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This is Marissa Meyers’ debut novel and she promises three more, all of which I will be reading as soon as the ink dries.

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Troy Chance’s life is quite non-committal as a single, though recently dating someone, freelance writer living in Vermont on Lake Placid. It is on a ferry ride to visit her new beau that, through the fog on the lake, she spots two small eyes looking out of a bundle being tossed off the passing ferry. Without a thought, she leaps into the icy waters and does indeed eventually swim to shore with a tiny six -year old boy who speaks only French, mumbling one word, “Merci”.

After expecting to find a frantic family at the ferry landing but finding no one waiting, Troy takes him back to her cottage to feed and warm him. By the next morning she has still not contacted authorities and has heard no news on the disappearance of a small boy. By brushing up on some college French classes and gaining enough trust from the boy, Troy finds out his name, his parents’ name and the fact that he had been kidnapped along with his mother who he thinks is dead. She tracks down the dad in Canada and the story unwinds into a mesmerizing combination of suspense, mystery, intrigue and a dash of romance with an ending that will shock and astonish you. This is a terrific and most recommended debut from Sara J. Henry. -- bkh

Becca’s debut young adult novel is a great success, in my opinion!

Nora is just recovering from her father’s murder and adjusting to her mom working full time and traveling when her high school lab teacher partners her with Patch. He infuriates her with his teasing ability to read her mind and not only know where she is but he shows up every time. She is repulsed in some ways and strangely attracted in others. When she begins to get randomly attacked and stalked, she cannot decide if Patch is out to harm her or save her. And what is up with those V-shaped scars on his back? He is definitely different but just where has he fallen from… you will find out and beg for more… which you will get in Crescendo, the sequel. Also, look for Becca’s latest, Silence, which will be released on October 4th, and she will be in the San Diego store to sign that evening! -- bkh

I have already handsold this book on to two of my neighbors with the guarantee that they will love it and have a hard time putting it down. Lisa had them hooked on the first chapter.

State police officer Tessa Leoni appears to have shot her husband with her service issue Sig Sauer after an apparent domestic violence incident resulted in her suffering a concussion and bruised ribs. The complication of her six-year-old daughter being missing from her bed and nowhere to be found adds to the troubling crime scene. Homicide detective D.D.Warren is covering the case and is at first convinced that it is a typical domestic violence case in which one of the parents has harmed the child.When the autopsy reveals that the dead husband has evidence of frostbite on his fingers and toes, D.D. and her partner, Bobby Dodge, begin to view Tessa as more of a cold-blooded killer than she first appeared. But Tessa seems to have really loved her little girl and no one who knew Brian, her dead husband, can believe that he would ever harm his wife or daughter. The contradictions mount up as Tessa reveals herself to be a conniving and ruthless person. Or is she? Maybe she just loves her daughter more than anything and anyone. You will find out at the stunning ending. — bkh

This exciting tale had me hooked from the very first page. The futuristic setting and the fast paced action are addictive.

It is the story of twins, Lugh, the boy and the oldest by two hours and Saba the sister who idolizes her brother. When a sudden storm comes up on the desert-like parched plain and the dust clears, four riders appear to kidnap Lugh and kill their father. Saba is left with the younger sister Emmi, who Saba blames for their mother’s death during childbirth, and her pet crow Nero. The unlikely group set out to find their brother.

The rest of the story is laced with cage fighting, chaal addiction, a Louie XIV look alike king, an all girl revolution, hellwurms and a touch of romance. Saba finds an inner and outward strength that she never knew she possessed, as well as, a love for her sister and her new friend, Jack. Do I want the rest of the story? Yes, yes , yes… bring it on. -- Bunny Hand