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MARCIA CLARK: TRIAL BY AMBUSH: Murder, Injustice, and the Truth About the Case of...
Author: Marcia Clark
Book: TRIAL BY AMBUSH: Murder, Injustice, and the Truth About the Case of Barbara Graham
Publishing: Thomas & Mercer (December 1, 2024)
Synopsis (from...
ROBIN COOK – BELLEVUE: A Novel
Author: Robin Cook
Book: BELLEVUE: A Novel
Publishing: G.P. Putnam's Sons (December 3, 2024)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
From the bestselling author and "master of...
AMY SARIG KING – ATTACK OF THE BLACK RECTANGLES
Author: Amy Sarig King
Book: ATTACK OF THE BLACK RECTANGLES
Publishing: Scholastic Press (September 3, 2024)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
Award-winning author Amy Sarig King takes on censorship...
SHARON VIRTS – THE GRAYS OF TRUTH
Author: Sharon Virts
Book: THE GRAYS OF TRUTH
Publishing: Flashpoint (October 29, 2024)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
From bestselling historical true-crime author Sharon Virts comes a gripping tale...
DAVID BALDACCI – TO DIE FOR: A 6:20 Man Thriller
Author: David Baldacci
Book: TO DIE FOR: A 6:20 Man Thriller
Publishing: Grand Central Publishing (November 12, 2024)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
From a #1 New York Times...
ERIKA ENGELHAUPT – GO TO HELL: A Traveler’s Guide to Earth’s Most Otherworldly Destinations
Author: Erika Engelhaput
Book: GO TO HELL: A Traveler's Guide to Earth's Most Otherworldly Destinations
Publishing: National Geographic (August 13, 2024)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
You can go...
TIM MATHESON – DAMN GLAD TO MEET YOU: My Seven Decades in the Hollywood...
Author: Tim Matheson
Book: DAMN GLAD TO MEET YOU: My Seven Decades in the Hollywood Trenches
Publishing: Hachette Books (November 12, 2024)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
“I found...
ROBERT DUGONI – BEYOND REASONABLE DOUBT
Author: Robert Dugoni
Book: BEYOND REASONABLE DOUBT
Publishing: Thomas & Mercer (October 22, 2024)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
A master manipulator accused of murder. An attorney sworn to...
DINESH D’SOUZA – VINDICATING TRUMP
Author: Dinesh D'Souza
Book: VINDICATING TRUMP
Publishing: Regnery (October 8, 2024)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
Donald Trump is unquestionably the most unique and charismatic figure in American politics...
PATRICIA CORNWELL – IDENTITY UNKNOWN: A Scarpetta Novel
Author: Patricia Cornwell
Book: IDENTITY UNKNOWN: A Scarpetta Novel
Publishing: Grand Central Publishing (October 8, 2024)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
Autopsies can reveal the secrets...
IRA CHALEFF – TO STOP A TYRANT: The Power of Political Followers to Make...
Author: Ira Chaleff
Book: TO STOP A TYRANT: The Power of Political Followers to Make or Brake a Toxic Leader
Publishing: Wonderwell Press (September 3, 2024)
Synopsis...
JESSICA PISHKO – THE HIGHEST LAW IN THE LAND: How the Unchecked Power of...
Author: Jessica Pishko
Book: THE HIGHEST LAW IN THE LAND: How the Unchecked Power of Sheriffs Threatens Democracy
Publishing: Dutton (September 17, 2024)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
Shortlisted...
AARON FISCHMAN – A BASEBALL GAIJIN: Chasing a Dream to Japan and Back
Author: Aaron Fischman
Book: A BASEBALL GAIJIN: Chasing a Dream to Japan and Back
Publishing: Sports Publishing (June 18, 2024)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
Like...
SOLOMON SCHMIDT – LEGAL GLADIATOR: The Life of Alan Dershowitz
Author: Solomon Schmidt
Book: LEGAL GLADIATOR: The Life of Alan Dershowitz
Publishing: Skyhorse (August 20, 2024)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
The only biography of America’s most controversial lawyer.
Legal...
ROSANNE PARRY – A HORSE NAMED SKY
Author: Rosanne Parry
Book: A HORSE NAMED SKY
Publishing: Greenwillow Books (August 29, 2023)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
An instant New York Times bestseller!
A stand-alone companion to the...
PAUL M. SPARROW – AWAKENING THE SPIRIT OF AMERICA: FDR’s War of Words with...
Author: Paul M. Sparrow
Book: AWAKENING THE SPIRIT OF AMERICA: FDR's War of Words with Charles Lindbergh - and the Battle to Save Democracy
Publishing: Pegasus...
PETER HELLER – BURN: A Novel
Author: Peter Heller
Book: BURN: A Novel
Publishing: Knopf (August 13, 2024)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
From the best-selling author of The Dog Stars and...
ELLEN HOPKINS – SYNC
Author: Ellen Hopkins
Book: SYNC
Publishing: Nancy Paulsen Books (August 27, 2024)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
From #1 NYT bestselling author Ellen Hopkins comes a new heartbreaking young...
M.P. WOODWARD – TOM CLANCY SHADOW STATE: A Jack Ryan Jr. Novel
Author: M.P. Woodward
Book: TOM CLANCY SHADOW WAR: A Jack Ryan Jr. Novel
Publishing: G.P. Putnam's Sons (August 20, 2024)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
Surviving a helicopter crash...
PEDRO DOMINGOS – 2040: A Silicon Valley Satire
Author: Pedro Domingos
Book: 2040: A Political Satire
Publishing: BookBaby (August 20, 2024)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
"I told you not to read books like this." ―Your Mom
When...
STEVE WIEGAND – THE UNCOMMON LIFE OF DANNY O’CONNELL
Author: Steve Wiegand
Book: THE UNCOMMON LIFE OF DANNY O'CONNELL: A Tale of Baseball Cards, "Average" Players and the True Value of America's Game
Publishing: Bancroft...
BRIAN FREEMAN – Robert Ludlum’s THE BOURNE SHADOW: A Jason Bourne Novel
Author: Brian Freeman
Book: Robert Ludlum's THE BOURNE SHADOW: A Jason Bourne Novel
Publishing: G.P. Putnam's Sons (July 16, 2024)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
When secrets from Bourne's...
K.A. COBELL – LOOKING FOR SMOKE
Author: K.A. Cobell
Book: LOOKING FOR SMOKE
Publishing: Heartdrum (June 4, 2024)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
In her powerful debut novel, Looking for Smoke, author K. A. Cobell...
RUTH BONAPACE – THE BULGARIAN TRAINING MANUAL
Author: Ruth Bonapace
Book: THE BULGARIAN TRAINING MANUAL
Publishing: CLASH Books (June 4, 2024)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
The Bulgarian Training Manual is a comic novel that tells...
MARK GREANEY – SENTINEL
Author: Mark Greaney
Book: SENTINEL
Publishing: Berkley (June 25, 2024)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
An African coup may force Josh Duffy to choose between his mission and his...
SALAH BACHIR: FIRST TO LEAVE THE PARTY: My Life with Ordinary People who Happen...
Author: Salah Bachir
Book: FIRST TO LEAVE THE PARTY: My Life with Ordinary People who Happen to be Famous
Publishing: Signal (October 17, 2023)
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JOANNA HO – WE WHO PRODUCE PEARLS: An Anthem for Asian America
Author: Joanna Ho (Illustrated by Amanda Phingbodhipakkiya)
Book: WE WHO PRODUCE PEARLS: An Anthem for Asian America
Publishing: Orchard Books (April 16, 2024)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
From...
LEXI BLAKE – MY ROYAL SHOWMANCE: A Park Avenue Promise Novel
Author: Lexi Blake
Book: MY ROYAL SHOWMANCE: A Park Avenue Promise Novel
Publishing: Blue Box Press (June 4, 2024)
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Synopsis (from the...
ROBIN PEGUERO – ONE IN THE CHAMBER: A Novel
Author: Robin Peguero
Book: ONE IN THE CHAMBER: A Novel
Publishing: Grand Central Publishing (March 26, 2024)
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Synopsis (from the Publisher):
On Capitol...
JAMES COMEY – WESTPORT: A Crime Novel
Author: James Comey
Book: WESTPORT: A Crime Novel
Publishing: Mysterious Press (May 21, 2024)
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Synopsis (from the Publisher):
Former FBI director James Comey...
HEATHER GUDENKAUF – EVERYONE IS WATCHING: A Novel
Author: Heather Gudenkauf
Book: EVERYONE IS WATCHING: A Novel
Publishing: Park Row (March 26, 2024)
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Synopsis (from the Publisher):
"Big Brother meets Clue...
JENNIFER DONNELLY – BEASTLY BEAUTY
Author: Jennifer Donnelly
Book: BEASTLY BEAUTY
Publishing: Scholastic Press (May 7, 2024)
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Synopsis (from the Publisher):
From New York Times bestselling, award-winning author...
CAROLINE CLEVELAND – WHEN CICADAS CRY: A Novel
Author: Caroline Cleveland
Book: WHEN CICADAS CRY: A Novel
Publishing: Union Square & Co. (May 7, 2024)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
In this stunning debut by a South...
MIKE PAPANTONIO – SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY: A Legal Thriller
Author: Mike Papantonio (with Christopher Paulos)
Book: SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY: A Legal Thriller
Publishing: Arcade (March 19, 2024)
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Synopsis (from the Publisher):
Suspicious Activity...
PHILIP CIOFFARI – NIGHT AND ITS LONGINGS
Author: Philip Cioffari
Book: NIGHT AND ITS LONGINGS
Publishing: Livingston Press (March 26, 2024)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
Jake Garrett, a writer living in New York’s Greenwich Village,...
LISA GARDNER – STILL SEE YOU EVERYWHERE: A Novel
Author: Lisa Gardner
Book: STILL SEE YOU EVERYWHERE: A Novel
Publishing: Grand Central Publishing (March 12, 2024)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
An instant New York Times bestseller!
My name...
ANN E. BURG – FORCE OF NATURE: A Novel of Rachel Carson
Author: Ann E. Burg
Book: FORCE OF NATURE: A Novel of Rachel Carson
Publishing: Scholastic Press (March 5, 2024)
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STEVE BERRY: THE ATLAS MANEUVER (A Cotton Malone Novel)
Author: Steve Berry
Book: THE ATLAS MANEUVER (A Cotton Malone Novel)
Publishing: Grand Central Publishing (February 20, 2024)
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Synopsis (from the Publisher):
From...
C.J. BOX – THREE-INCH TEETH: A Joe Pickett Novel
Author: C.J. Box
Book: THREE-INCH TEETH: A Joe Pickett Novel
Publishing: G.P. Putnam's Sons (February 27, 2024)
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Synopsis (from...
SHERIFF TONY THOMPSON – ANYPLACE BUT HERE: The Uncomfortable Convergence Between Mental Illness and...
Author: Sheriff Tony Thompson MPA-CJ
Book: ANYPLACE BUT HERE: The Uncomfortable Convergence Between Mental Illness and the Criminal Justice System
Publishing: Hog Press (December 21, 2023)
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MARK GREANEY – THE CHAOS AGENT: A Gray Man Novel
Author: Mark Greaney
Book: THE CHAOS AGENT: A Gray Man Novel
Publishing: Berkley (February 20, 2024)
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Synopsis (from the Publisher):
Artificial intelligence leads...
TONY KEITH JR. – HOW THE BOOGEYMAN BECAME A POET
Author: Tony Keith Jr.
Book: HOW THE BOOGEYMAN BECAME A POET
Publishing: Katherine Tegen Books (February 6, 2024)
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Synopsis...
HANNAH DURKIN – THE SURVIVORS OF THE CLOTILDA: The Lost Stories of the Last...
Author: Hannah Durkin
Book: THE SURVIVORS OF THE CLOTILDA: The Lost Stories of the Last Captives of the American Slave Trade
Publishing: Amistad (January 30, 2024)
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E.A. AYMAR – WHEN SHE LEFT: A Thriller
Author: E.A. Aymar
Book: WHEN SHE LEFT: A Thriller
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Publishing: Thomas & Mercer (February 6, 2024)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
A young couple...
JOANNA HO & LIZ KLEINROCK: EYES THAT WEAVE THE WORLD’S WONDERS
Author: Joanna Ho with Liz Kleinrock (Illustrated by Dung Ho)
Book: EYES THAT WEAVE THE WORLD'S WONDERS
Publishing: HarperCollins (January 23, 2024)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
"Ho now...
MARK J. NEARY – HOW CAN YOU TELL IF A LAWYER IS LYING?: The...
Author: Mark J. Neary
Book: HOW CAN YOU TELL IF A LAWYER IS LYING?: The Unauthorized Autobiography of Mark J. Neary (Six Decades of Law,...
NICK PETRIE – THE PRICE YOU PAY (A Peter Ash Novel)
Author: Nick Petrie
Book: THE PRICE YOU PAY (A Peter Ash Novel)
Publishing: G.P. Putnam's Sons (February 6, 2024)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
Peter Ash must follow his...
CELESTE L. EDMUNDS – GARBAGE BAG GIRL
Author: Celeste L. Edmunds (with Richard Paul Evans)
Book: GARBAGE BAG GIRL
Publishing: Ascendt Publishing (November 15, 2023)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
This book is an honest and...
DEBORAH G. PLANT – OF GREED AND GLORY: In Pursuit of Freedom for All
Author: Deborah G. Plant
Book: OF GREED AND GLORY: In Pursuit of Freedom for All
Publishing: Amistad (January 9, 2024)debo
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
A...
DEBORAH GOODRICH ROYCE – REEF ROAD: A Novel
Book: REEF ROAD: A Novel
Author: Deborah Goodrich Royce
Publishing: Post Hill Press (January 9, 2024) - Paperback Edition
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
A Publishers...
