Laurie Margolis is about to land a big advertising account when she learns her famous ob-gyn mother, Elizabeth Ormson, has had a heart attack at Despite the bumpy ride, this feel-good story makes a convincing case for the importance of familial love.
Strange Sally Diamond by Liz Nugent. Ruthlessly bullied as a child in Ireland, Sally has lived a quiet life with her parents, rarely venturing outside. Can she overcome them and learn to navigate a world she barely understands? Inventive, addictive, and bold, this deserves a wide audience.
City of Dreams by Don Winslow. In , Chris Calumbo, a lieutenant in the Providence, R. Calumbo tips the feds, who will bust Ryan and return the dope to the Italians minus a cut, of course. What could go wrong?
Ryan, a recent widower, winds up fleeing Providence and landing in San Diego with his month-old son and elderly father. Ryan and his crew spread out and work anonymous jobs, keeping their heads down until they hear that their nemesis, Moretti, has been killed.
This classically inspired mob story breaks no new ground, but fans of Dennis Lehane and Richard Price are sure to be well pleased.
