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A serial killer is stalking veterans from the Great War and Scotland Yard detective Ian Rutledge is called in to find him. Intricately plotted, this latest installment finds Rutledge tangling with his own demons as he tries to bring down a killer. In so doing, he finds demons for some have their genesis from more than the horrors of war. The authors (a mother and son team) have done another magnificent job of depicting post-World War I Britain.

Crazy Horse is perhaps best know as one of the leaders of the Native Americans that vanquished General Custer and the 7th Calvary at the Battle of the Little Big Horn. His story is framed against the history of the Plains Indians and the ever expanding boundaries of the United States during the middle and late 1800's. Powers' exploration of the intricacies of Native American society reveals the complex dynamic and rich cultural history of these tribes and the tragic consequences of the settlement of the Plains by the whites. That Crazy Horse was ultimately betrayed by people he was at one time close to is at the heart of the ultimate betrayal of all the tribes living on the Plains. Powers' book is huge, detailed and illuminating – a glimpse into a past not that far removed from our world today.

This Vanity Fair contributor takes direct aim at the media and others who have sparked the “no vaccine” vogue among parents. In many areas of the country, cases of measles and pertussis, once thought of as being almost eradicated, have been reported along with some deaths. This refusal to inoculate is based on the fear of vaccines causing autism. The entire debate is complicated, but Mnookin does an excellent job of explaining what has caused this about-face on the needs for vaccines. His is a book every parent should read before making a crucial decision to refuse inoculation for their children.

Perhaps the most famous couple in American History, John and Abigail Adams' lifelong love affair is vividly portrayed in the latest from esteemed Pulitzer Prize winner Joseph Ellis. Their personal and private lives were played out against the tapestry of the formation of what would become the United States of America. In their over 50 years together, they chronicled their individual triumphs and tragedies through over 1200 letters, giving not only an insight to the forming of a nation, but into a most enduring and loving partnership.

Chernow's voluminous biography of George Washington is a monument not only to the Father of a Nation, but to the incredible research done by the author. Washington comes to life through these pages-- from his earliest days to the most trying times of the American Revolution. Washington is revealed as a brilliant tactician and diplomat, with an astounding ability to step back and view the larger picture. He carefully navigated the perils of leadership, always refusing the take advantage of the powers that were dangled within his reach. Through Chernow's narrative, Washington becomes a very human and inspiring man who was a giant of his age.