By Claire Cline
Top 5 Picks
‘Outpost’ by W. Michael Gear
‘Her One Mistake’ by Heidi Perks
‘The Wedding Guest’ by Jonathan Kellerman
‘Happy Parents Happy Kids’ by Ann Douglas
‘The Threat’ by Andrew G. McCabe
‘Outpost’ – Donovan is a world of remarkable wealth, a habitable paradise of a planet. It sounds like a dream come true. But wealth comes at a price. I normally do not read science fiction but this one was a good read.
‘Her One Mistake’ – What should have been a fun-filled, carefree day takes a tragic turn for the worse for one mother when her best friend’s child goes missing in this suspenseful and darkly twisted psychological thriller. Charlotte was supposed to be looking after the children – she swears she was. She only took her eyes off them for one moment. But when her three kids are all safe and sound at the school fair and Alice, her best friend Harriet’s daughter, is nowhere to be found, Charlotte panics. Frantically searching everywhere, Charlotte knows she must find the courage to tell Harriet that her beloved only child is missing. And admit that she’s solely to blame.
‘The Wedding Guest’ – Once again psychologist Alex Delaware and detective Milo Sturgis unravel a shocking crime, this time at a raucous wedding reception. A body has been found with no identification and not a single party goer recognizes her. There are over a 100 guests to question, and a sneaking suspicion arises that the motive for murder is personal. Delaware and Sturgis have to separate the sinners from the saints, the true from the false, and the secrets from those keeping them. The party’s over – and the hunt for whoever killed is on.
‘Happy Parents Happy Kids’ – This is the ultimate guide to boosting your enjoyment of parenting while at the same time maximizing the health and happiness of your entire family. You can find ways to take care of yourself while your busy raising a family – just as you can choose to use parenting strategies that work for you and your kids. This practical and encouraging book will help you.
‘The Threat’ – How the FBI Protects America in the Age of Terror and Trump – On March 16, 2018, just 26 hours before his scheduled retirement from the organization he had served with distinction for more than two decades, Andrew G. McCabe was fired from his position as deputy director of the FBI. McCabe shows that right now the greatest threat to the United States comes from within, as President Trump and his administration ignore the law, attach democratic institutions, degrade human rights, and undermine the U.S. Constitution that protects every citizen. Important, revealing, and powerfully argued, ‘The Threat’ tells the true story of what the FBI is, how it works, and why it will endure as an institution of integrity that protects America.
Winter is still here, unfortunately, but there is nothing better than inside your warm home snuggling up on the couch with a new book. Your library has many new books waiting for you to enjoy.
And remember our IT tech is here at the Mindemoya library every Wednesday morning from 10 am to 12 noon to help you with any problems with your computer, or to show you anything that you would like to learn how to do on your computer. This is a free service we offer to anyone in the municipality of Central Manitoulin.
See you at your library.
