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Enter a World of Suspense: The Turn of the Key by Ruth Ware

20 Apr

Turn of the Key
Ruth Ware is known by many as the Queen of Thriller Mysteries. The writing style carried through all of her books will draw even new readers into her work and a world of murder and suspense, that makes her books impossible to put down. This continues to be the case with her newest work, The Turn of the Key.

We are introduced to our main character, Rowan Cain, as she writes to a would be Solicitor Advocate, from jail in Scotland, proclaiming her innocence and pleading with him to take her case. Her case has received international coverage and she is desperate to find a lawyer that will actually listen to her. We discover why she is in prison and that things look rather grim.

Through the course of the novel, we learn more about the events preceding the crime and are led through to a very satisfying ending that will leave even the best sleuth guessing. If you are seeking a new thriller or simply wish to check out some of Ruth Ware’s writing, The Turn of the Key is something that should be on your radar.  You can borrow it as an ebook or digital audiobook from eBCCLS and eLibraryNJ.

Written By:
Lauren Lapinski
Circulation Assistant

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Looking for Art, Adventure, Mystery and Suspense?: Find It in The Nameless City!

13 Apr

If cel-shade art, adventure, mystery, and suspense are aspects that you feel are missing from your life, then The Nameless City by Faith Erin Hicks is the book series for you! The art is a unique style that is rarely utilized in media and blends into the tone of the narrative as well. Its cel-shade art, blending colors with thick dark shades that emphasize the world and characters around it, are eye candy for first-time readers who are just getting into graphic novels or for someone looking to have an aesthetically pleasing reading experience. 

Set in a parallel version of Ancient Asia, the story unfolds when a boy named Kaidu moves into, yep, you guessed it, The Nameless City! Kai is sent on a ship with other young men to train as soldiers of the city. Kai discovers that the reason behind the city’s unique name is because it has been conquered countless times. Each conquest meant a new name until it grew its infamous name, The Nameless City. As Kai explores the city, he bumps into a girl named Rat, a child of the streets and an orphan, who sees Kai as an intruder since he is not a familiar face and does not respect the city and its culture.

Kai and Rat start rough yet find themselves growing closer while helping each other. In time their chemistry evolves, as they run across the rooftops, trade skills, and goods to survive. I enjoy Faith Erin Hicks’ choice in showing a calendar every chapter to show how many days have passed. You can tell through the days that Kai soon goes from skeptical about the city to falling for the nameless city, and sneaks in as much as possible to explore new locations. One afternoon Kai and Rat find vital information that forces them to work together to stop a disaster that can end the little peace that the Nameless City has. Can they stop this threat? Who is trying to destroy the nameless city? Why don’t you find out today? You can read The Nameless City right now available on eBCCLS and other comics by Hicks on Hoopla.

Written by:
Andre Lebron
Circulation Assistant

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