Lakewood Public Library
Lakewood, Ohio
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 […]
In this witty mystery, retired pensioners Elizabeth, Joyce, Ibrahim, and Ron become entangled in a dangerous adventure. When Elizabeth’s ex-husband appears with a desperate plea for help after stealing diamonds, they must protect him and themselves from ruthless assassins seeking revenge. Their clever sleuthing and skills lead to a thrilling cat-and-mouse game involving stolen jewels, […]
In 15th-century China, Tan Yunxian, a female physician, defies societal constraints to practice medicine alongside her female physician grandmother. Despite restrictions on women’s education and mobility, she forms deep bonds with her sworn sisters and becomes a groundbreaking healer, treating women’s ailments with skill and compassion in a world that attempts to limit her potential.
A mild-mannered provincial doctor, Edmund Bickleigh, murders his domineering wife Julia, meticulously planning her poisoning. Driven by resentment and a desire for freedom, he kills her to pursue romantic affairs, particularly with a younger woman. His crimes gradually unravel, leading to his eventual capture and downfall, revealing the psychological complexity of a seemingly ordinary man’s […]
A Mi’kmaq family’s summer picking blueberries in Maine takes a devastating turn when 4-year-old Ruthie goes missing. Decades later, her brother Joe and a woman named Norma become entangled in uncovering the painful truth about Ruthie’s disappearance, exploring themes of family, identity, and the lasting impact of childhood trauma across generations.
In this Adam Dalgliesh mystery, prominent criminal lawyer Venetia Aldridge is brutally murdered in her chambers. Commander Dalgliesh investigates the killing, uncovering a web of professional rivalries, personal vendettas, and dark secrets within the legal community. The complex plot explores themes of justice, revenge, and moral ambiguity in a gripping narrative of murder and retribution.
Sera Swan was one of the most powerful witches in Britain. Then she resurrected her Great-Aunt Jasmine from the (very recently) dead, lost most of her magic, befriended a semi-villainous talking fox, and was exiled from her Guild. Now she helps her aunt run an enchanted inn in Lancashire and longs for a future that […]