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FICTION SELECTIONS
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WOLVES OF THE CALLA
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Author:Stephen King
Roland Deschain and his ka-tet are bearing southeast through the forests of Mid-World, the almost timeless landscape that seems to stretch from the wreckage of civility that defined Roland's youth to the crimson chaos that seems the future's only promise. Readers of Stephen King's epic series know Roland well, or as well as this enigmatic hero can be known. They also know the companions who have been drawn to his quest for the Dark Tower: Eddie Dean and his wife, Susannah; Jake Chambers, the boy who has come twice through the doorway of death into Roland's world; and Oy, the Billy-Bumbler.
In this long-awaited fifth novel in the saga, their path takes them to the outskirts of Calla Bryn Sturgis, a tranquil valley community of farmers and ranchers on Mid-World's borderlands. Beyond the town, the rocky ground rises toward the hulking darkness of Thunderclap, the source of a terrible affliction that is slowly stealing the community's soul. One of the town's residents is Pere Callahan, a ruined priest who, like Susannah, Eddie, and Jake, passed through one of the portals that lead both into and out of Roland's world.
As Father Callahan tells the ka-tet the astonishing story of what happened following his shamed departure from Maine in 1977, his connection to the Dark Tower becomes clear, as does the danger facing a single red rose in a vacant lot off Second Avenue in midtown Manhattan. For Calla Bryn Sturgis, danger gathers in the east like a storm cloud. The Wolves of Thunderclap and their unspeakable depredation are coming. To resist them is to risk all, but these are odds the gunslingers are used to, and they can give the Calla-folken both courage and cunning. Their guns, however, will not be enough.
Retails:$35.00
ISBN: 0880418568
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WICKED
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Author:Gregory Maquire
When Dorothy triumphed over the Wicked Witch of the West in L. Frank Baum's classic tale, we heard only her side of the story. But what about her arch-nemesis, the mysterious witch? Where did she come from? How did she become so wicked? And what is the true nature of evil?
Gregory Maguire creates a fantasy world so rich and vivid that we will never look at Oz the same way again. Wicked is about a land where animals talk and strive to be treated like first-class citizens, Munchkinlanders seek the comfort of middle-class stability and the Tin Man becomes a victim of domestic violence. And then there is the little green-skinned girl named Elphaba, who will grow up to be the infamous Wicked Witch of the West, a smart, prickly and misunderstood creature who challenges all our preconceived notions about the nature of good and evil.
Retails:$15.00
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USE ME OR LOSE ME
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Author:Maryanne Reid
The fabulously fine, Farah Washington first appeared in Sex and the Single Sister. A junior correspondent to NBC News, she has always taken the fast track to love and success. Now she's determined to climb to the top of the media ladder, and she's willing to use every weapon in her considerable arsenal to do so. Then Farah meets Lenox Whitworth, a powerful, oh-so-fine lawyer who steps in to negotiate the station's contracts. But what he sees in her is the kind of sophisticated woman he needs and wants on his arm, in his life and in his bed. And Farah, sensing a prime opportunity, allows this powerful, handsome brother, to truly introduce her to the wicked indulgences of the rich and glamorous as he influences her career behind the scenes. They both believe that they've got a handle on a good thing, but they're both about to realize that they've met their match in each other.
Retails:$23.95
ISBN: 0451207785
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LOVE DON'T LIVE HERE ANYMORE
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Author:Denene Millner, Nick Chiles
Unfolding in alternating chapters from each of their points of view, Love Don't Live Here Anymore tells the story of what happens to a marriage when infidelity and distance-both physical and emotional-enter the equation. As Mikki finds herself powerfully drawn to her husband's best friend, it will take some major shaking up-not to mention faith, understanding, and lots of love-to put the pieces of their marriage back together. If it's not too late. A novel about the choices that shape our lives and relationships, this is a moving and captivating addition to contemporary African-American fiction
Retails:$13.95
ISBN: 0451207785
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MARY'S LITTLE LAMB
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Author:Lawrence Christopher
Mick Hart returns in the case of Mary�s Little Lamb which is both professional and personal to the private investigator. It's Election Day Tuesday. In the news, Odelot, Ohio elects its first African American mayor. A fatal car jacking has left a woman dead. Two teenage girls are missing: Sapphire Mary�s Little Lamb and Brook, the daughter of John Lincoln, Odelot's, first African American mayor. PI, Mick Hart is called upon to find one of the missing girls, while Odelot's finest searches for the other. The search for Mary's Little Lamb may lead Mick to the other missing teen. Who and what Mick finds through his investigation brings one family joy and the other family pain. Mick's search for Mary�s Little Lamb leads him to a pack of wolves. These wolves prowl the schoolyards and shopping malls of Odelot and the information highway of the Internet, preying on little lambs. They hang out on playgrounds as child pimps and lurk online as wolves in sheep's clothing. It's up to Mick Hart to find out which ones have nabbed the missing teens. Mick has a personal grudge toward the newly elected mayor John Lincoln. It's unknown whether Mick lets his hostility interfere with his duty in finding Brook, Lincoln's daughter. If Mick does agree to find the missing teen, it will cost Lincoln. The price comes with Lincoln divulging a painful secret from his past . . . a secret that answers the why to this cozy whodunit romantic mystery.
Lawrence Christopher is a featured short story writer on the TimBookTu.com web site. In July 2003, Lawrence Christopher publishes his third novella with Mary's Little Lamb: A Mick Hart Mystery
Retails:$9.95
ISBN: 0971227829
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MOMMA'S BABY, DADDY'S MAYBE
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Author:Jamise L. Dames
A tale of love, lust and mistrust, Momma's Baby, Daddy's Maybe reveals the secrets that break hearts, as well as homes. As Kennedy, Simone, and Derrick take their respective turns trying to mask their secrets behind facades, hidden agendas, and questionable paternity, all the lies and denial begin to unravel. Exposing how human and vulnerable people can be when faced with the truth about themselves and those they love, the Jacobs family is in for a rude awakening- one that will teach them in the hardest way about strengthening family ties.
Three women. Three men. One truth.
Retails:$12.99
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NYAGRA'S FALLS
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Author:Michelle Valentine
Nyagra Ensley is beautiful, smart and very successful. In a word, she's damn near perfect. But it's lonely at the top because perfection can only tolerate perfection. That means only the "perfect" man will do. But searching for a soul mate repeatedly turns her life topsy-turvy. While her career is booming, her love life has as much spark as a firecracker in a swimming pool. As she continues her quest, the more disappointing, depressing--but humorous--her life becomes. All this searching has made her tired. She vows to loosen up and become less superficial for the New Year. Her resolution activates her ability to view people for who they are on the inside and unlocks the door for a man that doesn't fit her every criterion--or does he?
Retails:$15.00
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ANYBODY SEEN JUNEBUG
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Author:Delores Thornton
In an effort to hold onto his deceased grandmother, Junebug has become her. And not only her, but other ancestors she has told him about as well. In this spin-off of the novel, Babe, we begin to see the fine line that separates a broken heart from a shattered mind. Has Junebug crossed it? Can anybody reach him? Has Anybody Seen Junebug?
Retails:$11.95
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A MAN MOST WORTHY
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Author:Marcus Major
At thirty-six, self-made millionaire John Sebastian has achieved the kind of success that most men only dream of. His up-from-the-ground security systems business is booming, his home is a palace, and his gorgeous young girlfriend worships the ground he walks on. But seven years ago, John did something he has regretted ever since: He allowed the woman he loved to walk out of his life. Now, four years away from the big four-oh, he has come up with a plan for the rest of his life. He's going to win back Josephine Flowers, no matter what it takes-even moving back to his New Jersey hometown and overcoming the fact that she is now married to another. But his greatest challenge still lies ahead: to prove himself deserving of this special woman's love.
Retails:$23.95
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I'M TELLING
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Author:Karen Quinones Miller
Read part of what Walter Taylor, editor-in-chief of Romance In Color, had to say: From the first page, the reader will been pulled in and never let go. This story is an action-packed emotional ride. There are no lulls in this book so get comfortable because you will read it all in one sitting. The characters jump off the page because of rich dialogue and pertinent flashbacks which help you understand each character. Ms. Miller tells a compelling story about facing the truth and forgiving oneself."
Retails:$21.00
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TURKEYSTUFFER
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Author:Mark Crockett
Someone's been butchering the homeless prostitutes in Phoenix, AZ...and they've just killed the wrong person...
Retails:$15.00
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NEVER TOO MUCH
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Author:Jaeyel Imes
Formerly titled (A Walk In My Shoes)
Retails:$12.50
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THE FAMILY CURSE
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Author:Magdalene Breaux
The Family Curse is a highly exotic, erotic, emotionally charged tale that brims with deception and suspense. Just when you think you know what happens next, the plot suddenly twists in unexpected directions. Just imagine this scenario: It's five minutes till the new millennium. All is still as you sit alone in your cold, dark kitchen sipping hot Brandy-spiked eggnog. Firecrackers intermittently crackle outside your window, while mellow sounds of sultry jazz spew endlessly from the stereo down the hall. In a flash, the spirit entity Karma appears.
Retails:$12.95
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ALL ABOUT ME
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Author:Natalie L. Darden
"An entertaining novel of
relationships and second chances, this work of fiction will
leave you wanting more." Aptly described, "All About Me" chronicles the escapades of Tamara Hightower. A true piece of work, she is outspoken, independent, and sometimes arrogant. Having no desire to commit to motherhood, she leaves her young son behind with his father
to take care of.
When Sheldon Harris files a court order for support and custody, the
tables are turned full circle and Tamara finds herself forcefully
reunited with Junior, now a spoiled and precocious brat. Unexpected
tragedy occurs, forcing Tamara into immediate self-reflection. And
ultimately, she must decide whether giving up a little bit of herself
is worth it to gain a whole lot more.
Retails:$15.00
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HAM AND ABRAM
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Author:Tim Everett
THE BEST OF EXPERIMENTAL FICTION
This book will change you .
Everett uses myth, religion, science fiction and a powerful love story to bring about
the book Ham and Abra in the Seed.
Retails:$20.80
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THE EMPEROR OF OCEAN PARK
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Author:Stephen L. Carter
The Emperor of the title, Judge Oliver Garland, has just died, suddenly. A brilliant legal mind, conservative and famously controversial, Judge Garland made more enemies than friends. Many years before, he�d earned a judge�s highest prize: a Supreme Court nomination. But in a scene of bitter humiliation, televised across the country, his nomination collapsed in scandal. The humbling defeat became a private agony, one from which he never recovered. But now the Judge�s death raises even more questions�and it seems to be leading to a second, even more terrible scandal
--HARDCOVER
Retails:$26.95
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THIEVES PARADISE
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Author:Eric Jerome Dickey
Twenty-five-year-old Dante Brown is down and out in L.A. After doing a stretch of hard time in juvenile jail, he cleaned up his act as a computer techie -- only to be laid off when the economy went south. Now he's facing a mountain of unpaid bills, a car on its last legs, imminent eviction, and a snowball's chance in hell with Pam, a sexy waitress/actress on the hunt for a man with means
Retails:$19.95
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ORDINARY WOMAN
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Author:Donna Hill
a powerful novel of two friends and the forces that rip them apart...Alternately tough and tender, and consistently insightful... (John A. Williams, winner American Book Award, National Institute of Arts and Letters, and author of The Man Who Cried I. Am, Captain Blackman and Clifford's Blues) �John A. Williams. Donna grabs you, right out of the box, with a tale that's both provocative and audacious...an engaging, fast-paced read... (Lolita Files, best-selling author of Child of God) �Lolita Files..an extraordinary observation of love, betrayal and hope... (Margaret Johnson-Hodge, author of Some Sunday) �Margaret Johnson-Hodge
Retails:$23.95
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