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  Sheer Mischief

  Jill Mansell

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  It's not that Janey Sinclair isn't pleased to see her sister.  
  It's just that being woken at 7:00 a.m. by Maxine, complete with a police escort, isn't quite how she'd planned to spend her Sunday. Even so Janey, who's just rebuilding her life after her husband disappeared, is delighted that her sister's back in the Cornish town where they grew up.  
  When Maxine sets her sights on Guy Cassidy, an impossibly glamorous fashion photographer, Janey knows there's no limit to the mischief her sister will get up to in order to dispatch her rivals.  
  But little do they know that the competition is a lot closer to home than they think...

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  The Reluctant Mullah

  Sagheer Afzal

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  In a moment of idle curiosity, Musa tries on the modest garb of a Muslim woman to experience for himself what it's like to be veiled. While this causes much mirth among his fellow students at the Madrasah, the elders are not amused, viewing Musa's experimentation as a prank too far. Back at home he must conform to family life and face the prospect of an arranged marriage. Cleverly, the family patriarch, Dadaji, offers him a deal: a month of days to find himself a bride or else Musa must accept Dadaji's own choice. And so the race is on for Musa, a devout Muslim and gentle idealist, who dreams of a perfect companion but despairs of ever finding her. When his siblings and friends step in to help, their efforts lead both to hilarity and outrage but soon the dark side of tradition rears its ugly head...A brilliant debut.

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  Murdering Mr Edwards - Tales...

  Shawn L. Bird

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  One obnoxious English teacher. 12 tales of his death. 
  Norton Edwards, English department head, is the reigning despot in Canterbury High.  
  This year, his colleagues have had enough.  
  This year, they're getting rid of Mr. Edwards. 
  In this collection of darkly tongue-in-cheek stories, Mr. Edwards dies, tale after tale. 
  “A clever, funny and totally engaging noir-vella! Loved it!” ~Diana Gabaldon, author of Outlander 
  “If you have never, ever considered murdering someone, then you have never worked in a high school.” ~Scott Anderson, school principal 
  “If you’ve ever taught in a high school, attended a high school, or even driven past a high school, you will enjoy Murdering Mr. Edwards.” ~Chris McMahen, teacher-librarian, author of Box of Shocks, Tabloidology, & Klutzhood 
  Nominated for a 2019 Arthur Ellis Crime Writing Award: The Lou Allin Memorial Best Crime Novella prize.  

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  Bad Guys

  Anthony Bruno

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  A crime thriller starring two FBI agents up against the mob: “This series dazzles with fast, intricate plotting, terrific characters, and humor” (Publishers Weekly).   Mike Tozzi and Cuthbert Gibbons were once odd-couple partners in crimesolving. But Gibbons has gone into retirement—and Tozzi has just gone renegade.   After hot-headed Tozzi leaves a trail of bodies in his wake, Gibbons heads back to work to stop him. Instead, the two of them team up—and uncover a secret crime family headed by a convicted mobster pulling the strings from the safety of the witness protection program.   But it’s when Tozzi gets involved with the gangster’s sexy ex that the fur really starts to fly . . .   “[A] crackling thriller . . . This slick, fast-moving narrative offers interesting inside looks at the FBI and the Mafia and some delicious characters.” —Publishers Weekly   “Grisly . . . Tense . . . Good stuff.” —The Washington Post   “The best fictional cop duo around.” —People

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  The Book of Samson

  David Maine

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  "This is the story of my life and it's not a happy one. If you wish to read about me you're welcome to but if you're looking for something to give you hope & joy comfort & inspiration then you had best leave off here straightaway and go find something else. My life has an abundance of frustration and pain plus a fair bit of sex and lots of killing and broken bones but it's got precious little hope & joy comfort & inspiration. It's got some women in it too plus a wife. Dalila is the one you may have heard of and a rare piece of work she was. You may think you know the story but believe me there's more."-from The Book of Samson From the author of the acclaimed and provocative novels Fallen and The Preservationist comes a tale about a man who believes he is touched by the hand of God-then instructed by that God to slaughter his enemies. It is the story of "this worldly existence of men & brutes desire & unkindness" and of the woman, Dalila, who figures at the center of it all. In The Book of Samson, David Maine has created an unforgettable portrait, a unique and astonishing masterpiece that puts a face on a previously faceless icon. "The combination of archaic language and setting with modern sensibilities again demonstrates Maine's talent for making the familiar intriguing."-Publishers Weekly Starred Review"Provocative and beautifully told-a breakout novel for Maine."-Kirkus Starred Review

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  Hanukcats - And Other...

  Laurie Loughlin

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  “Witty and whimsical, the lyrics will make anyone who’s ever shared their abode with a feline chuckle”—from the author and illustrator of Catmas Carols (Retail Insight). 
   
  You can bet your blintzes that when it comes to the Jewish holidays, cats have just a few things in mind: treats, toys, and mischief. In twenty feline-centric takes on traditional songs, the furriest family members finally get to share in the festivities, singing the praises of spinning dreidels, gefilte fish, and other joys of the holidays. With all-new illustrations throughout and songs from Hanukkah, Passover, and more, cat lovers will find plenty to giggle over and celebrate all year round in this brand-new edition of the classic book.

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