The Power of Poison
BJ Magnani
In this thrilling sequel to The Queen of All Poisons, Dr. Lily Robinson, driven by guilt over her daughter’s presumed death, returns with a mission to save the U.S. from a devastating missile attack.
Dr. Robinson is asked to assassinate a high-level Chinese missile scientist who is on course to sell his novel technology to the North Korean government. Unbeknownst to Lily, Grigory Markovic, a Russian Lily has encountered in the past, is also planning an arms deal with the North Koreans–warheads filled with deadly poison.
The Power of Poison is a tale of espionage, love, relationships, and loyalty, all meeting at the “intersection of obligation and conscience.” And whether it’s Boston, France, Seoul, or Hong Kong, as always, Dr. Lily Robinson is “dressed to kill.”
Grief Songs
Liz Gauffreau
‘Tis the gift to be simple, ’tis the gift to be free
‘Tis the gift to come down where I ought to be . . . .
~ Shaker song attributed to Joseph Brackett
The simple pleasures of our favorite places in nature are gifts of the spirit to be shared with others. In this collection of 53 haiku, each paired with a nature photograph, poet Elizabeth Gauffreau invites readers to join her on a poetic journey through the picturesque landscapes of Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine. Each poem captures a moment of clarity and serenity, offering a window into the tranquil beauty of northern New England and the profound feelings these places evoke. Through her blend of poignant haiku and vivid imagery, Gauffreau creates a relatable and uplifting experience that resonates with anyone who cherishes nature’s gifts and the memories made with loved ones in these serene settings.
Alive in This World: Tracking Light Through the Wilderness of Grief
Lyssa Black Fassett
Who are we when our world ends? Where do we go when the signposts are obliterated, and how do we live when we have forgotten how to breathe?
In this remarkable memoir of loss, Lyssa Black Fassett learns that the only way through is to surrender to this strange new world. After the sudden death of her 22-year-old son, grief grabs her by the hand and tosses her into the waves. But, as if by miracle, grief then welcomes her back to dry land—over and over again.
As the author embarks on her journey, she is led to a therapist and “energy tracker” who changes her life. Lyssa’s chaotic search for her son becomes a long, experiential collaboration, both in the session room and through learning adventures out in the world. Slowly, a door opens—she sees a path beyond her suffering mind, one that opens onto a fuller life than she could’ve ever imagined.
