AUBURN — New acquisitions for September at the Auburn Public Library are announced. 

Fiction

“Hot Pursuit,” Suzanne Brockman. As a team leader with the nation’s most prestigious personal security company, Alyssa Locke protects people for a living. But can she protect herself from a serial killer who has targeted her as his ultimate trophy?

“South of Broad,” Pat Conroy. Conroy’s first novel in 14 years tells the story of a group of friends who meet as teens in 1969 Charleston, S.C. and subsequently experience diverging fortunes against the changing social structure of the South.

“Blindman’s Bluff,” Faye Kellerman. When LAPD detective Peter Decker is called in to investigate the brutal murder of a developer-philanthropist, the plot thickens when Decker’s wife gets drawn into the case’s dangerous orbit through a chance acquaintance.

“Sand Sharks,” Margaret Maron. Judge Deborah Knott’s relaxing sojourn at a seaside convention for District Court judges come to an abrupt halt when fellow attendees begin turning up dead and it becomes evident that she may be next.

Additional new fiction titles include books by Sandra Brown, Robin Cook, Dick Francis, W.E.B. Griffin, Thomas Pynchon and Luanne Rice.

Nonfiction

“Master Your Metabolism: The 3 Diet Secrets to Naturally Balancing Your Hormones for a Hot and Healthy Body!,” Jillian Michaels. A trainer for television’s “Biggest Loser” explains the benefits of reducing your exposure to the hormones in our environment.

“Glenn Beck’s Common Sense: The Case Against an Out-of-Control Government, Inspired by Thomas Paine,” Glenn Beck. Beck invokes a pivotal moment in American history to present his own short manifesto about freedom and government.

“Bobby and Jackie: A Love Story,” C. David Heymann. This controversial new book offers evidence that the complex relationship between Jackie Kennedy and her brother-in-law Bobby became closer after JFK’s death than was ever acknowledged.

“Catastrophe: How Obama, Congress and the Special Interests are Transforming a Slump into a Crash, Freedom into Socialism, and Disaster into a…,” Dick Morris. In his latest, Morris explains how… well, you get the idea.

Teens

“What I Saw and How I Lied,” Judy Blundell. When Evie’s father returns from WWII, Evie falls in love with a young man who was in her father’s company. But the stories her dad and Peter tell don’t seem to match. Where does the truth lie?

“Need,” Carrie Jones. Zara White believes she’s being stalked, but she has a long list of phobias too, so it’s hard to be sure. After her stepfather dies, her mother sends her to Maine to live with her grandmother. Has her stalker followed her to Maine?

“Skinned,” Robin Wasserman. After suffering a terrible accident, beautiful and popular Lia Kahn awakens to find herself in a new body that no longer feels pain and can never die. Will she ever be able to relate to her friends and boyfriend again?

“The Smile,” Donna Jo Napoli. Young Elisabetta worries about her arranged betrothal to a nobleman, especially after family friend Leonardo – who teases that some day he will capture her beguiling smile in a portrait – introduces her to a handsome young heir.

Children

“Tsunami!,” Kimiko Kajikawa. When a mild tremor shakes the village and the sea rushes forth from the land, everyone runs to the beach to see the spectacle. But Ojiisan knows something is wrong. Can he bring the 400 villagers back to higher ground before a tsunami hits? For kids in kindergarten through third grade.

“This is the Firefighter,” Laura Godwin. Sound the alarm! This new title will please youngest library patrons who can’t get enough about firefighters and their big trucks. For kids in preschool through kindergarten.

“The Last Leopard,” Lauren St. John. Eleven-year-old Martine has amazing healing powers over animals, but her bravery is sorely tested when a fierce but legendary creature needs her help. Set in Zimbabwe, this story blends the modern and the mystical to satisfying effect. For readers in grades four through eight.

“Knitgrrl,” Shannon Okey. Text-messaging while wearing mittens isn’t easy. But what if you could knit a pair that had flip-top thumbs? This book shows how, and other projects too. For kids in grades five through eight.