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February 25 – new books at Rourk library in Shallotte

February 25, 2010
The Friends of the Library offer these descriptions of the new book offerings at the Rourk branch library in Shallotte.
FICTION
 
“Paganini’s Ghost” by Paul Adam – Filled with remarkable history and musical lore, it will hold your interest to the very last page
 
“The Midnight House” by Alex Berenson – CIA agent John Wells returns in a cutting-edge novel of modern suspense as he goes underground in Cairo to seek out Islamic terrorists
 
“Short Squeeze” by Chris Knopf – The author has been praised for his quick-witted writing and broad knowledge of Hampton life; in this book, he brings an irresistible new heroine to center stage
 
“The Swan Thieves” by Elizabeth Kostova – A haunting novel of art and obsession, a mystery spanning continents and centuries, a love story that crosses the ultimate border
 
“Baja Florida” by Bob Morris – Short chapters, briskly paced, this novel describes a mission to find an estranged daughter that will take you from one end of the Bahamas to the other
 
“Pygmy” by Chuck Palahniuk – Pygmy is one of the handful of young adults sent to the United States from a totalitarian state, disguised as exchange students to live with typical American families and blend in, all the while planning an act of massive terrorism
 
“The Last Surgeon” by Michael Palmer – Pits a flawed doctor against a ruthless psychopath who has made murder his art form
 
“Split Image” by Robert B Parker – Another exciting Jesse Stone novel
 
“Eye Of The Raven” by Eliot Pattison – The gripping sequel to the acclaimed “Bone Rattler”
 
“Fantasy In Death” by J D Robb – Lieutenant Eve Dallas and her team are about to enter the next level of police work, where the price of defeat is death
 
“La’s Orchestra Saves The World” by Alexander McCall Smith – A delightful and moving story that celebrates the healing powers of friendship and music
 
“Big Girl” by Danielle Steel – Celebrates the virtues of unconventional beauty while exploring issues of weight, self-image, sisterhood and family

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February 18 – new books at Rourk library in Shallotte

February 18, 2010
The Friends of the Library offer these descriptions of the new book offerings at the Rourk branch library in Shallotte.
 
FICTION
 
“Dusted To Death” by Barbara Colley – This latest Charlotte LaRue mystery is interesting and fast moving
 
“Poor Little Bitch Girl” by Jackie Collins – A new explosive novel about three twenty something women, one rich guy, two mega movie stars, and a devastating murder
 
“Shadow Tag” by Louise Erdrich – Fearlessly explores the complex nature of love, the fluid boundaries of identity and one family’s struggle for survival and redemption
 
“(Murder She Wrote) Madison Avenue Shoot” by Jessica Fletcher & Donald Bain – The brand-new novel in the USA Today bestselling series finds mystery author Jessica Fletcher visiting the Big Apple and solving a big murder
 
“False Convictions” by Tim Green – Casey Jordan returns seeking justice in a small town and investigates a prosecution rife with lies
 
“The Lock Artist” by Steve Hamilton – Traumatized at the age of eight, Michael, now eighteen, is no ordinary young man. He discovers one thing he can do better than anyone else. Whether it is a locked door without a key, a padlock with no combination or an eight hundred pound safe, he can open them all, a talent that makes Michael a hot commodity with the wrong people
 
“Winter Garden” by Kristin Hannah – A haunting, heart-breaking novel about the complex and intricate bonds between a mother and her daughters
 
“Among Thieves” by David Hosp – Inspired by the true story of the biggest art theft of the twentieth century, Hosp returns with his latest thriller featuring attorney Scott Finn
 
“Dark Fire” by Elizabeth Lowell – Cynthia’s father had insisted she hire a survival specialist for her Ecuadorian trip and she reluctantly complied, only to find Trace Rawlings was everything she disliked in a man; he felt otherwise, in that she was the exception to all his rules
 
“Catalyst” by Anne McCaffrey & Elizabeth Ann Scarborough – A tale of the Barque Cats
 
“Roses” by Leila Meacham – The story of the powerful founding families of Howbutker Texas and how their histories remain intertwined over the span of three generations
 
“A Dark Matter” by Peter Straub – A terrifying new work of intense psychological and supernatural intrigue

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February 11 – new books at Rourk library in Shallotte

February 11, 2010
The Friends of the Library offer these descriptions of the new book offerings at the Rourk branch library in Shallotte.
NON-FICTION
 
“The Ballad Of Blind Tom” by Deirde O’Connell – In this heart-rending book, O’Connell takes us through the life of pianist Tom Wiggins, one of America’s greatest musical geniuses, who was born into slavery in Georgia and died an international celebrity in New York in 1908
 
FICTION
 
“The Lace Makers Of Glenmara” by Heather Barberi – The author of “Chocolat” gives us a charming, moving story, written with a delicate touch
 
“Where The God Of Love Hangs Out” by Amy Bloom – Love, in its many forms, weaves through this collection, Bloom’s astonishing and astute new work of connected stories that illuminate the mysteries of passion, family and friendship
 
“Secrets Of Eden” by Chris Bohjalian – A novel of shattered faith, intimate secrets, and the delicate nature of sacrifice, it is both a literary thriller and a deeply evocative testament to the inner complexities that mark all of our lives
 
“Gator A-Go-Go” by Tim Dorsey – The undisputed king of the comic crime novel is back with another hilarious read
 
“Silencer” by James W Hall – A father’s murder and a son’s ruthless betrayal are at the heart of this novel that pits brother against brother and wife against husband
 
“Conspirata” by Robert Harris – In this second novel of his Roman trilogy, Harris once again weaves a compelling and historically accurate tale of intrigue told in the wise and compassionate voice of Cicero’s slave and private secretary, Tiro
 
“Destroyer Of Worlds” by Larry Niven & Edward M Lerner – The scariest aliens in the galaxy follow a simple rule : destroy all opposition
 
“Faces Of The Gone” by Brad Parks – Takes readers inside an entertaining tale of how news is made, drugs are sold, and values are corrupted
 
“Worst Case” by James Patterson & Michael Ledwedge – Only Detective Michael Bennett can stop the most ingenious killer in New York history
 
“The Red Door” by Charles Todd – Brings back Scotland Yard Detective Ian Rutledge in another riveting mystery set in post-WWI England

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February 4 – new books at Rourk library in Shallotte

February 4, 2010
The Friends of the Library offer these descriptions of the new book offerings at the Rourk branch library in Shallotte.
FICTION
 
“Hidden Empire” by Orson Scott Card – The N.Y. Times bestselling author’s sequel to “Empire”, a world where the international power of the United States has grown too fast and the fault lines at home have been stressed to the breaking point
 
“The Burning Land” by Bernard Cornwell – A rousing sage of Anglo-Saxon England, and irresistible new chapter in the thrilling “Saxon Tales”, the epic story of the birth of England and the legendary king who made it possible
 
“The First Rule” by Robert Crais – A blistering Joe Pike thriller
 
“The Disappeared” by M R Hall – Jenny Cooper makes her debut as a coroner with a detective’s eye, and a woman with a home life as complicated as her cases
 
“Blood Ties” by Kay Hooper – This new Bishop / Special Crimes Unit novel takes us to the outer reaches of fear in her latest thriller as the Special Crimes Unit finds itself targeted by a monster intent on destroying both Noah Bishop and his people
 
“Sleepless” by Charlie Huston – A novel about the fears that find us all during dark times, and the courage and sacrifice that can save us in the face of unimaginable odds
 
“The Brightest Star In The Sky” by Marian Keyes – A wry and captivating novel celebrating the potential for renewal and the resilience of love
 
“One Simple Act” by Debbie Macomber – The blend of true stories and motivating messages will delight and surprise you as you discover how giving the gifts of time, hope, laughter, prayer and even forgiveness, can have a lasting impact, not only on the recipient but on the giver as well
 
“Doors Open” by Ian Rankin – A novel that is intriguing and mysterious, a highly charged thriller of second chances and double crosses
 
“The 5 Greatest Warriors” by Matthew Reilly – The fastest, most out-of-control action-adventure story imaginable
 
“Big Girls Do Cry” by Carl Weber – The explosive follow-up to “Something On The Side” is a novel of friendship, family ties and the bonds and betrayals of love

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