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The God of the Woods Liz Moore FOR ADULTS What if your child went missing from their bed at summer camp? This is the grim reality for the parents of 13-year-old Barbara Van Laar in August 1975 after she mysteriously vanishes from her bunk one morning. But she isn't any camper—she's the daughter of the family who owns the camp—and the second Van Laar child to go missing following her older brother's disappearance 14 years earlier. Like nails against tree bark, this story will scratch at the back of your mind—and your neck—as the truth of the Van Laar family is unearthed. We Were Liars E. Lockhart FOR YOUNG ADULTS The lifestyles of the rich and lavish can dazzle, but not all that glitters is gold. Just ask the picturesque Sinclair family, who vacation on their private island every summer. One year, Cadence Sinclair Eastman, the oldest granddaughter of the great Harris Sinclair, suffers a traumatic event causing significant memory loss. As Cady begins to piece together her memories, she unwittingly discovers the undoing of the dynasty. A haunting tale of opulence, fabulous privilege, and the twisted branches of deceit that run through the family tree, you won't believe what lies at the root of the Sinclair legacy. The Light Jar Lisa Thompson FOR KIDS Nate and his mother flee troubling circumstances, making a home in an abandoned cottage in the woods. It's dilapidated, but at least they're together—until Nate's mother fails to return from a grocery run. Suddenly alone and faced with the loud silence of the forest, young Nate meets Kitty, the strange girl living on a nearby estate who needs help solving a treasure map. With Kitty and the comfort of his imaginary friend Sam, Nate must unravel multiple mysteries to find his mother and reconcile his painful past. The Light Jar is a layered story packed with adventure and intrigue that casts a warm glow on long-buried secrets. The Mysterious Benedict Society Trenton Lee Stewart FOR CHILDREN "Are you a gifted child looking for special opportunities?" An unusual newspaper ad prompts dozens of children to volunteer for tests that push their creative and cognitive limits. The four left standing have a final challenge: a secret mission at the Learning Institute of the Very Enlightened. However, what's hidden deep in the school's underground tunnels is far more than the world's best and brightest bargained for. With all the trappings of a Lemony Snicket–style riddle, this book is a curious read that'll keep you on your toes. PASS THE TIME MYSTERY NOVELS THAT WILL KEEP YOU GUESSING. 24 COMING HOME MAGAZINE