The Standard (St. Catharines)

Innumerabl­e Insects climbing the shelves Fiction

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These new books are available at St. Catharines Public Library.

Cold, Cold Heart, by A. J. Cross. Forensic psychologi­st

Kate Hanson is tasked with reexaminin­g a 10-year-old murder case in which an appeal judge has decreed the forensic evidence unsatisfac­tory. In following her hunches, Kate makes a profession­al decision which undermines her colleagues, and threatens her very future.

Fall of a Fortress, by Frieda Watt. As Britain advances to conquer Louisbourg in 1744, the promise of a new life for Marie and Pierre is caught in the crosshairs of the British navy. As empires collide, they are catapulted into a world of spies, treason and revenge.

The Fallen Architect, by Charles Belfoure. When the Britannia Theatre’s balcony collapses, killing over a dozen people, all blame is placed on the architect, Douglas Layton. He knows the flaw wasn’t in the design, but if the collapse wasn’t an accident, who caused it ? After five years in prison, Layton is determined to find out but finds himself digging into the past, and alerting a murderer to his presence.

The Secret Keeper, by Susan Lewis. A lot can change in a year. In the few months Olivia has been in the clear after battling cancer, she has begun piecing her life back together, but something unsettling has happened in the town she calls home. When ghosts from her past collide with her present, Olivia must uncover the truth, but how does she know who she can trust?

Tony’s Wife, by Adriana Trigiani. Set in the Big Band era of the 1940s, Chi Chi and Tony, ambitious and talented individual­s with the hopes of becoming singers, meet one day at the Jersey Shore. They quickly fall in love and become a successful duo act. Navigating the world of nightclubs, radio and television, the two try to find balance between public and private lives. Can their relationsh­ip withstand the pressures of family and careers?

Non-fiction

Slowhand, by Philip Norman. Through interviews with friends, family and colleagues, this authorized biography of rock legend Eric Clapton chronicles his extraordin­ary life, from early childhood to music superstard­om.

Astounding, by Alec NevalaLee. Writer Nevala-Lee tells the story of the remarkable partnershi­p between authors John W. Campbell, Isaac Asimov, Robert A. Heinlein and L. Ron Hubbard, exploring their work and their personal lives during the Golden Age of science fiction.

Tasting Italy, by Eugenia Bone. Featuring 100 recipes and more than 300 colour photograph­s and maps, this guide explores the rich culinary history of Italy, region by region.

Innumerabl­e Insects, by Michael S. Engel. Scientists have identified over one million insect species, and estimate that there are approximat­ely five million insect species on Earth. A noted entomologi­st explores the incredible story of insects, the most diverse animal on the planet.

Handmade Living, by Willow Crossley. Floral and interior stylist Crossley presents forty different craft projects for the home that use everyday items to create something new and beautiful.

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