In 2010, a mysterious tragedy shook the island community of Nantucket: A man disappeared from a boat while his wife and two children slept on board. In a small Texas town filled with colorful characters, there’s plenty to keep Craddock busy. Now another unsolved murder case is calling his name-the death of a Gulf War veteran named Jack Harbin (Editor’s Note: no relation to the Distinguished Alumnus of the same name). In the first novel in the Samuel Craddock crime series, former police chief Craddock came out of retirement to solve a mysterious crime. The Last Death of Jack Harbin: A Samuel Craddock Mystery

Young readers will join her with enthusiasm as she learns about Mardi Gras, Elvis, the cotton industry, and more. In this case, the lesson is on the geography and culture of the Mississippi River, and the kid is whimsical Eliza Jane, a little girl who daydreams of floating down the mighty Mississippi.

This playful children’s book begins with a premise every kid can understand: sitting in class, bored by a lecture. Elements of science fiction, fantasy, romance, and adventure come together for a one-of-a-kind story that pits a smart young woman against paranormal forces trying to destroy the universe.īy Katie Clark and Sarah Wynne, BBA ’97, JD ’01 In the second volume of her young adult series, Venessa Kimball delves deeper into the unusual life of Georgia college student Jesca Gershon. This biography tells the tale of inventor Herman Frasch, who pioneered a new method for retrieving sulphur from the ground. But compounds made from the element are virtually everywhere, from fertilizers to batteries to the coolant in your fridge. For most of us, the word evokes the smell of rotten eggs and a lurid yellow color. While working on this lighthearted novel, freelance journalist Cockrum built and tested the same style of boat that his protagonist pilots-a small, lightweight wooden craft called a sneakbox.īy William Sutton, BA ’64, and Russell Keene Paul, Minn., 1904: A boat race is about to begin along the Mississippi River, and 14-year-old Jimmy Oakley has his eye on the prize. By Jim Cockrum, BJ ’51, MJ ’55, Life Member

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