Bookmarks: Recently released books

Here are some books that have crossed our desks recently.

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"THIRTEEN HALLOWS," by Michael Scott and Colette Freddman, Tor/Forge, $24.99, 400 pages (f)

In this first installment of a new fantasy series, there are the 13 ancient and powerful treasures called Hallows that the Keepers have guarded for decades. Keepers are now being murdered in present-day London as the Hallows are stolen. When Sarah Miller, 22, helps defend an old woman — one of the Keepers — being attacked by two men, she becomes entwined in the mystical battle to keep the Hallows safe.

"GIRL HUNTER: Revolutionizing the Way We Eat, One Hunt at a Time," by Georgina Pellgrini, Da Capo Press, $24, 248 pages (nf)

In the this part-memoir, part cookbook, culinary school graduate Georgia Pellegrini comes face to face with her meat as she explores the best ways to hunt and cook.

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More hardbacks recently released:

"COVERT WARRIORS: A Presidential Agent Novel," by W.E.B. Griffin and William B. Butterworth IV (f): A U.S. Emabassy SUV in Mexico is stopped, three people killed and a fourth kidnapped. Charley Castillo and his group of "retired" spies have their doubts about who is to blame when they investigate and find themselves between the U.S. and Russian governments.

"CAT TELLING TALES: A Joe Grey Mystery," by Shirley Rousseau Murphy (f): In this 17th installment, feline P.I. Joe Grey helps humans and animals find answers to the mystery of a house that burned down, killing a woman and leaving a 12-year-old homeless.

"WINTER TOWN," by Stephen Emond (f): Lucy comes back to see her divorced father each winter and sees her childhood friends, including Ivy League bound Evan. The story picks up during their senior year. After a series of rebellious behaviors by Lucy, they try to salvage their relationship.

"THE LEADERLESS REVOLUTION: How Ordinary People Will Take Power and Change Politics in the 21st Century," by Carne Ross (nf): A look at recent movements, like Occupy Wall Street and the Tea Party, and how individuals and groups — not just the government — can take steps to create lasting solutions.