Parading on Alex Post’s yacht in a little black dress is out of character for middle school teacher Samantha Wilde. But ex-boyfriend and Organized Crime Task Force Detective Dan Anguilo needs her to play his undercover girlfriend for the night. Once the FBI’s Informant, Code name the Baron, shows up Samantha’s crazy role is through.  But the Baron mysteriously disappears and Samantha is stuck in her undercover character. Now critical to the Task Force’s investigation, Samantha is an amateur among professionals, drawn deeper and deeper into the deadly world of the De Yambi drug cartel.  To Task Force Attorney Stuart Birkwell, Samantha is an unfortunate consequence of his botched plan. To the Surveillance Squad she’s “Double B,” the blonde bimbo. But to burned-out Detective Bobby Washington she’s smart and a breath of fresh air.  When the government’s investigation takes one track, Samantha and Bobby follow their own.  Together they discover the truth behind the Baron’s disappearance.  But can they convince the Task Force in time to save Samantha’s life?   In the fiery climax, Samantha triumphs for the Task Force and finds love in an unexpected place. Can she return to the classroom or does a more exciting career await her as an FBI Agent?

Wilde at the Waldorf: First in the Samantha Wilde series (Samantha Wilde FBI series)

Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Matheny, J. G.

Mystery

August Words Publishing

In 1957 “Peggy Sue,” by newcomer Buddy Holly and The Crickets, rose to #3 on the charts, quickly generating a gold record. Sung by hundreds of artists from Connie Francis to John Lennon, it would become a classic. By 2015 it positioned music legend Buddy Holly in Rolling Stone Magazine’s Top 30 Songwriters of All Time. Only a single red rose left at Buddy’s grave each year gave fans a clue “the girl next door” was real. Peek over a teenager’s shoulder as she writes in her diary about falling in love with a musician and the world of rock ’n roll. When she is immortalized in song, watch as the world falls in love with “Peggy Sue.” Because she was there Peggy Sue can narrate one of the most compelling stories in music history, including “the day the music died.” She rips rumors apart, shares scores of personal photos, and unveils intimate details never revealed in book or film. Follow young Peggy Sue through her confusion about love and devotion, her prophetic nightmares of impending doom, a plane crash that shattered her future, and the surprising circumstances of the accident’s aftermath. Then accompany Peggy Sue on a rocket ride to Hollywood where The Crickets build a new identity working with rock ’n roll greats like Bobby Vee, the Everly Brothers, and Roy Orbison. Stay with her as she struggles to escape from a life drawn by fate, to an unyielding determination “to keep the music alive.” Whatever Happened to Peggy Sue tells a story of lost innocence, dreams, tragedy, and destiny.

Whatever Happened to Peggy Sue?: a Rock ’n Roll Riff memoir

Arts & Photography

Gerron, Peggy Sue

Music

The Diary of Anne Frank, one of our enduring inspirational books, published by the only family survivor, motivated people all over the world to carry on Anne’s message of love and hope in their own lives. Otto Frank never wanted Anne remembered as a victim but as a living spirit through her words. A generation later, a young American girl began conversations with Otto through letters reflecting her own chaotic teenage years and the violence in America in the 1960s and `70s. His responses helped her as she matured into a loving, trusting woman. Cara Wilson-Granat (Weiss-Wilson at the time of their correspondence) wrote this book from her extraordinary friendship with Otto and the inspiration she drew from it. He validated her need to be heard and respected; he became her mentor, her wise “grandfather” as he was for many, many others worldwide. He taught the importance of tolerance and true spirituality, focusing on the power of love, not revenge. He said “If the end of the world would be imminent, I still would plant a tree today.” He truly lived his message. Cara’s nearly twenty-year correspondence with Otto culminated in a memorable meeting shortly before his death, the impact of which continues to influence her life even today. Her remarkable book helps others lead fulfilling lives and renews our faith in the possibility of hope, peace, and making positive choices every moment.

Strength from Tragedy: Anne Frank’s Father Shares his Wisdom with an American Teen

Biographies & Memoirs

Granat, Cara Wilson

Memoirs

President Teddy Roosevelt challenges King Edward VII of England to a shooting match, wagering a case of fine vintage champagne as the prize, but gets more than he bargained for when Irish terrorists target him and the king in a series of assassination. City of Hull Inspector Herbert Bradnum draws the unenviable task of protecting both the king and president while investigating assaults, shootings and bombings directed at them. The deeper into the case he gets, the more Inspector Bradnum is convinced there’s plenty more danger ahead for the two in the form of a seemingly unstoppable assassin.

A Case of Dom Perignon: from the Victorian Carriage mystery series

Petrillo, Alan M.

ILLUSTRATED - Casanova, one of the world’s greatest lovers – and scoundrels – is dying. It is now, during his final waning days, in a series of conversations with his idolizing grandnephew, that he tells his greatest tales. CASANOVA, CURATOR OF MEMORIES is a journey through time, memory, and art as the once legendary rogue teaches his young charge about romance, loss, bravery, sacrifice, and the profound wonders of love. Along the way Casanova bids farewell to his beloved Venice; teaches his niece, Lorenzo’s mother, to once again embrace life; comes to terms with a disapproving God; and, like Casanovas before and after him, reveals the greatest lessons he has learned from his love of art … and the art of love. Written by noted art historian and museum Curator Preston Metcalf, CASANOVA, CURATOR OF MEMORIES is a tour de force journey through some of the world’s most celebrated masterpieces and how they teach us about love and what it truly means to be human.

Casanova, Curator of Memories: A fable in time

Metcalf, Preston James

History & Criticism

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