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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Les Misérables Les Misérables Victor Hugo In this story of the trials of the peasant Jean Valjean--a man unjustly imprisoned, baffled by destiny, and hounded by his nemesis, the magnificently realized, ambiguously malevolent police detective… OL1063588W
The Switch The Switch Elmore Leonard Ordell Robbie and Louis Gara hit it off in prison, where they were both doing time for grand theft auto. Now that they're out, they're joining forces for one big score. The plan is to kidnap the wife… OL111652W
Prisoner Reentry and Crime in America Prisoner Reentry and Crime in America Jeremy Travis Prisoner Reentry and Crime in America is intended to shed light on a question that fuels the public's concern about the number of returning prisoners. What are the public safety consequences of the f… OL15180891W
To win her heart To win her heart Karen Witemeyer Having completed his sentence for the unintentional crime that derailed his youthful plans for fame and fortune, Levi Grant looks to start over in the town of Spencer, Texas. Spencer needs a blacksmi… OL16298324W
The retribution The retribution Val McDermid,Arnaud Baignot,Perrine Chambon Jacko Vance is an ex-celebrity and sociopath whose brilliance and utter lack of remorse have never left Tony's mind in the ten years since his imprisonment. Now Jacko has escaped from prison, and he … OL16473849W
Gone Gone James Patterson,Michael Ledwidge "A crime lord has declared war on America. Only Detective Michael Bennett knows why. Manuel Perrine doesn't fear anyone or anything. A charismatic and ruthless leader, Perrine slaughters rivals as ef… OL17306744W
Wrongfully convicted Wrongfully convicted Peter Boer "Journalist Peter Boer takes a look at the modern history of Canadians who have fallen victim to the errors and sins of our country's justice and law enforcement systems." OL17865647W
Hard as nails Hard as nails Dan Simmons Ex-PI Joe Kurtz's survival is on the line when an ambush leaves him badly wounded and his parole officer, Peg O'Toole, clinging to life. Their respective professions have ensured that neither suffers… OL1963263W
I stand before you I stand before you S. R. Grey When it comes to tattooed bad boys, Chase Gartner is the real deal. Partying, engaging in meaningless sex, getting into fights--Chase indulges in it all during his late teen years, thus firmly solidi… OL28216932W
From rebellion to submission From rebellion to submission Roger L. Van Ommeren A revealing personal account of lives of young blacks living during the 1960s in the South. Within the pages of this book, readers will see how Williams lived in total rebellion against God, rejectin… OL28587351W
What it looks like What it looks like Matthew J. Metzger "Eli Bell is the only son of a police chief inspector and a forensic scientist. He's grown up wonky in a world that only deals with the straight and narrow -- and his new boyfriend isn't helping. Rob… OL28595682W
Can't keep falling for your type Can't keep falling for your type Brittany Desiree "After experiencing heartbreak with her first love Vito, Shai has given up on love. She chooses to focus on her business and catching up with her brother, Savage, who was just released from prison af… OL28950975W