Once Dead, Twice Shy by Harrison, Kim Format:  Hardcover (Cloth) Price:  $16.99 Published: HarperCollins, 2009 Inventory Status: On Our Shelves Now   See all editions of this title. Madison Avery's prom night killed her -- literally. So, now she's dead, sort of. Because she snatched the amulet of power away from the dark reaper who killed her, stole her body, and tried to collect her soul, she has the illusion of life and a body, but she has absolutely no idea what is going on. Kim Harrison's witty paranormal thriller has that perfect balance of humor, danger, and romance.--Karen Keyte, Books Etc. (Portland, ME)
	Blueberry Girl by Gaiman, Neil, Vess, Charles Format:  Hardcover (Cloth) Price:  $17.99 Published: HarperCollins, 2009 Inventory Status: On Our Shelves Now   See all editions of this title. Neil Gaiman has written a beautiful, multicultural celebration. Three wise women (a maiden, mother, and crone) watch as an infant becomes a girl who transforms into a woman of strength and character. Warm and wonderful illustrations perfectly capture the text.--Ellen Richmond, Children's Book Cellar (Waterville, ME)
	Strange Angels by St Crow, Lili, Saintcrow, Lilith Format:  Trade Paperback Price:  $9.99 Published: Sleuth RazorBill, 2009 Inventory Status: On Our Shelves Now   See all editions of this title. In a dark world of zombies and vampires, tough yet emotionally fragile Dru Anderson fights to survive in a small Dakota town. Nonstop action and suspense will have fans eager for the second in this new series.--Linda Goodman, Nicola's Books (Ann Arbor, MI)
	Jake Ransom and the Skull King's Shadow by Rollins, James Format:  Hardcover (Cloth) Price:  $16.99 Published: HarperCollins, 2009 Inventory Status: On Our Shelves Now   See all editions of this title. Taking cues from his adult adventure novels, James Rollins has created a must-read. Action fans especially will love this adventure-packed book, which includes time travel, dinosaurs, lost tribes, and one very smart budding archeologist.--Laura Lucy, White Birch Books (North Conway, NH)
	Oracles of Delphi Keep (Oracles of Delphi Keep (Hardback), #1) by Laurie, Victoria Format:  Hardcover (Cloth) Price:  $16.99 Published: Delacorte Press Books for Young Readers, 2009 Inventory Status: On Our Shelves Now   See all editions of this title. With shades of Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings, Oracles of Delphi Keep features two orphans who must stop a prophecy before darkness engulfs the world. Set in pre-World War II England, Laurie weaves in the rise of Hitler with the orphans' adventures. I had to stay up all night to finish it!--Laura Lucy, White Birch Books (North Conway, NH)
	Bloodhound (Beka Cooper (Hardcover), #2) by Pierce, Tamora Format:  Hardcover (Cloth) Price:  $18.99 Published: Random House Books for Young Readers, 2009 Inventory Status: On Our Shelves Now   See all editions of this title. Beka Cooper returns as a full member of the Provost's Guard in this thrilling follow-up to Terrier. This time, Beka and Goodwin are headed to Port Caynn, where a counterfeiter is endangering the entire realm. And Kel finds that her heart is in as much danger as her country, as her new beau may well be part of the gang she is seeking.--Sara Glassman, Little Professor Book Center (Homewood, AL)
	The Swamps of Sleethe: Poems from Beyond the Solar System by Prelutsky, Jack, Pickering, Jimmy Format:  Hardcover (Cloth) Price:  $16.99 Published: Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers, 2009 Inventory Status: Usually Ships in 1-5 days   See all editions of this title. This collection is an exploration of outer space that is not for the faint of heart. There are many imaginative ways to perish in these darkly comic, cautionary verses about unexplored worlds far beyond the solar system. The book also includes anagrams for those who love word puzzles!--Jennifer Wills Geraedts, Beagle Books (Park Rapids, MN)
	Killer Pizza by Taylor, Greg Format:  Hardcover (Cloth) Price:  $16.99 Published: Feiwel & Friends, 2009 Inventory Status: Usually Ships in 1-5 days Toby has a secret dream, to be a chef; so, he gets his first job at Killer Pizza. However, he comes to discover that pizza making is a front for an elite group of monster hunters, and they want Toby to join their ranks. A great story of friendship (with really scary monsters).--Cinda Meister, Booksmart (Morgan Hill, CA)
	Fragile Eternity by Marr, Melissa Format:  Hardcover (Cloth) Price:  $16.99 Published: HarperCollins, 2009 Inventory Status: On Our Shelves Now   See all editions of this title. Melissa Marr takes us back to her beautifully defined world, where we find Aislinn torn and feeling guilty as summer draws her closer and closer to Keenan, and Seth so jealous that Ash is spending so much time with Keenan and saddened that he is so easily hurt by both Ash and his best friend, Niall. Can they stay friends? Can their relationship survive? Will old allegiances hold as the courts jostle for power? Fragile Eternity reminds you of the events and people you fell in love with in Wicked Lovely and makes you pine for the concluding volume because this world simply won't get out of your head.--Angela Mann, Kepler's Books & Magazines (Menlo Park, CA)
	The Red Blazer Girls: The Ring of Rocamadour (Red Blazer Girls (Hardback), #1) by Beil, Michael D. Format:  Hardcover (Cloth) Price:  $16.99 Published: Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers, 2009 Inventory Status: Usually Ships in 1-5 days   See all editions of this title. Sophie and her friends must use cunning, luck, and an awful lot of math to figure out the puzzles that will lead them to the next clue in a decades-old scavenger hunt and enable them to find a priceless artifact -- before anyone else does, of course. This is, I hope, the start of many adventures with The Red Blazer Girls.--Melissa Posten, Children's Book World (Haverford, PA)
	The Dragon of Trelian by Knudsen, Michelle Format:  Hardcover (Cloth) Price:  $16.99 Published: Candlewick Press (MA), 2009 Inventory Status: On Our Shelves Now I eagerly anticipated Michelle Knudsen's first middle-grade work of fiction, and this story of a mage apprentice and a princess includes a dragon, magic, murder, friendship, romance, and humor. This one will appeal to those young readers who enjoy a bit of fantasy but who also like their characters to have realistic strengths and weaknesses.--Roni K Devlin, Literary Life Bookstore & More (Grand Rapids, MI)
	The 39 Clues Book 3: The Sword Thief (39 Clues (Hardback), #3) by Lerangis, Peter Format:  Hardcover (Cloth) Price:  $12.99 Published: Scholastic Inc., 2009 Inventory Status: On Our Shelves Now   See all editions of this title. In the third installment of this popular series, Amy and Dan Cahill have been located once again, and they seem to be tracking the life of one of the most powerful fighters the world has ever known.--Laura, Inkwood Books (Tampa, FL)
	The Reformed Vampire Support Group by Jinks, Catherine Format:  Hardcover (Cloth) Price:  $17.00 Published: Harcourt Children's Books, 2009 Inventory Status: On Our Shelves Now   See all editions of this title. There's nothing romantic or dashing about vampires in Catherine Jinks' The Reformed Vampire Support Group. Imagine being 15 -- forever -- and living with your aging mother. Nina envisions boredom, nausea, and attending support group meetings until the end of time. But when one of their number is killed, this puny band of guinea pig-suckers (don't ask) has to solve the mystery of their attacker or die (for good). Clever, thrilling, and, yes, very funny.--Rosemary Pugliese, Quail Ridge Books & Music (Raleigh, NC)
	Hothouse Flower and the Nine Plants of Desire by Berwin, Margot Format:  Hardcover (Cloth) Price:  $24.00 Published: Pantheon Books, 2009 Inventory Status: On Our Shelves Now   See all editions of this title. Who knew that a city girl could get swept away by an adventurous tale about tropical plant magic? But that's exactly what happened - I loved it! Hothouse Flower and the Nine Plants of Desire is enchanting and exotic, a perfect summer read. Escape to the Yucatan with Lila in this fast-moving mystical debut novel, a story that is sure to inspire passion for all kinds of journeys.--Kelly Amabile , The Written Word Bookstore (Ripley, OH)
	Shimmer by Barnes, Eric Format:  Hardcover (Cloth) Price:  $25.95 Published: Unbridled Books, 2009 Inventory Status: Usually Ships in 1-5 days   See all editions of this title. One mark of a superior novel is its ability to lodge in the mind as Shimmer does by creating a foreign but believable world. One one level, a story of high-tech, corporate chicanery as current as today's news, Shimmer is also a gripping description of how people can become dehumanized in their single-minded devotion to success. In a fast-food world, Shimmer provides a stick-to-the-ribs meal for the mind.--Joe Strebel, Anderson's Bookshop (Naperville, IL)
	The Angel's Game by Ruiz Zafon, Carlos Format:  Hardcover (Cloth) Price:  $26.95 Published: Doubleday Books, 2009 Inventory Status: On Our Shelves Now   See all editions of this title. In the tradition of Dickens, who wrote books that enjoyed massive success in their time, The Angel's Game is a guaranteed page turner with many twists and turns of plot, a touch of horror, and much suspense. The story takes us back to the gothic universe of the Cemetery of Forgotten Books, the Sempere and Son bookshop, and the winding streets of Barcelona's old quarter, in a masterful tale about the magic of books and the darkest corners of the human soul. The book is an examination of the power of books to change our lives in ways we don't even realize.--Milane Christiansen, The Book Works (Del Mar, CA)
	The Case of the Missing Servant: A Vish Puri Mystery by Hall, Tarquin Format:  Hardcover (Cloth) Price:  $24.00 Published: Simon & Schuster, 2009 Inventory Status: On Our Shelves Now   See all editions of this title. Vish Puri, part Hercule Poirot and part Precious Ramotswe--with a nod to Sherlock Holmes -- deploys his team of undercover operatives at Delhi's Most Private Investigators, Ltd, with shrewd skill. He's an old fashioned, principled man not afraid of modern technology as it changes the face of India where strict class divisions and gender roles still rule. Irresistible, this quirky story should appeal to readers of every stripe, mystery and non, and it provides at least one excellent surprise as Puri cracks a case. Although this debut may seem like a riff on Smith, Puri is uniquely his own man.--Barbara Peters, The Poisoned Pen (Scottsdale, AZ)
	The Cutting by Hayman, James Format:  Hardcover (Cloth) Price:  $24.95 Published: Minotaur Books, 2009 Inventory Status: On Our Shelves Now   See all editions of this title. A killer is on the loose in Portland, Maine in this clever and suspenseful thriller by debut novelist James Hayman. Detective Michael McCabe moves from the fast-paced life of New York City to the more peaceful and idyllic Portland, Maine in order to escape his past. Unfortunately, his new life is shattered by the appearance of a serial killer who abducts his victims and then cuts out their hearts. When the trail McCabe follows starts to hit close to home, it is up to McCabe to stop this madman before he strikes again. Hayman brings the city of Portland, Maine to life while introducing us to characters we will want to meet again.--Bob Connolly, Jabberwocky Bookshop & Cafe (Newburyport, MA)
	Black Water Rising by Locke, Attica Format:  Hardcover (Cloth) Price:  $25.99 Published: Harper, 2009 Inventory Status: On Our Shelves Now   See all editions of this title. First time author, Locke, debuts with a riveting novel set in Houston in the early 1980s. Two former civil rights activists find themselves in a new fight for justice for laborers in the Big Oil industry of Texas.--Sarah Bagby, Watermark Books (Wichita, KS)
	Sworn to Silence by Castillo, Linda Format:  Hardcover (Cloth) Price:  $24.95 Published: Minotaur Books, 2009 Inventory Status: On Our Shelves Now   See all editions of this title. A small Amish town seems to have a serial killer, again! Is this the same killer from 14 years ago? Does the police chief, ostracized from the Amish family in which she grew up, know who the killer is but would put her family at risk if she talks? Gruesome murders, excellent plotting and a variety of law enforcement personnel with fresh personalities all add up to a book that is unique in its Amish setting and vividly creative in its storyline. This is an impressive debut and I hope we see a lot more of this author.--Susan Wasson, Bookworks (Albuquerque, NM)