October 27th 2024.
In "Gathering Mist," a captivating novel by Margaret Mizushima, we meet Deputy Mattie Wray and her loyal K-9 partner, Robo. The two of them are no strangers to solving mysteries in their small Colorado mountain town, but their skills are put to the test when they are called to Washington state to find the missing daughter of a celebrity. The timing couldn't be worse for Mattie, as she is just a week away from her own wedding. With determination and perseverance, Mattie and Robo embark on a search that takes them into the heart of the Northwest's chilly and dense forests. However, things take a dangerous turn when one of the rescue dogs is poisoned and Mattie discovers that there have been other children who have disappeared in the area. As Mattie, Robo, and her fiancé Cole race against the clock to solve the mystery and find the missing girl, they must also navigate the challenges of the unforgiving weather and the looming wedding date.
"Gathering Mist" is the ninth installment in Margaret Mizushima's popular Timber Creek K-9 mystery series and it is her best work yet. With a sharp focus and skillful writing, Mizushima proves that she is one of the finest contemporary mystery writers in the West. Her portrayal of the Colorado sunshine and snow is as vivid as ever, but in "Gathering Mist," she expertly captures the dreary rain and cold of the Northwest, making it feel like a character in its own right.
In "Colorado," a beautiful coffee-table book by Grant Collier, we are treated to a stunning collection of landscape photos that showcase the true magnificence of our state. Collier, a talented photographer in his own right, comes from a family of famous photographers, including his great-great-grandfather, Joseph Collier. In this book, Collier captures the breathtaking beauty of Colorado's mountains and plains, often without a single human in sight. His skill in capturing nature in action is evident in photos of lightning over mountain peaks, a lunar eclipse, and a rainbow. Yet, amidst all this beauty, Collier also reminds us of the impact of climate change on our state's delicate ecosystem, particularly on the wildflowers that play a vital role in it. To add to the appeal of "Colorado," the book also includes a section featuring Joseph Collier's historic photographs.
In "Tell Me What You Did," a gripping novel by Carter Wilson, we meet Poe Webb, the host of a podcast for evildoers. Poe has heard it all, from petty crimes to murder, until she receives a call from a man who claims to have killed her mother. Poe's mother was indeed murdered when she was just 10 years old, and she never spoke about the killer who threatened her into silence. But when the caller reveals details that only Poe knows, she begins to question everything. Did she really kill the man she believed to be her mother's killer? Is he back from the dead? And why is he targeting her now? As Poe tries to unravel the truth, she finds herself in a dangerous game of cat and mouse with the caller, who demands to interview her on Halloween. With twists and turns at every corner, "Tell Me What You Did" is a thrilling read by the author of "Mr. Tender's Girl."
"Mademoiselle Eiffel," a captivating novel by Aimie K. Runyan, takes us back in time to 19th-century Paris. After her mother's death, 14-year-old Claire Eiffel is suddenly thrust into the role of family matriarch. With her father being a famous architect, she is responsible for managing his lavish lifestyle and household while also raising her younger siblings. Despite her talent and passion for art, Claire sacrifices her dreams to take on the role of her father's private secretary. When it becomes clear that her brother will not inherit the family engineering firm, Claire is forced to marry engineer Adolphe Salles. As she navigates the challenges of being a wife, mother, and advisor to both her father and husband, Claire must also navigate the societal expectations placed upon women during that time. With a feminist twist, "Mademoiselle Eiffel" is a beautifully written novel that transports readers to a world of elegance and opulence, while also shedding light on the struggles of women in the past.
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