HPL's New Books

Below is a partial list of our new books. To see the full list, download the Excel file for: 2010.  To see new books from other years try:  2009, 2008, 2007, or 2006.

Metzger's Dog By Perry, Thomas 1984-08 - Jove Books 9780441528677 Check Our Catalog The much-loved comic thriller by the author of the Edgar Award-winning "The Butcher's Boy is now, by popular demand, back in print, featuring a new Introduction by bestselling author Carl Hiaasen. When Leroy "Chinese" Gordon breaks into a professor's lab at the University of Los Angeles, he's after some pharmaceutical cocaine, worth plenty of money. Instead, he finds the papers the professor has compiled for the CIA, which include a blueprint for throwing a large city into chaos. But how is the CIA to be persuaded to pay a suitable ransom, unless of course someone actually uses the plan to throw a large city into chaos--Los Angeles, for instance? Assigned to cope with the crisis and restore the peace, veteran agent Ben Porterfield steps onto the scene to remind us that the CIA's middle name is, after all, Intelligence. Enlivening the mix are Gordon's beautiful girlfriend, Margaret, his temperamental cat, Dr. Henry Metzger, and Metzger's friend, an enormous half-wild dog with huge teeth. …More

Betrayers By Pronzini, Bill 2010-07 - Forge 9780765318206 Check Our Catalog Pronzini is a pro at PI fiction: he never cheats on the reader, respecting the conventions of the hard-boiled detective stories and puzzle mysteries he employes so well.--"Library Journal." …More

The Eye of the Virgin By Ramsay, Frederick 2010-07 - Poisoned Pen Press 9781590587607 Check Our Catalog On the same evening that a body is found in Picketsville's urgent care clinic, a mysterious break-in occurs at the house of one of Callend University's faculty. Both seem to be connected to an icon, "The Virgin of Tenderness," in the faculty member's possession. …More

Any Rich Man Will Do By Ray, Francis 2006-02 - Thorndike Press 9780786282692 Check Our Catalog In this new novel from the bestselling author of "Somebody's Knocking at My Door," a bad girl falls on hard times, and forgiveness and redemption are the only things she has left. …More

Rules of Betrayal By Reich, Christopher 2010-07 - Doubleday Books 9780385531542 Check Our Catalog The most riveting novel yet in Reich's "New York Times"-bestselling series. Jonathan Ransom returns as the resourceful doctor thrown into a shadowy world of double and triple agents, where absolutely no one can be trusted. To stay alive, Ransom must unravel the mystery surrounding his wife--an enigmatic and lethal spy who plays by her own rules. …More

Killer Instinct By Sharp, Zoe 2010-02 - Isis 9780753185704 Check Our Catalog Introducing a tough new heroine in thriller fiction--Sharp's Charlie Fox. A self-defense instructor, Charlie becomes the target of the police--and a killer--in this first book of the series, never before published in the United States. …More

Super Sad True Love Story By Shteyngart, Gary 2010-07 - Random House 9781400066407 Check Our Catalog The author of two critically acclaimed novels, "The Russian Debutante's Handbook" and "Absurdistan," Shteyngart has risen to the top of the fiction world. Now, in his hilarious and heartfelt new novel, he envisions a deliciously dark tale of America's dysfunctional coming years--and the timeless and tender feelings that just might bring us back from the brink. …More

The Rembrandt Affair By Silva, Daniel 2010-07 - Putnam Adult 9780399156588 Check Our Catalog Gabriel Allon returns in the spellbinding new novel from a #1 "New York Times"-bestselling author. It has been six months since Gabriel's showdown with Ivan Kharkov. Now, having severed his ties with the Office, Gabriel has retreated to the Cornish coast. But an unspeakable act of violence once again draws Gabriel into a world of danger when an art restorer is brutally murdered and the newly discovered Rembrandt on which he has been working is taken. …More

Would I Lie to You? By Thomas, Trisha R. 2005-04 - Three Rivers Press (CA) 9781400049035 Check Our Catalog Spirited, successful Venus Johnston is back--in the long-awaited sequel to "Nappily Ever After. Venus feels history repeating itself, and she's not loving it. She ended a relationship with Clint because he couldn't commit, cut off her long, processed hair, and started on a new path with a new boyfriend. But she's been with Airic for more than two years, and they still haven't set a wedding date. When a temporary project takes her to Los Angeles, Venus welcomes the opportunity to spend some time with her family in California and to see if a little absence makes Airic's heart grow fonder. But in L.A., savvy, ambitious Venus runs head-on into a new complication--the equally savvy and ambitious Jake Parsons, a former rap star turned clothing designer. Jake's as suave as he is successful, and ten years her junior. Venus's job is to create a marketing campaign for his urban wear. Jake's job, it seems, is to distract her from her long-distance romance with Airic. When Venus's mother is diagnosed with breast cancer, her entire world seems to crumble. Everything she thought would make her happy--her new look, her successful career, her fiance--can't fix the sadness and emptiness she feels. But before she throws in the towel, she's offered one more chance, a chance for change, for growth, and maybe even for a new love. Will she take it? Or give in to the notion that her life will always be close but no cigar? Moving, romantic and inspiring," Would I Lie to You? is one woman's happy, lighthearted story of giving in instead of giving up. …More

Foreign Influence By Thor, Brad 2010-06 - Atria Books 9781416586593 Check Our Catalog Homeland Security operative Scot Harvath must find the kidnapped daughter of a politically connected family in the terrorist frontier of Afghanistan. …More

Forever a Hustler's Wife By Turner, Nikki 2007-04 - One World 9780345493859 Check Our Catalog In the long-awaited sequel to "A Hustler's Wife," Des finds a new hustle--he becomes a preacher. As success begins to go to his head, and he falls victim to his own game, Yarni now finds both her loyalty to Des as well as her faith tested. …More

West and East By Turtledove, Harry 2010-07 - Del Rey Books 9780345491848 Check Our Catalog Building upon the events of "Hitler's War," this new novel explores the lives of simple soldiers and civilians, as well as great historic leaders, to explore what might have happened had Chamberlain chosen "not" to appease Hitler. …More

The Dark Vineyard: A Mystery of the French Countryside By Walker, Martin 2010-07 - Knopf Publishing Group 9780307270184 Check Our Catalog The riveting sequel to Walker's internationally acclaimed "Bruno, Chief of Police," in which the Dordogne's great pleasures--wine, romance, and intrigue--threaten Bruno's beloved village of Saint-Denis. …More

Mission of Honor By Weber, David 2010-06 - Baen Books 9781439133613 Check Our Catalog The Star Kingdom of Manticore and the Republic of Haven have been enemies for Honor Harrington's entire life, and she has paid a price for the victories she's achieved in that conflict. And now the unstoppable juggernaut of the mighty Solarian League is on a collision course with Manticore. …More

The Bachelorette Party By Welch, Donald 2008-06 - One World 9780345501615 Check Our Catalog Adapted from the national theatrical sensation, "The Bachelorette Party" tells the story of girlfriends who come together for a bachelorette party and who, by the end of the evening, will never be the same. …More

First Round Lottery Pick By White, Franklin 2005-11 - Blue/Black Press 9780965282765 Check Our Catalog Langston Holiday has decided to skip college for the chance of playing professional basketball. Can he face his demons, leave the projects, and make a better life for his family? …More

Dirty to the Grave By Williams, Karen 2010-04 - Urban Books 9781601622693 Check Our Catalog From the acclaimed author of "Harlem on Lock" and "The People vs. Cashmere" comes a shocking, dark-street tale about a desperate woman who crosses her closet friends to get what she wants. …More

Android Karenina By Tolstoy, Leo Nikolayevich Author Winters, Ben H. Illustrator Smith, Eugene 2010-06 - Quirk Books 9781594744600 Check Our Catalog "Sense and Sensibility and Sea Monsters" co-author Winters is back with an all-new collaborator, legendary Russian novelist Tolstoy, and the result is an enhanced edition of the classic love story set in a dystopian world of robots, cyborgs, and interstellar space travel. …More

The Library: An Illustrated History By Murray, Stuart A. P. Foreword by Basbanes, Nicholas A. Introduction by Davis, Donald G. 2009-06 - American Library Association 9780838909911 Check Our Catalog In this remarkable book, Stuart A. P. Murray traces the elaborate history of the library from its very beginnings in the ancient libraries of Babylon and Alexandria to some of the greatest comtemporary institutions-the Royal Society of London, the Newberry Library, the Smithsonian and many others. Illustrated with 80 color photos, the book leads readers through the fascinating progress of the institution we know today as the library. A rich textual and visual resource, The Library will delight patrons, readers, and library staff alike. …More

Poker and Philosophy: Pocket Rockets and Philosopher Kings By Bronson, Eric 2006-04 - Open Court Publishing Company 9780812695946 Check Our Catalog Does God play cards with the universe? Do women have better poker faces than men? These and other questions are pondered in this witty collection of essays that demonstrates what serious card sharks have long known: winning big takes more than a good hand and a straight face. …More

Freeing the Genie Within: Manifesting Abundance, Creativity & Success in Your Life By Katz, Debra Lynne 2009-05 - Llewellyn Publications 9780738714752 Check Our Catalog Whether you want to manifest more money, a loving relationship, a great place to live, your own business, or more joy, peace, and passion than you imagined possible, Freeing the Genie Within will show you how. This one-of-a-kind book is for those who may be familiar with the law of attraction, but are still struggling with stubborn obstacles or unfulfilled goals. Debra Lynne Katz presents simple yet powerful techniques to overcome hidden emotional and spiritual barriers to success. Each chapter is designed to help you shift your energetic frequency through energy healing, clairvoyance, and a variety of effective creative visualization techniques that can be used every day. Create the life you've always wanted in a short period of time with the help of this transformative guidebook. …More

The Science of the Mind By Holmes, Ernest 2007-06 - Cosimo Classics 9781602066861 Check Our Catalog Here is the complete first edition of The Science of Mind. For the careful practitioner this is the preferred edition, as later editions lacked the power and focus of this edition and were simply less readable. Here you will find six lessons and countless affirmations that will help you unlock the power of your mind and find higher truths. You wont find a guide to the science of the mind that is clearer and easier to use. With the power of right thinking you will find that a new, better world awaits you! Earnest Shurtleff Holmes was the founder of the Church of Religious Science. Religious Science, like many New Thought faiths, emphasizes positive thinking, influence of circumstances through mental processes, recognition of a creative energy source and of natural law. Holmes had an immense influence on New Age beliefs, particularly his core philosophy that we create our own reality. …More

Picture Yourself Capturing Ghosts on Film: Step-By-Step Instruction for Documenting the Paranormal with Photography and Video [With DVD] By Balzano, Christopher 2009-08 - Course Technology 9781435454835 Check Our Catalog …More

Ghost Hunting: A Survivor's Guide By Fraser, John 2010-04 - History Press 9780752454146 Check Our Catalog The Roman scholar Pliny the Younger wrote about ghost hunting--2,000 years later and the hunt still goes on. For all the thousands of hours spent by investigators in cold, dark houses, ghosts remain elusive and unproven. This book sets out to be a practical guide to show how ghost hunting can be done to best effect. Examining cases of ghost hunting in the past and present (including examples good, bad, and sometimes amusing), this guide asks if it is possible to find the answer to the age-old question of ghosts--and if so, how can progress be made on this intriguing and sometimes addictive quest? Packed with practical advice from John Fraser, the Vice Chair (Investigations) of the Ghost Club and now spontaneous case coordinator for the Society for Psychical Research, it is an essential purchase for all would-be ghost hunters. …More

Men's Secret Wars By Means, Patrick 2006-08 - Fleming H. Revell Company 9780800731373 Check Our Catalog Real honesty about the real issues men face Many men are fighting secret wars against workaholism, sexual addictions, substance abuse, pornography, and extramarital affairs. Most are reluctant to seek help. But men don't have to struggle alone and become casualties. They can win these battles. Through the candid stories of Patrick Means and other men who have fought similar battles, you can learn to recognize the "at risk" factors that precede the development of a secret life and take comfort in the fact that you are not alone in your struggle. This new edition includes new writing from the author, along with the Personal Growth Plan and a leader's guide for small groups and counselors. "Reveals how we are not alone-how we share the same fears and heartaches behind our masculine facades."--Les Parrot III, Ph.D., author of High-Maintenance Relationships "An invitation to new life and a loving hand to guide us toward healing."--Stephen A. Hayner, president, InterVarsity Christian Fellowship "Pat's courage on speaking the truth will lead to steps of freedom for many men."--Gregg Jantz, executive director, The Center for Counseling and Health Resources, Inc. …More