Dark humor in debut 'Losing Clementine'

Discover a talented new voice in fiction with Losing Clementine, a debut novel by Ashley Ream telling the story of a renowned artist's impending suicide.  This book, which Publishers Weekly describes as "spiked with dark humor," follows Clementine Pritchard as she gives herself 30 days to plan her own suicide.  In the process of tying up loose ends, Clementine discovers an unexpected family secret, taking readers on a relentlessly gripping journey.

Military Memoirs at MMSCL

American Sniper, Seal Team 6 - these are just two of the many highly-requested military memoirs available at Mastics-Moriches-Shirley Community Library.  Speculating on the genre's popularity, this article from the New York Times explains that with the wars in the Middle East winding down, many are interested in reading about soldiers' firsthand experiences.  If you're one of the many people interested in tales of bravery and heroism, stop by your Community Library to check out a military memoir today!

Desert Fantasy in 'The Kingdoms of Dust' and other books

In the newly-released The Kingdoms of Dust, which earned a starred review from Publishers Weekly, necromancer and spy Isyllt Iskaldur finds herself hounded by assassins and seeking asylum in the kingdom she once worked to undermine.  New to "The Necromancer Chronicles"?  Start with The Drowning City, followed by The Bone Palace.  Looking for more desert-inspired fantasy?  Try The Warded Man and its recent sequel, Desert Spear, or straddle the border with science fiction in the classic novel Dune, in which a young nobleman goes into exile on a the desert planet Arrakis.  The new book The Steel Seraglio, in which an army of the sultan's exiled concubines fight to retake their city, might also be to your liking.

Christian Book Award Nominees at MMSCL

 

For high-quality Christian reading material, try one of these four newly-announced ECPA Award nominees available at Mastics-Moriches-Shirley Community Library.  (The full list is here). 

• Queen by Steven James - (nominated for Best Novel) - While investigating a double homicide in an isolated northern Wisconsin town, FBI Special Agent Patrick Bowers uncovers a high-tech conspiracy that twists through long-buried Cold War secrets and targets present-day tensions in the Middle East.
• The Reluctant Prophet by Nancy Rue - (nominated for Best Novel) - In obedience to a divine nudge, 47-year-old Allison Chamberlain buys a Harley and waits for further instructions, which turn her into a reluctant prophet and take her into the darkest parts of her city.
• Nearing Home by Billy Graham - (nominated for Best Nonfiction) - Sharing his experience of growing older, a world-renowned author, preacher, and evangelist teaches some important lessons on how to view our time here on Earth and makes it clear that God has a specific reason for keeping us here.
• The Healer's Apprentice by Melanie Dickerson - (nominated for Best New Author) - In  this story loosely based on the Sleeping Beauty fairy tale, seventeen-year-old Rose, a healer's apprentice, falls in love with the betrothed Lord Hamlin, who is seeking the sorcerer who cursed his future bride.

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Just released: 4th book in Arthurian Mystery Series, 'The Stolen Bride'

If you love reading suspenseful stories from the days of King Arthur, you've probably already discovered Tony Hays, who just released the 4th installment in his Arthurian mystery series, The Stolen Bride.  In this book, which got a starred review from Publisher's Weekly, King Arthur's trusted advisor Malgwyn ap Cuneglas is charged with tracking down the culprit responsible for murdering the king of a small, gold-rich region.  New to the series?  Start with The Killing Way, followed by The Divine Sacrifice and then The Beloved Dead.  Hungry for more mysteries set centuries ago?  Try P.C. Doherty's "Hugh Corbett" medieval mystery series, now on its 8th book, Mysterium.