Author: Ben Oliver Book: THE LOOP Publishing: Chicken House (April 7, 2020) Synopsis (from the Publisher): “A script-ready story with blockbuster potential.” — Kirkus (Starred Review) Life inside The Loop-the futuristic death row for teens under eighteen-is one long repetitive purgatory. But when news of the encroaching chaos in the outside world reaches the inmates […]

Author: Adrienne Raphel Book: THINKING INSIDE THE BOX: Adventures with Crosswords and The Puzzling People Who Can’t Live Without Them Publishing: Penguin Press (March 17, 2020) Synopsis (from the Publisher): A delightful, erudite, and immersive exploration of the crossword puzzle and its fascinating history by a brilliant young writer Almost as soon as it appeared, […]

Author: Benjamin E. Park Book: KINGDOM OF NAUVOO: The Rise and Fall of a Religious Empire on the American Frontier Publishing: Liveright (February 25, 2020) Synopsis (from the Publisher): An extraordinary story of faith and violence in nineteenth-century America, based on previously confidential documents from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Compared to […]

Author: Leslie Rule Book: A TANGLED WEB: A Cyberstalker, a Deadly Obsession, and the Twisting Path to Justice Publishing: Citadel (April 28, 2020) Synopsis (from the Publisher): You know the #1 New York Times bestselling author Ann Rule, “America’s best true-crime writer” (Kirkus Reviews), from her unforgettable classic The Stranger Beside Me, now get ready to meet […]

Author: Richard Stratton Book: IN THE WORLD: From the Big House to Hollywood Publishing: Arcade (February 4, 2020) Synopsis (from the Publisher): The Hollywood Ending of an Adrenaline-Filled and, By Turns, Harrowing and Funny Odyssey of Crime and Redemption in America’s War on Drugs Smuggler’s Blues, the first book in Richard Stratton’s memoir of his […]

Author: Toby Muse Book: KILO: Inside the Deadliest Cocaine Cartels – From the Jungles to the Streets Publishing: William Morrow (March 24, 2020) Synopsis (from the Publisher): For fans of the Netflix show Narcos and readers of true crime, Kilo is a deeply reported account of life inside Colombia’s drug cartels, using unprecedented access in the cartels to trace […]

Author: S.M. Ford Book: MEMOIRS OF THE SENATOR’S WIFE Publishing: Global Enterprises & Holdings Inc. (August 30, 2019) Synopsis (from the Publisher): The International Best Selling novel, Memoirs Of The Senator’s Wife is the saga of a tempestuous forbidden love affair between a beautiful politician’s wife, Estella Myrtle- Cyrus, and a sensuous Secret Service agent, […]

Author: John Gilbert Book: MIRACLE IN LAKE PLACID: The Greatest Hockey Story Ever Told Publishing: Sports Publishing (November 19, 2019) Synopsis (from the Publisher): A Celebration of America’s Greatest Olympic Victory—the 1980 US–USSR Hockey Game! Forty years after the “Miracle on Ice” captivated the world, this book deeply examines the impact that singular event had […]

Author: Don Winslow Book: BROKEN Publishing: William Morrow (April 7, 2020) Synopsis (from the Publisher): “One of America’s greatest storytellers.” – Stephen King “Winslow, whose work includes a dozen of the finest crime novels written in the last 20 years, displays all of his strengths, including propulsive narration, compelling characters and a tight, staccato writing […]

Author: Ben Cohen Book: THE HOT HAND: The Mystery and Science of Streaks Publishing: Custom House (March 10, 2020) Synopsis (from the Publisher): How can you maximize success—and limit failure? Wall Street Journal reporter Ben Cohen brilliantly investigates the mystery and science of streaks. “A feast for anyone interested in the secrets of excellence.” —Andre Agassi For decades, […]