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Show / by Peacock, Shane,author.;
"In an alternate 1899, farm boy Solomon Hunt leaves home after his father's death to seek income for his family, only to stumble into the adventure of a lifetime when he rescues a young genius showman from captivity in a sideshow. Together, the duo flee across the terrifying, entertainment-obsessed Empire of America, performing for a living while evading a group of vicious pursuers led by Leonard J. Coop, who not only dominates the Empire through his circus-like extravaganzas, but seeks to be president too. From Buffalo to New Orleans, Denver to Los Angeles, and everywhere in between, Solomon befriends and recruits diverse young performers trapped in shows, including a human cannonball, a giant acrobat, a blues musician, an outlaw gunslinger, a talking gorilla, and more. As Coop closes in and vile secrets are revealed, the ragtag troupe reaches little Hollywood, California, where they present an explosive, groundbreaking performance intended to save them all"--
Subjects: Young adult fiction.; Novels.; Circus performers; Entertainment events; Fugitives from justice; Voyages and travels; Circus performers; Entertainment events; Fugitives from justice; Voyages and travels;
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The singing forest / by McCormack, J. A.(Judith A.),author.;
In attempting to bring a suspected war criminal to justice, a Toronto lawyer wrestles with power, accountability, and her Jewish identity. Lyrical and wrenching by turns, 'The Singing Forest' is a profound investigation of memory, truth, and the stories that tell us who we are. Judith McCormack lives in Toronto, ON.
Subjects: Historical fiction.; Deportation; Justice; Mass burials; War criminals;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Her, too : a novel / by Kistler, Bonnie,author.;
"Defending an accused rapist, a high-powered lawyer learns firsthand the terrible truth about her client ... a discovery that propels her on a quest for justice and revenge in this addictively readable thriller from the author of The Cage. Kelly McCann is a fighter. She's fought to build a successful legal career, fought for the special needs of her family, and tirelessly fought for her clients. Her specialty is defending men accused of sex crimes--falsely accused, she always maintains. Her detractors call her a traitor to her gender, but she doesn't care. Badass and brilliant, Kelly simply loves to win, and as the story opens, she's done it again, securing an acquittal for a renowned scientist accused of sexually assaulting his female employees. But the thrill of her victory is short-lived. That very night she, too, falls victim of a brutal sexual assault. And almost as horrific as the attack is the fact that she can't tell anyone it happened-not without destroying her career in the process. Kelly has never backed down from a fight and she's not about to start pulling her punches now. Joining forces with her rapist's other victims, the shrewd lawyer plans to turn the tables on him. It's not only about justice-these wronged women are out for revenge. But someone, it seems, is out for them, and one by one, they find themselves facing even greater danger"--
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Psychological fiction.; Novels.; Justice; Rape; Revenge; Sex crimes; Women lawyers;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Fatal affair / by Force, Marie.;
"Detective Sergeant Sam Holland of the Washington, D.C. Metro Police needs a big win to salvage her career-- and her confidence-- after a disastrous investigation. The perfect opportunity arises when Senator John O'Connor is found brutally murdered in his bed, and Sam is assigned to the case. Matters get complicated when Sam has to team up with Nick Cappuano, O'Connor's friend and chief of staff... and the man Sam had a memorable one-night stand with years earlier. Sam has to fight to stay focused on the case. Sleeping with the material witness is another mistake she can't afford-- especially when the bodies keep piling up."--P. [4] of cover.
Subjects: Romantic suspense fiction.; Mystery fiction.; Love stories.; Man-woman relationships; Women detectives; Murder; Policewomen; Scandals;
© [2014], c2010., Carina Press,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 2
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Lola in the mirror / by Dalton, Trent,author.; Heppell, Paul,illustrator.;
A girl and her mother have been on the run for sixteen years, from police and the monster they left in their kitchen with a knife in his throat. They've found themselves a home inside a van with four flat tires parked in a scrapyard by the edge of the Brisbane River. The girl has no name because names are dangerous when you're on the run. But the girl has a dream. A vision of a life as an artist of international acclaim. There's only one person who can help make her dreams come true. That person is Lola and she carries all the answers. But to find Lola, the girl with no name must first do one of the hardest things we can ever do. She must look in the mirror.
Subjects: Bildungsromans.; Psychological fiction.; Novels.; Family violence; Fugitives from justice; Mothers and daughters;
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Two truths and a lie : a murder, a private investigator, and her search for justice / by McGarrahan, Ellen,author.;
"In 1990, Ellen McGarrahan was a young reporter for the Miami Herald when she covered the execution of Jesse Tafero, a man convicted of murdering two police officers. When it later emerged that Tafero may not have committed the murders, McGarrahan became haunted by that grisly execution--and appalled by her unquestioning acceptance of the state's version of events. Decades later, in the midst of her successful career as a private investigator, McGarrahan finally decides to find out the truth of what really happened. Her investigation takes her back to Florida, where she combs through court files and interviews everyone involved in the case, in. She plunges back into the Miami of the 1960s and 1970s, where gangsters and kingpins and beautiful women inhabit a dangerous world of nightclubs, speed boats, and drug cartels. Violence is everywhere. The murdered police officers, she discovers, are only one part of the picture. But even as McGarrahan circles closer to the truth, the story of guilt and innocence becomes more complex. She gradually discovers that she hasn't been alone in her search for closure, because whenever a human life is forcibly taken--by bullet, or by electric chair--the reckoning is long and difficult. Both a gripping true-crime narrative and a fascinating glimpse into the life of a private investigator, Two Truths and a Lie is ultimately a profound meditation on grief and complicity"--
Subjects: Tafero, Jesse, 1946-1990.; Crime and the press; Judicial error; Murder;
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Adnan's story : the search for truth and justice after Serial / by Chaudry, Rabia,author.;
Subjects: Syed, Adnan, 1981-; Murderers; Murder; Judicial error; Criminal justice, Administration of;
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Billy Summers : a novel / by King, Stephen,1947-author.;
"When Billy Summers was twelve years old, He shot and killed his mother's boyfriend after he kicked Billy's sister to death. At 17, he enlisted in the army. At 18, he was a sniper in Iraq and involved in the deadly battle to recapture Fallujah. For nearly twenty years, he's worked as a paid assassin. He's a good guy in a bad job, and he wants out. He takes on a very complicated, very lucrative job that he hopes will be his last. He's got a perfect new identity lined up and a scrupulously orchestrated, flawless escape plan. And then something happens that changes everything for Billy. A stranger needs rescuing, and Billy sacrifices the safety of his own perfectly devised new life to offer her protection. And then the two of them-the most compelling and surprising duo in King fiction-set out on one last mission, to rectify the injustices of one extraordinarily evil man"--
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Assassins; Undercover operations; Veterans; Revenge; Good and evil; Justice;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 4
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The antiracist kid : a book about identity, justice, and activism / by Jewell, Tiffany.; Miles, Nicole.;
Includes bibliographic references (pages 114-116).Identity. Identity and you ; Race and ethnicity ; Identity in the United States ; Similar and different ; Talking about differences ; You know who you are! ; Putting it all together -- Justice. Bias, prejudice, and discrimination ; Power ; Racism ; What you can do! ; Putting it all together -- Activism. How to be an activist! ; Using your "voice" ; Feeling grateful! ; Putting it all together.What is racism? What is antiracism? Why are both important to learn about? The Antiracist Kid answers your questions about these words (and the big ideas behind them) and give you the tools to practice antiracism in your everday life! This must-have guide explains: IDENTITY: What is is and what it means for you. JUSTICE: What it is, what racism has to do with it, and how to fight injustice. ACTIVISM: How to be the best antiracist kid you can be! This book teaches you ways to recognize racism and injustice-and helps you figure out what you can do when you find them at home, at school, and in any of the stories, games, and videos that you read, watch, and play --Publisher.Ages 8-12.LSC
Subjects: Anti-racism; Racism; Identity (Philosophical concept); Justice; Social action;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Cleaning House : The Fight to Rid Our Homes of Toxic Chemicals. by Dahl, Lindsay.;
Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: HOUSE & HOME / Sustainable Living; NATURE / Environmental Conservation & Protection; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Activism & Social Justice;
Available copies: 0 / Total copies: 1
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