THE STORY HOUR by Thrity Umrigar

 A psychologist is treating a young woman from India who recently attempted suicide;  the line between treatment and friendship blurs, with unexpected results. 

DESPERATE by Daniel Palmer

 

A couple, wishing to adopt, meets a young woman who is pregnant and alone.  Coincidence?  Good luck?  Or really, really terrible luck for someone?

PETER PAN MUST DIE by John Verdon

The fourth entry in this riveting suspense series starring retired NYPD detective Dave Gurney and guest-starring brilliant serial killers.  Great fun.

FOURTH OF JULY CREEK by Smith Henderson

A troubled social worker, a disturbed survivalist, and several damaged children.  A dark story with beautiful descriptions of rural Montana.

THE STORIED LIFE OF A.J. FIKRY by Gabrielle Zevin

Fikry owns a bookstore on a Martha's Vineyard-like island.  Widowed, lonely, and grumpy, he is transformed by a baby left in the shop.  An enchanting story about love - and love of books.

THE GHOST OF THE MARY CELESTE by Valerie Martin

 

The Mary Celeste, a real ship, was found adrift in the Atlantic in 1872:  no damage, no cargo theft, no captain or crew.  Martin has

cleverly combined fact and fiction in this gripping historical novel.

973 Carroll, Andrew: HERE IS WHERE: Discovering America's Great Forgotten History

Join this fascinating tour of our country's overlooked but significant historical sites.  The breezy writing style adds to the fun.