps by Michael RobothamPsychological Suspense. Agatha stocks shelves at a London grocery store; Meghan is a chic and successful customer. The only thing they have in common is that they're each pregnant, and that shared experience is what leads to an acquaintanceship that seems poised to shatter both of their lives in far-reaching and surprising ways. With "brilliantly rendered characters, reckless tension, and numerous plot twists" (Publishers Weekly), The Secrets She Keeps is a must-read for fans of Harriet Lane's Her. |
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Bookmarks: The Little Old Lady Who Broke All the Rules
Friday, November 17, 2:00 pm
Library Meeting Room
Dennis Norman will review The Little Old Lady Who Broke All the Rules: A Novel by internationally best-selling author Catharina Ingleman-Sundberg. The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel meets The Italian Job this witty and insightful comedy of errors about a group of delinquent seniors whose desire for a better quality of life leads them to rob and ransom priceless artwork. The program will also be offered at the Westchester Township Historical Museum on Thursday, November 16 at 2:00 pm.
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Snapshots from the Syrian Refugee Crisis
Saturday, November 18, 2:00 pm
Library Meeting Room
Executive Director of the Welcome Network will give a presentation on the Syrian Crisis, relief trips he has taken, and refugee resettlement here in Northwest Indiana. He will also answer questions. The Welcome Network, is a faith-based organization based in Northwest Indiana. The Welcome Network provides the community with opportunities to respond to the refugee crisis both locally and globally.
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The Hero Film Showing
Sunday, November 19, 2:00 pm
Library Meeting Room
The final Fall Films on DVD Series showing of the season is The Hero starring Sam Elliott. Lee Hayden is a Western icon with a golden voice, but his best performances are decades behind him. He spends his days reliving old glories and smoking too much weed with his former co-star-turned-dealer, Jeremy, until a surprise cancer diagnosis brings his priorities into sharp focus. He soon strikes up an exciting, contentious relationship with stand-up comic Charlotte, and he attempts to reconnect with his estranged daughter, Lucy, all while searching for one final role to cement his legacy. Rated R. The film is co-sponsored with Purdue University Northwest Odyssey Arts and Cultural Series.
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