BOOKS: ‘The Hunter’ a suspenseful thrill ride

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January 12, 2012

BOOKS: ‘The Hunter’ a suspenseful thrill ride

San Francisco private investigator Wyatt Hunt returns in “The Hunter,” another fantastic thrill ride from author John Lescroart.
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January 12, 2012

MAINE AUTHOR: Shadows in the Dark

Vanessa wonders if there is more to life than small-town Maine. While she considers herself normal, she soon learns she is much, much more.
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January 12, 2012

BOOKS: Publishers Weekly Best sellers

Best sellers for the week of Jan. 12, 2012
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January 12, 2012

E-book sales have topped 5 million for James Patterson

The sales machine that is James Patterson continues in the e-book era.
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January 12, 2012

BOOKS: Retired FBI agent tells of going after Bulger

Retired FBI agent Robert Fitzpatrick tells his compelling story of trying to bring Boston mob boss James “Whitey” Bulger to justice in “Betrayal,” written with Jon Land.

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January 12, 2012

APPS take e-books beyond reading

You can buy the Kevin Kling-Chris Monroe picture book “Big Little Brother” for $17.95 and read it to your child. Or you can buy the iPad app of “Big Little Brother” for $7.99 and hear Kling read it himself — and also watch the characters move and hear the toys talk.
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January 12, 2012

TRAVELIN’ MAINE(RS): Rangeley year-round destination

THIS AREA IS well-known for it’s outstanding recreational opportunities, but did you know about the community’s fabulous inns, restaurants and shops? Even though we central Mainers can reach the town in about an hour, we tend toward I-95 and longer trips north and south, even for an evening’s dinner. Turn that vehicle west and you will find a warm and welcoming community offering everything that gives Maine bragging rights for its quality of life.
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January 5, 2012

BUSHNELL ON BOOKS: Mystery has clever plot; memoir a tale of adventure

Fictional Belfry, Maine, is one of those wacky small towns where the locals know just about everything about everybody’s business. One thing they don’t know, however, is who made off with dead Doc O’Neil’s half million dollars. Well, actually four people know — and they’re not saying.
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January 5, 2012

BOOKS: Publishers Weekly Best sellers

Best sellers for the week of Jan. 5, 2012
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January 5, 2012

BOOKS: ‘Dead Man’s Grip’: Det. Roy Grace returns

A tragic car accident on the streets of London reveals a conspiracy in Peter James’ “Dead Man’s Grip.” Single mom Carly Chase, who’s in a hurry, swerves her car to avoid hitting a young man on a bicycle. A multicar accident occurs. Carly drives into a building; the bicyclist is hit by a truck.