Lakewood Public Library
Lakewood, Ohio
A captivating fantasy novel set in a world constantly threatened by catastrophic geological events. It follows the story of three women with extraordinary powers, exploring themes of oppression, prejudice, and the resilience of the human spirit.
Sixteen-year-old Frankie Budge—aspiring writer, indifferent student, offbeat loner—is determined to make it through yet another sad summer in Coalfield, Tennessee, when she meets Zeke. Zeke is a talented artist who has just moved into his grandmother's unhappy house and is as lonely and awkward as Frankie is.
The novel follows Alex Armstrong, an investigator for a law firm whose work on a rape scandal at a university draws her close to her traumatic past. She was once Alexandra Quinlan and was wrongfully accused, though exonerated, of the brutal murder of her parents and brother.
The Girl with the Louding Voice is a 2020 coming of age novel and the debut of Nigerian writer Abi Daré. It tells the story of a teenage Nigerian girl called Adunni who becomes a maid and struggles with many things growing up, including her limited education, poverty and the inability to speak up for herself.
Twenty years ago, Charlie’s mother went missing near the family beach shack. Now he’s back living in the shack, on disciplinary leave from his police job. Then the skeletal remains of two people are found in the excavation of a building site—and the past comes crashing in on Charlie.
After losing her son, Tova Sullivan takes a night cleaning job at an aquarium. There, she forms an unlikely friendship with Marcellus, a giant Pacific octopus who becomes her confidant. Together, they unravel the mysterious decades-old disappearance of her teenage son, with Marcellus proving to be surprisingly intelligent and helpful in connecting the dots of […]
In this thriller, nine strangers receive a mysterious list with their names. They soon realize they’re targets of a calculated killer seeking revenge. As each person is methodically eliminated, the survivors must uncover the connection between them and the murderer before they become the next victims, navigating a deadly game of survival and hidden secrets.
In post-World War II rural America, ex-soldier Aloysius Archer is released from prison and seeks a fresh start. While working as a debt collector, he becomes entangled in a complex murder investigation involving a wealthy businessman, his beautiful daughter, and a web of secrets. Archer must use his wit and wartime skills to navigate dangerous […]
In rural Mexico, a mysterious abandoned baby found covered in bees becomes part of the Morales family. Simonopio, born with a cleft lip, possesses supernatural abilities and an extraordinary connection to nature. As he grows, he becomes a protector of the family farm during tumultuous times, navigating personal tragedies, political upheaval, and the mysterious forces […]
In a small Georgia town in 1906, 14-year-old Will Tweedy narrates the scandalous story of his grandfather Rucker Blakeslee, who remarries just three weeks after his wife’s death to a young milliner, shocking the town’s conservative society. Their unconventional relationship challenges social norms and provides a humorous, poignant coming-of-age tale about love, grief, and small-town […]
In this crime novel, three unlikely women - a spirited retiree, a vicar’s wife, and a police officer - form an amateur detective group in Marlow. When a series of bizarre murders occurs, they use their unique skills to investigate, challenging local law enforcement and unraveling a complex mystery that threatens their community.
Dana, a modern Black woman, is mysteriously transported through time to a pre-Civil War plantation, where she repeatedly saves her white ancestor Rufus from fatal situations. Each time she travels back, she experiences the brutal realities of slavery. Her time travels force her to confront the complex and traumatic legacy of slavery, challenging her understanding […]