Regular Lied Lincoln Library Township hours are Monday-Thursday, 1:30-5:30 p.m., and Friday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
“Sunday at the Sunflower Inn” is by Jodi Thomas. Jessica Ann McKenzie, known as “Jam,” owns a successful restaurant in Honey Creek, Texas. Serving special dinners to every couple in town on Valentine’s Day is a reminder of another dream, one she’s just about given up on. Until, that very night, Sergeant Tucson Smith climbs out of the muddy river, bringing something they’ve both been searching for. McCoy Mason crashes, breaking his leg and ruining his Mustang. He decides Honey Creek is a temporary place to recover before moving on again. Charles H. Winston III regularly lunches at the restaurant. But it’s not too late to surprise the whole town – or himself – by seizing a chance for a once-in-a-lifetime adventure. He’s hoping for a second chance when he most needs it. This book is in regular print.
“Please See Us” is by Caitlin Mullen. It’s summer in Atlantic City, but the boardwalk is empty of tourists. The casinos are losing customers. Two Jane Does are in the marshland behind the Sunset Motel, just west of town. Clara, a psychic, begins to experience real and disturbing visions. She wonders whether they are related to the recent cases of missing women in town. Clara meets Lily, who has fled her ex and is working at a casino spa. Maybe Lily can help Clara make sense of the visions. They must work together quickly before others disappear. This book is in regular print.
“Holmes, Marple & Poe” is by James Patterson and Brian Sitts. In New York City, three private investigators open Holmes, Marple & Poe Investigations. Brendan Holmes is a bright, science-minded investigator with a keen sense of smell. Margaret Marple is a charming woman who works best undercover. Auguste Poe is a weapons expert with a weakness for muscle cars and beautiful women. They are called to investigate the disappearance of Attorney Sloane Stone, which they solve quickly. Then they take on multiple investigations. The three PIs are the best chance of solving a fake kidnapping, an art theft and a body dump site under the subway. This book is in regular print.
“Lone Wolf” is an Orphan X book by Gregg Hurwitz. A little girl asks Evan Smoak to find her missing dog. This tiny job erupts into his biggest mission yet. Evan is in a battle between twisted AI technocrat billionaires and a mysterious female assassin. The stakes become so personal that he can hardly make sense of them. Evan must find the assassin known as the Wolf before she succeeds in killing those who could identify her. A surprise means Evan is fighting for his own survival. This book is in regular print.
“One benefit of summer was that each day we had more light to read by.”
