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  Always Outnumbered, Always Outgunned

  by Walter Mosley

  New York Times bestselling author Walter Mosley introduces an "astonishing character" (Los Angeles Times Book Review) in this acclaimed collection of entwined tales. Meet Socrates Fortlow, a tough ex-con seeking truth and redemption in South Central Los Angeles -- and finding the miracle of survival. "I either committed a crime or had a crime done to me every day I was in jail. Once you go to prison you... (more)
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  Detective D. D. Warren: Book 1

  Alone

  by Lisa Gardner

  Gardner keeps readers spellbound—not just by her plot but by the beautifully realized character of Massachusetts police sniper Bobby Dodge.
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  Road to Tater Hill

  by Edith Morris Hemingway

  Annie struggles with grief after the death of her newborn sister. Annie can always count on spending summers at her grandparents’. This summer should be even better because Mama is going to have a baby soon. Before Daddy leaves for his Air Force assignment, he gives Annie a journal for summer memories. But now Annie is grieving over the death of her newborn sister. How can she tell Daddy that ever since the baby... (more)
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  Twenty Palaces: Book 1

  Child of Fire

  by Harry Connolly

  Ray Lilly is living on borrowed time. He’s the driver for Annalise Powliss, a high-ranking member of the Twenty Palace Society, a group of sorcerers devoted to hunting down and executing rogue magicians. But because Ray betrayed her once, Annalise is looking for an excuse to kill him–or let someone else do the job. Unfortunately for both of them, Annalise’s next mission goes wrong, leaving her critically injured.... (more)
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  Twenty Palaces: Book 2

  Game of Cages

  by Harry Connolly

  A SECRET HIGH-STAKES AUCTION   As a wealthy few gather to bid on a predator capable of destroying all life on earth, the sorcerers of the Twenty Palace Society mobilize to stop them. Caught up in the scramble is Ray Lilly, the lowest of the low in the society—an ex–car thief and the expendable assistant of a powerful sorcerer. Ray possesses exactly one spell to his name, along with a strong left hook. But when he... (more)
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  Uncle Alton

  by Lannie Hill

  "Uncle Alton" transfers the matter of humanity between hard existence and a spiritual realm, showing us the way to enlightenment is precious and inevitably requires the ultimate cost.
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  Jackson Rule

  by Dinah McCall

  A Louisiana preacher's daughter, Rebecca Hill was raised to believe in the basic goodness of people, that everyone deserves a second chance. But she wonders if hiring Jackson Rule was a good idea. A man with a dark, haunted past, he's a hard worker who keeps to himself and doesn't cause trouble. But there's something exciting, a quiet power about him that makes Rebecca tremble, not with fear, but with a desire... (more)
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  Christmas Vows: $5.00 Extra (Heartquest)

  by Lori Copeland

  Lori Copeland, loved for her whimsical, folksy style, brings readers a feel-good Christmas story. A young widower with three needy children is snowed in at Henrietta Humblesmith's marrying parlor for the holidays. He has no idea what a special Christmas awaits him. Readers will enjoy Lori's trademark humor and warmth.