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  Wrongful Conviction

  Rachel Sinclair

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  Christian Davis, a former big-firm lawyer turned social justice warrior, has just been assigned the case of his life by the State of California. Jamel Jackson, a sixteen-year-old black boy, has just been convicted for the brutal rape of a prominent movie star. 
  Christian digs into the case with gusto, as he examines the trial court transcript for any hint that the trial court might have erred in Jamel's case. As he gets into the investigation of the case, he's shocked at what he has found. Corruption at the highest level is staring him in the face. 
  The problem is, the person who Christian suspects was actually behind the rape is somebody who is powerful and connected. And this person will stop at anything to make sure that young Jamel stays in prison for the crime. 
  Christian soon finds himself not only fighting the system, but also trying to stay one step ahead of the man who Christian knows was the one who raped the actress. 
  Because Christian knows that Jamel will not remain in prison for this rich bastard's crime. 
  And he will risk all, even his life, to make that doesn't happen.

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  Parasite The (Librovox)

  Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

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  Being a physiologist, Austin Gilroy is unconvinced that the occult is real. His friend Professor Wilson, however, is not only convinced that psychical powers are real, but eagerly desires that Gilroy should be persuaded. To this end, Wilson invites Austin to his house for a demonstration. The effect is that Austin, although still skeptical, now concedes that there is more in the matter than he at first believed. But when the psychic, Miss Penclosa, controls his actions to the point where he nearly murders his fiancee, Austin Gilroy doubts no longer. (summary by Carl V.)

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  A Doomful of Sugar

  Catherine Burns

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  "Leila Khoury has always believed that everyone loved her father as much as they loved his artisanal maple syrup. But when he's killed and she returns to Sugar Ridge, Vermont, to take over his business, she starts to realize how much of his life she's left untapped. With her brother under suspicion, her mother just barely holding it together, and the police not producing any leads, Leila will have to investigate herself if she wants answers about her father's sticky end. But the more she learns, the more she worries that there won't be a sappy ending to the story."

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  The Adventures of Roderick...

  T. Smollett

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  An orphaned outcast, an unforgiving world, and a rogue's perilous quest for fortune and revenge. 
  Born to a wealthy family but immediately disinherited by a cruel, tyrannical grandfather, young Roderick Random is thrust into a world that wants nothing to do with him. Left penniless and vulnerable, he relies on his sharp wit, a fiery temper, and the occasional help of eccentric allies—like his fiercely loyal, cutlass-wielding sailor uncle, Tom Bowling. From surviving abusive schoolmasters and treacherous relatives to facing down murderous highwaymen on the muddy roads to London, Roderick's life is a constant, gripping battle for survival. 
  As he travels through the treacherous underbelly of 18th-century Britain, Roderick encounters a colorful cast of grifters, hypocrites, and swindlers. He must adapt quickly, learning the arts of medicine, deception, and resilience. But with no fortune to his name and danger lurking at every tavern and crossroads, will his relentless drive be enough to conquer a society designed to crush him? 
  Why you will love this: If you enjoy the episodic thrills of a classic Picaresque Novel, this foundational masterpiece is essential listening. Brimming with sharp social satire, dark humor, and unpredictable roguish adventures, the story offers an unflinching look at human nature, greed, and survival, firmly cementing its place as a cornerstone of British classic fiction. 
  About the Author: T. Smollett (Tobias Smollett) was an 18th-century Scottish author and surgeon whose experiences in the Royal Navy heavily influenced his gritty, realistic writing. He is celebrated for pioneering the English literary style of rogue adventure, inspiring future literary giants like Charles Dickens with his biting wit and unforgettable caricatures.

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  Fighting ‘Round the Christmas Tree

  Nikki Ash

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  On the tenth day of Christmas, the Fighting series gave to me... 
  One grown child in another state, two teenagers about to graduate, and seven more kids growing up way too quickly. 
  Join the Fighting gang, along with their families, as they celebrate Christmas in Breckenridge under the same roof, one last time.

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  Stuck with the Boss

  Georgia Coffman

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  I have a crush on my new boss. 
   
   
   
  I'm very professional, but I'm not superhuman. I can't resist a broody man in a suit, and the new principal wears his well. He's so put together and sophisticated—a far cry from the duds I've been out with lately. On top of that, his smooth British accent gives me the feels. 
   
   
   
  I didn't think men like Oliver Westbrook existed in real life. I just wish I would've made a better impression at our first faculty meeting. In fact, I wish every encounter with him didn't end with me nervously sweating through my blouses. If only I could stop putting my foot in my mouth. 
   
   
   
  To make matters worse, I get stranded with the frustratingly handsome man after a teacher retreat since our coworkers accidentally forgot us. But the minute we're alone and miles away from reality, something glorious happens. 
   
   
   
  Oliver loosens his tie and opens up to me, revealing more about himself and his feelings, which makes my knees weak. With every vulnerable truth, I find myself falling harder. 
   
   
   
  I'm in deep trouble—the kind that'll land me in detention. But it doesn't stop me from taking the risk. 
   
   
   
  Contains mature themes.

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