A dark and bloody fantasy in the George R.R. Martin tradition. The author writes excellent action sequences that give the book a brisk, cinematic feel. While many fantasy writers dedicate hundreds of pages to world-building details, Abercrombie gives just enough information to keep the reader hooked and the plot moving.

Ellie has been trained as a search-and-rescue dog, but her most difficult task may be to help her handlers find comfort and love.

A battle for justice pits partner against partner in this newest addition to the Rosato/ DiNunzio series of Lisa Scottoline. DiNunzio insists on representing an old family friend wrongfully terminated by the parent company that Rosato represents. Battle lines are drawn!!!!!!! Skillfully interweaving the letter of the law with the spirit of the law is a delicate balance. And it is once again successfully delivered by Scottoline. You'll be unable to put it down!!!

I very much enjoyed this book! This novel is about a couple living in New York City with their 'tweenage' son. Heiny does a superb job with character development, making this book easy to relate to.

Cassue Dewell is a relatively new protagonist for C.J. Box. Like Box's old favorite Joe Pickett, Cassie is a lone wolf who gets little or no respect until she saves the day. The story line is set in North Dakota . Cassie has set a trap for an evil killer called the Lizard King. The trap goes horribly wrong , sending her disgraced and on her own to capture him and redeem her honor. Anything C.J. Box writes is good. I would even read his grocery list if it were published!

Evocative novel in the vein of Kate Morton and Daphne Du Maurier! The bonds of sisterhood are tested by the thrill of first love creating a dark mystery at Applecote Manor decades later. Character development and a ripping good tale carry one along till the very end!!

Squirrel Girl is a fun and fresh alternative to all of those serious and gritty superhero books. Squirrel Girl is likable, confident, and optimistic - A relatable hero for all ages. Of course she has all of the super-powers of a squirrel, but she is just as likely to solve problems using her wit and charm as she is her super-strength or her army of loyal squirrels.

Malu, a middle school student who is a fan of all things "punk", takes note that she is a "misfit" (no relation to the band) when she moves into her new Chicago neighborhood and school. However, after finding a couple classmates that share the same love for punk, Malu and her new friends form a band for the school's talent show. Others, including the school staff disagree with the "loud music," but Malu is determined to show that she has every right to express herself and her interests. "The First Rule of Punk" is a collage art and zine-filled middle grade story that shows readers to be themselves, and to stand up for their passions and beliefs.

Naho, a high school student, finds a letter from her future, but regretful self. Future Naho tells high school Naho to save a deceased classmate and friend, Kakeru, as she has failed to do so in the past. Certain steps are provided in the letter to help Naho make the right decisions, which can sometimes be hard to follow. Can Naho alter these events to keep her friend alive? "Orange" is an emotional story of trust, strong friendships, and a bit of romance, but grab the nearest box of tissues while reading this novel. It is a guarantee that this story will tug at your heartstrings.

Castillo weaves the particulars of the Amish mindset with a complex mystery to create another masterful addition to her many Amish themed mysteries. A convicted killer is loose and heading back to the heart of his Amish homeland. Chief of Police Kate Burkholder grew up with the escapee and has fond memories that conflict with the crimes he has been convicted of. The present untangles the past with a bizarre and convincing conclusion!!