Surprising new reads from beloved authors, coming soon to a library shelf near you!
Fire & Blood, by George R.R. Martin. Sorry, Game of Thrones / A Song of Ice and Fire fans, this isn't book six, which has been "in process" for over seven years now. Instead, this is a bit of a prequel to Martin's epic series, focusing on the history of House Targaryen, 300 years prior to the series opener. (Which, if you ask fans, is approximately how long it's taking Martin to get The Winds of Winter finished. Sorry, George, but you're killing us!) So, with a bit of luck, this will help tide us over during the interminable wait. Beginning with the legendary Aegon the Conqueror who, as the presiding member of the last remaining house of dragonlords to survive the Doom of Valyria, took up residence on Dragonstone and crafted the Iron Throne. What really happened during the Dance of Dragons? What was Westeros like when dragons ruled the skies? The real stories behind the legends are now revealed.
Robert B. Parker's Blood Feud, by Mike Lupica. When polled, fans of legendary Robert B. Parker voted overwhelmingly that they wanted to see more of his sole female protagonist, Boston PI Sunny Randall, last featured in 2007's Spare Change. Written by Edgar finalist Lupica (Too Far, etc.), Sunny's first outing in over a decade finds her at odds with her ex, Mafia bookie Richie Burke, only to have the situation made more complicated when Richie is shot in the back over an old conflict with the Irish mob. Despite warnings to avoid the situation, Sunny jumps in with both feet, determined to put to rest the ghosts from Richie's past...and her own. From what I've heard, Lupica will be writing a followup, so keep an eye out.
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