Please note: All entries with two asterisks (**) appearing after the title represent titles with higher than normal demand.


Biography

All In: The Education of General David Petraeus**
Broadwell, Paula, with Vernon Loeb. Penguin Pr (Penguin Group). 9781594203183. $29.95. 352 Pages.
Traces the career and achievements of the forefront military leader from his prestigious early years through his command in Afghanistan and ascent to the CIA, drawing on extensive interviews with Petraeus, his top officers and his subordinates to explore his contributions to the war and counter-terrorism efforts. 6 1/8' x 9 1/4". (biography & autobiography)

American Sniper: The Autobiography of the Most Lethal Sniper in U.S. Military History
Kyle, Chris & Mcewen, Scott. William Morrow (HarperCollins). 9780062082350. $26.99. 336 Pages.
A member of Navy SEAL Team 3 describes his life as a father, husband and as the serviceman with the most confirmed sniper kills in the history of the United States military while serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. 125,000 first printing. 6" x 9". (biography & autobiography)

Betrayal: Whitey Bulger and the FBI Agent Who Fought to Bring Him Down
Fitzpatrick, Robert, with Jon Land. Forge (Macmillan). 9780765335517. $24.99. 320 Pages.
A complete account of the true-crime story introduced in the Jack Nicholson film, The Departed, traces how the author, a top FBI agent, confronted internal corruption and political adversaries to catch, prosecute and convict feared gang lord Whitey Bulger. Simultaneous. 6 1/8" x 9 1/4". (biography & autobiography)

Can't Is Not an Option
Haley, Nikki. Sentinel (Penguin Group). 9781595230850. $27.95. 320 Pages.
The Indian-American governor of South Carolina discusses the inspiring story of her life and rising career. 6" x 9". (biography & autobiography)

Crazy Enough
Large, Storm. Free Pr (Simon & Schuster). 9781439192405. $25.00. 288 Pages.
The popular indie rock performer describes her battle against the hereditary mental illness that decimated her mother's health and prompted the author to engage in a self-destructive downward spiral of drugs and promiscuity before discovering her musical talent and the will to overcome her challenges. 6" x 9". (biography & autobiography)

Elizabeth the Queen: The Life of a Modern Monarch**
Smith, Sally Bedell. Random House. 9781400067893. $30.00. 384 Pages.
A tribute to the life and enduring reign of Elizabeth II draws on numerous interviews and previously undisclosed documents to juxtapose the queen's public and private lives, providing coverage of such topics as her teen romance with Philip, her contributions during World War II and the scandals that have challenged her family. 50,000 first printing. (biography & autobiography)

Fairytale Interrupted: What JFK Jr. Taught Me About Life, Love, and Loss
Terenzio, RoseMarie. Gallery Bks (Simon & Schuster). 9781439187678. $25.00. 256 Pages.
A former personal assistant to John F. Kennedy, Jr. shares the behind-the-scenes story of their professional relationship and close friendship, describing how she landed her job under less-than-ideal circumstances before forging close ties with both John and Carolyn, in a personal account that also discusses his political beliefs and untimely death. 6 1/8" x 9 1/4". (biography & autobiography)

Four Feet Tall & Rising
Rossi, Shorty. Crown (Random House). 9780307985880. $25.00. 288 Pages.
A pit-bull advocate and star of the hit Animal Planet show The Pit Boss shares his story, from his 10-year stint in jail for attempted murder to his new lease on life. 70,000 first printing. (biography & autobiography)

Fry Chronicles, The
Fry, Stephen. Overlook Pr (Penguin Group). 9781590207147. $27.95. 448 Pages.
A personal account presented in the linguistically witty style of the BBC actor best known for his performances in such productions as Blackadder and Jeeves & Wooster chronicles such topics as his unlikely Cambridge education, his relationships with such contemporaries as Hugh Laurie and Emma Thompson and his hedonistic rise to stardom. 6" x 9". (biography & autobiography)

Growgirl: How My Life After The Blair Witch Project Went to Pot
Donahue, Heather. Gotham Bks (Penguin Group). 9781592406920. $26.00. 288 Pages.
The actress from the cult hit The Blair Witch Project chronicles the year she spent in a marijuana-growing community in Nuggettown, California, where her doomed relationship with a boyfriend was marked by unexpected feelings of comfort and normalcy as she immersed herself in regional counterculture. 6" x 9". (biography & autobiography)

I Got This: How I Lost What Weighed Me Down and Found Myself**
Hudson, Jennifer. Dutton (Penguin Group). 9780525952770. $25.95. Pages.
An uplifting memoir from a Grammy and Oscar winner tells the story of Jennifer Hudson's meteoric rise from American Idol to Dreamgirls to her amazing weight loss on the Weight Watchers diet plan where she embraced a healthy lifestyle and lost more than 80 pounds. (biography & autobiography)

Joseph Roth: A Life in Letters
Roth, Joseph; Hofmann, Michael, eds. and Hofmann, Michael, trans.. Norton. 9780393060645. $39.95. 512 Pages.
The tumultuous and calamitous life of the Austrian writer best known for The Radetzky March is described through translations of the author's own letters that recall his father's and wife's mental illnesses, numerous mistresses and travel to Paris. 6 1/8" x 9 1/4". (biography & autobiography)

Last Holiday, The
Scott-Heron, Gil. Grove Pr (PGW). 9780802129017. $25.00. 384 Pages.
A personal account by the late rap artist and poet best known for such iconic singles as "Home Is Where the Hatred Is" and "B Movie" traces the story of his life, career and history-making 1981 tour at the side of Stevie Wonder to raise support for the establishment of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. 6" x 9". (biography & autobiography)

Lives of Margaret Fuller, The
Matteson, John. Norton. 9780393068054. $32.95. 384 Pages.
A Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer describes the life of the great 19th century feminist who was a leading figure in the transcendentalist movement, a columnist for Horace Greeley's newspaper and served as the first foreign correspondent for an American newspaper. 20,000 first printing. 6 1/8" x 9 1/4". (biography & autobiography)

Man Within My Head, The
Iyer, Pico. Alfred A. Knopf Inc (Random House). 9780307267610. $25.95. 240 Pages.
Recounts the author's life-long obsession with Graham Greene's writings on the experiences of being an outsider, which informed both the author's travels and his private explorations of his relationship with his elusive father. By the author of Abandon. 25,000 first printing. (biography & autobiography)

More Room in a Broken Heart: The True Adventures of Carly Simon**
Davis, Stephen. Gotham Bks (Penguin Group). 9781592406517. $27.50. 448 Pages.
Draws on private archives, family interviews and the author's friendship with Simon in a portrait of the Grammy- and Academy Award-winning music artist that includes coverage of topics ranging from her relationship with father and the story behind "You're So Vain" to her struggle with breast cancer and her romantic relationships. By the co-author of Walk This Way. 6" x 9". (biography & autobiography)

Partnership, The: Five Cold Warriors and Their Quest to Ban the Bomb
Taubman, Philip. Harper. 9780061744006. $27.99. 416 Pages.
A former reporter and editor for the New York Times describes the joint effort between President Obama and the leaders behind the U.S. nuclear arsenal during the Cold War and their discussions and efforts to protect America from a nuclear terrorist attack. 50,000 first printing. 6" x 9". (biography & autobiography)

Power Concedes Nothing: One Woman's Quest for Social Justice in America, from the Kill Zones to the Courtroom
Rice, Connie. Scribner (Simon & Schuster). 9781416575009. $26.00. 352 Pages.
An influential civil rights attorney and second cousin to former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice describes the family beliefs and achievements that inspired her career, recounting her dedication to civil rights causes in areas ranging from transportation and education to the death penalty and the LAPD. 6" x 9". (biography & autobiography)

Real Romney, The
Kranish, Michael & Helman, Scott. Harper. 9780062123275. $27.99. 336 Pages.
Two investigative reporters provide a portrait of the Republican Governor of Massachusetts and 2008 presidential hopeful, tracing his Mormon roots and missionary service in France through his role in the 2002 Olympics and his controversial time at a private investment firm. 50,000 first printing. 6" x 9". (biography & autobiography)

Silver Like Dust: One Family's Story of America's Japanese Internment
Grant, Kimi Cunningham. Pegasus Bks (Norton). 9781605982724. $26.95. 288 Pages.
A young girl growing up in rural Pennsylvania eschews her Japanese heritage until she learns the details of the time her grandmother spent in an internment camp along with 112,000 other Japanese Americans after the bombing of Pearl Harbor. 10,000 first printing. 6" x 9". (biography & autobiography)

Sister Queens: The Noble, Tragic Lives of Katherine of Aragon and Juana, Queen of Castile
Fox, Julia. Ballantine. 9780345516046. $30.00. 256 Pages.
The author of Jane Boleyn, The True Story of the Infamous Lady Rochford presents a dual portrait of Henry VIII's first queen and her sister, the wife of Philip of Burgundy, evaluating their roles as dynastic pawns while considering how their legendary lives reflect the turbulent age in which they lived. 20,000 first printing. 6 1/8" x 9 1/4". (biography & autobiography)

Wine to Water: A Bartender's Quest to Bring Clean Water to the World
Hendley, Doc. Avery Pub (Penguin Group). 9781583334621. $26.00. 304 Pages.
The founder of the non-profit organization dedicated to bringing clean water to people in need throughout the world traces how a local fundraising effort led to an unlikely visit to Darfur, where his witness to regional tribal warfare, genocide and terrorism inspired his efforts to build and retain economical water-containment systems. 6" x 9". (biography & autobiography)

Worth Fighting For: Love, Loss, and Moving Forward
Niemi Swayze, Lisa. Atria (Simon & Schuster). 9781439196359. $24.00. 256 Pages.
The wife of the late Patrick Swayze presents an account of grief, loss, caregiving and moving on while sharing previously undisclosed stories about their final months together, offering additional coverage of their teenage romance, dance careers and 34-year marriage. 5 1/2" x 8 7/16". (biography & autobiography)


General Nonfiction

Alzheimer's Prevention Program, The: Keep Your Brain Healthy for the Rest of Your Life
Small, Gary & Vorgan, Gigi. Workman Pub Co. 9780761165262. $24.95. 288 Pages.
The best-selling authors of The Memory Bible offer a complete plan for the prevention of Alzheimer's disease, in a book that covers nutrition, exercise and stress reduction and includes plenty of memory-boosting workouts, puzzles and games. (health & fitness)

Are You Smart Enough to Work at Google? Trick Questions, Zen-like Riddles, Insanely Difficult Puzzles, and Other Devious Interviewing Techniques You Need to Know to Get a Job Anywhere in the New Economy
Poundstone, William. Little, Brown. 9780316099974. $19.99. 256 Pages.
The author of How Would You Move Mount Fuji? presents answers and solutions to some of the weirdest and most challenging interview questions, discusses the importance of creative thinking and how to beat your competition in today's job market. 30,000 first printing. 5 1/2" x 8 1/4". (careers)

Be the Miracle: 50 Lessons for Making the Impossible Possible**
Brett, Regina. Grand Central Pub. 9781455500338. $22.99. 256 Pages.
A newspaper columnist for Cleveland's Plain Dealer and the author of God Never Blinks offers essays and stories to inspire everyone to make positive changes, make a difference in the world around them and even witness a miracle. 125,000 first printing. 5 1/2" x 8 1/4". (inspiration)

Body Language of Dating, The: Read His Signals, Send Your Own, and Get the Guy
Reiman, Tonya. Gallery Bks (Simon & Schuster). 9781451624342. $24.99. 288 Pages.
A weekly contributor to The O'Reilly Factor and nationally renowned body language expert explains how to recognize and interpret key physical clues in a variety of dating scenarios, identifying the evolutionary purposes of every part of the male and female body to reveal practical tactics for seduction, connection and enduring romance. 6 1/8" x 9 1/4". (self-help)

Buy High, Sell Higher: Why Buy-and-hold Is Dead and Other Investing Lessons from CNBC's "The Liquidator"
Terranova, Joe. Business Plus (Grand Central Pub). 9781455500666. $26.99. 256 Pages.
The chief market strategist for Virtus Investment Partners and a regular on CNBC's Fast Money series shows investors how to move away from the old, broken "buy-low/sell-high" investment model and still build a winning portfolio. 50,000 first printing. 6" x 9". (business & economics)

Changing Lives: Gustavo Dudamel, El Sistema, and the Transformative Power of Music
Tunstall, Tricia. Norton. 9780393078961. $26.95. 320 Pages.
Reveals the effect that education can have on positive social change by examining the life of a conductor of the Los Angeles Philharmonic and the unique program that nurtured his talent back home in Venezuela and its current availability in the U.S. 15,000 first printing. 6 1/8" x 9 1/4". (music)

Childism: Confronting Prejudice Against Children
Young-Bruehl, Elisabeth. Yale Univ Pr. 9780300173116. $28.00. 288 Pages.
Argues that prejudice exists against children as a group and that it is comparable to racism, sexism, and homophobia. 6 1/8" x 9 1/4". (social science)

City of Fortune: How Venice Ruled the Seas
Crowley, Roger. Random House. 9781400068203. $32.00. 400 Pages.
Drawing on firsthand accounts of pitched sea battles, skillful negotiations and diplomatic maneuvers, the best-selling author of Empires of the Sea offers a complete history of Venice's centuries-long reign as a naval power and maritime trading empire. 20,000 first printing. (history -- general)

Coming Apart: The State of White America, 1960-2010
Murray, Charles. Crown Forum (Random House). 9780307453426. $27.00. 288 Pages.
The controversial best-selling author of The Bell Curve presents a sobering critique of the white American class structure that argues that the paths of social mobility that once advanced the nation are now serving to further isolate an elite upper class while enforcing a growing and resentful white underclass, with culturally disastrous potential. 40,000 first printing. 6 1/8" x 9 1/4". (social science)

Contrarian Investment Strategies: The Psychological Edge
Dreman, David N. Free Pr (Simon & Schuster). 9780743297967. $30.00. 400 Pages.
A major revision of the author's investment classic introduces managers to important new findings in psychology to demonstrate why most investment strategies are flawed, outlining atypical strategies based on the author's "efficient market theory" designed to prevent over- and under-valuations while crash-proofing a portfolio. 40,000 first printing. 6" x 9". (business & economics)

Democracy, Expertise, and Academic Freedom: A First Amendment Jurisprudence for the Modern State
Post, Robert C. Yale Univ Pr. 9780300148633. $30.00. 224 Pages.
A leading legal scholar outlines incomplete areas in prevailing theories of freedom of speech, arguing that today's support of universal freedoms of opinion are not able to preserve expert knowledge that is necessary for a thriving democracy, in a report that calls for a distribution and establishment of expertise. 5 1/2" x 8 1/4". (law)

Design in Nature: How the Constructal Law Governs Evolution in Biology, Physics, Technology, and Social Organization**
Bejan, Adrian & Zane, J. Peder. Doubleday (Random House). 9780385534611. $27.95. 288 Pages.
Reveals how recurring patterns in nature are accounted for by a single governing principle of physics, explaining how all designs in the world from biological life to inanimate systems evolve in a sequence of ever-improving designs that facilitate flow. 40,000 first printing. (science)

Diet Rehab: 28 Days to Finally Stop Craving the Foods That Make You Fat
Dow, Mike, with Antonia Blyth. Avery Pub (Penguin Group). 9781583334423. $26.00. 304 Pages.
The co-host of Freaky Eaters outlines a four-week program for ending junk food cravings without withdrawal, explaining how unhealthy foods have addictive properties that directly contribute to diet failure and how to gradually decrease unhealthy eating habits while incorporating foods and activities that boost serotonin and dopamine levels. TV tie-in. 6" x 9". (health & fitness)

Distrust That Particular Flavor**
Gibson, William. Putnam (Penguin Group). 9780399158438. $26.95. 240 Pages.
A first collection of nonfiction writings by the best-selling author of Neuromancer includes his Wired magazine article on the Singapore trial of a drug trafficker, his New York Times piece on what's wrong with the Internet and his Rolling Stone-published essay on the way music documents modern culture. 5 1/2" x 8 1/4". (literary collections)

Elizabeth Taylor: The Accidental Feminist
Lord, M. G. Walker & Co. 9780802716699. $22.00. 192 Pages.
The author of Forever Barbie reveals how Elizabeth Taylor's on-screen persona introduced influential feminist ideas to mainstream audiences, from gender discrimination and birth control to the roles of women and sexual choices. 35,000 first printing. 5 1/16" x 7 3/4". (performing arts)

Fine Print, The: How Big Companies Use "Plain English" and Other Tricks to Rob You Blind**
Johnston, David Cay. Portfolio (Penguin Group). 9781591843580. $27.95. 304 Pages.
The best-selling author of Free Lunch identifies ways that powerful corporations are victimizing everyday consumers, explaining what jargon and fine print in everyday bills and contracts are actually saying and how they obscure additional costs. 6" x 9". (business & economics)

Girl Hunter: Revolutionizing the Way We Eat, One Hunt at a Time
Pellegrini, Georgia. Da Capo Lifelong Bks (Perseus Bk Group). 9780738214665. $24.00. 272 Pages.
A provocative account by a French Culinary Institute graduate describes the experiences that changed her views on meat sourcing and informed her resolve to take up hunting, describing her research with skilled professionals and her subsequent efforts to create recipes using foods she can supply for herself. (sports & recreation)

Girl Land
Flanagan, Caitlin. Reagan Arthur Bks (Little, Brown). 9780316065986. $25.99. 224 Pages.
An essayist describes the modern transition from girl to woman and discusses the changes that have taken place in the process over the past 30 years while still finding that the landmarks through the journey have remained remarkably the same. 40,000 first printing. 5 1/2" x 8 1/4". (parenting)

Glock: The Rise of America's Gun
Barrett, Paul. Crown (Random House). 9780307719935. $26.00. 304 Pages.
A Bloomberg Businessweek managing editor draws on 15 years of research to trace the story of the American gun market as reflected by an Austrian six-cylinder revolver, tracing how it has become a weapon of choice for wielders on both sides of the law, in the entertainment industry and among Second Amendment enthusiasts. 50,000 first printing. 6 1/8" x 9 1/4". (history -- United States)

Greedy Bastards: How We Can Stop Corporate Communists, Banksters, and Other Vampires from Sucking America Dry**
Ratigan, Dylan. Simon & Schuster. 9781451642223. $25.00. 320 Pages.
The host of The Dylan Ratigan Show and creator of Fast Money provides a blueprint for overcoming partisan and corrupt government while restoring the American Dream, identifying five key areas of national concern including education, health care and reliance on foreign oil. 6 1/8" x 9 1/8". (political science)

Hannibal and Me: What History's Greatest Military Strategist Can Teach Us About Success and Failure
Kluth, Andreas. Riverhead Bks (Penguin Group). 9781594488122. $26.95. 336 Pages.
An Economist correspondent explains how the epic decisions of the Carthaginian general and other famous historical figures can reveal why people overcome or succumb to failures, sharing dramatic and inspirational advice about understanding human behavior and pursuing personal success. 9 1/4" x 6 1/4". (business & economics)

Heaven Cracks, Earth Shakes: The Tangshan Earthquake and the Death of Mao's China
Palmer, James. Basic Bks (Perseus Bk Group). 9780465014781. $26.99. 320 Pages.
Documents the tumultuous years in China surrounding the death of Chairman Mao, providing coverage of contributing factors ranging from the death of popular premier Zhou Enlai and growing anger towards the Gang of Four to the 1976 earthquake in Tangshan and resistance to the Cultural Revolution. By the award-winning author of The Bloody White Baron. (history -- general)

How We Love Now: Sex and the New Intimacy in Second Adulthood
Levine, Suzanne Braun. Viking (Penguin Group). 9780670023226. $25.95. 320 Pages.
The award-winning former editor of Ms. magazine builds on the philosophies introduced in Inventing the Rest of Our Lives and Fifty Is the New Fifty to counsel mature women on how to enjoy a healthy and fulfilling sexual life, sharing illuminating stories about women who are discovering modern opportunities for renewed passion and intimacy. 5 1/2" x 8 1/4". (health & fitness)

Ice Balloon, The: S. A. Andree and the Heroic Age of Arctic Exploration
Wilkingson, Alec. Alfred A. Knopf Inc (Random House). 9780307594808. $25.95. 272 Pages.
Documents the dramatic 1897 flight of a visionary Swedish explorer who attempted to discover the North Pole in a hydrogen balloon, placing his story against a backdrop of period exploration and scientific discovery while describing the formidable environmental conditions that challenged his efforts. 25,000 first printing. (history -- general)

I'd Rather Be in Charge: A Legendary Business Leader Shows You How to Find Joy, Power, and Pride at Work**
Beers, Charlotte. Vanguard Pr (Perseus Bks Group). 9781593156824. $25.99. 256 Pages.
A CEO of two worldwide ad agencies and undersecretary of state under General Colin Powell outlines recommendations for women on how to reach previously unattainable leadership positions, explaining how women can build strategic relationships at higher levels of management while making the most of their knowledge, experience and talents. 18,000 first printing. 6 1/8" x 9 1/4". (business & economics)

King Larry: The Life and Ruins of a Billionaire Genius
Scurlock, James D. Scribner (Simon & Schuster). 9781416589228. $26.00. 352 Pages.
The award-winning author and creator of the documentary Maxed Out shares a portrait of Larry Hillblom that evaluates the DHL co-founder and billionaire as a mercurial eccentric and hedonist, providing coverage of his expatriate activism, his 1995 disappearance and the legal battles over his estate. 6" x 9". (business & economics)

Knights of the Sea: The True Story of the Boxer and the Enterprise and the War of 1812
Hanna, David. New Amer Lib (Penguin Group). 9780451235626. $25.95. 304 Pages.
A history teacher brings to life the only sea battle fought during the War of 1812, involving the British ship Boxer and the USS Enterprise, which led to the U.S. Navy's changed position in the war. 50,000 first printing. 6" x 9". (history -- military history)

Last Great Game, The: Duke vs. Kentucky and the 2.1 Seconds That Changed Basketball
Wojciechowski, Gene. Penguin Group. 9780399158575. $26.95. 320 Pages.
An award-winning ESPN senior national columnist presents an account of the definitive 1992 NCAA East Regional final between Duke and Kentucky, sharing vivid insider perspectives on its forefront players and coaches and the competition's sensational final-seconds victory. By the co-author of the best-selling The Bus. 6" x 9". (sports & recreation)

Line in the Sand, A: The Anglo-French Struggle for the Middle East, 1914-1948
Barr, James. Norton. 9780393070651. $29.95. 352 Pages.
The author of Setting the Desert on Fire uses recently declassified French and British government documents to describe how the two countries secretly divided the Middle East during World War I and the effect these "mandates" had on local Arabs and Jews. 10,000 first printing. 6 1/8" x 9 1/4". (history -- general)

Little Book of Bull's Eye Investing, The
Mauldin, John F.. Wiley. 9781118159132. $22.95. 224 Pages.
Draws on the author's key observations and philosophies about the financial world's last decade to counsel readers on what he believes will be best practices for the near future, organizing comprehensive coverage under such sections as "The Muddle Through Economy" and "Taking Stock (or Bonds or Hedge Funds)" to offer guidance on how to adjust an investment portfolio for current challenges. (business & economics)

Lost in Language & Sound: Or How I Found My Way to the Arts: Essays
Shange, Ntozake. St. Martin's Pr. 9780312206161. $22.99. 160 Pages.
Explores language, music and dance as interpreted though the award-winning author's legendary works, combining memoir and essay to explore such topics as her deconstruction of English in her celebrated play for colored girls and her views on the dynamics of life as a woman and a black individual. 5 1/2" x 8 1/4". (literary criticism)

Magic Room, The: A Story About the Love We Wish for Our Daughters
Zaslow, Jeffrey. Gotham Bks (Penguin Group). 9781592406616. $27.00. 336 Pages.
The author of the best-selling The Girls From Ames traces the cultural process through which American women become married as reflected by the experiences of patrons at a family-owned bridal shop in Michigan, offering insight into how the rite of passage reflects national views on marriage. 6" x 9". (social science)

Mayo Clinic Healthy Heart Plan, The
Mayo Clinic. Time Home Entertainment Inc. (Hachette). 9781603202046. $25.95. 272 Pages.
Provides up-to-date, clinically proven information that addresses the key causes of heart disease and provides clear, actionable advice in an easy-to follow format. 35,000 first printing. (health & fitness)

Money Well Spent? What Really Happened to the Trillion-Dollar Stimulus Plan
Grabell, Michael. Public Affairs (Perseus Pub Group). 9781610390095. $27.99. 368 Pages.
An award-nominated ProPublica reporter traces the evolution of the historical American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 while offering insight into its fiercely partisan supporters and detractors, explaining how the money was spent and what the author believes will be the most likely outcome. (business & economics)

Mormon People, The: The Making of an American Faith
Bowman, Matthew. Random House. 9780679644903. $26.00.
With an eye on the 2012 presidential election, in which a top Republican contender is a Mormon, the author examines the complete history and role of Mormonism in America. 35,000 first printing. (religion -- christianity)

Now or Never: Saving America from Economic Collapse
DeMint, Jim. Center Street (Grand Central Pub). 9781455511846. $24.99. 288 Pages.
A republican senator from South Carolina describes how the country is headed toward economic armageddon and gives voters the information they need to choose the right candidates at every level of government in the upcoming 2012 election. By the author of the best-selling Saving Freedom. 30,000 first printing. (political science)

Oh My Gods: A Modern Retelling of Greek and Roman Myths
Freeman, Philip. Simon & Schuster. 9781451609974. $30.00. 320 Pages.
A professor of classics and visiting scholar at the Harvard Divinity school presents modern interpretations of traditional Greek and Roman myths that render classic themes accessible to a new generation of readers. By the author of Alexander the Great. 6 1/8" x 9 1/8". (history -- general)

Only the Crazy and Fearless Win Big! The Surprising Secrets to Success in Business and in Life
Wylie, Arthur. Benbella Bks (Perseus Distribution). 9781935618492. $24.95.
Encourages readers to take chances in order to achieve true success, in a book that draws on anecdotes from across the spectrum, from Malcolm X's renunciation of violence to Sean "P. Diddy" Combs' launch of his own clothing line. (business & economics)

Physique 57 Solution, The: The Groundbreaking 2-week Plan for a Lean, Beautiful Body**
Becker, Tanya & Maanavi, Jennifer. Grand Central Life & Style. 9780446585330. $25.99. 320 Pages.
The founders of the New York City fitness company provide a two-week workout plan based on isotonic and isometric exercises that work each muscle group to effectively build lean muscle mass and sculpt one's body in just 57 minutes a day. 40,000 first printing. 7" x 9". (health & fitness)

Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking
Cain, Susan. Crown (Random House). 9780307352149. $26.00. 320 Pages.
A former Wall Street attorney, business coach and creator of ThePowerofIntroverts.com demonstrates how introverted people are misunderstood and undervalued in today's culture, charting the rise of extrovert ideology while sharing anecdotal examples to counsel readers on how to use introvert talents to adapt to various situations and empower introverted children. 75,000 first printing. 6 1/8" x 9 1/4". (psychology)

Revolution 2:0: A Memoir and Call to Action**
Ghonim, Wael. Houghton Mifflin. 9780547773988. $26.00. 256 Pages.
A key figure behind the Egyptian uprising in January 2011 which resulted in the ousting of President Mubarak tells the riveting inside story and presents lessons on how to unleash the power of crowds to create political change. 200,000 first printing. 6" x 9". (political science)

Roger Williams and the Creation of the American Soul: Church, State, and the Path to Liberty
Barry, John M. Viking (Penguin Group). 9780670023059. $35.00. 240 Pages.
A revelatory analysis of the 17th-century theologian's integral role in shaping early America's religion, political power and individual rights places his story against a backdrop of Puritanism and the English Civil War while providing coverage of such subjects as Edward Coke and the evolving debate on the separation of church and state. By the award-winning author of Rising Tide. 6 1/8" x 9 1/4". (history -- United States)

Safeway in Arizona, A: What the Gabrielle Giffords Shooting Tells Us About the Grand Canyon State and Life in America
Zoellner, Tom. Viking (Penguin Group). 9780670023202. $26.95. 256 Pages.
An Arizona native and friend of Giffords documents the January 2011 assassination attempt that killed six people and wounded 18 others including the U.S. Representative, analyzing vulnerabilities in the state's political and socioeconomic landscape that the author believes allowed the shooting to happen. 5 1/2" x 8 1/4". (current affairs)

Serial Killer Whisperer, The: How One Man's Tragedy Helped Unlock the Deadliest Secrets of the World's Most Terrifying Killer
Earley, Pete. Touchstone (Simon & Schuster). 9781439199022. $24.99. 256 Pages.
Documents the true story of an average American family whose idyllic life was shattered by a devastating accident and the experiences of a tormented man who found purpose by learning how to connect and glean vital information from serial murderers. By the award-winning author of Circumstantial Evidence. 6" x 9". (true crime)

Smartest Money Book You'll Ever Read, The: Everything You Need to Know About Growing, Spending, and Enjoying Your Money
Solin, Daniel R. Perigee Bks (Berkley Pub Group). 9780399537219. $25.00. 320 Pages.
An investor advisor representative who has appeared on CBS and CNN provides a no-nonsense guide to minimize taxes, buy or sell property, manage health care premiums or retire early, explaining how and when to do things to realize financial independence. 75,000 first printing. 5 1/2" x 8 1/4". (personal finance)

Strategic Vision: America and the Crisis of Global Power**
Brzezinski, Zbigniew K. Basic Bks (Perseus Bk Group). 9780465029549. $26.00. 224 Pages.
A Johns Hopkins foreign policy strategist explains America's vital role in achieving global stability, addressing four major areas of concern while outlining recommendations for a long-term plan to help America to reclaim and maintain global power and support. (political science)

Taking People With You: The Only Way to Make Big Things Happen
Novak, David. Portfolio (Penguin Group). 9781591844549. $25.95. 256 Pages.
Outlines the author's trademarked management program for creating enthusiastic and focused teams, sharing straightforward, jargon-free recommendations for such topics as understanding the employee perspective, setting big goals and acknowledging personal weaknesses. 6" x 9". (business & economics)

Thinking Small: The Long, Strange Trip of the Volkswagen Beetle
Hiott, Andrea. Ballantine. 9780345521422. $26.00. 448 Pages.
Published to coincide with the release of the newly redesigned VW Beetle, a history of the iconic car reveals the agendas of famous design contributors including Ferdinand Porsche, Adolf Hitler and Heinrich Nordhoff, describing the 1950s advertising campaign in America that launched its phenomenal success. 25,000 first printing. 5 1/2" x 8 1/4". (transportation)

Tina's Mouth: An Existential Comic Diary
Kashyap, Keshni. Illus by Mari Araki. Houghton Mifflin. 9780618945191. $18.95. 240 Pages.
Maintaining an "existential diary" for an English honors class assignment in the style of Jean-Paul Sartre, jaded Indian-American Tina, a sophomore at a fancy-sounding Southern California public school, makes scathing observations about her peers, her family and the foibles of adolescence. 15,000 first printing. 6 1/2" x 8 1/2". (comics & graphic novels)

Universe from Nothing, A: Why There Is Something Rather Than Nothing
Krauss, Lawrence. Foreword by Christopher Hitchens. Afterword by Richard Dawkins. Free Pr (Simon & Schuster). 9781451624458. $24.99. 256 Pages.
The internationally renowned cosmologist and author of the best-selling The Physics of Star Trek shares provocative and revelatory answers to such philosophical conundrums as the origins of the universe and how is everything going to end, offering scientific explanations about the immense process through which life evolved. 6" x 9". (science)

Untitled on America**
Levin, Mark R. Threshold Editions (Gallery Bks). 9781439173244. $26.99. 304 Pages.
The nationally syndicated radio host and best-selling author of Liberty and Tyranny explores the philosophical basis of America's foundations as well as the crises facing government today. 5 1/2" x 8 7/16". (political science)

Vanished Kingdoms: The Rise and Fall of States and Nations
Davies, Norman. Viking (Penguin Group). 9780670022731. $40.00. 720 Pages.
Chronicles the history of 14 lost European kingdoms and what their stories can teach the modern world, providing sweeping narrative accounts of the rise and fall of such forgotten civilizations as Aragon, Etruria and the Kingdom of the Two Burgandies. By the London University Professor Emeritus author of God's Playground. 6" x 9". (history -- general)

Wandering Gene and the Indian Princess, The: Race, Religion, and DNA
Wheelwright, Jeff. Norton. 9780393081916. $26.95. 304 Pages.
Reveals the surprising history of a family who believed their forbearers to be of Native American and Spanish Catholic descent after one of them develops breast cancer and is discovered to be carrying a genetic variant characteristic of Jews. 13,000 first printing. 6 1/8" x 9 1/4". (science)

Wanted Women: Faith, Lies, and the War on Terror the Lives of Ayaan Hirsi Ali and Aafia Siddiqui
Scroggins, Deborah. Harper. 9780060898977. $25.99. 256 Pages.
The journalist and author of Emma's War highlights the lives of two champions of Muslim women's rights, Islam critic Ayaan Hirsi Ali and neuroscientist Aafia Siddiqui, to examine the role women have played in the conflict between radical Islam and the West. 30,000 first printing. 6" x 9". (religion -- islam)

Willpower Instinct, The: How Self-Control Works, Why It Matters, and What You Can Do to Get More of It
McGonigal, Kelly. Avery Pub (Penguin Group). 9781583334386. $26.00. 272 Pages.
The award-winning author of Psychology Today's "Science of Willpower" blog draws on the latest research and scientific insights as covered in her popular Stanford University course to define willpower and how to promote personal well-being through an understanding of willpower-related mind-body responses. 6" x 9". (self-help)

Would It Kill You to Stop Doing That? A Modern Guide to Manners
Alford, Henry. Twelve (Grand Central Pub). 9780446557665. $24.99. 288 Pages.
A contributing humorist to the New York Times and Spy tackles etiquette and manners for the modern age, providing interviews with civility experts like Judith Martin and Tim Gunn and more unlikely subjects including a former prisoner and an army sergeant. 35,000 first printing. 5 1/2" x 8 1/4". (reference)

Your Body Beautiful: Clockstopping Secrets to Staying Healthy, Strong, and Sexy In Your 30s, 40s, And Beyond
Ashton, Jennifer, with Christine Rojo. Avery Pub (Penguin Group). 9781583334584. $26.00. 256 Pages.
The Early Show CBS News medical correspondent and author of The Body Scoop for Girls shares counsel for women on how to maximize health and vitality throughout midlife, citing up-to-the-minute scientific research to provide recommendations for diet, exercise and enabling healthy habits. 6" x 9". (health & fitness)


General Fiction

American Dervish**
Akhtar, Ayad. Little, Brown. 9780316183314. $24.99. 320 Pages.
A young Pakistani boy, whose parents left the fundamentalists behind when they came to America, finds transformation and a path to happiness through a family friend, Mina, who shows him the beauty and power of the Quran. 75,000 first printing. 6" x 9 1/4". (fiction > general fiction)

Available Man, An
Wolitzer, Hilma. Ballantine. 9780345527547. $25.00. 288 Pages.
Inadvertently attracting several single women while mourning the death of his adored wife, 62-year-old Edward Schuyler is profiled in a singles ad by his stepchildren and goes on several unsettling dates before a chance encounter leads to a promising new relationship. By the award-winning author of The Doctor's Daughter. 20,000 first printing. 5 1/2" x 8 1/4". (fiction > general fiction)

Baker's Daughter, The
McCoy, Sarah. Crown (Random House). 9780307460189. $23.00. 288 Pages.
After an interview with an elderly baker leaves her feeling like she is the one who revealed too much—especially about her Border Patrol husband, Riki—El Paso journalist Reba Adams, as well as her interview subject and Riki, must confront the ghosts of the past. 12,000 first printing. (fiction > general fiction)

Come In and Cover Me
Phillips, Gin. Riverhead Bks (Penguin Group). 9781594488443. $26.95. 352 Pages.
Remembering the brother she lost in childhood in snatches of song or reflections of moonlight, Ren uses her intuitive abilities in her career as an archaeologist and is guided by the ghosts of two Mimbres women while falling in love and pursuing the most important discovery of her career. 9 1/4" x 6 1/4". (fiction > general fiction)

Deadline (Godmothers). Library Edition Only.**
Michaels, Fern. Kensington Bks. 9780758266033. $27.95.
From the best-selling author of the Sisterhood books, as well as Mr. and Miss Anonymous, comes a new book in the Godmothers series. (fiction > general fiction)

Demi-Monde, The: Winter
Rees, Rod. William Morrow (HarperCollins). 9780062070340. $26.99. 52 Pages.
The Demi-Monde, a computer-simulated military training world populated by some of history's cruelest sadists and tyrants, begins bleeding into the real world when the U.S. President's daughter becomes trapped inside and enlists the assistance of a reluctant teenager to escape. 50,000 first printing. 6" x 9". (fiction > general fiction)

Face Thief, The
Gottlieb, Eli. William Morrow (HarperCollins). 9780061735059. $24.99. 256 Pages.
Officer Dan France investigates who pushed the beautiful Margot down the stairs and discovers a number of people with motives, including a potential lover and a defrauded newlywed, in this psychological thriller from the author of Now You See Him. 50,000 first printing. 5 1/2" x 8 1/4". (fiction > general fiction)

Family Business, The**
Weber, Carl & Pete, Eric. Urban Bks (Kensington Bks). 9781601624673. $21.95.
From the author of The Choir Director comes the first book in a new trilogy. (fiction > general fiction)

First You Try Everything
McCafferty, Jane. Harper. 9780066210629. $24.99. 224 Pages.
Depicts the unraveling relationship between husband and wife Evvie and Ben and the widening gulf between as one tries to live a free, alternative lifestyle, while the other becomes content to wear a suit and tie to an office job. 30,000 first printing. 5 1/2" x 8 1/4". (fiction > general fiction)

From the Memoirs of a Non-Enemy Combatant
Gilvarry, Alex. Viking (Penguin Group). 9780670023196. $26.95. 320 Pages.
Relocating to New York after finishing design school, Boyet Hernandez devotedly embarks on a promising career only to be wrongly accused of terrorist ties and locked up indefinitely in a tiny cell where he frantically prepares for a trial that decimates his faith in the justice system. A first novel. 6" x 9". (fiction > general fiction)

Grown-Up Kind of Pretty, A**
Jackson, Joshilyn. Grand Central Pub. 9780446582353. $25.99. 352 Pages.
Three generations of the Slocumb family must deal with a traumatizing family secret after 15-year-old Mosey finds a small grave in their backyard, in this novel from the author of Gods in Alabama and Between, Georgia. 75,000 first printing. 6" x 9". (fiction > general fiction)

Heft
Moore, Liz. Norton. 9780393081503. $24.95. 384 Pages.
An obese former academic shut-in and a poor kid dreaming of a successful baseball career are linked together by a former student who transforms their lives in this novel from the author of The Words of Every Song. 20,000 first printing. 5 1/2" x 8 1/4". (fiction > general fiction)

How It All Began**
Lively, Penelope. Viking (Penguin Group). 9780670023448. $26.95. 240 Pages.
The mugging of a retired schoolteacher by a petty thief on a London street has unexpected repercussions for her friends and neighbors when it inadvertently reveals an illicit love affair, leads to a too-good-to-be-true business partnership and helps a newly fluent immigrant to reinvent his life. By the Booker Prize-winning author of Moon Tiger. 6" x 9". (fiction > general fiction)

Leela's Book
Albinia, Alice. Norton. 9780393082708. $25.95. 400 Pages.
Leaving New York to return to Dehli, Leela disrupts the plans for her nephew's wedding and unsettles the lives of her sister and brother-in-law in this new novel from the author of Empires of the Indus. 25,000 first printing. 6 1/8" x 9 1/4". (fiction > general fiction)

Lunatics**
Barry, Dave & Zweibel, Alan. Putnam (Penguin Group). 9780399158698. $25.95. 320 Pages.
An uproarious tale told in alternating voices and co-written by the Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist and the Emmy Award-winning original Saturday Night Live writer follows the stories of a pet shop owner and a curmudgeon who find themselves on the run from police, terrorists and a pizza chain mascot. 6" x 9". (fiction > general fiction)

Mr g: A Novel About the Creation
Lightman, Alan. Pantheon Bks (Random House). 9780307379993. $24.95. 208 Pages.
Bored with his existence in the shimmering Void with his bickering Uncle Deva and Aunt Penelope, Mr g wakes up from a nap one day and decides to create the universe only to be challenged by intellectual rival Belhor, who demands that Mr g's intelligent creations be subjected to irrational laws. By the National Book Award finalist author of Einstein's Dreams. 35,000 first printing. (fiction > general fiction)

Odds, The**
O'Nan, Stewart. Viking (Penguin Group). 9780670023165. $25.95. 192 Pages.
Struggling with job losses, the imminent foreclosure of their home and a floundering marriage, Art and Marion Fowler liquidate their savings and reserve the bridal suite at a ritzy Niagara Falls casino, where they make high-risk roulette wheel bets in the hopes of fixing their finances. By the author of Last Night at the Lobster. 5" x 7". (fiction > general fiction)

Perlmann's Silence
Mercier, Pascal. Trans by Shaun Whiteside. Grove Pr (PGW). 9780802119575. $26.00. 624 Pages.
An English-language translation of a second novel by the best-selling Swiss author of Night Train to Lisbon finds prominent linguist and widower Philipp Perlmann contemplating drastic measures when he faces exposure after plagiarizing a colleague's work. 6" x 9". (fiction > general fiction)

Running the Rift
Benaron, Naomi. Algonquin Bks (Workman Pub Co). 9781616200428. $24.95. 336 Pages.
Rwandan runner Jean Patrick Nkuba dreams of winning an Olympic gold medal and uniting his ethnically divided country, only to be driven from everyone he loves when the violence starts, after which he must find a way back to a better life. (fiction > general fiction)

Street Sweeper, The
Perlman, Elliot. Riverhead Bks (Penguin Group). 9781594488474. $28.95. 688 Pages.
Working as a street cleaner at a large city hospital while searching for his estranged daughter, paroled felon Lamont forges an unlikely friendship with a dying man; while struggling professor Adam discovers wrenching historical recordings of victims of the Holocaust and pre-Civil Rights racism. By the author of Seven Types of Ambiguity. (fiction > general fiction)

Translation of the Bones, The
Kay, Francesca. Scribner (Simon & Schuster). 9781451636819. $24.00. 224 Pages.
Volunteering at the local church, Mary-Margaret, a dull and overweight girl who nearly everyone disregards, has a profound experience while cleaning a statue of Jesus and becomes obsessed with fulfilling what she believes to be sacred duties while religious fervor spreads throughout her community. By the award-winning author of An Equal Stillness. 5" x 8". (fiction > general fiction)

Underside of Joy, The
Halverson, Seré Prince. Dutton (Penguin Group). 9780525952596. $25.95. 320 Pages.
In the aftermath of her beloved husband's drowning death, Ella's initial support from her in-laws dissolves as long-buried secrets and family tragedies are revealed in the wake of a bitter custody battle against her stepchildren's biological mother. A first novel. 6" x 9". (fiction > general fiction)

Walk Across the Sun, A
Addison, Corban. Sterling Pub Co. 9781402792809. $24.95. 432 Pages.
Orphaned and homeless after a tsunami decimates their coastal India town, 17-year-old Ahalya Ghai and her 15-year-old sister, Sita, are abducted and sold to a Mumbai brothel owner, where they endure a torturous existence before they are helped by a Washington, D.C. attorney who could combat human trafficking. A first novel. 6 1/4" x 9 1/4". (fiction > general fiction)

Wayward Saints
Roche, Suzzy. Voice (Hyperion). 9781401341770. $24.99. 256 Pages.
A debut novel by the folk-rock band The Roches follows the experiences of almost-famous lead singer Mary Saint, who abandons her music career after the death of a bandmate and lover until an invitation to perform at her former high school compels her to confront past demons. A first novel. 5 1/2" x 8 1/4". (fiction > general fiction)

White Girl Problems
Walker, Babe, with Lara Schoenhals, David Oliver Cohen & Tanner Cohen. Hyperion. 9781401324544. $21.99. 224 Pages.
A comic tale based on the popular Twitter feed follows the exploits of ego-centric and painstakingly manicured Babe Walker, who after a four-week stint in rehab for her shopping addiction tackles such vanity challenges as the observance of a perfect diet, achieving celebrity thinness and accepting her father's trophy girlfriend. 8 1/4" x 5 1/2". (fiction > general fiction)


Historical Fiction

Broken Land, The, No. 3 (People of the Longhouse)
Gear, Kathleen O'Neal & Gear, W. Michael. Tor Bks (Macmillan). 9780765326942. $25.99. 304 Pages.
A third entry in the quartet that includes The Dawn Country finds a disgraced warrior, a war chief and a clan matron working together to stop a dangerous sorcerer and unite the warring Iroquoian nations. 6 1/8" x 9 1/4". (fiction > historical fiction)

Crown, The
Bilyeau, Nancy. Touchstone (Simon & Schuster). 9781451626858. $24.99. 336 Pages.
Deciding to flee her Dominican Order to stand at the side of a cousin who has been condemned to death by Henry VIII, novice Joanna Stafford and her father are arrested by agents of Thomas Cromwell and the Bishop of Winchester, who order her to recover a religious artifact believed to hold a sacred power. A first novel. 6" x 9". (fiction > historical fiction)

Death of Kings, No. 6 (Saxon Tales)**
Cornwell, Bernard. Harper. 9780061969652. $25.99. 336 Pages.
The story of Saxon claimants to the throne during the forming of England at the end of the ninth century continues in the latest volume of the New York Times best-selling series following The Burning Land. 150,000 first printing. 6" x 9". (fiction > historical fiction)

Good Man, A
Vanderhaeghe, Guy. Atlantic Monthly Pr (PGW). 9780802120045. $24.95. 448 Pages.
A final installment in the best-selling trilogy that includes The Last Crossing finds Wesley relocating to a Montana ranch to help negotiate peace between the Native Americans and U.S. and Canadian militaries, an effort that is complicated by his unexpected feelings for widow Ada Tarr. 6" x 9". (fiction > historical fiction)

Last Nude, The
Avery, Ellis. Riverhead Bks (Penguin Group). 9781594488139. $25.95. 320 Pages.
Agreeing to model nude for Art Deco painter Tamara de Lempicka to avoid prostitution in 1927 Paris, young American Rafaela Fano inspires the artist's most iconic Jazz Age images and becomes her lover while discovering darker truths about Tamara's private life. By the award-winning author of The Teahouse Fire. 9 1/4" x 6 1/4". (fiction > historical fiction)

Little Russian, The
Sherman, Susan. Counterpoint (PGW). 9781582437729. $25.00. 384 Pages.
A grocer's daughter in a small Russian town finds her life changed forever when she unknowingly falls in love with a member of The Jewish Worker's League who is involved in smuggling operations, which causes the pair to flee the country. 6" x 9". (fiction > historical fiction)

Quality of Mercy, The
Unsworth, Barry. Nan A. Talese (Knopf). 9780385534772. $26.95. 320 Pages.
A sequel to the Booker Prize-winning Sacred Hunger finds Irish fiddler Sullivan escaping from prison after being implicated in the loss of Erasmus Kemp's ship only to reencounter his nemesis in an epic struggle that pits Kemp's desire for wealth against Sullivan's passionate advocacy for the disadvantaged. 20,000 first printing. (fiction > historical fiction)

Winter Palace, The: A Novel of Catherine the Great
Stachniak, Eva. Bantam Bks (Random House). 9780553808124. $26.00. 384 Pages.
A reimagining of the early years of Catherine the Great traces the story of a naive German duchess as observed by young Barbara, a servant who watches her mistress's elevation and rises to one of Russia's most clever royal spies. By the author of Necessary Lies. 20,000 first printing. 6 1/4" x 9 1/4". (fiction > historical fiction)


Mystery & Detective

All I Did Was Shoot My Man (Leonid McGill)**
Mosley, Walter. Riverhead Bks (Penguin Group). 9781594488245. $26.95.
A latest entry in the best-selling series that includes When the Thrill Is Gone finds Leonid McGill caught between his indiscretions of the past and a life-threatening, all-too-vivid present. 9 1/4" x 6 1/4". (fiction > mystery & detective)

Believing the Lie, No. 17 (Inspector Lynley)**
George, Elizabeth. Dutton (Penguin Group). 9780525952589. $28.95. 624 Pages.
Going undercover to investigate the death of a drowning victim at the request of the man's wealthy and influential uncle, Inspector Thomas Lynley uncovers dark secrets in his client's family while one of Lynley's partners, Deborah St. James, becomes increasingly obsessed with a chief suspect's wife. 6 1/8" x 9 1/4". (fiction > mystery & detective)

Charitable Body, A**
Barnard, Robert. Scribner (Simon & Schuster). 9781439177433. $24.00. 256 Pages.
When his wife, Felicity, is named a trustee of one of England's distinguished estates, Yorkshire cop Charlie Peace discovers an ugly family rivalry linked to the estate and the discovery of a body in a nearby lake. By the eight-time Edgar Award-nominated and Agatha Award-winning author of A Stranger in the Family. 5 1/2" x 8 7/16". (fiction > mystery & detective)

Chocolate Covered Murder (Lucy Stone)**
Meier, Leslie. Kensington Bks. 9780758229335. $24.00. 304 Pages.
After the suspicious drowning of a local fisherman, and the murder of a sultry chocolate-store manager, Lucy Stone must track down a killer, all while navigating the craziness of Tinker's Cove's Valentine's Day tourist promotion. By the author of English Tea Murder. (fiction > mystery & detective)

Confession, The (Inspector Ian Rutledge Mysteries)**
Todd, Charles. William Morrow (HarperCollins). 9780062015662. $24.99. 352 Pages.
Scotland Yard's Inspector Ian Rutledge investigates the sudden death of a man who recently confessed to having murdered his cousin years ago in this new mystery from the best-selling author of A Lonely Death and A Matter of Justice. 75,000 first printing. 6" x 9". (fiction > mystery & detective)

D. C. Dead (Stone Barrington)**
Woods, Stuart. Putnam (Penguin Group). 9780399157660. $26.95. 304 Pages.
Evaluating his life in New York as a Woodman & Weld partner after a shocking loss, Stone Barrington is summoned by the President to Washington, D. C. and assigned to a special ops mission that reunites him with his former partner, Holly Barker. By the Edgar Award-winning author of Bel-Air Dead. 6" x 9". (fiction > mystery & detective)

Gun Games (Decker/Lazarus)**
Kellerman, Faye. William Morrow (HarperCollins). 9780062064325. $25.99. 384 Pages.
Lieutenant Detective Decker and his wife, Rina, investigate an apparent teen suicide witnessed by the son of a troubled former friend who they have welcomed in to their home in this new mystery from the best-selling author of Mercedes Coffin. 250,000 first printing. 6" x 9". (fiction > mystery & detective)

Hard Knocks
Carr, Howie. Forge (Macmillan). 9780765326409. $24.99. 352 Pages.
A first novel by the best-selling author of The Brothers Bulger introduces former Boston cop-turned-private investigator Jack Reilly, who after the murder of a client is compelled to sift through decades of corruption to discover who is trying to kill him. 6 1/8" x 9 1/4". (fiction > mystery & detective)

House at Sea's End, The
Griffiths, Elly. Houghton Mifflin. 9780547506142. $25.00. 368 Pages.
Returning from maternity leave to investigate recently discovered human bones on a remote Norfolk beach, forensic archaeologist Dr. Ruth Galloway reluctantly partners with her baby's married father, DCI Harry Nelson, in a case involving a harrowing World War II crime being protected by a Home Guard veteran. By the award-nominated author of The Crossing Places. 25,000 first printing. 5 1/2" x 8 1/4". (fiction > mystery & detective)

Hurt Machine, No. 7 (Moe Prager)
Coleman, Reed. Tyrus Books (Adams Media). 9781440532023. $24.95. 320 Pages.
Entreated by his ex-wife to solve the murder of her estranged sister, private investigator Moe Prager learns that the victim, a New York EMT, died amid hostilities regarding a dying man she refused to help, a case that is further complicated by bureaucratic greed, sexual harassment and blackmail. (fiction > mystery & detective)

Invisible Ones, The**
Penney, Stef. Putnam (Penguin Group). 9780399157714. $25.95. 416 Pages.
Hovering between paralysis and delirium in a hospital bed, half-Romany private investigator Ray Lovell evaluates a dangerous case involving the missing wife of a charismatic traveling Gypsy whose hostile family is hiding a tragic and terrible secret. By the award-winning author of The Tenderness of Wolves. 6" x 9". (fiction > mystery & detective)

Look of Love, The: A Piper Donovan Mystery, No. 2 (Wedding Cake)**
Clark, Mary Jane. William Morrow (HarperCollins). 9780061995569. $24.99. 320 Pages.
On an all-expenses paid trip to a Hollywood Hills luxury spa to create a unique wedding cake, Piper Donovan discovers the gruesome murder of another guest in the second novel in the series following "To Have and To Kill." 100,000 first printing. 5 1/2" x 8 1/4". (fiction > mystery & detective)

Mr. Monk on Patrol, No. 13 (Monk)
Goldberg, Lee. New Amer Lib (Penguin Group). 9780451235619. $23.95. 288 Pages.
After a string of arrests cripples the local government, the acting mayor of Summit, New Jersey, who is also the chief of police, turns to Adrian Monk to investigate a series of robberies in the 13th book based on the television series. 35,000 first printing. 5 1/2" x 8 1/4". (fiction > mystery & detective)

One Perfect Shot (Posadas County Mysteries)
Havill, Steven F. Poisoned Pen Pr. 9781590589540. $24.95. 250 Pages.
When a county employee is found shot to death in sun-drenched daylight while sitting in his county road grader, Undersheriff Bill Gastner is faced with puzzling questions. (fiction > mystery & detective)

Ran Away (Benjamin January Mysteries)
Hambly, Barbara. Severn House Pub (Ingram Pub). 9780727880826. $28.95. 256 Pages.
When a Turkish man is accused of murdering his two concubines in 19th century New Orleans, Benjamin January must investigate in order to vindicate the outsider. (fiction > mystery & detective)

Rope, The (Anna Pigeon)**
Barr, Nevada. Minotaur Bks (St. Martin's Pr). 9780312614577. $25.99. 368 Pages.
The long-anticipated story of Anna Pigeon's past traces her brokenhearted 1995 relocation from New York City and first days as a Glen Canyon park ranger, a new start that is shattered by her abduction and imprisonment in the bottom of a dry well without supplies. 6 1/8" x 9 1/4". (fiction > mystery & detective)

Slash and Burn (Dr. Siri)
Cotterill, Colin. Soho Crime (Random House). 9781616951160. $25.00. Pages.
Denied retirement once again when the Lao government requires him to supervise an excavation for the remains of a U.S. fighter pilot who crashed in the jungle a decade earlier, national coroner Dr. Siri becomes suspicious when a series of fatal accidents culminates in the team getting trapped in a cabin. (fiction > mystery & detective)

Vulture Peak, No. 5 (Bangkok)
Burdett, John. Alfred A. Knopf Inc (Random House). 9780307272676. $25.95. 320 Pages.
A latest entry in the Bangkok series finds Royal Thai Police Detective Sonchai Jitpleecheep organizing a massive sting operation to end human organ trafficking in Thailand, an effort that is complicated by an aging rock star with liver disease, two beautiful villainesses and rumors about Sonchai's ex-prostitute wife. By the author of A Personal History of Thirst. 50,000 first printing. (fiction > mystery & detective)

What It Was
Pelecanos, George P. Reagan Arthur Bks (Little, Brown). 9780316209533. $35.00. 336 Pages.
In 1972 Washington, D.C., ex-cop private investigator Derek Strange teams up with his former partner, Frank "Hound Dog" Vaughn, to track down a ruthless killed named Red Fury. By a best-selling author. 10,000 first printing. (fiction > mystery & detective)


Romance

Copper Beach (Dark Legacy)**
Krentz, Jayne Ann. Putnam (Penguin Group). 9780399157875. $25.95. 352 Pages.
Receiving a blackmail threat after a deadly incident in the private library of an obsessive rare-book collector, Abby Radwell, a psychic who is able to detect paranormal secrets in old texts, hires paranormal investigator Sam Coppersmith to track down a ruthless killer with supernatural abilities. By the best-selling author of In Too Deep. 6" x 9". (fiction > romance)

Darker After Midnight, No. 10 (Midnight Breed)**
Adrian, Lara. Delacorte Pr (Random House). 9780345530875. $24.00. 256 Pages.
A conclusion to the best-selling series completes the story of the half-human, half-otherworldly Breed whose justice-wielding Order warriors share triumphs and losses while struggling to maintain peace and anonymity in spite of dangerous passions. By the best-selling author of Kiss of Midnight. 100,000 first printing. 6 1/8" x 9 1/4". (fiction > romance)

Lothaire (Immortals After Dark)**
Cole, Kresley. Gallery Bks (Simon & Schuster). 9781439136829. $25.00. 384 Pages.
A latest entry in the RITA Award-winning series traces the story of Lothaire the Enemy of Old, following his determined pursuit of the vampire Horde's crown before his efforts are thwarted by his Bride, the mortal Elizabeth Peirce, who harbors a secret power that will kill her if he uses it to achieve his goals. 6" x 9". (fiction > romance)

Love in a Nutshell**
Evanovich, Janet & Kelly, Dorien. St. Martin's Pr. 9780312651312. $27.99. 320 Pages.
Lacking the money to open a bed and breakfast in her parents' summer house in Michigan, former magazine editor Kate takes a questionable undercover job from a brewery owner who wants to find out who has been sabotaging his company, a situation that is compromised by Kate's distaste for beer and her crush on her employer. Co-written the best-selling author of the Stephanie Plum series. 1 million first printing. 6 1/8" x 9 1/4". (fiction > romance)


Science Fiction & Fantasy

Archon
Benulis, Sabrina. Harper. 9780062069405. $22.99. 368 Pages.
Angela Mathers, released from a mental institution, seeks a normal life at West Wood Academy free from her haunting visions of supernatural creatures, but becomes the focus of a secret coven who wishes to use her to fulfill a terrifying prophecy. 75,000 first printing. 6" x 9". (fiction > fantasy)

Bride Wore Black Leather, The
Green, Simon R. Ace Bks. 9781937007133. $25.95. 320 Pages.
Before he can marry his true love, John Taylor must race to solve one more case which has him fleeing from friends, enemies and his bounty hunter fianceé, Suzie Shooter, the most fearsome in Nightside. 50,000 first printing. 5 1/8" x 8". (fiction > fantasy)

Cobra Gamble, No. 3 (Cobra War)
Zahn, Timothy. Baen Bks (Pocket Bks). 9781451637694. $25.00. 400 Pages.
A latest entry in the popular spin-off trilogy by the Hugo Award-winning author of Heir to the Empire finds Cobra warrior Jin Moreau Broom struggling to protect her family and survive a Troft invasion that has prompted an unlikely alliance with the Qasaman Djinn and the establishment of a new political order. 6 1/8" x 9 1/4". (fiction > science fiction)

Halo: Primordium (Forerunner Saga)
Bear, Greg. Tor Bks (Macmillan). 9780765323972. $25.99. 352 Pages.
A sequel to the best-selling Halo: Cryptum continues the story of the ancient Forerunners engineering race, who are worshipped as gods by the Covenant while their mysterious connection to humanity slowly unfolds. By the Hugo- and Nebula Award-winning author of Eon. 5 1/2" x 8 1/4". (fiction > science fiction)

Hidden
Armstrong, Kelley. Illus by Angilram. Subterranean. 9781596064232. $28.00.
A strange new werewolf, the murder of a college student and a missing girl all get in the way of werewolves Elena Michaels and Clayton Danvers' attempt to have a traditional, normal Christmas for their two children. (fiction > fantasy)

Power Play
Bova, Ben. Tor Bks (Macmillan). 9780765317865. $24.99. 352 Pages.
Aggressively recruited by an ambitious senatorial candidate, university astronomer Jake Ross is directed to promote a new innovation for cheap energy, a situation that is complicated by the technology's undetermined hazards and the extreme tactics used by both political rivals. By the six-time Hugo Award-winning author of Immortality Factor. 5 1/2" x 8 1/4". (fiction > science fiction)

Rook, The
O'Malley, Daniel. Little, Brown. 9780316098793. $25.99. 496 Pages.
A high-ranking member of a secret organization that battles supernatural forces wakes up in a London park with no memory, no idea who she is and with a letter that provides instructions to help her uncover a far-reaching conspiracy. 25,000 first printing. 6" x 9 1/4". (fiction > fantasy)

Shadows in Flight**
Card, Orson Scott. Tor Bks (Macmillan). 9780765332004. $21.99. 240 Pages.
A follow-up to Shadow of the Giant finds Bean moving with three of his children into a derelict space colony ship where they hope for a cure to engineered genes that give them high intelligence and short lives, a situation that is complicated when space-time distortions cause them to be forgotten by humanity. 5 1/2" x 8 1/4". (fiction > science fiction)

Sisterhood of Dune**
Herbert, Brian & Anderson, Kevin J.. Tor Bks (Macmillan). 9780765322739. $27.99. 448 Pages.
Decades after the Battle of Corrin destroys the thinking machines and establishes Faykan Butler as the first Imperium Emperor, war hero Vor turns his backs on political descendants who blame him for their downfall while Gilbertus Albans hides an unbelievable secret and the Butlerian movement sweeps through the known universe intent on destroying technology. 6 1/8" x 9 1/4". (fiction > science fiction)

Wayne of Gotham
Hickman, Tracy. It Books (HarperCollins). 9780062074201. $26.99. 336 Pages.
An original Batman story with a noir flair from a New York Times best-selling fantasy writer describes what happens when Bruce Wayne reopens the case file on his parents' murder and discovers a dark legacy he never expected. 50,000 first printing. 6" x 9". (fiction > science fiction)


Story Collections

Guilt: Stories
von Schirach, Ferdinand. Trans by Carol Janeway. Alfred A. Knopf Inc (Random House). 9780307599490. $24.00. 160 Pages.
A follow-up to Crime features new legal stories based on real cases and presented from a defense lawyer's perspective, in a volume that includes "Funfair," in which a young attorney loses his innocence while winning a first big case. 15,000 first printing. (fiction > story collections)


Suspense

Agent 6, No. 2 (Child 44 Trilogy)**
Smith, Tom Rob. Grand Central Pub. 9780446550765. $25.99. 448 Pages.
A former member of Russia's secret police must stay behind when his wife and two daughters travel to New York and become involved in a political conspiracy that turns tragic in the latest thriller from the author of Child 44. 100,000 first printing. 6" x 9". (fiction > suspense)

All Necessary Force (Pike Logan)
Taylor, Brad. Dutton (Penguin Group). 9780525952626. $25.95. 400 Pages.
Charged with stopping an imminent terrorist attack when traditional intelligence methods fail, the Taskforce pursues illegally obtained leads to Egypt, where Pike Logan and Jennifer Cahill find themselves in charge of a mission involving a weapon of unprecedented destruction. By the author of the best-selling One Rough Man. 6" x 9". (fiction > suspense)

Another Woman
Vincenzi, Penny. Overlook Pr (Penguin Group). 9781590203576. $26.95. 512 Pages.
When the seemingly elated Cressida Forrest disappears without a trace the night before her lavish wedding, a frantic search for answers reveals a fragile web of sexual and financial secrets involving two families. By the author of An Outrageous Affair. 6" x 9". (fiction > suspense)

Best Bad Dream, The
Ward, Robert. Grove Pr (PGW). 9780802126016. $24.00. 288 Pages.
Interrupted during vacation plans when alluring snitch Michelle Wu begs his help in rescuing her kidnapped sister, FBI agent Jack Harper is rapidly overwhelmed by a group of hostile bikers, Mexican gangs and a pet Razorback hog before discovering links between the case and an exclusive spa for the elderly. By the award-winning author of Shedding Skin. 6" x 9". (fiction > suspense)

Breakdown (V. I. Warshawski)**
Paretsky, Sara. Putnam (Penguin Group). 9780399157837. $26.95. 432 Pages.
When the teenage daughters of some of Chicago's most influential families discover the body of a ritually murdered victim, investigator Warshawski explores theories that the killing is linked to a hostile media campaign against a senatorial candidate or a wealthy patriarch's childhood in Nazi-occupied Lithuania. By the award-winning author of Body Work. 6" x 9". (fiction > suspense)

Chalk Girl, The, No. 10 (Kathleen Mallory)**
O'Connell, Carol. Putnam (Penguin Group). 9780399157745. $25.95. 352 Pages.
Returning to the Special Crimes Unit after a lost three months, Kathy Mallory investigates the Central Park killing of a man whose body was discovered near his young niece, a case Kathy subsequently links to a chilling series of murders stretching back 15 years. By the best-selling author of Bone by Bone. 6" x 9". (fiction > suspense)

Covert Warriors (Presidential Agent)**
Griffing, W. E. B. & Butterworth, William E., IV. Putnam (Penguin Group). 9780399157806. $27.95. 512 Pages.
When a hostile Third World country begins to receive military training and nuclear technology from foreign nations, Charley Castillo and his team investigate only to be abandoned by the U.S. government and placed on hit lists throughout the world. By the best-selling authors of The Outlaws. 6" x 9". (fiction > suspense)

Dead Low Tide
Lott, Bret. Random House. 9781400063758. $25.00. 256 Pages.
A sequel to The Hunt Club finds an adult Huger Dillard struggling to come to terms with his community and his past when his father and he stumble on the murdered body of a woman whose demise is linked to secret military forces, shadowy global networks and lost loves. 15,000 first printing. (fiction > suspense)

Death Benefit**
Cook, Robin. Putnam (Penguin Group). 9780399157462. $26.95. 416 Pages.
Launching a private investigation when their mentor dies under suspicious circumstances, medical students Natalie Savondnik and Ronald Goodall uncover a sinister operation through which private life insurance policies are being manipulated to allow investors to benefit from the deaths of others. By the best-selling author of Cure. 6" x 9". (fiction > suspense)

Devil Is Waiting, A (Sean Dillon)**
Higgins, Jack. Putnam (Penguin Group). 9780399158094. $26.95. 352 Pages.
When a political visit to London is threatened by a fanatical mullah who promises to bless anyone who will assassinate the President, Sean Dillon, General Charles Ferguson and the rest of the "Prime Minister's private army" work with new intelligence recruit Sara Gideon, who discovers that the threat is linked to an even more menacing plot. By the author of The Judas Gate. 6" x 9". (fiction > suspense)

Down the Darkest Road, No. 3 (Oak Knoll)**
Hoag, Tami. Dutton (Penguin Group). 9780525952398. $26.95. 416 Pages.
A latest entry in the series that began with Deeper Than the Dead finds 1980s California FBI agent Vince Leone tapping the powers of science-based forensic techniques to unveil dark secrets and stop a killer who is terrorizing the citizens of Oak Knoll. 6" x 9". (fiction > suspense)

Fat Years, The
Chen, Guanzhong. Nan A. Talese (Knopf). 9780385534345. $26.95. 304 Pages.
A first English translation of a controversial and politically charged novel banned in China is set in near-future Beijing and follows a widespread disappearance of a month from official records and human memory that is disregarded by everyone except a small circle of friends who kidnap a high-ranking official to expose the truth. 50,000 first printing. (fiction > suspense)

Fear Index, The**
Harris, Robert. Alfred A. Knopf Inc (Random House). 9780307957931. $25.95.
A genius hedge-fund manager finds his life unraveling after he is targeted by people who would love to get their hands on his secret investment computer algorithms. By the author of The Ghost 200,000 first printing. (fiction > suspense)

Fifth Victim
Sharp, Zoë. Pegasus Bks (Norton). 9781605982762. $25.00. 288 Pages.
Charlie Fox is hired to keep tabs on the daughter of a rich businesswoman whose circle of friends are increasingly the target of kidnappings while also seeking vengeance against the man who put her partner in a coma. 6" x 9". (fiction > suspense)

Gideon's Corpse, No. 2 (Gideon Crew)**
Preston, Douglas & Child, Lincoln. Grand Central Pub. 9780446564373. $26.99. 480 Pages.
After a standoff between a top nuclear scientist from Los Alamos and an innocent hostage turns violent, Gideon Crew must track down a rogue nuclear device in this new novel from the co-authors of Relic, Mount Dragon. 250,000 first printing. 6" x 9". (fiction > suspense)

Hard Target
Gordon, Howard. Touchstone (Simon & Schuster). 9781439175828. $25.99. 320 Pages.
An Emmy- and Golden Globe Award-winning executive producer of 24 presents the tale of FBI agent Nancy Clement, who teams up with Gideon Davis after learning of an impending terrorist attack that none of their superiors believe is real, a threat that forces the pair to go rogue to protect targets at the top level of the government. By the author of Gideon's War. 6" x 9". (fiction > suspense)

Hunter, The**
Lescroart, John T. Dutton (Penguin Group). 9780525952565. $26.95. 400 Pages.
When an anonymous tip reveals that his birth mother was murdered and her killer never identified, San Francisco private investigator Wyatt Hunt engages in a chilling cat-and-mouse game to track down the surviving members of his biological family, a case that reveals clues about a dire secret. By the best-selling author of Damage. 6 1/8" x 9 1/4". (fiction > suspense)

Jaguar, The**
Parker, T. Jefferson. Dutton (Penguin Group). 9780525952572. $26.95. 384 Pages.
When the songwriter wife of a corrupt Los Angeles County sheriff deputy is kidnapped by a ruthless Gulf Cartel leader who orders her to compose a folk ballad about his life, her resulting song captures the attentions of both her husband and Charlie Hood, who are forced to work together to secure her rescue. By the three-time Edgar Award-winning author of The Border Lords. 6" x 9". (fiction > suspense)

Kill Switch**
Greene, Jonathan & Baer, Neal. Kensington Bks. 9780758266866. $25.00. 288 Pages.
Criminal psychologist Dr. Claire Waters finds her life unraveling, and a surprising conspiracy unfolding, when she mistakenly recommends the release of a brutal serial killer, after which a murdered woman turns up, who bears all the signs of the serial killer's work. 100,000 first printing. (fiction > suspense)

Locked On
Clancy, Tom, with Mark Greaney. Putnam (Penguin Group). 9780399157318. $28.95. 864 Pages.
Jack Ryan; his son, Jack Jr.; John Clark; Ding Chavez; and the rest of the Campus team are facing their greatest challenge ever, in a thriller by the best-selling author of Dead or Alive. (fiction > suspense)

Need You Now**
Grippando, James. Harper. 9780061840302. $25.99. 368 Pages.
Patrick Lloyd and his girlfriend Lilly, both hurt by a multimillion dollar Ponzi scheme, must uncover the truth about the evil genius at the heart of the setup in this novel from the best-selling author of Afraid of the Dark. 60,000 first printing. 6" x 9". (fiction > suspense)

Night Swimmer, The
Bondurant, Matt. Scribner (Simon & Schuster). 9781451625295. $25.00. 288 Pages.
Relocating to the southern coast of Ireland from Vermont after winning a pub in a contest, Fred Bulkington immerses himself in the life of a pub owner while his wife, Elly, becomes obsessed by open water ocean swimming and local power struggles that challenge both regional stability and the Bulkington's marriage. By the author of The Wettest County in the World. 6" x 9". (fiction > suspense)

Orphan Master's Son, The
Johnson, Adam. Random House. 9780812992793. $26.00. 512 Pages.
The son of a singer mother whose career forcibly separated her from her family and an influential father who runs an orphan work camp, Pak Jun Do rises to prominence using instinctive talents and eventually becomes a professional kidnapper and romantic rival to Kim Jong Il. By the author of Parasites Like Us. 40,000 first printing. (fiction > suspense)

Private: #1 Suspect, No. 2 (Private)**
Patterson, James & Paetro, Maxine. Little, Brown. 9780316097406. $27.99. 416 Pages.
After his former lover is found murdered in his own bed, Jack Morgan, former Marine and founder of the world's most effective private-investigation company, must clear his name while also solving murders at a posh hotel. 2 million first printing. 6" x 9 1/2". (fiction > suspense)

Quiet Vendetta, A
Ellory, R. J. Overlook Pr (Penguin Group). 9781590205082. $25.95. 496 Pages.
The abduction of the governor of Louisiana's daughter reveals the epic story of a mobster's life when the victim's bodyguard is discovered brutally murdered and the kidnapper demands time alone with a minor government functionary. By the award-winning author of A Quiet Belief in Angels. 6" x 9". (fiction > suspense)

Retribution, The (Tony Hill & Carol Jordan)
McDermid, Val. Atlantic Monthly Pr (PGW). 9780802120175. $25.00. 416 Pages.
A latest crime thriller by the best-selling author of Fever of the Bone finds clinical psychologist Tony Hill and detective Carol Jordan struggling to survive and recapture celebrity sociopath Jack Vance, who has broken out of prison with the intention of exacting violent revenge. 6" x 9". (fiction > suspense)

Scarecrow Returns, No. 4 (Scarecrow)**
Reilly, Matthew. Simon & Schuster. 9781416577591. $25.00. 320 Pages.
Pitted against a large and secretive terrorist group that has seized control of an island in the Arctic, Marine captain Shane Schofield and his ragtag crew are ordered by the President to stop the organization's zealous plot to destroy the planet. By the author of 7 Deadly Wonders. 6 1/8" x 9 1/4". (fiction > action & adventure)

Secret Crown, The
Kuzneski, Chris. Putnam (Penguin Group). 9780399157455. $25.95.
After Jonathon Payne and David Jones are pulled into a mystery surrounding documents found in a recently discovered World War II bunker, they quickly find themselves in a life-or-death struggle to uncover the truth about King Ludwig II's murder and his mythical treasure. 6 1/4" x 9 1/4". (fiction > suspense)

Shock of War, No. 3 (Red Dragon Rising)
Bond, Larry & DeFelice, Jim. Forge (Macmillan). 9780765321398. $25.99. 368 Pages.
Trapped behind enemy lines after fulfilling a mission to sabotage a Chinese invasion fleet intent on starting a war against America, U.S. Army Major Zeus Murphy and erratic fellow officer Win Christian make their way into Vietnam, where Murphy defies orders to save a woman he loves. By the author of Edge of War. 6 1/8" x 9 1/4". (fiction > suspense)

Silent Oligarch, The
Jones, Chris Morgan. Penguin Pr (Penguin Group). 9781594203190. $25.95. 336 Pages.
Hired to expose the criminal networks of a seemingly nondescript Russian bureaucrat who has amassed an illicit fortune while controling half of the nation's oil industry, London investigator Benjamin Webster uncovers evidence that his target may also be responsible for the murder of a colleague years earlier. A first novel. 6 1/8" x 9 1/4". (fiction > espionage)

Spy Who Jumped Off the Screen, The
Caplan, Thomas M. Viking (Penguin Group). 9780670023219. $26.95. 352 Pages.
Recruited on a clandestine mission to thwart the transfer of nuclear warheads into rogue hands, covert operative turned A-list movie star Ty Hunter uses all his skills as a spy, soldier and actor to match wits with an enigmatic billionaire, the billionaire's nefarious protégé and an entrancing jewelry designer. 6" x 9". (fiction > espionage)

Start Shooting
Newton, Charlie. Doubleday (Random House). 9780385534697. $25.95. 320 Pages.
Twenty-five years after a gruesome murder rocked Chicago, a dying local newspaper runs a serial exposé on new evidence in that old case--a smear campaign that stirs up bad blood for officer Bobby Vargas and his older brother Ruben--a decorated, high-ranking detective. By the author of Calumet City. 40,000 first printing. (fiction > suspense)

Taken**
Crais, Robert. Putnam (Penguin Group). 9780399158278. $26.95. 320 Pages.
Hired along with Joe Pike to investigate the alleged kidnapping of a wealthy industrialist's son, Elvis Cole quickly disproves police theories and goes undercover to infiltrate a ring of professional border kidnappers only to be abducted himself. By the award-winning author of The Sentry. 6" x 9". (fiction > suspense)

Whisperer, The
Carrisi, Donato. Little, Brown. 9780316194723. $25.99. 416 Pages.
Investigators Mila Vasquez and Goran Gavila unravel the layers of a series of twisted murders that begin with the discovery of the severed arms of five missing girls who were abducted in broad daylight in this Italian literary thriller. 15,000 first printing. 6" x 9 1/4". (fiction > suspense)
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