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The name of all things / by Lyons, Jenn,1970-author.;
"Kihrin D'Mon is a wanted man. Since he destroyed the Stone of Shackles and set demons free across Quur, he has been on the run from the wrath of an entire empire. His attempt to escape brings him into the path of Janel Theranon, a mysterious Joratese woman who claims to know Kihrin. Janel's plea for help pits Kihrin against all manner of dangers: a secret rebellion, a dragon capable of destroying an entire city, and Kihrin's old enemy, the wizard Relos Var. Janel believes that Relos Var possesses one of the most powerful artifacts in the world--the Cornerstone called the Name of All Things. And if Janel is right, then there may be nothing in the world that can stop Relos Var from getting what he wants. And what he wants is Kihrin D'Mon."--
Subjects: Fantasy fiction.; Fate and fatalism; Demonology; Nobility;
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Dead silence / by Barnes, S. A.,author.;
"Claire Kovalik is days away from being unemployed--made obsolete--when her beacon repair crew picks up a strange distress signal. With nothing to lose and no desire to return to Earth, Claire and her team decide to investigate. What they find at the other end of the signal is a shock: the Aurora, a famous luxury space-liner that vanished on its maiden tour of the solar system more than twenty years ago. A salvage claim like this could set Claire and her crew up for life. But a quick trip through the Aurora reveals something isn't right. Whispers in the dark. Flickers of movement. Words scrawled in blood. Claire must fight to hold onto her sanity and find out what really happened on the Aurora, before she and her crew meet the same ghastly fate"--
Subjects: Horror fiction.; Interplanetary voyages; Salvage; Space ships;
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Marrying my cowboy / by Palmer, Diana.; McKenna, Lindsay,1946-; Pearce, Kate.;
The Rancher's Wedding: When a rugged Colorado rancher who's in the red meets up with a screenwriter-turned-waitress dogged by scandal, they put their talents--and their hearts--together. But will front page news put a damper on the sparks flying between them?Wind River Wedding: A sprawling family ranch in Wyoming, or a swanky Hamptons hideaway? A young couple's future in-laws try to stake their claim on where the newlyweds will live. But these lovebirds won't be corralled...The Cowboy Lassoes a Bride: Between a hen night that goes terribly wrong and a missing wedding dress, a bride-to-be wonders if her plan to marry her longtime bad boy cowboy beau is doomed--and he wonders if his fiancée is avoiding the altar. Will love prevail?
Subjects: Romance fiction.; Man-woman relationships;
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The next ship home : a novel of Ellis Island / by Webb, Heather,1976 December 30-author.;
"Disembarking on Ellis Island, Francesca arrives on the shores of America with her sights set on a better life than the one she left in Italy. That same day, aspiring linguist Alma reports to her first day of work at the immigrant processing center. Ellis, though, is not the refuge it first appears thanks to President Roosevelt's attempts to deter crime. Francesca and Alma will have to rely on each other to escape its corruption and claim the American dreams they were promised. A thoughtful historical story inspired by true events, this novel probes America's history of prejudice and exclusion-when entry at Ellis Island promised a better life but often delivered something drastically different, immigrants needed strength, resilience, and friendship to fight for their futures"--
Subjects: Historical fiction.; Novels.; Ellis Island Immigration Station (N.Y. and N.J.); Emigration and immigration; Female friendship; Immigrants;
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The Watchmaker's hand [sound recording] / by Deaver, Jeffery,author.; Ballerini, Edoardo,1970-narrator.; Penguin Audio (Firm),publisher.;
Read by Edoardo Ballerini."When a New York City construction crane mysteriously collapses, causing mass destruction and injury, Rhyme and Sachs are on the case. A political group claims responsibility for the sabotage and threatens another attack in twenty-four hours, unless its demands are met. The clock is ticking. Then a clue reveals to Rhyme that his nemesis, known as the Watchmaker, has come to town to fulfill his promise of murdering the criminalist. Now Rhyme and Sachs have to dodge his brilliant scheme to destroy them both, while racing against time to stop the construction site terrorists. With New York in a panic, Rhyme and his team must unravel a handful of plots as tightly wound as a timepiece--before more cranes fall, raining down death and destruction from above"--
Subjects: Audiobooks.; Novels.; Thrillers (Fiction); Rhyme, Lincoln (Fictitious character); Sachs, Amelia (Fictitious character); Forensic pathologists; Murder; Police; Terrorists;
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The Watchmaker's hand [text (large print)] / by Deaver, Jeffery,author.;
"When a New York City construction crane mysteriously collapses, causing mass destruction and injury, Rhyme and Sachs are on the case. A political group claims responsibility for the sabotage and threatens another attack in twenty-four hours, unless its demands are met. The clock is ticking. Then a clue reveals to Rhyme that his nemesis, known as the Watchmaker, has come to town to fulfill his promise of murdering the criminalist. Now Rhyme and Sachs have to dodge his brilliant scheme to destroy them both, while racing against time to stop the construction site terrorists. With New York in a panic, Rhyme and his team must unravel a handful of plots as tightly wound as a timepiece--before more cranes fall, raining down death and destruction from above"--
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Large print books.; Novels.; Rhyme, Lincoln (Fictitious character); Sachs, Amelia (Fictitious character); Forensic pathologists; Murder; Police; Terrorists;
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Shadow flight / by Feehan, Christine.;
"Nicoletta Gomez was a terrified teenager when Taviano Ferraro and his brother saved her life. Ever since, she's been trying to rise above what was done to her, molding herself into a survivor under the protective eyes of the Ferraro family. All the while, she's been falling hopelessly in love with the man who knows her darkest secrets... With one look, Taviano knew that Nicoletta was his, just as he felt their shadows connect. But no matter how much he wanted to claim her, he knew she needed time to become her own woman. When Nicoletta once again finds herself in the sights of dangerous men, a split-second decision has Taviano breaking all of the Ferraro family's rules to keep her safe. And as far as he's concerned, the reward is more than worth the risk."--Publisher.
Subjects: Romance fiction.; Thrillers (Fiction); Paranormal fiction.; Organized crime; Adult child abuse victims; Rich people; Love stories;
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The drowned : a novel / by Banville, John,author.;
1950s, rural Ireland. A loner comes across a mysteriously empty car in a field. Knowing he shouldn't approach but unable to hold back, he soon finds himself embroiled in a troubling missing person case, as a husband claims his wife may have thrown herself into the sea. Called in from Dublin to investigate is Detective Inspector Strafford, who soon turns to his old ally--the flawed but brilliant pathologist Quirke--a man he is linked to in increasingly complicated ways. But as the case unfolds, events from the past resurface that may have life-altering ramifications for all involved. At once a searing mystery and a profound meditation on the hidden worlds we all inhabit, The Drowned is the next great Strafford and Quirke novel from a beloved writer at the top of his game.
Subjects: Detective and mystery fiction.; Novels.; Missing persons; Nineteen fifties; Pathologists; Police; Quirke (Fictitious character : Black);
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Secrets in the fall [videorecording] / by Kupecky, Kyle.; Seidle, Vincent.; Shay, Hollie.; Monarch Home Entertainment.;
Title from container.Kyle Kupecky, Vincent Seidle, Hollie Shay.Nothing is impossible for a group of young campers, friends and enemies alike, on a weekend retreat at Camp Pinnacle. The beautiful and vast mountain campground promises fun and excitement as they enjoy campfire stories, mess hall madness and other sleepover camp surprises. But what starts as an exciting wilderness adventure turns into trouble when a young camper goes missing and the rest of the group must set out to find him. The campers are forced to overcome their differences and band together to re-claim their weekend and make it out of the woods before dark! This film is an inspiring look into common struggles that teens face in today's world, and how loyal friends can play an integral role in supporting them.G.DVD ; NTSC ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby digital.
Subjects: Camping; Feature films.; Friendship; Teenagers; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.;
For private home use only.
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The club / by Walters, Eric,1957-;
"Jaxson is the only child of a single mom, but he's never been short on family. His best friend Logan, who has four sisters, claims Jax as a "brother." Jaxson enjoys the chaos of Logan's home, but he also loves the calm of his own. Between hanging with Logan, going to the movies with his first girlfriend, Samantha, and being the star trumpet player in the school orchestra, eighth grade is sure is looking up for Jaxson! But then Liv, the new girl at school, joins the band and becomes Jax's trumpet duet partner. Liv understands Jax's love of music better than anyone else, and the more time they spend together rehearsing, the more he finds they have in common. Soon, they learn that they share something that will change their world - something that will make them rethink what it means to be "family.""--
Subjects: Schools; Orchestra; Music; Friendship; Families;
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