On the shelves - March 7

The books listed below are now available for checkout at the Clovis-Carver Public Library. The library is open to the public, but patrons can still visit the online catalog at clovis.polarislibrary.com or call 575-769-7840 to request a specific item for curbside pickup.

“Two Reasons to Run” by Colleen Coble. Police Chief Jane Hardy is still reeling from the scandal that rocked her small-town department. Now she's finally been reunited with her presumed-dead 15-year-old son, Will, and his father, documentarian Reid Bechtol. A crisis looms. When a murder aboard the oil platform Zeus exposes an environmental terrorist's plot to flood Mobile Bay with crude oil, Jane and Reid must put their feelings for each other behind them and work together to prevent the rig from being sabotaged. Then the terrorist puts her son Will's life on the line. Protecting him could be the common ground they need, but then ghosts from the past threaten to ruin Jane and Reid for good.

“The Girl from the Channel Islands” by Jenny Lecoat. Summer 1940: Hedy Bercu watches the skies over Jersey for German planes, convinced that an invasion is imminent. When it finally comes, there is no counterattack from Allied forces-the Channel Islands are simply not worth defending. Most islanders and occupying forces settle into an uneasy coexistence, but Hedy is Jewish, and her situation is perilously different. With no means of escape, she hides in plain sight, working as a translator for the Germans while silently working against them. As the war intensifies, Hedy knows she is in greater danger each day. Soon, her survival will depend not just on her own courage but on the community she has come to cherish and a man who should be her enemy.

“Outlawed” by Anna North. After a year of marriage and no pregnancy, in a town where barren women are routinely hanged as witches, Ada's survival depends on leaving behind everything she knows. She joins up with the notorious Hole in the Wall Gang, a band of outlaws led by a preacher-turned-robber known to all as the Kid. Charismatic, grandiose, and mercurial, the Kid is determined to create a safe haven for outcast women. But to make this dream a reality, the Gang hatches a treacherous plan that may get them all killed. And Ada must decide whether she's willing to risk her life for the possibility of a new kind of future for them all.

“Land of Enchantment Cartel” by Michael S. Vigil leads a small group of law enforcement professionals that chip away at criminal groups in the U.S., Peru, Mexico, and Paraguay until a final and violent show down takes place between the forces of good and evil. Although, it is fictional, it is inspired by the author's experiences in the DEA.

“Where to Go When: Unforgettable Trips for Every Month” by DK Eyewitness. Maybe you want to know the finest place to go to in June, or you want to know the best time of year to witness a natural wonder, enjoy a festival or go on an action-adventure. This guide will help you plan the ultimate experience. Each month of the year has a dedicated chapter, so you'll know the perfect travel destination for that time of year.

“The Smallest Lights in the Universe” by pioneering planetary scientist Sara Seager. Having always been in love with the stars: so many lights in the sky, so much possibility, Seager searches for exoplanets-especially that distant, elusive world that sustains life. But with the unexpected death of her husband, the purpose of her own life becomes hard for her to see. As she struggles to navigate her life after loss, Seager takes solace in the alien beauty of exoplanets and the technical challenges of exploration. At the same time, she discovers earthbound connections that feel every bit as wondrous, when strangers and loved ones alike reach out to her across the space of her grief.

— Summaries provided by library staff