Staub, Wendy Corsi

Creating unbearable tension, Staub (Don’t Scream) is brilliant at the slow build, and the recording is paced and voiced perfectly. A must-have for public libraries.

In this charming sequel to Nine Lives, Bella is doing her best to recover from her husband's death and make a new life for her son. Some days she feels stronger than others. Anyone who enjoys Nancy Atherton's "Aunt Dimity" mysteries will be drawn to this cozy.

Not to be confused with Staub's YA "Lily Dale" paranormal quartet, this charming series launch returns to the unusual community of psychics that Staub explored in her stand-alone thriller In the Blink of an Eye. She introduces a host of warmly appealing characters and throws in a touch of the otherworldly. Recommend for readers who enjoy the TV show Charmed.