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- Books Published August 12, 2014
August 12, 2014
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The ticking clock of this thriller amps up the suspense as a grief-filled man steps up to rescue his ex-wife. Suicidal teens, military-trained dolphins, beautiful feds, and Islamic terrorists all manage to find a way into the life of... Read More
The fascinating, cringe-worthy, exhilarating life of Howard Hughes flies off the page. Howard Hughes is one of the twentieth century’s strangest enigmas, and Luke Davies’s "God of Speed", a fictionalized account of Hughes’s life,... Read More
Thoughtfully organized to maximize enjoyment, this sci-fi collection introduces YA readers to exciting subgenres and authors. Underwood and Holder follow up Futuredaze, their collection of original science-fiction stories and poetry,... Read More
As a guide for parents and caretakers, Oster’s memoir is practical, compassionate, and focused. Questioning Protocol, by Randi Redmond Oster, gives voice to every parent or caretaker who has ever navigated the medical jungle with a... Read More
Di Prisco can see even the most heartbreaking events in his life with a dysfunctional family through the lens of a lively sense of humor. In "Subway to California", Joseph Di Prisco manages to make a memoir read like fiction as he... Read More
Thematic reinforcements add interesting layers of complexity to this tale of wilderness survival. With metaphoric elements and emotional catharses, the newest novella from John Smelcer, "Edge of Nowhere", overcomes some pacing issues to... Read More