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Beyond the Isle of the Lost : Wonderland / by De la Cruz, Melissa,1971-;
"For Red, growing up in Wonderland has been no piece of cake (literally--dessert is outlawed). Her mom, the Queen of Hearts, rules the kingdom with an iron scepter, while Red longs for a life of her own. She's heard rumors about an island that once housed all the villains of folklore...But then the Queen declares that Red will issue a royal decree at the annual Wonderland Tea Ceremony...Of course, Red loathes idea of following in her mother's crimson-heeled footsteps. Banding together with new friends, Ace and Chester, Red plans the ultimate rebellion: a party"--
Subjects: Fantasy fiction.; Good and evil; Wonderland (Imaginary place); Magic; Islands;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The retreat / by Pearse, Sarah,author.;
"An eco-wellness retreat has opened on an island off the English coast, promising rest and relaxation--but the island itself, once the playground of a serial killer, is rumored to be cursed. Detective Elin Warner is called to the retreat when a young woman's body is found on the rocks below the yoga pavilion in what seems to be a tragic fall. But the victim wasn't a guest--she wasn't meant to be on the island at all. When a guest drowns in a diving incident the following day, Elin starts to suspect that there's nothing accidental about these deaths. Elin must find the killer--before the island's history starts to repeat itself"--
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Psychological fiction.; Novels.; Islands; Murder; Resorts; Serial murder investigation;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 3
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Summer fun / by Thornton, Jeanne,author.;
"Gala, a young trans woman, works at a hostel in Truth or Consequences, New Mexico. She is obsessed with the Get Happies, the quintessential 1960s Californian band, helmed by its resident genius, B----. Why did the band stop making music? Why did they never release their rumored album, Summer Fun? Gala writes letters to B---- that shed light not only on the Get Happies, but paint an extraordinary portrait of Gala. The parallel narratives of B---- and Gala form a dialogue about creation-of music, identity, self, culture, and counterculture. Summer Fun is an epic and magical work of trans literature that marks Thornton as one of our most exciting and original novelists"--
Subjects: Psychological fiction.; Transgender women; Fans (Persons);
Available copies: 0 / Total copies: 1
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The fourth rule : a novel / by Lindsay, Jeffry P.,author.;
"Impossible doesn't belong in Riley Wolfe's vocabulary. He's a master of heists and disguises, whose life's work is swindling the rich out of their undeserved treasures. Now rumors surrounding a dangerous new figure of international crime are spreading through the underworld. And this ruthless collector, the Cobra, has a personal vendetta against Riley. No matter--with the aid of his new partner Caitlin, Riley prepares to take on the most powerful cultural institution in the world and bring home the supposedly unstealable Rosetta Stone. With the Cobra waiting for the right moment to strike, Riley is put to the ultimate test as he faces this most venomous villain"--
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Novels.; Rosetta stone; Archaeological thefts; Disguise; Egyptian language; Revenge; Swindlers and swindling; Thieves;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Under the oak tree, the novel. by Kim, Suji,author.;
Lady Maximilian is the daughter of the powerful Duke Croyso, and she is married off to a fearsome war hero named Sir Riftan. To Maxis surprise, despite rumors that he was offered marriage to Princess Agnes, a beautiful and renowned sorceress, Riftan still wants Maxi for his wife. And when he comes to claim her, his longing becomes a desire that bewilders Maxi. As she learns to navigate the intricacies of her new life, Maxi will find herself and her courage, and discover that she is anything but powerless. 'Under the Oak Tree' was a originally a webcomic that had over 100 million views on MANTA.For mature readers.
Subjects: Fantasy fiction.; Novels.; Forced marriage; Knights and knighthood; Man-woman relationships; Spouses; Stutterers;
Available copies: 0 / Total copies: 1
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V2 : a novel of World War II / by Harris, Robert,1957-author.;
"It's November 1944--Willi Graf, a German rocket engineer, is launching Nazi Germany's V2 rockets at London from Occupied Holland. Kay Connolly, once an actress, now a young English Intelligence officer, ships out for Belgium to locate the launch sites and neutralize the threat. But when rumors of a defector circulate through the German ranks, Graf becomes a suspect. Unknown to each other, Graf and Connolly find themselves on opposite sides in the hunt for the saboteur. Their twin stories play out against the background of the German missile campaign, one of the most epic and modern but least explored episodes of the Second World War. Their destinies are on a collision course"--
Subjects: Historical fiction.; War fiction.; Intelligence officers; Aerospace engineers; World War, 1939-1945;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 2
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Dance with death / by Thomas, Will,1958-author.;
"In June of 1893, the future Nicholas II travels to London for a royal wedding, bringing with him his private security force ... Rumored to be the target of a professional assassin known only as La Sylphide, and the subject of conspiracies against his life by his own family who covet his future throne, Nicholas is protected by not only private security, but the professional forces of both England and Russia. All of these measures prove inadequate when Prince George of England is attacked by an armed anarchist who mistakes him for Nicholas. As a result, Barker and Llewelyn are brought in to help track down the assassin and others who might conspire against the life of the tsesarevich"--
Subjects: Detective and mystery fiction.; Biographical fiction.; Historical fiction.; Barker, Cyrus (Fictitious character); Llewelyn, Thomas (Fictitious character); Nicholas II, Emperor of Russia, 1868-1918; Assassins; Attempted assassination; Murder; Private investigators; Private security services;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Big little lies [videorecording] / by Kidman, Nicole,1967-actor.; Witherspoon, Reese,1976-actor.; Woodley, Shailene,actor.; HBO Home Entertainment (Firm),publisher.;
Reese Witherspoon, Nicole Kidman, Shailene Woodley.Big Little Lies is based in the tranquil seaside town of Monterey, California, where nothing is quite as it seems. Doting moms, successful husbands, adorable children, beautiful homes: What lies will be told to keep their perfect worlds from unraveling? Told through the eyes of three mothers - Madeline (Reese Witherspoon), Celeste (Nicole Kidman) and Jane (Shailene Woodley) - Big Little Lies paints a picture of a town fueled by rumors and divided into the haves and have-nots, exposing the conflicts, secrets and betrayals that compromise relationships between husbands and wives, parents and children, and friends and neighbors.Canadian Home Video Rating: 14A.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Television crime shows.; Television mini-series.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Female friendship; Man-woman relationships; Mothers; Murder; Secrets;
For private home use only.
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The dark pictures anthology. [electronic resource]. by Microsoft Corporation.;
Game.Enter the world of The Dark Pictures - A series of standalone cinematic horror games. Players will be challenged to explore and uncover each story with the knowledge that all their choices have consequences and all playable characters can live, any and all can die. Man of Medan is the first game in The Dark Pictures anthology, bringing supernatural horror to the South Pacific. Five friends set sail on a holiday diving trip with a rumored WWII wreck to find. As the day unfolds and a storm rolls in, their trip soon changes into something much more sinister. Who will live? Who will die? It's down to you. Can you save them all?ESRB Content Rating: M, Mature, 17+ (Blood, drug reference, intense violence, strong language, suggestive themes).Blu-ray disc compatible with Xbox One console ; HDTV 720p/1080i/1080p/4K Ultra HD ; in game surround sound ; 2 player co-op online multiplayer (paid subscription and broadband internet connection required) ; 32 GB storage required ; online play optional ; Xbox One X enhanced.
Subjects: Xbox video games.; Survival horror video games.; Role playing video games.; Video games.; Adventure video games.; Xbox One (Video game console); Video games.; Computer games.; Dark pictures anthology Man of Medan (Game); Supernatural;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The dark pictures anthology. [electronic resource]. by Sony Computer Entertainment.;
Game.Enter the world of The Dark Pictures - A series of standalone cinematic horror games. Players will be challenged to explore and uncover each story with the knowledge that all their choices have consequences and all playable characters can live, any and all can die. Man of Medan is the first game in The Dark Pictures anthology, bringing supernatural horror to the South Pacific. Five friends set sail on a holiday diving trip with a rumored WWII wreck to find. As the day unfolds and a storm rolls in, their trip soon changes into something much more sinister. Who will live? Who will die? It's down to you. Can you save them all?ESRB Content Rating: M, Mature, 17+ (Blood, drug reference, intense violence, strong language, suggestive themes).Blu-ray disc compatible with Playstation 4 console ; HDTV 720p/1080i/1080p ; in game surround sound ; 2 player online multiplayer (paid subscription and broadband internet connection required) ; 30 GB storage required ; online play optional ; PS4 Pro enhanced.
Subjects: Sony video games.; Survival horror video games.; Role playing video games.; Video games.; Adventure video games.; Playstation 4 (Video game console); Video games.; Computer games.; Dark pictures anthology Man of Medan (Game); Supernatural;
Available copies: 0 / Total copies: 1
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