New books just keep arriving here at Rhoads Memorial Library and we are processing them as fast as we can, so our patrons have up-to-date choices for checkout. Among the newly released books are those written by favorite authors of our patrons: -'Captive' (an Eve Duncan novel) by Iris Johansen; -'Robert B. Parker's Fallout (a Jesse Stone novel) by Mike Lupica; -'Desperation in Death' (an Eve Dallas novel) by J.D. Robb; -'Hell and Back' (a Longmire mystery) by Craig Johnson.
More new releases, coming from lesser-known writers: 'The Secrets of Ashmore Castle' by Cynthia Harrod-Eagles, is certain to appeal to fans of Downton Abbey. Set in 1901, this book is the first in a brand-new historical family drama series, filled with heartbreak, romance, and intriguing secrets waiting to be uncovered. The story follows Giles, the eldest son of the noble Tallant family, who must step forward to assume the title of Earl of Stainton after his father dies in a tragic hunting accident. Giles had avoided his stifling relatives and the castle for years but must return and honor his duty to his family.
'Fox Creek' by William Kent Krueger features Cork O'Connor in a race against time to save his wife, a mysterious stranger, and an Ojibwe healer from bloodthirsty mercenaries. Battling a late season snowstorm and nightfall, Cork, working feverishly to identify the hunters and the reason for their relentless pursuit, must use his skills as a hunter to save the ones he loves.
'The Thread Collectors' is a novel by Shaunna J. Edwards and Alyson Richman that is loosely inspired by the authors' family histories. Set in 1863, a young Black woman named Stella embroiders intricate maps on repurposed cloth to help enslaved men flee and join the Union Army. Bound to a man who would kill her if he knew of her clandestine activities, she must also hide her love for William, a Black soldier.
Meanwhile, a Jewish woman in New York City named Lily stitches a quilt for her husband who is stationed in Louisiana with the Union Army. Between abolitionist meetings, she rolls bandages and crafts quilts with her sewing circle for other soldiers, too. But when months go by with no word from her husband, she decides to make the perilous trip South to search for him. Her path converges with Stella, and their unexpected friendship provides hope and strength to see their efforts through.
Until next week, Happy Reading!