Trouble Island by Sharon Short
A gripping historical mystery based on events in the author’s family history. Trouble Island sits in the middle of Lake Erie, a stopping point for smugglers during Prohibition. As a winter storm forms over the lake, two women at the manor house on Trouble Island become embroiled in a conflict between rival gangsters. This is a tense and twisty novel with fascinating historical detail. Author Sharon Short will speak on this novel at Brunswick Library on Tuesday, February 18 at 6:30pm. Register to attend at www.mcdl.info/Readers.
More or Less Maddy by Lisa Genova
Neuroscientist Genova’s latest novel features a young woman living with Bipolar Disorder. Written with deep compassion and empathy, yet with accessible science, this novel is a compelling look at an often misunderstood mental illness and the challenges that remain after diagnosis. Maddy is a sympathetic character whom readers will cheer.
Queen of Fives by Alex Hay
A highly entertaining caper novel set in Victorian society. A very successful female con artist has her sights set on London’s wealthiest family. To gain access, Quinn disguises herself as a debutante at their ball. It doesn’t take long before she is deeply entangled in the family’s secrets, and when romance ensues, is the con still on?
The Note by Alafair Burke
Three childhood friends reunite for a relaxing weekend in the Hamptons. When a drunken prank goes wrong, and May finds herself at the center of a police investigation, she is about to learn the depths of her friends’ secrets.
Discover four captivating novels that will keep you turning pages this Winter season. Trouble Island by Sharon Short is a gripping historical mystery set during Prohibition on Lake Erie’s Trouble Island, where gang rivalries and a winter storm collide. Sharon Short will discuss her novel at the Brunswick Library on February 18. Register to attend at www.mcdl.info/Readers.
More or Less Maddy by Lisa Genova delivers a heartfelt portrayal of living with Bipolar Disorder, blending science and compassion. Alex Hay’s Queen of Fives is a lively Victorian caper about a cunning female con artist navigating high society and tangled secrets. Finally, The Note by Alafair Burke unfolds a suspenseful tale of friendship, betrayal, and a deadly mistake during a weekend in the Hamptons.
