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Adjourned

Review"Goldberg never gets too graphic in this novel, but the violence never lets up and will delight readers of this genre," Bruce Grossman, Bookgasm"Generous helpings of sex and violent action [...] if you're a fan of Robert B. Parker, Dirty Harry, early Lawrence Block, or the Die Hard movies, you'll have a very good time,"  --J.A. Konrath, bestselling author of THE LIST and ORIGIN "Lee Goldberg's The Jury Series serves vengeance hot with loads of action and plenty of suspense to keep you turning the e-pages. Vigilante justice was never so much fun,"  --Joel Goldman, bestselling author of "Motion to Kill" "This gritty, action-packed escapist yarn explodes straight out of the freewheeling 1980's...sharp writing, wicked wit, wall-to-wall action, and over-the-top sex."  --Paul Levine, bestselling author of "Soloman & Lord" "Fast-moving, filled with sex, violence, and snappy patter, these are just the thing for people who like expert storytelling and action-packed escapist novels. Check 'em out," --Bill Crider, author of "Outrage at Blanco"
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Bell's Star

Vermont, 1850sBell's Star is a brown Morgan colt with a white star and two white stockings. He was bred for hard work, yet he longs to run free with his human friend, Katie, on his back. But when Star helps rescue a runaway slave girl, his ideas about freedom may change forever. Here is Star's story . . . in his own words. With exciting and knowledgeable text and lovely black-and-white art throughout--both by real horse owners--Horse Diaries are the perfect fit for all lovers of horses and history!From the Hardcover edition.
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One Smooth Move

When his family moves into his recently deceased grandmother's house, ten-year-old Charlie meets a boy who also likes to skateboard, but then finds that his own special skateboard is missing.
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A Court of Refuge

The story of America's first Mental Health Court as told by its presiding judge, Judge Ginger Lerner-Wren—from its inception in 1997 to its implementation in over 250 courts across the nationAs a young lawyer, Judge Ginger Lerner-Wren bore witness to the consequences of an underdeveloped mental health care infrastructure. Unable to do more than offer guidance, she watched families being torn apart as client after client was ensnared in the criminal justice system for crimes committed as a result of addiction, homelessness, and severe mental illness. She soon learned that this was not an isolated issue—The Treatment Advocacy Center estimates that in 44 states, jails and prisons house ten times as many people with serious mental illnesses than state psychiatric hospitals.In Mental Health Courts, Judge Lerner-Wren tells the story of how the court grew from an offshoot of her criminal division held during lunch hour without the aid of any federal...
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Never After

The bonds of love. The bonds of matrimony. The bonds between husband and wife. Let's face it — some bonds are made to be broken. Here, for the first time ever, are four stories from today's most provocative authors that take the classic idea of the 'faerie tale wedding' and give it a swift kick in the bustle.
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