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	Death Echo by Elizabeth Lowell New York Times bestselling author Elizabeth Lowell cuts a new edge in suspense with this thrilling tale of passion, danger, and international intrigue in which a pair of former operatives must stop a deadly plot that threatens a major American city—and ultimately the world.
	Queen of the Night by J.A. Jance The New York Times bestselling author brings back the Walker family in a multilayered thriller in which murders past and present connect the lives of three families.
	Work Song by Ivan Doig Doig affectionately revisits Morris "Morrie" Morgan from the much-heralded The Whistling Season. Now, 10 years later, in 1919, Morrie lands in Butte, Mont., beholding the area's natural beauty that "made a person look twice."
	Deep Creek by Dana Hand Deep Creek is a historical thriller inspired by actual events and people: the 1887 massacre of Chinese miners in remote and beautiful Hells Canyon, the middle-aged judge who went after their slayers, and the sham race-murder trial that followed.
	The Crying Tree by Naseem Rakha This complex, layered story of a family's journey toward justice and forgiveness comes together through spellbinding storytelling.
	Boneshaker by Cherie Priest In an alternate 1880s America, mad inventor Leviticus Blue is blamed for destroying Civil War–era Seattle.
	Mariposa by Greg Bear In bestseller Bear's intriguing near-future thriller, a powerful financier stands ready to seize control of America as the nation teeters on the brink of economic collapse.
	Trial by Fire by J A Jance With unerring skill, Jance delivers relentless suspense in what is surely her finest novel yet in this riveting and addictive series.
	When She Flew by Jennie Shortridge When She Flew is the story of a courageous and independent woman cop and a remarkably insightful feral girl. It will grab you from the start and warm your heart with its originality and honesty.
	The Fires of Edgarville by Craig Joseph Danner Craig Joseph Danner takes a tiny Northwestern town and two unlikely protagonists -- a defamed Japanese-American doctor and an irascible senile woman -- and somehow turns out high drama.
	The Financial Lives of the Poets by Jess Walter In his warmest, funniest, and best novel yet, Jess Walter offers a story as real as our own lives: a tale of overstretched accounts, misbegotten schemes, and domestic dreams deferred.
	War Dances by Sherman Alexie Fresh off his National Book Award win, Alexie delivers a heartbreaking, hilarious collection of stories that explores the precarious balance between self-preservation and external responsibility in art, family, and the world at large.
	Spooner by Pete Dexter Warren Spooner was born after a prolonged delivery in a makeshift delivery room in a doctor's office in Milledgeville, Georgia, on the first Saturday of December, 1956. His father died shortly afterward, long before Spooner had even a memory of his face, and was replaced eventually by a once-brilliant young naval officer, Calmer Ottosson, recently court-martialed out of service.
	Hannah's Dream by Diane Hammond A charming, poignant, and captivating novel certain to enthrall readers of Water for Elephants, Diane Hammond's Hannah's Dream is a beautifully told tale rich in heart, humor, and intelligence.
	Heart of the Assassin by Robert Ferrigno The year is 2045 and a warrior battles to save America from an Islamic mastermind in this smart and violent futuristic thriller from New York Times bestselling author Robert Ferrigno.
	Guardian of Lies by Steve Martini Defense attorney Paul Madriani gets caught in a web of deceit and murder involving Cold War secrets, a rare coin dealer who once worked for the CIA, and a furious assassin.
	Border Songs by Jim Lynch Border Songs is a masterwork, and Jim Lynch, for my money, is our best new storyteller since Larry McMurtry: deeply in touch with the natural world, the absurdities of our era, and the hearts and minds of his unforgettable and endlessly surprising characters.” –Howard Frank Mosher
	Little Blue Whales by Kenneth R Lewis A sadistic killer stalks the summer beaches of Oregon, striking at random locations and then the small coastal city of Cutter Point.
	Pygmy by Chuck Palahniuk The Manchurian Candidate meets South Park—Chuck Palahniuk’s finest novel since the generation-defining Fight Club.
	B is for Beer by Tom Robbins A Children's Book About Beer? Yes, believe it or not--but B Is for Beer is also a book for adults, and bear in mind that it's the work of maverick bestselling novelist Tom Robbins, internationally known for his ability to both seriously illuminate and comically entertain.
	The Dakota Cipher by William Dietrich William Dietrich is back with another fast-paced new adventure—one that brings together Norse mythology, the American wilderness, and a swashbuckling explorer in an irresistible page-turner.
	Cape Disappointment by Earl Emerson Brilliantly told and emotionally galvanizing, Cape Disappointment is a political thriller and a gut-wrenching tale of conspiracies-the kind that are too crazy to believe and too deadly to ignore.
	Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford Set during one of the most conflicted and volatile times in American history, Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet is an extraordinary story of commitment and enduring hope.
	The School of Essential Ingredients by Erica Bauermeister Reminiscent of Chocolat and Like Water for Chocolate, a gorgeously written novel about life, love, and the magic of food.
	A Country Called Home by Kim Barnes In this extraordinary novel, Kim Barnes reminds us of what it means to be young and in love, to what lengths people will go to escape loneliness, and the redemption found in family.
	Sing Them Home by Stephanie Kallos Sing Them Home is a moving portrait of three siblings who have lived in the shadow of unresolved grief since their mother’s disappearance when they were children.
	Running Hot by Jayne Ann Krentz Grabbing readers from the get-go with a sizzling murder that's the perfect setup for what's to come, this latest in Krentz's unique centuries-spanning paranormal "Arcane Society" series pairs a bitter, wounded ex-cop-turned-bartender with an emotionally guarded genealogy librarian.
	The Jewel of Medina by Sherry Jones The Spokane author's controversial debut novel, set in seventh-century Arabia and portraying a girl who marries the Prophet Muhammad at age 9.
	The Eleventh Man by Ivan Doig Driven by the memory of a fallen teammate, TSU’s 1941 starting lineup went down as legend in Montana football history, charging through the season undefeated. Two years later, the "Supreme Team" is caught up in World War II.
	Sweetheart by Chelsea Cain When the body of a young woman is discovered in Portland’s Forest Park, Archie is reminded of the last time they found a body there, more than a decade ago: it turned out to be the Beauty Killer’s first victim, and Archie’s first case.
	Precious Cargo by Clyde Ford Charlie Noble, former-Coast-Guard-officer-turned-marine-PI, is back. This time, he is hot on the trail of a human trafficking scheme that begins in Mexico…and ends in murder.
	Cézanne's Quarry by Barbara Pope A young woman is found murdered ...and the clues to her death point to her spurned lover, Paul Cézanne.
	Damage Control by J.A. Jance It's a suspensful adventure and a gruesome discovery that await Cochise County Sheriff Joanna Brady as the subsiding rains of an ominous thunderstorm expose an elderly couple that drive off a cliff in Coronado National Monument and reveal two trash bags with human remains ...
	The King of Methlehem by Mark Lindquist From a widely acclaimed author and prominent prosecutor, an electrifying novel that deftly penetrates America's latest and fastest-growing drug epidemic.
	The Other by David Guterson From the author of the best-selling Snow Falling on Cedars, a dazzling new novel about youth and idealism, adulthood and its compromises, and two powerfully different visions of what it means to live a good life.
	House Rules by Mike Lawson In House Rules, a terrorist bombing of the Baltimore Harbor Tunnel is narrowly avoided. Then a private plane headed straight for the White House ignores warnings and is shot down. An atmosphere of fear and panic overruns the country.
	Snuff by Chuck Palahniuk Palahniuk's audacious ninth novel tells the story of Cassie Wright, an aging porn queen who intends to put an exclamation point on her career by having sex with 600 men in one day on film.
	Index to Murder by Jo Dereske There's trouble brewing in Bellehaven . . . and only Helma and Ruth can make certain that mayhem doesn't lead to murder.
	The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein The Art of Racing in the Rain is a beautifully crafted and captivating look at the wonders and absurdities of human life . . . as only a dog could tell it.
	The Rosetta Key by William Dietrich Surviving murderous thieves, a nerve-racking sea voyage, and the deadly sands of Egypt with Napoleon's army, American adventurer Ethan Gage solved a five-thousand-year-old riddle with the help of a mysterious medallion. But the danger is only beginning. . . .
	Lavinia by Ursula K. Le Guin In the Aeneid, the only notable lines Virgil devotes to Aeneas' second wife, Lavinia, concern an omen: the day before Aeneus lands in Latinum, Lavinia's hair is veiled by a ghost fire, presaging war. Le Guin's masterful novel gives a voice to Lavinia, the daughter of King Latinus and Queen Amata, who rule Latinum in the era before the founding of Rome.
	Tree of Smoke by Denis Johnson Tree of Smoke showed every sign of being his "big book": 600+ pages, years in the making, with a grand subject (the Vietnam War). And in the reading it lives up to every promise.
	Primal Threat by Earl Emerson Emerson (Firetrap) takes a page from James Dickey's Deliverance in this rousing survival yarn that pits a group of mountain bikers against gun-toting, vengeance-obsessed adversaries and the unleashed fury of Mother Nature.
	Nameless Night by G.M. ford G.M. Ford is back with a brand-new book, his first stand-alone novel, featuring a man with no name, no past—and at the center of a conspiracy so pervasive he's forced to run from the only home he's ever known—straight into the abyss—in his search for truth. . . .
	The Alpine Traitor by Mary Daheim Emma Lord is shocked to hear the outrageous news: The Advocate is embroiled in a takeover bid. Worse, the ruthless acquisitioners are the heirs of Emma’s longtime and tragically departed lover, Tom Cavanaugh.
	The Alpine Scandal by Mary Daheim It’s a quiet morning at the Advocate until the mail brings shocking news: a formal obituary for Alpiner Elmer Nystrom. As far as anyone knows, Elmer is alive and well.
	Firefly Lane by Kristin Hannah Firefly Lane is for anyone who ever drank Boone’s Farm apple wine while listening to Abba or Fleetwood Mac. More than a coming-of-age novel, it’s the story of a generation of women who were both blessed and cursed by choices.
	Sizzle and Burn by Jayne Ann Krentz From the author who also hits bestseller lists under the names Jayne Castle and Amanda Quick, this is a delightful new caper filled with suspense and wit-and the steamy Victorian passion her devoted readers love.
	Hand of Evil by J.A. Jance Hand of Evil is Jance at her best, weaving a masterful story of suspense that travels over generations, revealing two very different women with the same horrifying secret.
	The Hearts of Horses by Molly Gloss A breakout novel from the author of The Jump-Off Creek, the heartwarming story of a determined young woman with a gift for “gentling” wild horses in the winter of 1917.
	Heartsick by Chelsea Cain Portland Detective Archie Sheridan spent ten years tracking Gretchen Lowell, a beautiful serial killer, but in the end she caught him. Gretchen kidnapped Archie and tortured him for ten days, then she released him and turned herself in.
	The Elves of Cintra by Terry Brooks Extinction or survival? Brooks keeps readers hanging with the hair-raising second installment (after 2006's Armageddon's Children) of a trilogy blending his bestselling Shannara and Void series. A plague-ridden future Earth faces annihilation from Void demons, once-men and other monstrous creatures.
	Bad Monkeys by Matt Ruff In this clever SF thriller from Ruff, almost everyone is a bad monkey of some kind, but only Jane Charlotte is a self-confessed member of The Department for the Final Disposition of Irredeemable Persons.
	Justice Denied by J.A. Jance Given a classified assignment involving the true fate of a deceased ex-con, Seattle investigator J. P. Beaumont discovers that the victim had recently attempted to turn his life around and had been murdered for the effort, in a case with ties to several previously unsolved crimes.
	The Devil's Labyrinth by John Saul Bestseller Saul (Suffer the Children) links an exorcism of the devil with a plot to kill the pope in this over-the-top religious thriller.
	Shadow Coast by Philip Haldeman In this chilling novel, Philip Haldeman evokes the rugged seacoast, eerie rainforests, small-town confines, and human interrelationships of a remote corner of the Pacific Northwest.
	Rant: An Oral Biography of Buster Casey by Chuck Palahniuk Expect hilarity, horror, and blazing insight into the desperate and surreal contemporary human condition as only Chuck Palahniuk can deliver it. He's the postmillennial Jonathan Swift, the visionary to watch to learn what's —uh-oh—coming next.
	Napoleon's Pyramids by William Dietrich What mystical secrets lie beneath the Great Pyramids? Traveling with Napoleon's ambitious expedition, American adventurer Ethan Gage solves a five-thousand-year-old riddle with the help of a mysterious medallion.
	Surveillance by Jonathan Raban In the not-too-distant future, national identity cards are mandatory, and America has become obsessed with intelligence-gathering. The government’s scrutiny is omnipresent, civilians freely indulge their curiosity on the Internet, journalists pursue their investigations with relentless determination, and children both snoop on their parents and manipulate new technologies.
	Web of Evil by J. A. Jance The incomparable J.A. Jance returns with a powerhouse tale of suspense: a return to the characters from her New York Times bestseller, Edge of Evil, that reveals the darkness at the heart of promises unfulfilled and danger unrelenting....WEB OF EVIL.
	Nocturnal America by John Keeble Keeble, a veteran writer of the modern West, links the nine stories in this Prairie Schooner Book Prize–winning collection through recurring characters; names appear in one story's background and become central to the next.
	Springer's Journey by Naomi Black, Virginia Heaven The endearing story of Springer, an orphaned baby orca who befriended Puget Sound ferry boats in 2002, gets a sentimental, fictional retelling in "Springer's Journey," a new book by a Seattle author, illustrator and publisher.
	The Zero by Jess Walter The Zero is a groundbreaking novel, a darkly comic snapshot of our times that is already being compared to the works of Franz Kafka and Joseph Heller.
	Dead Wrong: A Novel of Suspense by J. A. Jance Juggling a family and a career is never easy-and it's becoming a real challenge for Sheriff Joanna Brady. Coping with the impending delivery of her second child as well as a staff shortage, the last things Joanna needs are two serious crimes.
	A Clearing in the Wild By Jane Kirkpatrick Here begins another of Kirkpatrick's trilogies about the settlement of Oregon, this one set in the early 1850s. Jane Kirkpatrick discovered the grain of the story when she read that in 1853 Emma Giesy was the only woman in a party of ten Missouri scouts sent to find an Oregon site for their communal society.
	The Second Perimeter by Mike Lawson Government fix-it man Joe DeMarco returns for a second adventure. After foiling a plot to assassinate the president in The Inside Ring (2005), he now has a job that may be even tougher: to nail a spy ring that's operating out of a naval base.
	Song of the Crow By Layne Maheu Song of the Crow is a provocative portrait of the reasons for human fear and of the role that free will always plays when we struggle, not just to make sense of things, but to endure.
	Owl Island by Randy Sue Coburn In this accomplished and dazzlingly written new novel, Randy Sue Coburn brings to life with tremendous heart, humor, and wisdom the Pacific Northwest enclave of Owl Island and its many unforgettable inhabitants.
	The Unsettling by Peter Rock A stunning, Poe-esque collection of short fiction about outsiders, lost dogs, romance, and life’s surprising mysteries.
	The Whistling Season by Ivan Doig A paean to a vanished way of life and the eccentric individuals and idiosyncratic institutions that made it fertile, The Whistling Season is Ivan Doig at his evocative best.
	Firetrap : A Novel of Suspense by Earl Emerson Firetrap is vintage Earl Emerson: a gritty, emotionally charged novel set in a world of camaraderie and urban chaos, where one man has been a hero, a villain, and a victim–and hasn't even faced the deadliest danger yet.
	Orbit by John J. Nance The New York Times bestselling author and "king of the modern-day aviation thriller" (Publishers Weekly) boldly goes where the imagination fears to tread . . .
	Murder at Five Finger Light : A Jessie Arnold Mystery by Sue Henry The unspoiled Alaskan setting, and Jessie and her boyfriend Alex's somewhat uneasy relationship, add to this eleventh in the series.
	Murder on Naked Beach: A Lucy Ripken Mystery by J. J. Henderson With Murder on Naked Beach, Seattle author J.J. Henderson introduces us to a sassy and sexy new sleuth in this suspenseful and sharply funny novel.
	Edge of Evil by J. A, Jance The end of her high-profile broadcasting career came too soon for TV journalist Alison Reynolds -- bounced off the air by executives who wanted a "younger face." With a divorce from her cheating husband of ten years also pending, there is nothing keeping her in L.A. any longer. Cut loose from her moorings, Ali is summoned back home to Sedona, Arizona, by the death of a childhood friend.
	The Warlord : A Jackson Monroe Novel (Hardcover) by Richard H. Dickinson A fictional answer to Black Hawk Down, The Warlord is a pulsating military thriller set against today's special ops war in Afghanistan.
	A Grave Mistake by Stella Cameron A trail of murder wends its way from New Orleans to nearby Toussaint, La., in bestseller Cameron's steamy novel of romantic suspense.
	There's Something About Christmas by Debbie Macomber Emma Collins has always believed that the world is divided into two kinds of people: those who love fruitcake and those who don't. She's firmly in the second category, so it's ironic that her major assignment for the Puyallup, Washington, Examiner is a series of articles about . . . fruitcake. At least it's a step up from writing obituaries.
	The Long Mile by Clyde W. Ford NYPD officer John Shannon is in a race with time to redeem his reputation, reclaim his life, and save his son without losing his soul. Bellingham, Wash. author.
	Red Herring by Clyde W. Ford RED HERRING is a contemporary nautical mystery set along the Inside Passage by Bellingham, Wash. author Clyde W. Ford.
	The Last Thylacine by Terry Domico THE LAST THYLACINE is the gripping tale of Matthew Clark, a field biologist who actually beholds this supposedly extinct animal.
	Fledgling by Octavia Butler Fledgling, Octavia Butler's first new novel in seven years, is the story of an apparently young, amnesiac girl whose alarmingly unhuman needs and abilities lead her to a startling conclusion: She is in fact a genetically modified, 53-year-old vampire.
	A Sudden Country By Karen Fisher A vivid and revelatory novel based on actual events of the 1847 Oregon migration, A Sudden Country follows two characters of remarkable complexity and strength in a journey of survival and redemption.
	The Highest Tide : A Novel by Jim Lynch A mesmerizing, allegorical, and beautifully wrought first novel about one boy's fascination with the sea during the summer that will change his life.
	The Pen and The Key : 50th Anniversary Anthology of Pacific Northwest Writers (Paperback) by Kathleen Alcala, Peter Bacho, Marvin Bell, Terry Brooks, Stella Cameron, Nigel Loring (Editor) A new anthology from the Pacific Northwest Writers Association (PNWA) includes a foreword by best-selling true crime writer, Ann Rule, and previously unpublished short stories, nonfiction and poetry by 23 acclaimed Northwest writers.
	Double Tap by Steve Martini Paul Madriani is faced with the most daunting case of his career, with ballistics evidence pointing to a crack marksman, a client who refuses to discuss his mysterious career as a soldier, and who stonewall the attorney's investigation at every turn.
	Long Time Gone : A Novel of Suspense (J. P. Beaumont Mysteries) by J. A. Jance Filled with all of the Jance trademarks -- heart-stopping suspense, deeply drawn characters, local flavor, intelligence, and humanity -- Long Time Gone is a crowning achievement in this bestselling author's career.
	This Old Souse : A Bed-and-Breakfast Mystery by Mary Daheim "A charming cozy to enjoy on a Sunday afternoon--preferably with tea and scones." - Jenny McLarin
	The Black Silent by David Dun A San Juan Islands-set science-fiction thriller about deep-sea organisms called Arcs that may hold the key to longer human life spans, as well as solve our energy problems. But their chemical by-products could also lead to the Earth's destruction. - Seattle Times
	Dying For A Blue Plate Special (Five Star First Edition Mystery Series) by Beth Kalikoff Dying for a Blue Plate Special is a delightful amateur sleuth police procedural who-done-it starring a likable Jersey transplant. The story line is lighthearted in terms of the heroine's jewel of an investigation and much more professional in a support role when Ben makes inquiries.
	Table for Five By Susan Wiggs Northwest author Susan Wiggs tackles contemporary issues in the crucible of family with gutsy poignancy and adroit touches of whimsy . . .
	The Hidden Queen by Alma Alexander An epic coming-of-age story of the young queen, Anghara Kir Hama, and her fight to reclaim her stolen throne - finding, along the way, a strange and mysterious destiny she had never even dreamed of.
	A Good Yarn by Debbie Macomber Northwest author Debbie Macomber revisits the cozy Seattle yarn store of 2004's The Shop on Blossom Street in another heartfelt tale of crafts and camaraderie.
	Haunted by Chuck Palahniuk Haunted by Chuck Palahniuk is a novel made up of stories: Twenty-three of them, to be precise. Twenty-three of the most horrifying, hilarious, mind-blowing, stomach-churning tales you'll ever encounter - sometimes all at once.
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