February 4 – new books at Rourk library in Shallotte
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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