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Whispering Pines / by Lang, Heidi.; Bartkowski, Kati.;
"When otherworldly forces descend on their town of Whispering Pines, conspiracy theorist Rae, who's searching for her lost father, and Caden, who's haunted by the ghost of his brother, must band together to save their home"--Provided by publisher.LSC
Subjects: Ghost stories.; Horror fiction.; Conspiracy theories; Missing persons; Monsters; City and town life;

Reckoning / by Lang, Heidi.; Bartkowski, Kati.;
"Caden leads Rae and Vivienne on a mission to rescue their friends deep into the heart of the Other Place"-- Provided by publisherAges 8-12.LSC
Subjects: Ghost stories.; Horror fiction.; Conspiracy theories; Missing persons; Monsters; City and town life;

What about the bodies : a novel / by Jaworowski, Ken,author.;
"Three desperate lives are about to collide in Locksburg, Pennsylvania, a hard-edged, Rust Belt town. There, Carla, a single mom poised to finally break free from her cycle of poverty, must join with her son to hide the body of a classmate who died while with him. At the same time, Reed, an autistic young man, sets out on a journey to keep a deathbed promise. Along the way he'll encounter both kindhearted residents and a cold-blooded nemesis. And Liz, an aspiring musician on the cusp of a breakthrough, needs to quickly come up with the cash she owes a brutal ex-con. If she can't pay him, both her dream and her life will be in grave danger. In What About the Bodies, Edgar Award nominee Ken Jaworowski cements himself as a master of the small-town thriller. As these three compelling characters intersect, the novel ignites into a story filled with explosive twists, hair-raising chills, and boundless love"--
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Novels.; Autistic people; City and town life; Single mothers; Women musicians;

Sunday at the Sunflower Inn / by Thomas, Jodi,author.;
"The legendary New York Times and USA Today bestselling author brings a sense of nostalgia to the town in this delightful journey of second chances. Jessica Ann McKenzie--"Jam" to everyone in Honey Creek--has fulfilled her dream of owning the best restaurant for miles around. Serving candlelit dinners to every couple in town on Valentine's Day is a reminder of another dream, one she's just about given up on. Until, that very night, Sergeant Tucson Smith clambers out of the muddy river and onto her land, bringing the promise of something they've both been searching for. When McCoy Mason crashes on Interstate 45, he doesn't just bust up his Mustang, his leg, and his relationship. He also loses his prospects of a job and apartment in Houston. Honey Creek, home to his estranged grandfather, offers a temporary respite, a place to recover before moving on again. After all, what permanent use could a town so picture-perfect have for a man like him? At sixty-seven, Charles H. Winston III lives by order and routine. One of his most cherished rituals is a regular lunch date with three lovely ladies at the Honey Creek Café, including the very proper Miss Lilly Lambert. But it's not too late to surprise the whole town--or himself--by seizing a chance for a once-in-a-lifetime adventure. And there's no better season than spring, when the warm breeze blowing in from the Brazos River brings fresh hope and second chances to those who need them most ..."--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Romance fiction.; Novels.; City and town life; Interpersonal relations; Man-woman relationships; Restaurateurs;

Starlings / by Linsmeier, Amanda,author.;
When seventeen-year-old Kit visits her father's hometown for the first time following his death, she not only discovers that her family is strangely revered among the locals, but that she also has an important role in the town's future.014+.Decoding demand: 96 (very high)HL630L.
Subjects: Horror fiction.; Young adult fiction.; Novels.; City and town life; Cities and towns; Families; Secrecy; Teenage girls; City and town life; Cities and towns; Family life; Families; Secrets; Teenage girls;

Doc Martin. [videorecording] / by Atkins, Eileen,1934-; Braithwaite, Philippa,producer.; Catz, Caroline,actor.; Clunes, Martin,1961-; Cole, Nigel,director.; McNiece, Ian,actor.; Acorn Media (Firm);
Disc 1. Sickness and health -- Guess who's coming to dinner -- The tameness of a wolf -- Nobody likes me. Bonus. Disc 2. Episode 5. The practice around the corner -- Episode 6. Hazardous exposure -- Episode 7. Listen with mother -- Episode 8. Departure. Bonus: behind-the-scenes segments.Martin Clunes, Ian McNeice, Eileen Atkins, Caroline Catz.In the sixth series, the doctor tackles fatherhood and his complicated relationship with local teacher Louisa.PG.DVD, 16:9 widescreen; Dolby Digital.
Subjects: City and town life; Eccentrics and eccentricities; Physicians (General practice); Television comedies.;
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Doc Martin. [videorecording] / by Atkins, Eileen,1934-actor.; Braithwaite, Philippa,television producer.; Catz, Caroline,actor.; Clunes, Martin,1961-actor.; Cole, Nigel,television director.; Gregor, Ben,television director.; McNiece, Ian,actor.; Palmer, Charles,television director.; Acorn Media (Firm),publisher.; RLJ Entertainment,film distributor.;
Martin Clunes, Ian McNeice, Eileen Atkins, Caroline Catz.Martin Clunes returns as Dr. Martin Ellingham in the seventh series of this smash-hit British comedy. In these eight all new episodes, the doctor continues his practice in the picturesque seaside town of Portwenn, while raising his son and nurturing his marriage to Louisa.PG.DVD, 16:9 widescreen; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround.
Subjects: City and town life; Eccentrics and eccentricities; Physicians (General practice); Television comedies.;
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The night stages / by Urquhart, Jane,1949-author.;
Includes bibliographical references.
Subjects: Domestic fiction.; Historical fiction.; City and town life; Man-woman relationships; Women air pilots;

Moon of the crusted snow : a novel / by Rice, Waubgeshig,1979-author.;
"A daring post-apocalyptic novel from a powerful rising literary voice. With winter looming, a small northern Anishinaabe community goes dark. Cut off, people become passive and confused. Panic builds as the food supply dwindles. While the band council and a pocket of community members struggle to maintain order, an unexpected visitor arrives, escaping the crumbling society to the south. Soon after, others follow. The community leadearship loses its grip on power as the visitors manipulate the tired and hungry to take control of the reserve. Tensions rise and, as the months pass, so does the death toll due to sickness and despair. Frustrated by the building chaos, a group of young friends and their families turn to the land and Anishinaabe tradition in hopes of helping their community thrive again. Guided through the chaos by an unlikely leader named Evan Whitesky, they endeavor to restore order while grappling with a grave decision. Blending action and allegory, Moon of the Crusted Snow upends our expectations. Out of catastrophe comes resilience. And as one society collapses, another is reborn."--provided by publisher.Canadian
Subjects: Domestic fiction.; Dystopian fiction.; City and town life; End of the world; Indigenous peoples; Interpersonal relations;

The last second chance / by Score, Lucy,author.;
"A contemporary romance novel in which Joey Greer is great at raising horses and holding grudges. Eight years ago, her high school sweetheart fled to Hollywood of all places. She vowed never to forgive or forget. Now big-shot screenwriter Jackson Pierce is back in Blue Moon demanding another chance"--
Subjects: Romance fiction.; Humorous fiction.; Novels.; City and town life; Man-woman relationships;

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